Good morning, Fayetteville.

Cumberland County Schools presented a $610 million facilities plan on Monday at a county board session, outlining deferred maintenance + new construction projects including a new E.E.

Smith High School and school consolidations with changes set to extend through the 2031-32 school year.

Methodist University and Cape Fear Valley Health have opened a new $60 million medical school at 3518 Village Drive to train 64 students starting in July to address local doctor shortages and improve community health outcomes, officials said the school will also boost the local economy.

USA Baseball's Women's National Team will play a seven-inning Stars vs. Stripes exhibition game at Segra Stadium today at 7:05 p.m. local star Ashanthy Marcano from Jack Britt will take the field as the team prepares for the 2027 World Cup.

Experts from several outlets offered varied College World Series predictions.

A Fayetteville Observer writer expects North Carolina to beat Georgia in three games while others favor Texas or Georgia to win—tournament games begin today at 2 p.m. on ESPN Fubo.

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.