Tuesday, December 10th, 2024

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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville hosts a public session on Dec. 12 for resident input on proposed pedestrian infrastructure improvements, including sidewalks and crosswalks. CityView
- ➤ The Gary Sinise Foundation's Snowball Express program provides a trip to Disney World for children of fallen military personnel. The Fayetteville Observer
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Steven Nickles, with 134 prior charges, critically injures a trooper's family in a wreck in Sampson County. WRAL
- ➤ 73-year-old Melvin Johnson Jr. was charged with first-degree murder after reporting the discovery of Devonna Mara Fortune's body in his backyard, whom he admitted to having a confrontation with the night before. The Fayetteville Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Cape Fear Regional Theatre's production of 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,' a beloved annual event now in its 33rd year, continues to captivate audiences with its message of redemption and unity, at a new venue while their traditional space is renovated. CityView
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In North Carolina's first presidential election requiring photo ID, over 65,000 provisional ballots were cast, with around 31.5% accepted, and ID-related reasons significantly impacting the acceptance rate among different demographics. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Fayetteville is establishing the Office of Community Safety to support mental health, and address violence and homelessness with a $2 million investment. ABC 11
- ➤ Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue transferred command of the 18th Airborne Corps to Lt. Gen. Gregory Anderson, as Donahue prepares to lead U.S. Army Europe and Africa and NATO Allied Land Command in Germany. The Fayetteville Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ N.C. State football sees player movements as the transfer portal opens, with key players leaving and updates awaited on new additions for the 2024-25 season. The Fayetteville Observer
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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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Huntsville Havoc vs Fayetteville Marksmen - Wizardry Night
The Fayetteville Marksmen host the Huntsville Havoc for a special Wizardry Night hockey game featuring themed activities and a jersey auction.
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Scholarship Season Begins at Cumberland Community Foundation
The Robert H. Short Scholars Program of Cumberland Community Foundation is accepting applications for the Class of 2025. Visit the website for instructions on how to apply and the timeline. Over $1.2 million in scholarships will be awarded for Cumberland County high school seniors in the Class of 2025.
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