Good morning, Fayetteville.

Residents shared their ideas on downtown boundaries after being asked to draw where downtown begins and ends.

Their input offers a fresh look at local identity and may guide future conversations about preserving the city's core.

Fayetteville’s Umoja Wall of Honor is being remade with mosaic tiles by the city and the Umoja Group ahead of its planned public dedication before the 34th Annual Umoja Festival on Aug.

29 at Seabrook Park and Smith Recreation Center, celebrating Black history from West Africa to local leaders.

Historic archive photos provide a glimpse of Fayetteville's side streets that helped shape downtown, featuring images of local landmarks and art along Maiden Lane, Ray Ave and other routes — a visual journey through the city’s evolving past.

A collection of archival photos shows Green Street evolving over the decades, featuring historic landmarks and everyday community scenes.

The images give a vivid look at downtown life — a tribute to the city’s ongoing legacy.

Fayetteville is preparing for J.

Cole’s first hometown concert in 11 years; the Fayetteville Observer revisits his rise from Jermaine Cole at Terry Sanford High School (1999–2009) as the Grammy-winning artist looks to return home.

On Tuesday, Cumberland County Schools approved more than $1.88 million in contracts consisting of iPads for grades K-5, an online learning platform, renewed interpreter services, and evaluation services to support special education and tackle staff shortages.

The measures come amid ongoing efforts to bolster special education for the upcoming school year.

Cumberland County Schools approved over $1.58M in contracts to help fix long waits for special education evaluations and staffing shortages in the Exceptional Children program.

Officials expect outside contractors and returning psychologists to reduce the backlog next week.

On Aug. 12, a ticket from Illinois hit a $1.040 billion Powerball jackpot while a ticket sold in North Carolina brought a $1 million win—resetting the jackpot at $20 million.

The next drawing will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 10:59 p.m. ET.