Good morning, Fayetteville.

The Hive in Hope Mills presents Mercantile Market every first and third Saturday at 3414 Bullard Street, where up to 20 vendors plus 15 food trucks offer curated food and merchandise.

Big T’s Grill serves breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. with live music starting at 6 p.m.

Former Cumberland County commissioner Johnnie Evans was remembered at Sunnyside Presbyterian Church on Sunday, July 26 for his humble service as a farmer, hardware store owner and community leader during the 12 years he served his county.

Neighbors recalled his kindness and dedication to helping those in need.

Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson at 3959 Sycamore Dairy Rd. will host a Community Cookout for veterans, military families and local residents on Saturday, Aug.

1, from noon until 6 p.m. The free, family-friendly event is designed to offer a chance for shared meals and meaningful conversation (continuing a long-standing tradition).

A farewell event for local author Dylan Nigh is set for Friday, July 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at City Center Gallery and Books downtown—friends and readers will gather to celebrate his debut memoir Fool’s Gear before he heads to law school in California.

Margaret Britten became executive director of the Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation on July 1; she is modernizing the museum with plans that include a donation matching campaign ending tomorrow and a 9/11 remembrance event on September 11 where a new field of honor will be unveiled.

Skyeton, a Ukrainian drone manufacturer, will invest $3.4 million in Cumberland County by converting the former Black & Decker site into its first North American headquarters.

The project will create 162 high-tech jobs and boost advanced manufacturing in the Sandhills region.

Douglas Byrd High School hosted Cumberland County Schools' free two-week Advanced Learning Summer Enrichment Camp in June for nearly 500 elementary students who could choose from 13 hands-on sessions (including forensic science, coding, and Mandarin) to explore interests beyond traditional academics.

Health experts report that cases of cyclosporiasis are rising in 45 states and advise Fayetteville residents to lower their risk by thoroughly washing produce and hands (CDC recommends a 20-second hand wash).

Gardening experts advise local planters to sow leafy greens, root vegetables, herbs and brassicas in August to set the stage for a fall harvest.

They highlight the importance of knowing the first frost date and refreshing garden beds with compost for best results.