Good morning, Fayetteville.

Members of Cape Fear Amateur Radio Society keep ham radio alive in Cumberland County and help in emergencies plus they teach young people about radio and science.

The group meets monthly and will compete in the National ARRL Field Day on June 28-29 while training quarterly to be ready if normal systems fail.

Whitney Maxwell, a 36-year-old midwife at Womack Army Medical Center, is named to Fayetteville's 40 Under 40 for her leadership in patient care and training—she also supports local groups like Girl Scouts and Little League.

Latisha Perkins, 26, is the founder of Maybridge Development and was named to Fayetteville’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2025 — she is one of the youngest Black female general contractors in the area and works on rebuilding hurricane-hit communities, downtown improvements, and Habitat for Humanity projects. She leads new initiatives that aim to strengthen the local community.

Guy Unger, a Sanford native who turned to music after a motorcycle accident ended his football dreams, leads The Guy Unger Band—a fixture in Fayetteville's music scene for over a decade—and performs classic rock covers that suit each audience.

The band will play with the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra at Festival Park on July 4 while Unger plans to record original material to help them reach larger stages.

A Superior Court judge ordered Apex Contracting Group to pay Fayetteville $236,142 after it abandoned city projects for the Mable C.

Smith Community Center and Mazarick Park Tennis Center in 2024 — a sum that also covers legal fees. The city has hired new contractors and will hold a ribbon-cutting for the community center in early July while planning a fall opening for the tennis center.

State Auditor Dave Boliek released findings that the DMV struggles with long wait times and appointment issues because most temporary examiner roles are unfilled — 68% are vacant — and he urged lawmakers and Gov. Josh Stein to boost workforce flexibility as state budget talks continue; the state Senate mini-budget proposal will set aside funds to hire more examiners while calling for better pay and conditions.

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.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

July 8th-10th — Freedom Courts Sports Complex — Registration required — Enhance your shooting and ball-handling skills with expert coaching and tailored drills.

Fayetteville Roller Derby

5-6:30 p.m. — Crown Complex — One ticket covers both games — Witness an exciting double header with Fayetteville Roller Derby taking on Low Country.

Whispers of Villa Romance Styled Shoot

6-8:30 p.m. — Villa Mirabela — Early Bird Special available — Elevate your portfolio with a glamorous styled shoot featuring romantic setups and stunning European-inspired aesthetics.

Rhythm & Rodeo Line Dancing Series

3-8 p.m. — 5319 Yadkin Rd, Fayetteville, NC — Free entry — Enjoy a high-energy line dancing series with music, food, and fun for the whole family.

Video Editing Course for High School Students

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Image Graphics Inc. — Cost varies — Dive into the world of video editing and motion graphics with hands-on training in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.