Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
Good morning, Fayetteville.
A new monument—designed by retired veteran Don Talbot—was unveiled Monday at Freedom Memorial Park amid patriotic tributes honoring service members who died after returning home.
The Museum of the Cape Fear will host the 'When Are We US?
Becoming American' exhibit from June 5 to 12 featuring immigration, rights, emancipation and voting in North Carolina (free admission) at 801 Arsenal Ave. It is part of the America 250 NC initiative marking 250 years since Independence.
Fayetteville is asking residents to report dangerous roads via an online survey open until Sunday, June 7, to help shape improvements under a federal Safe Streets plan.
Residents can also attend a City Council feedback meeting (11 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow at City Hall) to share safety concerns.
The county is set to consider a proposal that would allow city employees to use its child care center at its next meeting in June.
The plan includes summer care options to help address the local childcare shortage (a recent report described the area as a childcare desert).
A recent report shows Fayetteville drinking water meets federal and state standards despite PFAS detection.
The Public Works Commission will upgrade its treatment system using granular activated carbon by summer or fall 2029.
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.
Father's Day Round-Up at Sweet Valley Ranch
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Sweet Valley Ranch — General Admission — Celebrate dads with dinosaurs, farm fun, and delicious bites.
Soccer Summer Camp in Fayetteville
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Arnette Park — Registration required — A weeklong soccer camp for kids aged 5-17 featuring training by Real Madrid Foundation coaches.
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