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Thursday, May 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart will renovate 41 North Carolina stores this year, including two in Fayetteville (the Walmart Supercenter at 2820 Gillespie St and the Walmart Neighborhood Market at 8660 Cliffdale Road), with updates like expanded departments, wider aisles, and enhanced pickup and delivery services as part of a $682 million investment over the past five years. The Fayetteville Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Fayetteville will host Clue’ville: A Downtown Mystery on Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17, where locals pick up a case file at 242 Hay Street and follow clues at shops and cafes — the event is organized by the Downtown Alliance and offers a prize drawing for completed clue sheets submitted by 6 p.m. on Saturday. Up & Coming Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cape Fear Valley Health recognized 21 graduates from its Nursing Assistant I and II programs during a ceremony on April 30 at its Center for Medical Education and Neuroscience Institute—graduates completed a program lasting 15 weeks that built clinical skills and offered a path to advancing in healthcare. Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ FTCC’s Student Learning Center relocated to the first floor of the Paul H. Thompson Library and held a grand opening in January—offering free one-on-one tutoring and access to computers and group study spaces for students. The center is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Room 127 at 2221 Hull Road. Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ The Cumberland County Board of Education approved a 2025–26 budget that increases local funds for teacher supplements by 64%—raising the average supplement from $3,745 to $5,371 and adding a 3% salary increase for employees. The budget will go to the county commissioners for approval and must be adopted by June 30—ensuring new pay arrangements start in the next school year. CityView
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Fayetteville librarian urged City Council to rescind the new youth curfew ordinance after her students' research showed the measure may do more harm than good — increasing risks like racial profiling and financial penalties for parents. She recommended that officials focus on community programs such as mentoring, counseling and after-school care — methods research proves to be more effective. The Fayetteville Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials confirmed that construction at the Mazarick Park Tennis Center resumed May 14 with steel framing installed and groundwork starting for 15 tennis and 4 pickleball courts—local firm M and E Contracting won the project contract after earlier delays. The facility is set to be finished by late summer or early fall and will include locker rooms, a lounge, learning areas, and a pro shop for players. Up & Coming Weekly
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Timeless Fashion: A Mother's Day Tribute
2-4:30 p.m. — North Regional Public Library — Free admission — Celebrate motherhood and timeless style with a fashion show and awards.
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AsONE Prayer Walk and Unity Fest
All day — Festival Park — Free entry — A celebration of faith and unity bringing the community together through prayer and festivities.
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4th Friday Art & Music Festival
6-9 p.m. — Downtown Fayetteville — Free entry — Experience local arts, live music, and street performances in Fayetteville's vibrant district.
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Sneaker Ball 'Golden Hour'
7-11:59 p.m. — The Moose Event Center — Check for entry fee — Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with music, food, and a showcase of the freshest sneakers.
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2025 E.E. Smith Alumni Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
5-9 p.m. — Crown Complex — Contact for ticket pricing — Celebrate and honor outstanding E.E. Smith alumni athletes in an evening of recognition and camaraderie.
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PWC Pre-Registration for Public Works Art Exhibit
12-8 p.m. — Arts Council of Fayetteville — $15 for one artwork, $20 for two — Drop off your original art pieces for a chance to showcase them in a community-wide exhibit.
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2025 Rockfish Open House
3-7 p.m. — Camp Rockfish — Free entry — Discover the beauty and fun of Camp Rockfish with delicious food options available.
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Hills and Thrills Adventure Tour
12 PM – 1 PM — Sweet Valley Ranch — Tickets are Non Refundable — Experience a 60-minute guided ATV tour through the terrains of Sweet Valley Ranch!
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2025 Monarch Baseball Summer Camp
9 AM – 12 PM — Methodist University — Check website for pricing — Hone your baseball skills with expert coaching and competitive games.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
June 3-5 — Freedom Courts Sports Complex — $245 — Fast-track your basketball skills with expert coaching in Fayetteville.
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