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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Josh Stein has called for a special fentanyl control unit to investigate trafficking even though overdose deaths have dropped 30% since 2023. The proposal, which asked for $2.5 million a year but has received only $1.2 million from the North Carolina House, will be voted on later this year. WRAL
- ➤ Fayetteville City Manager Doug Hewett will introduce the city’s 26th police chief today at City Hall at 12:30 p.m.—the new chief will succeed Kem Braden, who retired on March 31 after a 29-year career. CityView
- ➤ A new bridge on Strickland Bridge Road opens today as part of the I-295 Outer Loop project, bringing changes to local traffic including a permanent closure of a section of Century Circle — a new signalized intersection at Strickland Bridge, Stoney Point and Barefoot roads has been implemented. Drivers should use caution near the work zone, and if weather delays occur, the changes will take effect on June 2. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ On Friday, May 30, Fayetteville announced Roberto E. Bryan Jr. as the new police chief—following Chief Kem Braden’s retirement on March 31—and he will soon tackle issues like youth and gun violence as the city now enforces a yearlong curfew for those aged 16 and younger. ABC 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cape Fear Valley Health has expanded its network of clinics from 34 to 93—with plans to reach 100 by next year—to improve access to both primary and specialty care for local patients. One Fayetteville clinic doubled its patient visits and now leads as the largest hospital-based podiatry center in the country. CityView
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Canvas Confessions
3-6 p.m. — 226 The Warehouse — Ticket purchase required — Experience an artistic journey combining live poetry and guided painting to express emotions on canvas.
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DIY for the 4th of July
6-8 p.m. — Cape Fear Studios Inc — $45 — Unleash your creativity with a patriotic painting class to celebrate Independence Day.
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