Good morning, Fayetteville.

The city council voted 5–4 to put a youth curfew in place that forbids anyone 16 and under from being out alone between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Officers will be trained to enforce the rule and council members will review it on June 9 (exceptions apply for work, government, or religious activities).

Fayetteville police arrested Jeremiah Travell Buffington on May 27 for the first-degree murder of 18-year-old Sencedrick Antonio Barham Jr. on Feb 26 outside a Skibo Road restaurant — the victim’s father said he still struggles with the pain of losing his son.

On May 28th, the Cumberland County Board of Education unanimously appointed Dr. Eric Bracy as the new superintendent of Cumberland County Schools—he will start his four-year term on July 1 after more than 25 years in public education, including service as superintendent in Johnston County.

On May 7 — the report date — the PWC said that Fayetteville's drinking water met safety standards in 2024, but PFAS chemicals must be cut to 4 parts per trillion by 2031.

The utility tested water more than 150,000 times and plans to spend nearly $116 million to add new filters—making sure the water stays safe in coming years.

North Carolina mailed about 100,000 delayed state tax refund checks to taxpayers who filed paper returns or requested a paper check after a printing interruption halted their delivery.

The checks were sent as of May 23 & include inserts explaining the delay while the Department of Revenue seeks a new printing partner.

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!

2025 Monarch Baseball Summer Camp

9 AM – 12 PM — Methodist University — Check website for pricing — Hone your baseball skills with expert coaching and competitive games.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

June 3-5 — Freedom Courts Sports Complex — $245 — Fast-track your basketball skills with expert coaching in Fayetteville.

Summer Day Camp - June Session II

8 AM – 4 PM — Methodist University — Registration required — Engage in a fun and educational basketball summer camp for boys.

Robin Hood

6:45 p.m. — Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County — $ — Experience thrilling sword fighting and daring escapes in a captivating tale of justice and rebellion.

7th Annual Father's Day Weekend Crab Feast

12-5:30 p.m. — John D Fuller Sr. Recreational/Athletic Complex — Ticketed event — Enjoy all-you-can-eat blue crabs, fish & chips, and live music in a family-friendly environment.

Robin Hood

6:45 p.m. — Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County — Admission details not provided — Experience an epic tale of justice with sword fighting and daring escapes in Sweet Tea Shakespeare’s Robin Hood.

Nerf Wars

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — The Rick Herrema Foundation — Free meals provided — Experience an action-packed day of Nerf battles and fun activities for the whole family.