Good morning, Fayetteville.

A winning Carolina Cash 5 ticket worth $392,256 sold at a Circle K on 1902 Owen Drive in Fayetteville remains unclaimed, and the ticket must be presented at lottery headquarters in Raleigh by 5 p.m. next Monday to avoid expiring on Sunday+ officials urge buyers to check all their tickets carefully.

Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin called for a 9 p.m. curfew for unattended minors and considered declaring a state of emergency after three shootings occurred in six hours near the Dogwood Festival over the weekend—city leaders will review his proposals at a special council meeting on May 5.

Cumberland County lawmakers sponsored bills in the General Assembly to stop PFAS from harming Fayetteville's water—a problem linked to decades of contamination from the Fayetteville Works Plant.

The bills will ban PFAS production, force polluters to pay for cleanup, and provide funds for water research to protect local water systems.

Clarence Roberts was set free on April 16 after 12 years in prison when three judges agreed he was innocent, making him the 16th person cleared by the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission.

State senators approved a $32.6 billion budget that cuts the commission’s funding—casting doubt on its future as lawmakers now await the House spending plan.

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.

4th Friday Art & Music Festival

6-9 p.m. — Downtown Fayetteville — Free entry — Experience local arts, live music, and street performances in Fayetteville's vibrant district.

Sneaker Ball 'Golden Hour'

7-11:59 p.m. — The Moose Event Center — Check for entry fee — Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with music, food, and a showcase of the freshest sneakers.

2025 E.E. Smith Alumni Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet

5-9 p.m. — Crown Complex — Contact for ticket pricing — Celebrate and honor outstanding E.E. Smith alumni athletes in an evening of recognition and camaraderie.