Good morning, Fayetteville.

The County Board of Commissioners has lifted a 30-day pause on the $145 million Crown Event Center project downtown while waiting on updated numbers on costly renovations needed for ADA compliance—officials are reviewing whether to build the new center downtown or redevelop the older venues. Chairman Kirk deViere said the board is studying fresh cost data and long-term plans for the area, including future road projects.

Fayetteville Area Metropolitan Planning Authority will spend $500,000 on a transit study to explore ways to merge local bus services and test microtransit—a ride-sharing option that lets riders request trips in real time.

The study, included in the fiscal year 2026 budget, will guide future decisions on funding and resource planning for our region.

Fayetteville’s Prince Charles Hotel turned 100 on April 15 after a century of ups and downs and now houses apartments known as The Residences at the Prince Charles.

Developers are planning retail leases and renovating spaces — including a ballroom now used for events— while facing a lawsuit over a nearby parking deck set for trial in June.

AAC Meet #5

4:00 p.m. — Pine Forest High School — Free entry — Experience the excitement of track and field as local athletes compete in various events.

Art in the Allie

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Anchor Allie’s Fayetteville — Experience local artistry — Enjoy an intimate evening of live jazz and community vibes.

RedCup HoDown Southern Soul Jam

12 PM – 12 AM — Thaggards pick N go — Kids 12 and under free, Ages 13-20 $10 — Experience a lively Southern Soul Jam with multiple DJs and local artists showcasing their talents.

Come Sunday Jazz Series: John Brown

2-4 p.m. — Weymouth Center For The Arts & Humanities — Cost info not provided — Experience the talent of Grammy and Emmy nominee John Brown in an afternoon of soulful jazz.

Annual Prayer Breakfast

9:30 a.m. — Christian Cultural Center — Free entry — Refresh and rejuvenate with the theme 'Restore - Revive - Renew'.

BBQ on Bingham – Community Cookout

3-5 p.m. — Brentwood Elementary School — Free entry — Enjoy delicious BBQ, music, and games at this community celebration.

North Carolina Team Scrimmage Poetry Slam

1:30-3:30 p.m. — 226 The Warehouse — $10 entry — Experience dynamic poetry teams compete in a heartfelt exchange of words and culture.

Timeless Fashion: A Mother's Day Tribute

2-4:30 p.m. — North Regional Public Library — Free admission — Celebrate motherhood and timeless style with a fashion show and awards.

AsONE Prayer Walk and Unity Fest

All day — Festival Park — Free entry — A celebration of faith and unity bringing the community together through prayer and festivities.