Good morning, Fayetteville.

Downtown Headquarters Library celebrated its 40th anniversary on Monday as community leaders + donors recognized the branch’s role in Fayetteville’s educational and cultural life, marking a successful fundraising effort that helped secure its future programs.

Jessica Cruse won a $200,000 prize after buying a $5 scratch-off ticket from Tiger Mart on Raeford Road.

She claimed the win in Raleigh after tax withholdings (state and federal) and plans to use part of her $144,021 to buy a new car and support her family.

Fayetteville Public Works Commission is planning to invest $57.6M over the next four years to upgrade the electric infrastructure needed for Project Aero, a proposed titanium recycling factory that will open in 2029 in north Fayetteville — the project is expected to create over 300 high-wage jobs.

NC State football vs Virginia, originally set to open the 2026 season in Brazil, will now be played in Charlottesville.

Officials said the change follows an extensive review with international partners + fans with ticket packages will be refunded.

Fans gathered at Cheers Too Dive Bar on Raeford Road today to watch game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final and show their steadfast support for the Hurricanes + Manager Greg Offenhauser and local superfan Terri Meyer celebrated the strong hockey spirit in the Sandhills.

Fayetteville hosted the grand opening of The Courts at Glenville Lake yesterday, where 11 tennis and 4 pickleball courts plus locker rooms, a lounge, learning space, and pro shop were unveiled during a ribbon cutting by city officials.

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.