News Briefs

City crews work to complete a sidewalk construction project Wednesday morning on the south side of Prospect Street between Gregg and Frisco avenues that will help connect Wilson Park with Scull Creek Trail.
Photo: Todd Gill, Flyer staff
Residents are invited to stop by the Fayetteville Senior Center tomorrow for another public input session on the Frisco Trail extension.
Sondra Smith officially announced her re-election bid for Fayetteville City Clerk/Treasurer this week in a news release.
The Fayetteville Animal Shelter is currently in desperate need of foster homes and adopters for a sudden influx of dogs this week.
Here is a brief rundown of what passed or was tabled at last night’s incredibly long City Council meeting.
Wednesday Events
- Fayetteville Public Library: Clayton Scott, Poet laureate of Fayetteville
- Legacy Blues Lounge: T.J. Scarlett
- Greenhouse Grille: Shawn James
- JJ’s Grill: Jeff Fox
- Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: Clarke Bueling
- Herman’s Ribhouse: Scott Miller
- Scarpino: Ping Pong Tournament
- Foghorn’s on College: Effron White’s open mic
- Fresco Cafe & Pub: Anthony Ball & Friends
- George’s Majestic Lounge: The Carper Family
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Tavern Trivia Season 2 Premiere
Wednesday Public Meetings
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» View all of this week’s public meetings
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Wednesday Birthdays
*Send us your local birthday shout-outs.
Others: Singer-songwriter Gary “U.S.” Bonds is 73, actor Robert Englund is 65, playwright-actor Harvey Fierstein is 60, comedian Colin Quinn is 53, actor Jason Isaacs is 49 and actor Paul Giamatti is 45.