Good morning, Fayetteville.

Fayetteville Kiwanis Club celebrated its Terrific Kids program by recognizing students’ achievements in Cumberland County (Tuesday, May 19).

The program honored 40 outstanding students with plaques, $50 gift cards and a literacy book, supported by local educators and sponsor Wendy’s.

The Freedom Biker Church Car & Bike Show will be held on May 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fort Bragg Harley Davidson (3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd.) where riders, families, and car enthusiasts will enjoy classic vehicles and community fellowship with faith outreach.

On The Border, a Tex-Mex restaurant on Glensford Drive—open over 25 years—closed on May 13 after it was removed from the company’s website.

Glensford Commons is moving ahead with new restaurant development as Biscuit Belly and Pei Wei Asian Kitchen plan to open later this year.

Fayetteville's Gates Four Summer Concert Series returns on May 23 at Gates Four Golf + Country Club when tribute band Gimme Back My Skynyrd will deliver a two-hour performance for free in a family-friendly outdoor setting.

Fans can opt for reserved seating for extra comfort.

Local filmmakers will showcase indie films on Tuesday, May 26 at 7 p.m. at Cameo Art House Theatre in downtown (selected filmmakers earn at least $150) as part of LOCAL SHORTS 2026, a community event supported by the Arts Council.

Cape Fear Botanical Garden will launch its Sip n’ Stroll series on June 4 with craft brews by Dirtbag Ales, live music by singer Josh Murray, and free chair massages offered by FTCC students at 536 N.

Eastern Blvd until 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Wine tasting events are scheduled for July 2 and Aug. 20.

The Museum of the Cape Fear hosts 'Steeped in Time: Tea & Traditions,' a traveling exhibit celebrating tea's 5,000-year history and cultural impact on display until June 7 at 801 Arsenal Ave (open Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5).

The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County will display local artwork from all ages at the PWC Public Works Exhibition from May 29 to July 5 at its downtown gallery.

The exhibit highlights community creativity and invites every artist to share their work + celebrate local pride.

Fayetteville State University opened its $1.45 million Center for Counseling and Accessibility Services today to expand student counseling and wellness support.

Experts stress that starting trauma-informed care in early education builds the resilience needed for future success.

Sustainable Sandhills will host Paddle and Picnic on Saturday, May 30 at 11 a.m. via Cape Fear River Adventures in Lillington, where participants paddle six miles upriver to Raven Rock State Park, enjoy a picnic, and learn about the Cape Fear River's ecosystem.

Cape Fear Valley Health is asking regulators to move 11 operating rooms from its surgical center to its main campus and a new building on Melrose Road to meet rising demand.

State officials will review the plan with comments due by June 1; the project completes in January 2028.

After the state championships, Fayetteville-area track and field athletes were named as nominees for the 910Preps Athlete of the Week poll covering May 11-15 (voting is open until Friday, May 22 at 9 a.m.).

Fayetteville Academy won its first-ever NCISAA title, and top local performances were noted across several events.

UNC baseball is projected to be among the top-five national seeds and will host the Chapel Hill Regional if it wins its ACC Tournament game on Friday, May 22 at the ACC Network.

Eight players earned All-ACC honors, including freshman pitcher Caden Glauber.

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.