Good morning, Fayetteville.

Commissioners approved a $105.8 million operating budget for Cumberland County Schools next fiscal year, with an additional $2.07 million set aside for utilities, charter school payments, and staff salaries + advancing a $610 million long-term facilities plan for future construction and upgrades.

Chemours and the federal government reached a settlement on June 24 that requires the company to pay a $22.5 million penalty and launch a 15-year PFAS control program at its Fayetteville Works — a measure aimed at protecting clean drinking water for local communities.

UNC football players Jordan Shipp, Christo Kelly, and Melkart Abou Jaoude will join coach Bill Belichick at ACC Kickoff in Charlotte starting July 15 at Hilton Charlotte Uptown; the media event comes ahead of their season opener against TCU on Aug.

29 (ESPN coverage noted).

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.

Pilates and Pretty Vibes Soirée

1-3 p.m. — 143 Maxwell — Cash Bar Available — Experience a rejuvenating Pilates session while soaking in chill vibes and good energy.