Good morning, Fayetteville.

A new tiny home community for homeless veterans (Inasmuch Village) is set to break ground Aug.

19 in Fayetteville with 16 furnished one-bedroom cottages funded by local philanthropists Ralph and Linda Huff, and the first veterans will move in in 2027.

More than 150 community leaders, educators, and business owners gathered Wednesday, July 15 at FSU for the inaugural Fayetteville Newsmakers event to discuss how innovation, defense, and education can drive the next local economy — with panelists urging support for small businesses and expanded local opportunities.

Health experts advised Fayetteville residents to wash hands and produce thoroughly amid growing cyclosporiasis cases during the summer produce season, recommending a 20-second hand wash and gentle rinsing or scrubbing based on firmness (to lower infection risks).

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.