Good morning, Fayetteville.

Since November 2024, Savannah Nelson has run Floral Oasis (312 Hay St.) in downtown Fayetteville, where visitors can create custom bouquets from hand-selected stems while the shop uses eco-friendly practices like composting waste and repurposing thrifted vases.

Nelson plans community events at local venues such as nursing homes and hopes to strengthen community connections in the coming months.

Fayetteville authorities said Avantae Deven, accused of murdering her two adopted children, was scheduled for a disposition hearing on Thursday morning at 9 a.m.—the hearing may have been rescheduled or she might not have appeared in court.

Retired Fayetteville police officer Stacy Anderson and her husband Carl transformed a 2005 school bus into the Skoolie Xpress mobile arts studio, which offered art classes and creative events at the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival and at the One People Reggae & Arts Festival at Hope Mills Municipal Park on May 15 — the couple spent four years renovating the bus and booked over 30 events including summer camps and birthday parties.

North Carolina is hosting a variety of summer festivals that celebrate local culture with events featuring black bears, aliens, hot sauce, and kites—festivals that are held within a few hours of Fayetteville.

Many festivals offer unique attractions with activities ranging from bear tours and kite lessons to collard contests and live music, with dates set from early to late summer.

Cumberland County public health officials warned that the federal bill passed on May 22—requiring work for Medicaid and SNAP benefits and shifting costs to the state—may soon reduce support for low-income and homeless residents.

The officials said the proposed changes, now under Senate review, could increase administrative costs and affect coverage for over 27,857 residents.

Ernest King stepped down as Westover’s head football coach after seven seasons to spend more time with his family—he wants to care for his elderly father and grandchildren after a 42-year career that advanced the team to its first state playoff round.

Westover is now beginning the search for a new head coach as the season approaches.

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.

Canvas Confessions

3-6 p.m. — 226 The Warehouse — Ticket purchase required — Experience an artistic journey combining live poetry and guided painting to express emotions on canvas.