Fayetteville’s Sweet Tea Shakespeare will hold auditions for two upcoming productions, according to a news release. Roles are being cast in “The Merry Wives of Windsor” and “Blue Ridge Juliet.” The auditions are scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 14, at Capitol Encore Academy, 126 Hay St.
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Woman dies after vehicle carrying 2 children struck in red-light crash
A woman driver was killed when her vehicle with two children on board was struck by a man in a Jeep Cherokee who ran a red light, the Fayetteville Police Department reported.
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Man shot in abdomen after altercation in area of Briar Circle, police say
A Fayetteville man is charged with attempted murder after police say he shot another man in the abdomen in the area of Briar Circle on Tuesday morning.
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Fayetteville State reports enrollment growth, improved student retention rate
Enrollment jumped significantly among several populations as Fayetteville State University welcomed its largest, most diverse first-year class in nearly 20 years for the fall 2023 semester. FSU also scored its highest student retention rate in recent years to nearly 78%, which is am increase of 14% in just two years. The retention rate was 63.3% in 2020, according to an FSU news release.
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Veterans Service office to close Oct. 2-6 for staff training
The Cumberland County Veterans Services office will be closed to in-person services Oct. 2-6 so employees can attend a training conference.
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Man, woman charged with animal cruelty in Witts End Quarter Horses investigation, Sheriff’s Office says
A man and woman have been charged with cruelty to animals after seven horses were seized from Witts End Quarter Horses, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. The seized horses included a 3-month-old foal that “sustained felony-level injuries,” according to a news release.
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Libraries to help show 31 Days of Love for shelter animals
Donors can make a difference in the lives of pets at the Cumberland County Animal Shelter by supporting the 31 Days of Love campaign. Cumberland County Public Library locations will accept donations of pet supplies, according to a news release.
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Cape Fear Valley Health adjusts visitation rules as COVID cases rise
With a recent increase in COVID cases, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center is updating its visitation policy for its children’s emergency department. As of Friday, only one parent or guardian will be allowed in the waiting room with pediatric patients in the emergency department.
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Paratroopers will deploy this fall to Europe
The 82nd Airborne Division Headquarters will deploy from Fort Liberty to Eastern Europe this fall, the U.S. Department of the Army announced Friday.
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Fourth Friday canceled because of stormy forecast
With stormy weather in the forecast, Fourth Friday has been canceled, but the International Folk Festival will go on as planned. Fourth Friday was scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday in downtown Fayetteville.
