Saturday, November 23rd, 2024

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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville barber, George 'Bud' Wells, utilizes his barbershop to provide free haircuts and create safe spaces, reflecting on his journey from prison to community service. The Fayetteville Observer
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ In Fayetteville, a pedestrian was hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by a car; the driver remained at the scene. ABC 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wilson Olivera admitted to committing wire fraud, illegally obtaining over $1.5 million via false Covid relief claims. WRAL
- ➤ A Fayetteville woman was charged with cyberstalking and unlawfully sharing private images, facing felony counts including disseminating obscenity in the presence of a minor. The Fayetteville Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Cumberland County Board of Elections re-certified election results affirming Henry Tyson's win over Peter Pappas in the County Commissioner race after a recount. CityView
- ➤ President Joe Biden has recommended Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue for promotion and to serve as commander of U.S. Army Europe-Africa Allied Land Command for NATO, alongside approving Maj. Gen. Rodney K. Anderson to replace him as the 18th Airborne Corps commander. The Fayetteville Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Fort Liberty officials are addressing concerns over behavioral health care wait times by implementing a Targeted Care Initiative to improve service efficiency. The Fayetteville Observer
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville-area restaurants are offering full menus or special Thanksgiving dishes for those wanting to dine out, featuring a variety of options from traditional turkey dinners to regular menu items. The Fayetteville Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cape Fear's strong defensive strategy led to a 29-7 victory over CB Aycock, advancing them to the third round of the NCHSAA playoffs for the first time since 2017. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ The Fayetteville Observer provides live updates, scores, and highlights for the NCHSAA football playoffs' second round, alongside a promo code for discounted streaming of the games. The Fayetteville Observer
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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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