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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The city council voted 5–4 to put a youth curfew in place that forbids anyone 16 and under from being out alone between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Officers will be trained to enforce the rule and council members will review it on June 9 (exceptions apply for work, government, or religious activities). ABC 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville police arrested Jeremiah Travell Buffington on May 27 for the first-degree murder of 18-year-old Sencedrick Antonio Barham Jr. on Feb 26 outside a Skibo Road restaurant — the victim’s father said he still struggles with the pain of losing his son. The Fayetteville Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 28th, the Cumberland County Board of Education unanimously appointed Dr. Eric Bracy as the new superintendent of Cumberland County Schools—he will start his four-year term on July 1 after more than 25 years in public education, including service as superintendent in Johnston County. ABC 11
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 7 — the report date — the PWC said that Fayetteville's drinking water met safety standards in 2024, but PFAS chemicals must be cut to 4 parts per trillion by 2031. The utility tested water more than 150,000 times and plans to spend nearly $116 million to add new filters—making sure the water stays safe in coming years. CityView
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina mailed about 100,000 delayed state tax refund checks to taxpayers who filed paper returns or requested a paper check after a printing interruption halted their delivery. The checks were sent as of May 23 & include inserts explaining the delay while the Department of Revenue seeks a new printing partner. WRAL
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Nerf Wars
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — The Rick Herrema Foundation — Free meals provided — Experience an action-packed day of Nerf battles and fun activities for the whole family.
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