News and Press Releases
FAY reports 2021 success; grants will help with 2022 improvements
Fayetteville Regional Airport leaders applaud 2021 success as a preview for what is to come in 2022. From $35 million in extensive renovation improvements augmented by a $3 million investment, the future is bright for air travel through FAY, despite the ongoing pandemic’s challenges.
01/04/2022 12:08 PM
City appoints new director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Yamile Nazar has been appointed as the new director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for the Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Department. Nazar has served as the interim director of the Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission and assumes her new role today, Monday, January 3.
01/03/2022 2:00 PM
New City flag and seal designs adopted
The Fayetteville City Council adopted new designs for the City flag and seal during the final Regular Meeting of 2021. The new designs align with the Can Do Carolina regional brand, launched in December 2020.
12/22/2021 3:25 PM
Road closures and detours affect Downtown for NYE
The City of Fayetteville announces road closures that will affect the downtown area near Festival Park on New Year’s Eve. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and follow any suggested detours.
12/17/2021 9:20 AM
Holiday closures & schedules for City services
City of Fayetteville Government offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 23, Friday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 31 to observe the Christmas and New Year Holidays. City offices will remain closed both of those weekends. Please see the following holiday schedules for other city services.
12/15/2021 12:35 PM
Comments welcome ahead of new City Council Member appointment
Public comments are welcome related to the appointment of a new Fayetteville City Council Member for District 3. Residents are requested to share thoughts during the public hearing that will take place at the December 13 Regular City Council Meeting.
12/08/2021 1:23 PM
Fire Academy graduates report to stations today
Today, the most recent Fayetteville Fire Academy graduates report to their newly assigned stations. Fire Academy Class 1-21 includes graduates ranging in age from 20-44.
12/06/2021 1:42 PM
Fire Department maintains accredited status
The Fayetteville Fire Department maintained Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). The Fire Department met criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program.
12/03/2021 3:42 PM
Open burn ban implemented due to dry conditions
Due to the increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service and City of Fayetteville Fire Department issued a ban on open burning. Also, land clearing burning permits are canceled for the City of Fayetteville in accordance with Fire Prevention Ordinance section 11.11.
11/30/2021 3:11 PM
Phelps tapped to lead City communications
Effective Nov. 29, Jodi Phelps is the City of Fayetteville Corporate Communications Director. In her new role, Phelps will oversee media relations and strategic internal and external communication and marketing plans, ensuring they align with goals and objectives in the City’s Strategic Plan.
11/24/2021 2:49 PM
Jensen now Member of Military Affairs Commission
The City of Fayetteville has a key player at the table to negotiate and advocate for U.S. military service members. Governor Roy Cooper appointed Fayetteville Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Jensen to the North Carolina Military Affairs Commission (NC MAC). Jensen will serve a two-year term on the Commission.
11/24/2021 2:45 PM
Christmas in the Park 2021
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation’s annual holiday event, Christmas in the Park Powered by PWC, begins on Sunday, December 5, 2021 in Arnette Park.
11/19/2021 2:33 PM
Paid parking rates for Holiday events
The City of Fayetteville will charge the $5 special event parking rate during the hours of noon - 6 p.m. on Friday, November 26 during the Dickens Holiday event.
11/18/2021 5:14 PM
Schedules for Thanksgiving Holiday
– City of Fayetteville Government offices will be closed on November 25 and 26 to observe the Thanksgiving holiday. Please see the following holiday schedules for the Police Department, Solid Waste Division, Fayetteville Regional Airport, FAST and FCPR.
11/18/2021 4:20 PM
Applications for vacant Council seat open on November 15
Residents will soon be able to submit an application to serve the remainder of the term for the vacant Fayetteville City Council District 3 position.
11/12/2021 3:44 PM
Veterans Day closures & schedule of operations
City of Fayetteville, NC Government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021 in recognition of Veterans Day.
11/08/2021 5:51 PM
Annual E-Waste Drive Held in Honor of America Recycles Day
The City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and Sustainable Sandhills will host an Electronic Waste Drive on Saturday, Nov. 20 at the Cumberland County Courthouse. The hours of the event are 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
11/05/2021 3:48 PM
Input needed for FAST Listening Session and Rider Survey
Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) leaders will hear feedback during a Virtual Community Meeting on Tuesday, November 9, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Comments on the future direction for FAST are welcome. The event is open to the public.
11/02/2021 10:38 PM
Loose Leaf Season Dates Set for Residential Pickup
Loose Leaf Season seasonal pickup service will begin in Fayetteville on Monday, November 22, 2021. Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreations personnel will be utilizing specialized equipment to collect residential loose leaves by zip code.
11/02/2021 10:31 PM
Mayor Colvin rescinds City Mask Mandate
Today, Mayor Mitch Colvin issued a Sixth Amendment to the State of Emergency for the City of Fayetteville. The Mask Mandate will be rescinded within the corporate limits of Fayetteville at 12:00 a.m., November 1, 2021.
10/29/2021 12:53 PM