News and Press Releases
City’s community needs assessment survey available
City of Fayetteville residents, businesses and non-profit organizations are invited to participate in a community needs assessment survey to help identify priorities for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
02/24/2022 4:37 PM
Lifeguard applications open for summer season
Candidates can now apply for Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation (FCPR) Lead Lifeguard and Lifeguard positions online at fayettevillenc.gov. Lifeguards are needed at all four FCPR pools.
02/23/2022 10:28 AM
Athletics registration deadline & FCPR updates
Registration is still open for youth up to age 17 to participate in Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation (FCPR) Spring Athletics. Interested individuals and families can sign up through Tuesday, March 1.Programs available include indoor soccer, baseball, softball, rugby, lacrosse & track.
02/22/2022 1:18 PM
More sidewalks coming to Fayetteville
Construction will begin soon for several sidewalks in Fayetteville supported in the City’s Strategic Plan. These improvements are part of the City’s overall commitment to improving safety and quality of life.
02/11/2022 4:46 PM
Ribbon cutting ceremony set for new Manna Dream Center location
City of Fayetteville and Manna Church leaders will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Manna Dream Center shelter at Person Street on Friday, Feb. 18 at 11 a.m. The Center is located at 913 Person Street. A tour of the upgraded space will follow the ribbon cutting ceremony.
02/08/2022 11:45 AM
Race in America Virtual Town Hall Part Two goes live on Feb. 15
The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission will host the Race in America Virtual Town Hall Part 2 on Tuesday, Feb. 15. The online event will begin at 6 p.m. It will be broadcast live on the City of Fayetteville Facebook page and participants can also join via Zoom.
02/04/2022 1:36 PM
Splash pad groundbreaking and donation presentation
City of Fayetteville leaders will attend a groundbreaking ceremony and donation presentation for the future splash pad at Lake Rim Recreation Center. The event will take place on Friday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. The address is 1455 Hoke Loop Road.
02/04/2022 1:34 PM
East Coast Greenway now includes new parts of Fayetteville’s trail system
The East Coast Greenway now includes two new parts of Fayetteville’s trail system. The Cape Fear River Trail Part C and Linear Park Connector Trail, are designated parts of the East Coast Greenway. The Greenway is a developing walking and biking route that spans 3,000 miles from Maine to Florida.
02/04/2022 1:33 PM
City leaders prepare for possible wintry conditions
City of Fayetteville leaders will monitor forecasts which call for cold temperatures, rain and possible light snow. Any necessary decisions made about City service adjustments due to wintry weather will be distributed to media outlets to help spread the word as the situation evolves.
01/27/2022 1:27 PM
Disparity Study Listening Sessions
Take advantage of this opportunity to share experiences doing business with the City of Fayetteville and/or Fayetteville PWC. Two listening sessions will ensure the City and PWC are well-equipped to promote diverse representation in public contracting.
01/25/2022 8:45 AM
Public open house events at Dr. E.E. Smith Home
Fayetteville History Museum staff members invite the public to visit the historic home of Dr. E.E. Smith for an open house on Friday, Feb. 25 and Friday, Mar. 25, noon - 3 p.m. A room is set up as a gallery with images and information highlighting the life and legacy of Dr. E.E. Smith.
01/24/2022 3:04 PM
New History Museum exhibit opens Feb. 1
The new exhibit: “African Americans on the River” opens Tuesday, Feb. 1 at the Fayetteville History Museum. This exhibit honors Black History Month and will become a semi-permanent feature in the Museum. Admission is free to the Museum and galleries are open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
01/24/2022 3:01 PM
UPDATE: City winter weather
Updates to the City of Fayetteville winter weather preparations.
01/20/2022 4:31 PM
City crews prepare for second round of winter weather
City of Fayetteville leaders say prepare for frigid conditions now. Emergency Management Coordinator Scott Bullard warns of possible road dangers Friday and Saturday due to wintry precipitation.
01/19/2022 5:27 PM
Update on release of body camera footage
In the interest of transparency, the City of Fayetteville sought and received approval from the Superior Court for the release of body camera footage related to the death of Mr. Jason Walker and we are now in receipt of the order to do so.
01/14/2022 5:04 PM
Winter storm preparations & Sunday Transit service suspension
City of Fayetteville leaders and staff want you to be ready for a potential weekend winter storm. According to the National Weather Service, there's a chance for ice west of I-95.
01/14/2022 8:06 AM
Comments welcome for implementation of Downtown Urban Design Plan
Fayetteville residents, business owners, visitors and downtown stakeholders are encouraged to share their visions for a new downtown footprint.
01/12/2022 4:14 PM
MLK Holiday Schedules
City of Fayetteville Government offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 17 to observe the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Please see the following schedule for City services.
01/11/2022 1:18 PM
City of Fayetteville Boards and Commissions vacancies
Fayetteville residents can apply for upcoming Boards and Commissions vacancies.
01/07/2022 4:39 PM
Applications open for Firefighter positions
Applications are open for Firefighter positions with the Fayetteville Fire Department. Candidates can apply online. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. EST, Jan. 14. Open recruitment happens annually during the month of January.
01/06/2022 4:27 PM