News Briefs

Joggers cross North Street while newly installed traffic lights hang over the road at the Scull Creek Trail intersection last week.
Photo: Todd Gill, Flyer staff
A new traffic light is set to be activated this week on North Street at the Scull Creek Trail crossing. City officials say the light will be set to flash-mode today and will begin normal operation on Wednesday.
If you’ve been thinking about adopting a dog or cat, now might be the time to do so. The Fayetteville Animal Shelter is offering $10 adoptions through Friday, June 15.
Local non-profit organization Feed Fayetteville has partnered with Seeds That Feed to collect donations of fresh, local produce for distribution to area food pantries.
With a Frisco Trail southern extension on the horizon, city officials are asking residents to help decide the best way for trail users to cross Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Monday Events
Full list:
- Fayetteville Public Library: BookTalk Book Club
- Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: The Matt Jenkins Group
- JJ’s Grill: Amber & Emma
- Pesto Cafe: Darren Ray
- Rogue: Vital remains / HYMNS / Slagg Hammer / Auric / Macrocosm
- The Perk: Open acoustic jam
- Powerhouse Seafood: Sean Kemp
- JR’s Lightbulb Club: Live Stand-Up Comedy Show
Monday Public Meetings
Time | Meeting | Location |
---|---|---|
4:00 p.m. | Public Library Board of Trustees | FPL, Henry Board Room |
5:30 p.m. | Planning Commission * (agenda) | City Hall, Room 219 |
6:00 p.m. | Animal Services Advisory Board * | City Hall, Room 111 |
» View all of this week’s public meetings
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Monday Birthdays
*Send us your local birthday shout-outs.
Others: Actor Gene Wilder is 79, drummer Frank Beard of ZZ Top is 63, actor Hugh Laurie is 53, actor Peter Dinklage is 43 and actor Shia LaBeouf is 26.