News and Press Releases
Fayetteville veterans stand down offers free health and life services May 11
The City of Fayetteville and Veteran Affairs (VA) Fayetteville Coastal Health Care System will host a community Stand Down event on May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Festival Park, 335 Ray Ave. The Stand Down is a free collection of resources for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
05/09/2023 8:39 AM
Fayetteville City Work Session Recap – May 1, 2023
The Fayetteville City Council met May 1 at 5 p.m. in the City Hall LaFayette Room for the monthly work session to discuss matters relevant to the city with regards to their strategic plan.
05/03/2023 6:52 AM
Community Safety Micro-grant applications open May 1
The City of Fayetteville’s Economic and Community Development Department began accepting applications for community safety micro-grants on May 1. These micro-grants aim to inspire and boost community crime reduction activities by supporting efforts to prevent crime and violence in Fayetteville.
05/01/2023 4:20 PM
Splash Pads Open May 1; Pools Open May 29
The 14 Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation (FCPR) splash pads open May 1 at 10 a.m. Pools will open on Memorial Day, May 29.
05/01/2023 4:18 PM
Deep Creek Road Closed for Railroad Maintenance
Southern Commercial Development will close the Deep Creek Road railroad crossing on Tuesday, May 2 at 7 a.m. The company will implement a detour around the closing as CSX Corp. performs maintenance on the crossing. Deep Creek Road is scheduled to reopen Wednesday, May 3 at 5 p.m.
05/01/2023 4:07 PM
Dogwood Festival to Close Streets and Parking Lots Downtown
The annual Fayetteville Dogwood Festival will cause multiple street and parking lot closures downtown. All streets and parking lots will reopen by 10 p.m. April 30.
04/28/2023 1:16 PM
Councilwoman Banks-McLaughlin Appointed to State Commission
Governor Roy Cooper announced April 6 that Fayetteville City Councilwoman Courtney Banks-McLaughlin will serve as a member of the Governor’s Crime Commission (GCC). Banks-McLaughlin joins the chief advisory body to the Governor and to the Secretary of Public Safety on crime and justice issues.
04/28/2023 8:23 AM
Fayetteville City Council Recap – April 24, 2023
The Fayetteville City Council met on April 24 at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to the city in order to Fayetteville forward.
04/25/2023 6:24 PM
Reduce Speed Approaching Country Club Drive Railroad Crossing
NCDOT is scheduled to begin construction on the Country Club Drive railroad crossing just north of the Murchison Road intersection on Wednesday, April 26. Residents should expect traffic delays when repairs begin. The repairs should be completed in the same day.
04/25/2023 8:40 AM
FCHR Host Annual Denim Day Luncheon April 26
Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations will host its annual Denim Day Luncheon at the Cape Fear Botanical Gardens, 536 North Eastern Blvd. on April 26 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.
04/13/2023 2:44 PM
FFD to conduct neighborhood smoke alarm canvass in Aaron Hills April 15
The Fayetteville Fire Department, Community Emergency Response Team and American Red Cross will conduct home safety surveys and check smoke alarms in the Aaron Hills subdivision. This is in the area around Rutherglen Drive and Rannock Drive April 15, 10 a.m. to Noon.
04/12/2023 9:33 AM
Fayetteville City Council Recap – April 10, 2023
The Fayetteville City Council met on April 10 at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to the city in order to Fayetteville forward.
04/12/2023 7:31 AM
The City named All-America City Award Finalist
The City of Fayetteville is a finalist for the All-America City Award, a prestigious honor that is bestowed annually by the National Civic League (NCL). Fayetteville is one of 20 finalists in the competition, which recognizes civic activists and community problem-solvers.
04/11/2023 9:10 AM
ECD to host computer classes for residents
The City of Fayetteville, in partnership with Cumberland County, is hosting basic to intermediate computer skills classes throughout the year. The next class is April 11 for Basic Microsoft Skills.
04/06/2023 2:55 PM
Fayetteville Council Work Session Recap – April 3, 2023
The Fayetteville City Council had a work session held in City Hall at 5 p.m. on April 3, in Fayetteville.
04/04/2023 3:59 PM
Good Friday closure & holiday schedules
City of Fayetteville government offices will be closed on Good Friday, April 7. Please see the following holiday schedules for other City services.
04/03/2023 9:06 AM
Registration Opens April 3 for Spring Fayetteville Beautiful
The City of Fayetteville encourages residents to participate in Fayetteville Beautiful to reduce the amount of litter and other pollutants on City streets and in stormwater systems. Registration for the city-wide clean-up event opens April 3. Fayetteville Beautiful is scheduled for Saturday, May 6.
04/03/2023 8:34 AM
Murchison Road/NC-210 lane closures April 3
Southern Commercial Development (SCD) will temporary close two lanes on Murchison Road for CSX Corporation to conduct maintenance on the overhead railroad Monday, April 3 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. SCD will close the outside lane in each direction and the four inside lanes will remain open. Signs will
03/31/2023 3:11 PM
Fayetteville City Council Recap – March 23, 2023
The City issues a Council Recap following each work session and regular meeting. Council Recaps are available at FayettevilleNC.gov/councilrecap.
03/24/2023 3:50 PM
Fayetteville Regional Airport awarded grant to host Aviation Career Education Academy
The Fayetteville Regional Airport was awarded $3,000 from the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation to host the airport’s second Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy.
03/24/2023 10:33 AM