News and Press Releases
FFD Hosts Candidate Orientations Ahead of Hiring Period
The Fayetteville Fire Department (FFD) is hosting two candidate orientation sessions for people interested in applying during the annual recruitment period.
11/02/2023 1:25 PM
Community Safety Micro-grant applications open Nov. 1
The City of Fayetteville’s Economic and Community Development Department began accepting applications for community safety micro-grants on Nov 1. These micro-grants aim to inspire and boost community crime reduction activities by supporting efforts to prevent crime and violence in Fayetteville.
11/01/2023 8:37 AM
Fayetteville City Council Regular Meeting Recap – Oct. 23, 2023
The Fayetteville City Council met Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to America’s “Can Do” city.
10/24/2023 4:42 PM
Local Special Olympics Partners with FCPR for Fall Festival Oct. 28
Special Olympics Cumberland County (SOCC) is parting with Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation (FCPR) to host its Fall Festival Oct. 28 at Kiwanis Recreation Center, 352 Devers St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
10/24/2023 4:40 PM
FAST Adds Inaugural Express Route X1
Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) add inaugural express route, X1, to service west Fayetteville starting Nov. 13. X1 is a 30-minute route operating Monday through Friday 6-10:30 a.m. and 2:30-7 p.m.
10/23/2023 2:49 PM
City Hosts Ribbon Cutting to Reopen Dorothy Gilmore Therapeutic Recreation Center
The City of Fayetteville invites community members to a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the reopening of Dorothy Gilmore Therapeutic Recreation Center (TRC), 1600 Purdue Drive, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m.
10/23/2023 2:47 PM
Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile visits the City Oct. 25
Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is set to visit multiple Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation (FCPR) senior facilities and Fire Station 9 on Oct. 25.
10/19/2023 4:19 PM
City Hosts Virtual Pumpkin Carving Contest; Submission Deadline Oct. 22
The City of Fayetteville is hosting a virtual Pumpkin Carving Contest. Residents interested in participating must submit their entry on the City’s website by the upcoming deadline, Sunday, Oct. 22.
10/19/2023 4:12 PM
Murchison Choice Neighborhood Plan Wins “Advancing Equity” Award for City
The City of Fayetteville was awarded the 2023 North Carolina Marvin Collins Award in the “Advancing Equity” category from the North Carolina chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-NC) for the Murchison Choice Neighborhood Plan.
10/18/2023 2:09 PM
City Development Services Sets Open Office Hours for Fayetteville Builders
The City of Fayetteville’s Development Services Department is hosting ‘Wednesday Open Office Hours’ for builders seeking assistance through the project cycle starting Oct. 18 at 8:30 a.m. in City Hall, 433 Hay St.
10/13/2023 11:19 AM
Fayetteville City Council Regular Meeting Recap - Oct. 9, 2023
The Fayetteville City Council met Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to America’s “Can Do” city.
10/10/2023 2:30 PM
Fayetteville Beautiful Registration is Now Open
Fayetteville residents and visitors can register for the Fall Fayetteville Beautiful event helping to keep the city clean by picking up litter along public streets and local parks on Nov. 11.
10/10/2023 2:26 PM
Eastern Blvd. Railroad Maintenance to Affect Traffic Routes
A CXS contractor is closing the railroad crossing on Eastern Boulevard near East Russell Street for maintenance beginning Oct. 10 at 6 a.m. The closure is schedule to reopen on Oct. 12 at 6 a.m. The contractor will post Barricades and detours signs.
10/09/2023 9:22 AM
City Accepting Applications for Shared Transportation in Downtown Fayetteville
The City of Fayetteville is accepting applications for Shared Active Transportation Systems (SATS) to bring shared rental devices like scooters and bikes to Downtown Fayetteville. Applications can be submitted until Nov. 1.
10/06/2023 12:12 PM
Fayetteville City Work Session Recap – Oct. 2, 2023
The Fayetteville City Council met Oct. 7 at 5 p.m. in City Hall’s Lafayette Conference Room for the monthly work session to discuss matters relevant to the city with regards to their strategic plan.
10/04/2023 3:13 PM
Deployment of SoundThinking Gunshot Detection Technology Initiated
The City of Fayetteville has initiated the deployment of SoundThinking, a gunshot detection technology formerly known as ShotSpotter, in three areas of the city to help combat gun violence and enhance law enforcements response to gunshots on Sept. 28.
10/03/2023 10:02 AM
FCHR Hosts Quarterly State-Wide Conference for N.C. Human Relations Commission
The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Department (FCHR) hosted the N.C. Human Relations Commission’s quarterly state-wide conference on Sept. 26 at the Bill Crisp Senior Center.
09/29/2023 10:24 AM
Fayetteville Next Advisory Commission Hosts Cleanup at Rowan Park
09/28/2023 12:56 PM
Fayetteville City Council Recap – Sept. 25, 2023
The Fayetteville City Council met Sept. 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to the city in order to Fayetteville forward.
09/26/2023 4:39 PM
FCPR Opens Next Athletics Registration Period Oct. 1
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation’s (FCPR) next registration periods for athletics are Oct. 1 to Dec. 1 and Dec. 1 to Feb. 1.
09/26/2023 4:24 PM