Good morning, Fayetteville.

CityView Magazine’s June issue features 31 events in Fayetteville that let residents enjoy sports games, nature walks, art shows, and more.

The list runs from June 4 through June 28 (check details on the event calendar) before attending.

CityView’s June magazine highlights Fayetteville summer fun by featuring the county's aquatic programs, pools and splash pads that opened in May, and includes details on the new medical school welcoming its first class in July.

It also previews upcoming local festivals and sports events (see event guide).

Fabian Elliott, a Fayetteville native and former Google leader, says the Goodyear plant closure signals a deeper economic shift as local discussions on AI and data centers grow.

Community leaders are planning new efforts to boost entrepreneurship and resilience in our community.

CityView introduced its education reporter Dasia Williams, who covers Cumberland County Schools and education policy, in a Q&A about her work (she joined Fayetteville in October 2025).

Williams explains her journey from covering board meetings to making classroom issues clear for local readers.

Douglas Byrd High School held its graduation ceremony Monday at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville.

Graduates celebrated the milestone with family and friends as they looked forward to the next step.

Hurricane season began yesterday and will run through Nov.

30 for North Carolina residents—early forecasts predict 11 to 16 named storms and up to 4 major hurricanes with peak activity near Sept. 10.

910Preps invites local fans to vote for Baseball Player of the Year after the NCHSAA and NCISAA seasons end; voting is open until June 9 so choose from key nominees like Eli Corney and Josh Mozingo (among others) to crown your season standout.

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.

Paint & Belly Dance for the Kitties

6-7 p.m. — Bails For Tails Cat Rescue, NC — $10 donation per canvas — Enjoy painting while belly dancers entertain and support feline rescues.

M.A.D. Studioz presents Mission 3: Planet M.A.D.

11 AM – 2 PM — Crown Coliseum — Tickets starting at $68 — Experience the thrill with Mad Studioz at Fayetteville's Crown Theatre.