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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville police arrested a juvenile and 18-year-old Quincy Case for their alleged roles in a May 21 shooting at a Wendy’s on Skibo Road — Case faces charges including assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, discharging a firearm, and driving offenses after a car chase while a woman shot in the incident is expected to recover at Cape Fear Medical Center. WRAL
- ➤ On Monday night, a Fayetteville man chased alleged thieves after seeing people stealing from his property, and his pursuit led to a crash on Hummingbird Place when he rear-ended another car that flipped, damaged powerlines, injuring at least one person & leaving another on the run. ABC 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cumberland County Schools launched its annual free meals for kids summer program on Monday—officials said it provides 2,000 to 4,000 meals a day to children. The 30-year-old program saw usage grow from 40,000 to 91,000 meals last summer amid rising hunger concerns. ABC 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cumberland County commissioners received updated cost estimates and project evaluations for the stalled $145 million Crown Event Center on Gillespie Street on Monday and will meet later this week to decide its future—public input is expected. CityView
- ➤ State lawmakers will meet today at 10 a.m. to consider a bill that raises the age to buy tobacco and vape products from 18 to 21 to align with federal law—aiming to curb youth vaping in classrooms, where three students on average are reported to use these products. The proposal also includes a plan for a tobacco retail sales permit to help monitor vendors. WRAL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sophomore third baseman Gavin Gallaher was named Most Outstanding Player after batting .722 and scoring 10 runs batted in over four games as UNC beat Oklahoma 14-4 in the Chapel Hill Regional on June 2—he hit two home runs and extra-base hits—in a strong display that advanced the team. The Tar Heels will face Arizona in the Super Regional from June 6-9—freshmen pitchers Ryan Lynch and Walker McDuffie played key roles—setting the stage for the next round. The Fayetteville Observer
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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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