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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville Young Life will host a pickleball tournament on May 31 at 10 a.m. at Rowan Park on 725 W Rowan St—registration opens at 9 a.m. The event will feature music, food, giveaways and prizes to raise funds supporting youth programs in our community. Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ Ace Hardware will offer free 8-inch by 12-inch American flags—available at selected stores including the Fayetteville location at Lori's Ace Home & Hardware at 2800 Raeford Rd Ste 24A—on Saturday, May 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in partnership with the Veterans of Foreign Wars to honor fallen military personnel before Memorial Day. The Fayetteville Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville now offers 14 local spots for ramen, with options from classic broths to build-your-own bowls. The guide lists places that serve everything from pork and chicken-based ramen to DIY setups + provides diverse choices for both lunch and dinner. The Fayetteville Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hope Mills commissioners reviewed a proposed conservative fiscal budget setting the operating budget at $22,083,000 for the fiscal year starting July 1 and ending June 30 with a tax rate of 45 cents per $100—this is the lowest rate in a decade even as some services face reductions. The board also approved a five-year $72,000 contract with Schnabel Engineering for dam inspections and an $11,500 amendment for a new police K-9 to help balance a funding shortfall. CityView
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials linked cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers Inc. and sold by Fresh Start Produce between April 29 and May 19 to a salmonella outbreak that sickened 26 people in 15 states—including nine hospitalized—with North Carolina among the affected areas, and the FDA urged retailers to stop selling these cucumbers. The Fayetteville Observer
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Aloha Safari Park in Cameron began as an animal sanctuary in January 2010 and was later purchased by Scottie and Kim Brown in July 2021 — the 60-acre park now houses 600 animals from zoos, rescues, and donations. The park offers drive-through and walking exhibits and hosts special events while it is open six days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — families in the area enjoy close encounters with a wide variety of animals. Up & Coming Weekly
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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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Summer Day Camp - June Session II
8 AM – 4 PM — Methodist University — Registration required — Engage in a fun and educational basketball summer camp for boys.
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Robin Hood
6:45 p.m. — Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County — $ — Experience thrilling sword fighting and daring escapes in a captivating tale of justice and rebellion.
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