Good morning, Fayetteville.

Fayetteville residents can enjoy 30 local events in July ranging from today’s Independence Day Parade in Hope Mills to sports games, arts performances, and outdoor activities later in the month+ check local calendars for updated dates and venues.

Cape Fear Valley Health announced Wednesday that 138 employees at its Owen Drive facility were laid off to ease rising costs and lower federal funding — the reduction did not affect its new medical school or office building.

Major appliance sales are underway at Best Buy, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Samsung, and AJ Madison through Wednesday, July 8, offering discounts up to 47% + $1,700 off select appliances.

Local shoppers in Fayetteville can update their home essentials with these deals today.

The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County will host Creative Summer School workshops at 214 Burgess St to help local artists boost skills in personal branding, grant writing, and tax management.

The series opens July 11 and is part of initiatives led by incoming CEO Kennon Jackson.

A portion of Raeford Road near McDonald's at Ireland Drive will close in both directions beginning midnight Sunday, July 13 as crews remove a buried concrete culvert and replace a drainage pipe; detours via Skibo Road (and All American Freeway) will be in effect for about two weeks.

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.