News and Press Releases
Fayetteville City Work Session Recap – January 2, 2024
The Fayetteville City Council met Jan. 2 at 5 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.
01/05/2024 8:59 AM
Fayetteville partners with FTCC to offer free General Contractors License Prep Program
The General Contractors License Prep Program, in partnership with Fayetteville Technical Community College, is designed to provide participants with comprehensive training and test preparation to successfully undertake and pass the NC General Contractors licensing exam.
01/04/2024 8:28 AM
Fayetteville seeks feedback from residents to help with future city initiatives
The city of Fayetteville is currently seeking resident feedback about city programs and services through a comprehensive residential survey. This survey is aimed at understanding needs and desires of residents to identify key areas for improvement in services, infrastructure, and quality of life.
01/03/2024 4:00 PM
Applications are open for firefighter positions; due Jan. 12
Applications are open for both entry-level and lateral-entry firefighter positions with the Fayetteville Fire Department. Applicants can apply online at FayettevilleNC.gov/Jobs. Applications are due Jan. 12.
01/02/2024 4:34 PM
Holiday closures & schedules for City services
City of Fayetteville Government offices will be closed Dec. 25, Dec. 26 and Jan. 1 to observe the Christmas and New Year Holidays. Please see the following holiday schedules for the Police Department, Solid Waste Division, Fayetteville Regional Airport, FAST, and Parks & Recreation.
12/14/2023 5:42 PM
Fayetteville City Council Recap – Dec. 11, 2023
12/12/2023 3:03 PM
Jensen to serve as mayor pro tem, elected officials take oaths of office
City council elected District 1 Councilwoman Kathy Jensen by a majority vote to serve as the new mayor pro tem on Dec 6. Councilwoman Jensen was nominated by District 4 Councilman D.J. Haire. The vote was 9 – 1.
12/07/2023 8:29 AM
City council inauguration ceremony set for Dec. 6
The City of Fayetteville will hold its inauguration ceremony for Mayor Mitch Colvin and City Council at 6 p.m. on Dec. 6, 2023. The ceremony will take place at Fayetteville State University in the J.W. Seabrook Auditorium, 1200 Murchison Rd.
12/04/2023 2:41 PM
The Snowball Express Returns to Fayetteville
The Gary Sinise Foundation Snowball Express will depart from Fayetteville on Dec. 2, flying over 100 family members of fallen soldiers in the Fayetteville area to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida to enjoy an all-expense paid vacation.
12/01/2023 8:32 AM
Fayetteville City Council Recap – Nov. 27, 2023
The Fayetteville City Council met Nov. 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to the city to discuss matter relevant to Fayetteville residents.
11/28/2023 4:20 PM
City seeking nominations for the Human Relations 2024 Community Awards
The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission invites members of the community to nominate dedicated residents and organizations who are committed to the well-being and the promotion of positive human relations in the City of Fayetteville and Cumberland County.
11/28/2023 2:20 PM
Christmas in the Park returns to Fayetteville
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation’s Christmas in the Park will begin on Sunday, Dec. 3, in Arnette Park located at 2165 Wilmington Highway. Christmas in the Park is a free drive-thru light show powered by Fayetteville PWC.
11/27/2023 1:11 PM
City launches “ShotSpotter Fayetteville” webpage
The City of Fayetteville launched the “ShotSpotter Fayetteville” webpage on Nov. 15 to provide City residents with timely and accurate data. ShotSpotter is a gunfire detection technology provided by Sound Thinking that uses acoustic sensors, or microphones, placed in a designated area of deployment.
11/22/2023 2:11 PM
City Office closures and schedules for the Thanksgiving Holiday
City of Fayetteville Government offices will be closed on November 23 and 24 to observe the Thanksgiving holiday. Please see the following holiday schedules for the Police Department, Solid Waste Division, Fayetteville Regional Airport, Fayetteville Area System of Transit and Parks & Recreation.
11/20/2023 12:34 PM
Fayetteville City Council Recap – Nov. 13, 2023
The Fayetteville City Council met Nov. 13 at 7:15 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to the city in order to Fayetteville forward.
11/15/2023 8:55 AM
City Sets Dates for Loose Leaf Pickup Season
The City of Fayetteville’s residential loose leaf collection service is scheduled to begin Nov. 20 in neighborhoods with 28301 and 28312 zip codes. Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation personnel uses specialized equipment to collect loose leaves along the curb.
11/14/2023 12:27 PM
FAST Adds Inaugural Express Route X1
Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) add inaugural express route, X1, to service west Fayetteville starting Nov. 13. X1 is a 30-minute route operating Monday through Friday 6-10:30 a.m. and 2:30-7 p.m.
11/13/2023 8:29 AM
Community Conversations with Jane Elliott on Race in the U.S. on Nov. 14
The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Department and local partnering agencies will host a community dialogue with the renowned Jane Elliott, internationally acclaimed teacher and diversity trainer to discuss race in the U.S.
11/08/2023 1:51 AM
Fayetteville City Work Session Recap – Nov. 6, 2023
The Fayetteville City Council met Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. in City Hall’s Lafayette Conference Room for the monthly work session to discuss matters relevant to the city with regards to their strategic plan.
11/08/2023 1:46 AM
City Office closures in observance of Veterans Day
City of Fayetteville Government offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 to observe the Veterans Day Holiday. Please see the following holiday schedules for the Police Department, Solid Waste Division, Fayetteville Regional Airport, Fayetteville Area System of Transit and Parks & Recreation.
11/06/2023 3:30 PM