Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of June.
Good morning, Fayetteville.
💼 Business
Halftime Hangout Sports Bar will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting tomorrow at 2 p.m. at 2080 Club Pond Rd in Raeford, offering casual eats, refreshing drinks and plenty of TVs for local sports fans.
The venue provides dine in and takeout options with free onsite parking (2026 update).
🎓 Education
Cumberland County Schools approved fee increases for student programs for the 2026-27 year during a June 9 meeting.
The new fees will raise costs for DECA, FBLA, HOSA, Esports participation, and middle school band while schools work to waive fees for families facing hardship.
FTCC offers Transportation Technology Programs that train students in advanced auto repair using Collision Repair and Automotive Systems Technology pathways.
The hands-on courses prepare students for certification and entry-level jobs in auto repair (a national model for Caliber Collision training) and help connect them with local employers.
🏛️ Government
The Lumbee Tribe voted Tuesday against a constitutional amendment that would have allowed them to open a casino near I-95, with more than 62 percent of 6,738 members opposing the change.
Tribal Chairman John Lowery said he will not pursue gaming for his remaining 18 months.
📰 Lifestyle
Local dessert shops cool off summer days by serving creative treats like hand-scooped ice cream, custom milkshakes, and iced specialty drinks.
Family-friendly venues such as Mad Hatters on Hope Mills Rd and Sweet Tooth Shop on Sycamore Dairy Rd provide affordable options to beat the heat.
🏈 Sports
UNC basketball star Caleb Wilson was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the fourth overall pick on Tuesday in Brooklyn.
The forward set freshman records at UNC and now prepares to start his NBA journey.
Caleb Wilson was drafted as No. 4 overall by the Chicago Bulls yesterday in Brooklyn.
The former UNC standout said he felt great and ready for his NBA journey after overcoming hand injuries.
Fayetteville-born Todd Fuller was drafted No. 11 overall in the 1996 NBA Draft ahead of Kobe Bryant and other future stars.
He starred at NC State and played five seasons in the NBA — a milestone in local sports history.
🎉 Fayetteville Events
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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.
USPA Tested and Open 2026 North Carolina State Championship
9 a.m. — Carolina Prime Performance — Registration required — Witness top lifters in action at this sanctioned powerlifting event with both tested and non-tested divisions.
Nike Basketball Camp with Fayetteville Liberty
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. — Seventy-First High School — $350 — Develop basketball skills and character while having fun at this high-energy skills camp.
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