News and Press Releases
New lights for more play at Jordan Soccer Complex
Operating hours for Jordan Soccer Complex will expand following the addition of new lights. Light installations wrapped up on Oct. 22. New lights allow for more competition and play on all fields. The soccer complex includes eight fields, public parking and access to the Cape Fear River Trail.
10/29/2021 8:13 AM
Registration open for Women in the Fire Service Day
The Fayetteville Fire Department’s first Women in the Fire Service Day will take place on Saturday, October 23. The event hours are 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The location is: Fayetteville Regional Fire Training Facility at 3065 Radar Road.
10/15/2021 4:48 PM
A Night Circus, a New Year's Eve Spectacular
The Cool Spring Downtown District and the City of Fayetteville are proud to announce the inaugural event, “Night Circus: A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular”, free of charge to the general public.
10/15/2021 10:45 AM
U.S. Department of Justice to facilitate community input on repurposing of the Market House
On October 12, 2021, a U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) representative will facilitate a full-day event at Methodist University to receive feedback on repurposing the Market House. This will be the first of two events. The events will not be open to the public.
10/08/2021 1:40 PM
Fire Prevention Week begins October 3
Members of the Fayetteville Fire Department want you to know Fire Prevention Week begins October 3. This year’s theme is “Learn the sounds of fire safety”. Several sounds you need to know are below.
09/29/2021 4:35 PM
Applications available for Community Police Advisory Board
Applications are available for the City of Fayetteville Community Police Advisory Board. The Fayetteville City Council established the Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) in August. The Council approved the charter for the CPAB on August 23.
09/20/2021 1:54 PM
Community Fall plantings scheduled for downtown area
The City of Fayetteville and Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) are partners for two fall plantings in the downtown area. The plantings will take place on October 7 and October 18. The Oct. 7 plantings will involve placing leafy greens and flowers inside the “Hurley Pots” along Hay St.
09/20/2021 10:14 AM
Boards and Commissions applications open
The City of Fayetteville has vacancies on select Boards and Commissions. Fayetteville residents can apply.
09/13/2021 3:54 PM
FCPR Buddy Sports resume Saturday
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation (FCPR) Adaptive Sports athletes resume play Saturday, September 11. Anyone is welcome to watch the Flag Football games at the universally accessible field outside Massey Hill Recreation Center. Game times are 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
09/10/2021 5:45 PM
Volunteers to Transform Fayetteville & Cumberland County at September Cleanup Events
On Saturday September 18, community cleanups will take place in the City of Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Spring Lake, and unincorporated areas of Cumberland County. The goal is to combat health, environmental, and economic harm caused by litter.
09/03/2021 12:52 PM
Labor Day Holiday Schedule
09/02/2021 3:13 PM
Hotel building deemed unsafe due to multiple violations
The City of Fayetteville Fire Marshal declared Quality Inn and Suites at 2910 Sigman Street, an unsafe building. On August 26, the Fire Marshal sent a letter to the building owner after receiving a complaint about possible hazards in guest rooms.
08/27/2021 4:23 PM
Laptops available for Murchison Choice Neighborhood meeting participants
City of Fayetteville and Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority (FMHA) staff members want to improve access to Murchison Choice Neighborhood Plan meetings. Today, staff members will distribute laptops to people who live at the target site, Murchison Townhouses, Rosemary Street.
08/24/2021 7:15 AM
Citywide mask requirement in effect
Today, Mayor Mitch Colvin issued an amended State of Emergency for the City of Fayetteville. The update is due to the rapid and prevalent spread of the COVID Delta variant. The new declaration takes effect Friday, August 20 at 5:00 p.m. It will remain in effect until it is modified or rescinded.
08/18/2021 9:10 PM
City Attorney begins term as Municipal Attorney’s Association President
Fayetteville City Attorney Karen McDonald became the President of the North Carolina Association of Municipal Attorneys (NCAMA) during their Annual Summer Conference. McDonald will serve a one-year term as President.
08/10/2021 4:23 PM
Virtual Town Hall for “Community Reintegration Center” proposal POSTPONED
The August 17 Virtual Town Hall and Planning Commission legislative hearing is postponed. City of Fayetteville Corporate Communications will send a public notification when the new date and time is scheduled. Thank you.
08/09/2021 11:02 AM
Cross Creek Bank Stabilization complete; Linear Park Trail repaired
The Cross Creek Bank Stabilization Project is complete. Barricades were removed and people can now walk or bike the rebuilt section of Linear Park Trail. The stabilized bank now features a fence. Plants will be installed on the bank by the end of the month.
08/06/2021 4:10 PM
Cape Fear River Trail Part C now open
Part C of the Cape Fear River Trail is now open. Barricades were removed after a year of construction. Part C is the lower portion of the Cape Fear River Trail. It connects Parts A and B. With the addition of Part C, the trail now spans more than seven miles one way.
08/04/2021 1:53 PM
City to reinstate mask requirement Aug. 2
Beginning August 2, City of Fayetteville Government employees and people inside City buildings will be required to wear masks. Also, people who ride inside City vehicles will be required to wear masks.
07/30/2021 2:11 PM
City flag lowered to honor former Council Member Crisp
The City flag outside City Hall is at half-staff to commemorate the life of Council Member William Joseph Leon Crisp. Mayor Mitch Colvin issued the declaration to lower the flag this morning.
07/29/2021 12:23 PM