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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Care Clinic will host its 29th Annual Golf Charity Tournament on Friday, June 27 at Gates Four Country Club in Fayetteville—opening at 9:30 a.m. with a new Hole-in-One Contest that offers a $10,000 prize—while raising funds for free medical and dental care for uninsured residents. Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ Stedman PH Church will host its annual fireworks festival on June 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Camp Sandy Creek, 482 Hillsboro Street in Stedman—sponsored by Scott Thorne and Stedman’s Unbiased Citizens—with food trucks, ice cream, non-alcoholic beverages, bouncy houses and live music by local band Rivermist. Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ Amber Little (38) from Fayetteville is a writer and marketing consultant at Up & Coming Weekly who was named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2025 for her work in promoting local nonprofits and small businesses. She leads the Jai6 Youth Foundation (and supports the Junior League of Fayetteville) to highlight community stories. The Fayetteville Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville played a historic role during the American Revolution when delegates met at the Old State House to ratify the U.S. Constitution and fifty-five Patriot supporters signed what became known as the Liberty Point Resolves. A 250th anniversary commemoration will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 21 — at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Fayetteville. Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ Fayetteville Pride Festival will be held at the new Crown Expo Center on Saturday, June 21 with free admission and extended hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event will feature headliners, local and regional performers, educational booths and dedicated kids and teen zones while organizers plan designated adult beverage areas (for those aged 21+) and climate-controlled comfort (to beat June heat). Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ A free ceremony to mark the 250th anniversary of the Liberty Point Resolves will be held at 10 a.m. on June 21 at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Fayetteville. Historical organizations are co-hosting the event, which commemorates the 1775 document that declared Cumberland County residents' intent to rebel against British rule — a key moment in our local history. The Fayetteville Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Municipal offices in Fayetteville, Hope Mills and Spring Lake will be closed Thursday in observance of Juneteenth while trash collection in Fayetteville will be rescheduled—household and yard waste pickup is moved to Wednesday and Spring Lake’s bulk pickup is canceled. All Cumberland County services including courts, libraries and animal control will remain open as usual. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ A federal bankruptcy court will decide this week whether the settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family will bring over $3.26 million to Cumberland County and about $383,000 to Fayetteville over the next 15 years. The funds may help expand harm reduction services—such as a potential inpatient substance use treatment facility—if county officials approve further steps to fight the opioid crisis. CityView
- ➤ On Monday, June 16th, county commissioners banned explosive targets at outdoor gun ranges in areas outside city and town limits in Cumberland County—violators face misdemeanor fines of $250 for a first offense or $500 for repeat offenses. They also raised the required distance between a shooter’s target and nearby buildings from 200 to 225 yards to address residents’ concerns about loud and disruptive explosions. CityView
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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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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.
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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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Fayetteville Roller Derby
5-6:30 p.m. — Crown Complex — One ticket covers both games — Witness an exciting double header with Fayetteville Roller Derby taking on Low Country.
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