Good morning, Fayetteville.

A motorcyclist died Sunday night in a crash on Pamalee Drive in Fayetteville—police said officers arrived around 9:45 p.m., began lifesaving measures, but pronounced him dead at the scene with no other vehicles involved.

Fayetteville City Council voted 8-2 during Monday’s special meeting to move forward with drafting a youth curfew ordinance aimed at reducing gun violence, with the draft due to be reviewed on May 12 (the measure is modeled after Charlotte’s ordinance following several recent shooting incidents). The council also approved boosting Crimestoppers tip rewards and a clear bag policy for city events to enhance public safety.

County commissioners approved a one-year revenue sharing deal that gives an extra $5.6 million to Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Spring Lake, and other towns.

Fayetteville repaid $1.6 million withheld after a long dispute over sales tax money—resolving an issue that stretched back decades.

North Carolina will join a federal program that makes gene therapy for sickle cell disease more affordable starting Oct 1.

The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services have negotiated outcomes-based contracts for two treatments costing over $2 million each—these agreements require manufacturer rebates if the therapies do not meet expected outcomes.

Last week, Cumberland County high school athletes set records and led their teams with strong plays in soccer, track + baseball.

Votes for the 910Preps Athlete of the Week will be open until 8 p.m. on May 8, and winners will be announced Friday.

The NCISAA playoffs schedule was released today for Fayetteville teams in baseball, softball, boys tennis, girls soccer and girls lacrosse—detailing match pairings and starting times.

Top seeds such as Freedom Christian and Fayetteville Academy will compete through May 17—aiming for state championships in their sports.

The NCHSAA released the 2025 softball playoff brackets showing five Fayetteville-area teams advancing in the 3A and 4A classifications—J.H.

Rose, Purnell Swett, Apex, Hoggard and Jack Britt. The first round is set for today with matchups as J.H. Rose at Cape Fear, Purnell Swett at Gray's Creek, Apex at Pine Forest, Hoggard at South View and Jack Britt at D.H. Conley—South View captured the United 8 Conference title after defeating Gray's Creek.

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.

PWC Pre-Registration for Public Works Art Exhibit

12-8 p.m. — Arts Council of Fayetteville — $15 for one artwork, $20 for two — Drop off your original art pieces for a chance to showcase them in a community-wide exhibit.

2025 Rockfish Open House

3-7 p.m. — Camp Rockfish — Free entry — Discover the beauty and fun of Camp Rockfish with delicious food options available.

Hills and Thrills Adventure Tour

12 PM – 1 PM — Sweet Valley Ranch — Tickets are Non Refundable — Experience a 60-minute guided ATV tour through the terrains of Sweet Valley Ranch!