News and Press Releases
City receives Excellence in Communications Awards
The City of Fayetteville was among 19 North Carolina governments to earn recognition in the North Carolina City & County Communicators’ (NC3C) 2021 Excellence in Communications Awards. The City of Fayetteville won first place awards in the Audio, Digital Resource and Social Media categories.
07/21/2021 12:39 PM
FAST bus to be donated to FTCC CDL Training Program
City of Fayetteville leaders will present a City bus to Fayetteville Technical Community College administrators on Tuesday, July 27. The FAST bus will be donated to FTCC for the school’s future Training Program for Class B Commercial Driver’s License for transporting passengers.
07/16/2021 1:10 PM
Locks Creek Debris Removal Project completed
The Fayetteville - Cumberland County Locks Creek Debris Removal Project finished two months ahead of schedule. The project start date was June 6, 2021 and estimated completion date was September 2021. The project was completed ahead of schedule on July 7.
07/14/2021 11:55 AM
Electric buses to be added to FAST fleet
Federal grant awards will be used to purchase new electric buses for the Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST).
07/12/2021 12:46 PM
Crews activate storm plans
City of Fayetteville crews are preparing for potential responses to Elsa. According to the National Weather Service, the storm will move through Central North Carolina tomorrow. Forecasters say we could see heavy rainfall and there is the potential for damaging winds and an isolated tornado.
07/07/2021 3:55 PM
City Hall renovations underway
First floor renovations are underway inside City Hall. Upgrades to the Front Lobby, Cape Fear Room and Council Chambers should be complete in November 2021. Renovations began after the June 28 City Council regular meeting.
07/02/2021 1:28 PM
July 4 Holiday Closures & Service Schedule
The City of Fayetteville Government will observe the national July 4 holiday. City offices will be closed Monday, July 5.
07/01/2021 4:46 PM
Every other week recycling delayed; new cart deliveries extended
The start of every other week recycling is delayed and will begin August 1. Due to material and production issues, new cart deliveries will continue through the end of July. Every other week recycling was originally scheduled to begin July 1.
07/01/2021 11:48 AM
Olivera named Budget and Evaluation Office Director
Kelly Olivera has been tapped to be Fayetteville’s new Budget and Evaluation Director. Olivera began her new role this week after serving as Assistant Director for the last five years. Olivera’s promotion comes as former Director Tracey Broyles plans to retire after 30 years of service to the City.
06/24/2021 9:47 AM
City Council Members approve FY22 Budget
Fayetteville City Council Members approved the Fiscal Year 2022 budget today, June 14, after several weeks of discussion. The balanced budget total is $240.3 million. There is no tax rate increase and no increase in stormwater, transit or solid waste fees.
06/14/2021 9:03 PM
Army birthday celebration to be held at Segra Stadium
On Monday, June 14 at 1 p.m., a cake cutting ceremony will be held at Segra Stadium to celebrate the U. S. Army’s 246th birthday.
06/10/2021 12:21 PM
Firefighters to participate in Smoke Alarm Saturday event
Fayetteville Firefighters will participate in the Smoke Alarm Saturday event on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Weather permitting, Firefighters will canvas neighborhoods from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. They will knock on doors and speak with residents about home fire safety.
06/03/2021 5:01 PM
Grant award supports FCPR summer experiences
The Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. awarded Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation (FCPR) a $3,000 grant. The grant is now in use, supporting summer nature experiences for youth ages 5-12.
06/03/2021 11:34 AM
City announces Boards and Commissions openings
Fayetteville residents are invited to apply for upcoming City of Fayetteville Boards and Commissions vacancies.
06/03/2021 6:25 AM
Emergency Rental Assistance Program launches today
The goal is to distribute money received through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 to eligible residents who are unable to pay rent and utilities due to economic constraints from the COVID-19 pandemic.
06/01/2021 4:07 PM
Fayetteville Regional welcomes Pope Airfield operations beginning in June
Beginning in June, Fayetteville residents near the Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) will begin to notice an increase in air traffic.
05/28/2021 9:31 AM
Memorial Day Schedules and Opening of Pools
The City of Fayetteville’s government administrative offices, including City Hall, are closed on Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day.
05/26/2021 3:53 PM
Bridge at Sykes Pond Road opens for thru traffic
The bridge along Sykes Pond Road is now open for thru traffic. The new bridge replaces a section of road that washed away where two corrugated metal pipes failed. Storms destroyed the pipes in September 2016, approximately a week before Hurricane Matthew hit Fayetteville.
05/25/2021 12:15 PM
Chris Cauley named Economic and Community Development Director
Chris Cauley is the City’s new Economic and Community Development (ECD) Director. Cauley was serving as the Department Acting Director and previously served as Department Assistant Director. Cauley began his new permanent position on May 10.
05/14/2021 11:58 AM