Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cumberland County commissioners unanimously approved $15,000 to reinter a casket exposed at a historic Black cemetery in Spring Lake, augmenting efforts by community members who have raised over $7,000 for restoration following hurricane damage. ABC 11
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A bicyclist was killed in Fayetteville after a collision with an SUV, as reported by the police. WRAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Peter Pappas, trailing by 177 votes in the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners District 2 election, successfully requested a recount to ensure voter accountability. CityView
- ➤ Cumberland County's certification of election results could potentially sway a historically close N.C. Supreme Court race, with a state-wide margin of just 24 votes. The Fayetteville Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cumberland County's persistent preterm birth rate, impacting about one in nine pregnancies, necessitates a comprehensive health improvement approach to align with North Carolina's goal of reducing preterm births as per the Perinatal Strategic Plan. CityView
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ N.C. State basketball's Trey Parker will miss the game against Colgate due to a wrist injury. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Three Fayetteville teams, Seventy-First, Cape Fear, and Terry Sanford, progress to the second round of the NCHSAA football playoffs with high expectations for victory. The Fayetteville Observer
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4th Annual Sampson Shuffle 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Experience a family-friendly 5K race winding through scenic parks and the community college campus, followed by a fun 1-mile run.
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Operation Turkey Fayetteville: Community Meal Delivery
Experience the joy of giving by volunteering to prepare and deliver 10,000 hot meals to those in need during Thanksgiving.
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5th Annual Festival of Lights at Sweet Valley Ranch
Experience a magical Christmas Wonderland drive-through light show featuring over 1 million lights and 350 animals alongside festive attractions and activities.
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Kansas Live at Crown Theater
Experience a live performance by the iconic rock band Kansas at the Crown Theater in Fayetteville.
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Natalie Grant Celebrate Christmas Tour
Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey will perform during the Celebrate Christmas tour at Crown Theater for an evening of holiday music.
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Festive Holiday Craft Cocktail Class
Participants will learn to mix holiday-inspired cocktails in a fun, educational environment at The Sip Room in Fayetteville.
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Santa Shuffle Fun Run
The Santa Shuffle is a community-oriented fun run taking place at Miller's Brew Coffee Shop, encouraging local participation and holiday spirit.
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Blume School of Dance Presents The Nutcracker
The Blume School of Dance will perform 'The Nutcracker' at the Crown Theater in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
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The Fayetteville Art Attack: A Night of Creativity
The Fayetteville Art Attack features a variety of artistic performances and displays including music, visual arts, crafts, poetry, dance, and more, while also supporting a toy drive for hurricane relief.
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