Good morning, Fayetteville.

Fayetteville residents will celebrate Juneteenth with eight planned events including the annual Jubilee at Festival Park on June 14 from 3–9 p.m. — featuring music, food and a scholarship pageant — and a 5K run at 7:30 a.m., a historical lecture on June 16 and other cultural activities through June 28.

A rabid fox bit a Fayetteville home inspector on May 30 in the 6100 block of Garden Court— the animal tested positive for rabies, was euthanized, and the inspector received medical treatment.

Alpek Polyester USA LLC announced it will close its Fayetteville facility on July 31, affecting 180 workers as part of a cost-cutting plan estimated to save $20 million annually—state officials were notified on May 29 and a law firm is investigating potential WARN Act violations.

The company has been in Fayetteville since 2001.

Cape Fear High School held its graduation on June 3rd at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville as students received their diplomas and celebrated their achievements.

Gray's Creek High School held its graduation on June 3 at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville—students gathered for the ceremony marking their achievement.

Pine Forest High School held its graduation ceremony on June 3 at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville — students received their diplomas and celebrated their achievements with family.

House Bill 612 passed the Senate Health Care committee on Thursday to overhaul child welfare laws by giving the state more power to oversee foster care, guardianship and county services.

Some adoption advocates worry the bill may destabilize established families — critics note that extended windows for biological fathers could disrupt current adoptions.

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.