Good morning, Fayetteville.

President Jimmy Carter made several visits to Fayetteville, particularly notable for visits to his sister, Ruth Carter Stapleton, who resided there.

Fayetteville has achieved multiple rankings in 2024, from being top in the housing market and emerging tech to the least favorable for picnics and driving safety, showcasing a city of diverse strengths and challenges.

A car crashed into the Empowerment Center and Christian Education building in Fayetteville after striking a pedestrian signal.

A pedestrian, 67-year-old Hyun Sin, died after being struck by a vehicle in Fayetteville; the investigation is ongoing.

Donald Rutkowski, 66, was found deceased from an apparent gunshot wound in Hope Mills, and Tammy Lynn Rutkowski was charged with first-degree murder.

Lee Ann Sinclair, 41, was fatally shot at Robins Meadow Transitional Housing in Fayetteville, N.C., prompting a homicide investigation and a review of security measures.

Zion Gibbs' family commemorated his would-be 8th birthday with doves and balloons at a park after he was fatally shot in a drive-by in Fayetteville.

Cumberland County and its cities plan major growth initiatives for 2025, including infrastructure upgrades, community revitalization, and improvements in education and health services.

D-BAT, a baseball and softball training franchise, opens a new facility in Fayetteville offering advanced technology and instruction for all skill levels.

Plyard for a Cause: Community Craft Event

This kid-friendly event showcases creative uses for reuse grocery bags, including jump rope making, by local artists April L and Alice B.

The Seed and The Sower Exhibit Opening Reception (The Arts Council of Fayetteville)

The Seed & the Sower is a showcase about the strength of connectivity found in black female, familial relationships. This event is FREE and open to the public!

Vision Board Pop-up Shop Event

A creative daytime event featuring local vendors offering items for creating vision boards, aimed at inspiring attendees to manifest their goals.