Good morning, Fayetteville.

Krystyna Vinson, Magic 106.9 continuity director and on-air personality, is honored as a member of Fayetteville’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 — her expanding duties at Cumulus Media and commitment to community service earned her the nomination.

Jelissa Thomas (owner of D3 Delivery LLC) was named to Fayetteville’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 on July 21 for building a business that creates job opportunities and supports recovery efforts in the community.

Her achievement highlights responsible leadership and lasting impact.

United Way of Cumberland County will host its Meal Packing Event on Friday, Aug.

14 at the Crown Expo Center at 1960 Coliseum Drive—volunteers can sign up ahead of time to help assemble 70,000 meal packets for underserved community members across the county.

Gary Allan, a country music mainstay, will perform Wednesday, Aug.

6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Crown Theatre in Fayetteville, offering fans a night of genuine hits close to home—an event that supports the Crown Complex's push to bring top talent locally.

Fayetteville's Gates Four Summer Concert Series will feature Rivermist on Saturday, July 25 at the Pavilion at Gates Four Country Club.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., general admission is free, and premium seating with dinner is available along with local food trucks and door prizes.

Fayetteville native Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, died on July 18 in Iraq during a controlled detonation at Erbil Air Base after a downed Iranian drone triggered the explosion; military officials said he will be posthumously promoted and honored with multiple medals.

Mosh Out Cancer 2 is set for Saturday, Aug.

1, at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 670 in Fayetteville. Local rock and metal bands will perform to help families battling cancer through the Karen Chandler Trust; tickets cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door + proceeds support families.

Cumberland County Parks & Rec offers adaptive sports that let athletes compete based on talent rather than physical challenges.

The program features Buddy Sports, Special Olympics events and indoor soccer in August while wheelchair basketball starts in October at Steve Gillmore Adaptive Recreation Center (1600 Purdue Drive).

Fayetteville Woodpeckers are rallying in the second half — now first in the North Division — and offer fans weekly promotions at Segra Stadium with events like Moana at the Ballpark on July 31 and Hockey Night on Aug.

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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.