Thursday, November 21st, 2024

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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army will no longer serve as an emergency shelter during freezing conditions in Cumberland County, leaving only one alternative shelter with 50 beds available. CityView
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 24-year-old soldier stationed at Fort Liberty was arrested and charged with the 2022 murder of a man in Indiana before he enlisted in the Army. ABC 11
- ➤ A Fayetteville couple was arrested for allegedly setting fire to the Cloverleaf Motel, where they lived, facing charges including arson and conspiracy. The Fayetteville Observer
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Amazon's Fayetteville warehouse is preparing for its first holiday season, having increased its business by 50% and aiming to support over 60% of Amazon sales made by independent sellers. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Amazon's newest facility in Fayetteville streamlines the process of receiving packages from vendors and shipping them to various fulfillment centers. The Fayetteville Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville City Councilwoman Courtney Banks-McLaughlin, motivated by personal loss, urges state and federal regulation of untraceable 'ghost guns' after a significant increase in local recoveries. The Fayetteville Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cape Fear Valley Medical Center received a 'C' grade in patient safety for the third consecutive year, citing pandemic challenges as a factor, despite improvements in several care metrics. CityView
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A poll invites the Fayetteville area to vote on their favorite Thanksgiving side dish, with results to be announced Thanksgiving week. The Fayetteville Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 10th-ranked UNC Tar Heels are set to play an undefeated Hawaii team in Honolulu before participating in the Maui Invitational, featuring key player matchups and a predicted win for UNC. 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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