Good morning, Fayetteville.

Fayetteville will host many Father's Day weekend events with a gospel jazz brunch at Bethel Christian Assembly Saturday at 6 p.m. and a Corvette display at Fort Bragg Saturday at 11 a.m., while families can also enjoy a crab feast, Latin Night in Hope Mills, a guided hike at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, Cars & Coffee at Hope Mills, a snake workshop at Smith Lake, a marketplace, a Woodpeckers game at Segra Stadium at 5 p.m., and a film screening at the Cameo on Sunday—each offering memorable ways to celebrate dads.

On Friday, June 20, Rock'n on the River will feature local performers TCB and Women N Children First at Campbellton Landing at 1122 Person Street.

The event will see TCB performing from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Women N Children First from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.—attendees will pay a $10 parking fee and fifty percent of beer sales will benefit the Karen Chandler Trust Cancer Charity.

North Carolina lawmakers are considering House Bill 468 which would regulate kratom and ban synthetic versions by limiting the concentration of the chemical 7-OH.

The measure passed a House committee Tuesday — it would require licensed retailers, age restrictions, and warnings on packaging — and is aimed at protecting consumers.

Cumberland County commissioners will resume talks today on the future of the Crown Event Center in downtown Fayetteville after pausing plans in March for a law firm review.

Officials will review new cost estimates and parking issues—community feedback will help guide the project’s next steps.

Gov. Josh Stein started a new advisory council on Tuesday to set tougher rules for cannabis products and help erase past minor marijuana offense records—aiming to keep dangerous THC products away from children and protect adults.

The group, which includes law enforcement officials, lawmakers, and health experts—will advise the state and work with the legislature on any future move to legalize marijuana.

Fayetteville City Council discussed plans for a Pallet Shelter village to offer temporary housing for the homeless—staff will bring the proposal to the City-County Liaison Committee in August for county input.

Council members raised concerns over costs and zoning—some suggesting that county partners might better manage the project.

Paramedics Hannah Thompson and Jessica Haines from Cumberland County EMS made history last month by becoming the first all-female team to win the NC Emergency Medical Services Expo’s EM Today Paramedic Competition on May 4 in Greensboro.

They prepared for the contest through rigorous training — handling simulated cardiac and trauma emergencies — which enhanced their readiness to provide effective patient care.

On June 1st, the FDA updated a tomato recall from H&C Farms—distributed between April 23rd and 28th to Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina—to Class I after warning that salmonella may cause serious health effects or death.

No illnesses have been reported yet, but the bacteria can survive in dry conditions for weeks and in wet ones for months, posing a risk to consumers.

Fayetteville local shops have published a Father’s Day gift guide that shows buyers where to find gifts for nerd, sporty, foodie, and sophisticated dads—from comics and outdoor gear to craft beer.

The guide helps shoppers pick the perfect present for Father’s Day on June 15.

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.

DIY for the 4th of July

6-8 p.m. — Cape Fear Studios Inc — $45 — Unleash your creativity with a patriotic painting class to celebrate Independence Day.

FRC Firecracker 4 Miler

7-10 a.m. — North Carolina Veterans Park — Entry fee required — Celebrate Independence Day with a fun 4-mile race and a Kids/Fun run through historic Downtown Fayetteville.