Good morning, Fayetteville.

At Fort Bragg, 7,500 combat boots (each with a photo and military ID) honored fallen soldiers lost in combat since Sept.

11, 2001 on Friday morning, while Sgt. Brady Callahan placed a special boot to honor his father and volunteers arranged the display for public reflection.

Cape Fear Regional Theatre in Haymount raised its final beam on Thursday, May 14, marking a key milestone in the ongoing renovation; local officials and guests (including Mayor Pro Tem Derrick Thompson) celebrated the event.

Cumberland County Schools approved a $1.07 million contract Tuesday to fund 14 school nurses for the 2026–27 school year, renewing its partnership with the County Department of Public Health to improve student access amid staffing shortages.

A local family review found that Green Chef meal kits (costing $13.99 per serving) deliver healthy, organic ingredients in generous portions that even a toddler enjoys, though cooks may need extra time for some recipes so families can balance convenience with cost.

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.

PokeKon Fest

10 AM – 1 PM — Crown Coliseum — $20 — Experience the ultimate one-day Pokemon collector's convention in Fayetteville.