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šŸŒ± How Fayettevilleā€™s new Friendship House apartments are reshaping independent living

Fayetteville, North Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

Coffee in hand, Fayetteville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Fayettevilleā€™s new Friendship House apartments are reshaping independent living
  • What investigators say caused the deadly NC 87 crash near Fayetteville
  • How 20 Fayetteville firefighters are vying for crucial leadership roles

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warmer; breezy in the morning, with a high of 86 and low of 56 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 86, low: 62.
  • Friday: Very warm with sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 61 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Employment Source Opens Two Homes for Adults With Disabilities in Fayetteville (foxy99.com) ā€” Adults with developmental disabilities in Fayetteville now have a new option for independent living, thanks to two homes opened by nonprofit Employment Source under its Friendship House Fayetteville program. Each apartment pairs one adult with a disability with three student professionals, with support to learn daily living skills, rent set at $650, and plans to add six more homes.
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2. 12-year-old boy, man identified as 2 killed in crash on NC 87 in Cumberland County (cbs17.com) ā€” A deadly crash on NC 87 just south of Fayetteville killed a 12-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man from Fayetteville after their car overturned and hit another vehicle head-on. The Subaru driver survived with non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. State troopers say neither speed nor alcohol contributed to the wreck.
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3. As leadership needs grow, firefighters test for promotion in Fayetteville (abc11.com) ā€” Fayetteville firefighters are competing this week for new lieutenant roles as the department works to strengthen leadership amid a steady pace of structure fires. Assessments at FTCCā€™s Regional Fire & Rescue Training Center will narrow 20 candidates down to six to eight new leaders, while officials also emphasize recruiting a more diverse force that reflects the community.
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4. Cumberland County Elections Director Targeted for Termination (cityviewnc.com) ā€” Cumberland Countyā€™s Republican-led Board of Elections is seeking to fire longtime Elections Director Angie Amaro, even as Fayetteville and the rest of the county prepare for high-stakes November races. Reasons for the move remain secret, while the boardā€™s two Democrats strongly defend Amaroā€™s performance and plan to help her fight the petition at the state level.
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5. NC hospital uses music for mental health therapy, support: 'It's peaceful' (abc11.com) ā€” At Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville, patients are using live music therapy to ease anxiety, manage pain, and open up about their mental health. Board-certified therapist Katie Walters, who grew up in Fayetteville, leads twice-weekly sessions funded by a local arts grant. Patients say the peaceful guitar sessions and lyric-writing exercises brighten their days and build confidence.
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    Monday April 27
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • this is Jack (black and white) and Fox (orange and white) they are my emotional support dogs.
    They get me out of bed when Iā€™m depressed, they comfort me when I have anxiety attack, and the help with ptsd. They went missing last week after myā€¦ (Nextdoor Shorewood)
  • I do apologize nextdoor suspended my account.
    Jaydon is still missing, I signed paperwork with a Cumberland county detective for a media release (Nextdoor The Villas Of Loch Lomond)
  • City of Fayetteville AR posted a job opening for Recreation Assistant for Summer Day Camp in Fayetteville. Apply here.
  • BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2 in Fayetteville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fayetteville here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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