Good morning, Fayetteville.

Fayetteville’s Wall of Honor is being updated into a mosaic tribute to Black leaders, educators, and trailblazers.

The Umoja Group+ city partners are working to finish the project this year at the Murchison Road site near Fayetteville State University.

Fayetteville’s Airborne and Special Operations Museum will begin major renovations later this year, adding new exhibits and artifacts to tell its story—its foundation also appointed Margaret Britten as executive director to lead the effort.

Renovations will update the museum on the historic site adjacent to Fort Bragg.

Daniela Jacobs Daniels, 39, an assistant principal at Sandy Grove Elementary and owner of Cherubs Daycare, was named to Fayetteville’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 on July 6 for her 20+ years in education.

Nominated for her focus on student well-being, she joins local achievers.

Parents in Fayetteville are preparing for back-to-school season by considering five extra essentials not on supply lists, including a pediatrician-approved backpack and leakproof water bottle, with retailers offering early summer deals (up to 50% off).

Jordin Dickerson, a 31-year-old assistant professor at UNC-Pembroke, was named to Fayetteville's 40 Under 40 on July 6 for her dedication to legal education + mentoring future legal professionals in the region.

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.