Good morning, Fayetteville.

Chelsey Burnette, a 35-year-old compliance analyst at Milligan & Company and owner of The Elegant Experience LLC + known for her business leadership, was named to Fayetteville’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 on July 2 for her civic service and community impact.

Two local nonprofits announced leadership changes; Mary Holmes, CEO of the Cumberland Community Foundation, will retire next March after 30 years, and Margaret Britten is set to lead the Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation in downtown Fayetteville.

CityView’s July magazine spotlights Fayetteville’s military community, featuring a veteran entrepreneur who expanded his shuttle business, previews renovations at ASOM with new exhibits to be completed by end of 2027, and covers a workshop where military spouses learned move-proof career skills.

Christopher Brett Craig, 32, a business development manager with SERVPRO, was named to Fayetteville's 40 Under 40 for his work in community leadership and restoration.

His nomination highlights his strong local partnerships and commitment to regional growth.

A strong heat dome is set to push Fayetteville's temperatures near 100+ today and tomorrow — the forecast calls for persistent high heat through Monday as the town may see its first triple-digit July Fourth, so residents should stay cool and take extra care.

Fort Bragg has announced that its All American gate will close at 5 a.m. Monday, July 27 for approximately two years as crews replace the Gruber Road bridge and improve roads (the All American Visitor Center remains open and traffic will be rerouted to six 24-hour gates).

Due to rising costs and federal funding uncertainty, Cape Fear Valley Health cut 200 positions affecting 138 employees who now face longer travel for care.

Community leaders will host a job fair for healthcare and other sectors at Crown Expo Center on July 17 at 10 a.m.

Fayetteville public schools will begin the 2026 Cumberland County football jamboree at Pine Forest and Jack Britt as practices start July 29 and contests begin August 7—teams will play seven games with postseason rounds in November and state championships in December.

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.