Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of June.
Good morning, Fayetteville.
Fort Bragg's Red, White and Boom Fest will feature musical performances by Hoobastank, Niko Moon, The Fray and fireworks tomorrow at 3 p.m. on the Main Post Parade Field (25 Capron St.).
Pre-register online for a gate pass to avoid delays.
Fayetteville PrideFest returns on Saturday, June 27, at the Crown Expo Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The free event features an expanded kids’ area, over 100 vendors and the festival’s largest drag show yet, aiming to offer a welcoming space for families and the broader community.
The Cumberland County Board of Education voted Tuesday to sell the Manchester Elementary property in Spring Lake and the Alger B.
Wilkins property in Fayetteville for $1 each, amid concerns over rapid transfers as Alger B. Wilkins students will relocate to a new campus in the 2026 to 2027 school year.
Longleaf Pine REALTORS released the Cumberland County Local Market Snapshot for May, showing that newly built homes reached a median price of $359,400 (up 2.7%) while existing ones dropped to $245,000 (down 1.6%), and new construction listings fell 38.6% to 235.
UNC finished 4th in the Directors Cup standings for the second year in a row and had strong runs in baseball and women's lacrosse, while football and basketball fell short this season — athletic director Bubba Cunningham said he will hand over to Steve Newmark on July 1.
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.
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