FAYETTEVILLE — The Martin Luther King, Jr. parade inFayetteville has been called off for this year. The annual even wasscheduled for January 18, but only 30 groups had signed up by thedeadline.
In years past, the parade boasted 80-to-100 entrants. Organizers saythey plan to try to raise support for the event again in 1998.
A prayer breakfast, candlelight vigil and worship service honoring thecivil rights leader are still planned for this month in Fayetteville.
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