Good morning, Fayetteville.

At today's E.E. Smith High School graduation at the Crown Coliseum, the school remembered four seniors lost in fatal accidents as Principal Parker Jr. acknowledged their resilience and the strength of the class of 2026.

UNC baseball is set to face Ole Miss in their College World Series opener at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on June 12 (game opener) after earning a berth with a walk-off win, and they will chase a national championship in their 13th CWS appearance.

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.