Good morning, Fayetteville.

Mekel Bergschneider, 33, the administrative director of FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Fayetteville, was named to the 40 Under 40 class for 2026 for her leadership in improving emergency care and supporting military families.

Jessica Brown (38) from the Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority was named to the city’s 40 Under 40 list on July 1 for her dedication to providing safe, stable housing.

This award highlights her rapid career progress and commitment to serving residents.

Cape Fear Valley Health laid off around 138 workers on July 1 due to rising healthcare costs and low federal reimbursements.

The system offered transition assistance while continuing its School of Medicine and office projects (all funded by grants).

On June 29, Cumberland County Schools announced principal changes for next school year.

Belinda Proctor (New Century International Elementary), Quantisha Spencer (College Lakes Elementary), Carrie Blanchard (Beaver Dam Elementary), Elizabeth Blue (Ed V. Baldwin Elementary), and Dr. Tremaine Canteen (Westover High School) will begin new roles.

Waterfalls at Clark Nature Park are dry today amid a persistent heat wave and drought that are stressing wildlife and plants.

City officials report that recent rain eased severe conditions slightly — however, the region remains under drought alert.

Three local hot dog joints, Dogslingers at the Depot, Thornton's Hot Diggidy Dog & Wiener Works, offer a mix of classic franks and creative takes like peanut butter and jelly dogs plus 64-flavor milkshakes, serving residents with longstanding local flavor today.

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.

Baseball Game for Special Operations Families

6:35-7:35 p.m. — Segra Stadium — $10 food voucher included — Enjoy a night at the ballpark with family and friends from the Special Operations Community.