Good morning, Fayetteville.

Country Fish Fry closed permanently after 35 years of serving Fayetteville due to a family medical emergency (announced on Facebook April 23).

The restaurant at 3307 Fort Bragg Road was founded by Tasos Hasapis and later managed by his daughter, Yiotta Hasty, who expressed gratitude for decades of support.

A downtown walking tour highlights four key stops where early Fayetteville patriots signed historic documents and joined in building the nation.

The guide shows Liberty Point (where the Resolves were signed) as well as Market House, Cool Spring Place, and the Cape Fear River landing area.

Today, Fayetteville native Chloe Chavis, a hip-hop performer known as Chlothegod, introduced her new column (Meltdown Material) to invite locals to share their feelings and personal stories for deeper community connection.

She hopes her regular column will serve as a safe space for reflective discussion on emotional well-being.

On Friday, May 1, local educators from Cumberland County joined thousands at the Kids Over Corporations rally in Raleigh to demand higher pay and improved funding for classrooms - emphasizing challenges like low salaries and scarce resources.

Cumberland County officials asked NCDEQ to enforce a violation against Chemours today for not maintaining filtration systems at its Fayetteville facility (residents report slime buildup affecting water appliances).

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to require corrective actions and clarify public water connection rights.

Fayetteville residents can celebrate Cinco de Mayo today by creating a festive margarita bar with Don Roberto tequila from Total Wine and More.

The store offers a variety of tequila options (Plata, Reposado, and Añejo) and easy recipes for a perfect Taco Tuesday refreshment.

NCHSAA released softball playoff brackets for six Fayetteville teams.

Gray's Creek (earned a first-round bye) and the Tigers received byes while other teams begin play tomorrow, May 6, and state championships are scheduled later in the month.

UNC basketball players Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar are set to attend the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago from May 10 to 17.

Wilson is a top-five pick candidate while Veesaar is a strong first-round prospect, and guard Seth Trimble will impress scouts at a G League camp.

Fayetteville Liberty vs Kissimmee Lambs

6-7 p.m. — Crown Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting live sports showdown as the Fayetteville Liberty take on the Kissimmee Lambs.

2026 Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk

9 AM — Golfview Greenway Walking Trail — Check for registration fees — Participate in a community-focused 5K run and walk honoring local heroes.

Fayetteville Rockstar Connect Networking Event

6-8 p.m. — World of Beer — Free entry — Enjoy casual networking over cold brews and meaningful conversations with community movers and shakers.

Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp

June 3-5 — Freedom Courts Sports Complex — $97 fee for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills focusing on scoring moves and decision making.