News and Press Releases
Airport hosts ACE Academy for Youth
Applications are now available for the youth Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy hosted by the Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY). The two-day academy will be held on Aug. 5 and 6 at the Fayetteville Regional Airport’s Fire Training Facility.
05/24/2024 3:15 PM
City closures and schedule for Memorial Day
City of Fayetteville Government offices will be closed May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Please see the following holiday schedules for the Police Department, Solid Waste Division, Fayetteville Regional Airport, Fayetteville Area System of Transit and Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation.
05/22/2024 10:09 AM
Fayetteville seeks resident feedback on Safety Summit; OCS
The City of Fayetteville hosted a Public Safety Summit at Fayetteville State University’s Rudolph Jones Student Center on April 30. The city continually seeks feedback to ensure resident needs are met.
05/16/2024 9:54 AM
Fayetteville City Council Recap –May 13, 2024
The Fayetteville City Council met May 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to the city.
05/15/2024 8:32 AM
Fayetteville announces Budget Work Sessions and Public Hearing
The City of Fayetteville invites residents and stakeholders to attend a series of Budget Work Sessions beginning on May 16 at 10 a.m at City Hall. Future dates will be published. These sessions are crucial as city officials discuss and refine the fiscal year budget.
05/13/2024 9:30 PM
City of Fayetteville Submits Fiscal Year 2023 Audit
The City of Fayetteville submitted its Fiscal Year 2023 audit to the Local Government Commission (LGC) on Friday, May 10. This key milestone demonstrates the City's continued commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency.
05/13/2024 7:43 PM
Nine exceptional students awarded the Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission scholarship
The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations (FCHR) Commission is proud to announce the recipients of the FCHR Scholarships. Each recipient will receive $1,000 to pursue a higher education at an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
05/13/2024 4:56 PM
City partners with local VA to host Veterans Stand Down
The City of Fayetteville and Veteran Affairs (VA) Fayetteville Coastal Health Care System will host a community Stand Down event on May 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Festival Park, 335 Ray Ave.
05/10/2024 3:34 PM
City of Fayetteville seeks federal support for Eco-Friendly Transit Upgrades
The City of Fayetteville is actively pursuing federal funding to enhance its public transportation fleet through the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) competitive Low or No Emission Vehicle Program.
05/09/2024 12:41 PM
Fayetteville City Work Session Recap – May 6, 2024
The Fayetteville City Council met April 6 at 2 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the monthly work session to discuss matters relevant to the city with regards to their strategic plan.
05/09/2024 8:56 AM
Fayetteville hosts business summit for young professionals
The Fayetteville Next Advisory Commission in partnership with Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) is set to host the Next Generation Business Summit on May 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tony Rand Student Center on FTCC’s campus.
05/09/2024 8:51 AM
City encourages residents to prepare for Hurricane Season
The City of Fayetteville Emergency Management encourages residents to plan and prepare for hurricanes and other severe weather by updating their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane season is from June 1 through Nov. 30.
05/09/2024 8:49 AM
Fayetteville Fire Academy begins May 13
The City of Fayetteville Fire Department’s Spring Fire Academy will start May 13 and run through early November. A total of 24 recruits, including 19 men and five women. The training will last six months at the Regional Fire Training Facility on Tom Starling Road in Fayetteville.
05/07/2024 10:52 AM
Fayetteville Fire Department receives grant for Summer Teen Certification and Fire Academy
The City of Fayetteville Fire Department has been awarded an Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) grant for its Summer Teen Certification and Fire Academy.
05/03/2024 4:40 PM
Fayetteville to host economic development open house
The City of Fayetteville’s Economic and Community Development Department (ECD) and Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) will host an open house event, Transforming Communities Through Economic Development, on May 8 from 4 to 6 p.m.
05/03/2024 3:37 PM
52 new parking spaces coming to downtown
The City of Fayetteville will expand a city-owned parking lot by 52 spaces located between Winslow and Russel Streets. The parking lot closed beginning May 1 due to construction and is expected to last until mid-October.
05/03/2024 12:55 PM
Splash Pads open May 1; pools open May 27
The 14 Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation (FCPR) splash pads open May 1 at 10 a.m. Pools will open on Memorial Day, May 27.
04/25/2024 4:38 PM
City Hosts Ribbon Cutting to open Senior Center East
The City of Fayetteville invites community members to a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of Senior Center East, May 3 at 11 a.m. at 917 Washington Drive.
04/25/2024 4:26 PM
Fayetteville City Council Recap – April 22, 2024
The Fayetteville City Council met April 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to the city.
04/24/2024 5:23 PM
FCHR Host Annual Denim Day Luncheon April 24
Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations will host its annual Denim Day Luncheon at Studio 215, 215 Williams St. on April 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free event is to raise awareness about sexual violence prevention and support for sexual assault survivors.
04/16/2024 2:00 PM