Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.
Good morning, Fayetteville.
Police responded to a shooting on the 3600 block of Dornoch Drive around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, June 8 where they found a person shot and killed; investigators have not released the victim's identity and ask anyone with information to call (910-705-2141 or 910-705-2093).
Mustafa Alasri from Jack Britt High School received his diploma on June 4 and thanked his parents and teachers for their support.
He plans to attend Fayetteville Technical Community College this fall and work part-time at Target to help pay his tuition.
North Carolina's new auto insurance law goes into effect July 1; it raises the required coverage from 30/60/25 to 50/100/50, extends new driver surcharges from three to eight years, and makes violations with four or more points affect premiums for five years.
The law will affect about 26% of policies (the most impacted) and may raise premiums by about $44–$45 a year (for drivers with clean records).
Officials at Fort Bragg announced that Manchester Road, from Morganton Road to Morrison Bridge Road, is closed until Aug.
31 for resurfacing. Drivers can use alternative routes via Morganton Road and King Road or northern highways — the work is set to make the road safer once completed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FRC Firecracker 4 Miler
7-10 a.m. — North Carolina Veterans Park — Entry fee required — Celebrate Independence Day with a fun 4-mile race and a Kids/Fun run through historic Downtown Fayetteville.
Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
July 8th-10th — Freedom Courts Sports Complex — Registration required — Enhance your shooting and ball-handling skills with expert coaching and tailored drills.
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