Good morning, Fayetteville.

Fayetteville’s new community center, Way2Real, opened on Murchison Road last night as a partnership between the city and Tony Haire Ministries to offer free services like mental health, tutoring, and career prep for young people.

The city invested $1 million from American Rescue Plan funds as part of the Murchison Choice Neighborhood Plan to revitalize the area — a key step for supporting the local youth.

Fayetteville police investigated a fatal shooting on Schaffer Place where a person was found shot around 3:45 p.m. on Friday—police pronounced the victim dead and are urging anyone with information to contact Detective Alrafai.

On Friday, a two-vehicle crash on Cedar Creek Road in Fayetteville caused two deaths and left two people critically injured who were taken to a nearby hospital—police closed the road and urged drivers to find alternate routes.

The NCDMV now lets customers use walk-in service at 82 driver license offices to reduce long waits and sun exposure—examiners will text customers when their turn comes and direct them to wait in cooler areas.

However, offices with regular Saturday morning walk-ins are closed today and on July 5—Saturday service at 20 locations will resume on July 12 through Aug. 23, with all offices closed on July 4 for 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.

Day of the Cowboy Benefit Rodeo

5-10:30 p.m. — 7 Branch Farm & Arena — Tickets available — Experience thrilling rodeo action and family fun while supporting local cancer patients.