Saturday, May 24th, 2025

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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities reported that a North Carolina man was arrested in Boston on Friday for his alleged role in the March 8th shooting death of a Fayetteville father in the 300 block of Pebble Street—39-year-old Shawn Antonio Davis faces first-degree murder charges. ABC 11
- ➤ A Fayetteville man is charged with first-degree murder after he fatally shot Reginald Lorenzo Bullard on May 9 on Starbrook Drive following an interpersonal dispute—he is also charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and is held in Cumberland County Jail. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Fayetteville police said 35-year-old Shateva McQueen was killed at around 2:30 a.m. on Cedar Creek Road near Grove Street in a single-vehicle crash on May 21. The Fayetteville Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Major grocery chains have recalled cucumbers and related products after a salmonella outbreak sickened 26 people in 15 states, including North Carolina, following an FDA notice on May 19—warning shoppers about produce grown by Bedner Growers from Florida. The FDA advised consumers to throw out these items and clean surfaces—steps that local stores strongly recommend. The Fayetteville Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Drew Hedgecoe, a four-time NCHSAA 3A tennis champion, won his latest title on May 10 and will attend Baylor to continue his career. He credits his family, coaches and friends for his success and says joining a strong college program will help him improve his skills — he remains humble despite making history. The Fayetteville Observer
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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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7th Annual Father's Day Weekend Crab Feast
12-5:30 p.m. — John D Fuller Sr. Recreational/Athletic Complex — Ticketed event — Enjoy all-you-can-eat blue crabs, fish & chips, and live music in a family-friendly environment.
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Robin Hood
6:45 p.m. — Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County — Admission details not provided — Experience an epic tale of justice with sword fighting and daring escapes in Sweet Tea Shakespeare’s Robin Hood.
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