News and Press Releases
Fayetteville Fire Department implements advanced cancer screening for firefighters
The City of Fayetteville is taking proactive measures to protect the health and well-being of its firefighters by implementing a groundbreaking cancer screening as part of its annual physical examinations.
02/06/2025 2:39 PM
Railroad crossings to close for routine maintenance
The CSX Corporation will temporarily close multiple railroad crossings in the downtown Fayetteville area starting Feb. 10 in order to conduct routine railroad maintenance.
02/06/2025 12:15 AM
City to launch new services-focused website Feb. 11
The city is proud to present a newly, refreshed version of the website, which will go live on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
02/05/2025 5:00 PM
Applications now available to boost community crime prevention activities
The city’s Economic and Community Development Department began accepting applications for the Empowering Community Safety Micro-Grant program on Jan. 27. The micro-grants focus on inspiring and boosting community crime prevention activities and programs in Fayetteville.
01/31/2025 2:59 PM
City to evaluate potential impacts of temporary pause of federal funding
The City of Fayetteville is evaluating possible impacts a federal funding pause may have on the City of Fayetteville government.
01/29/2025 3:25 PM
Fayetteville City Council Recap – Jan. 27, 2025
The Fayetteville City Council met Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to the city.
01/29/2025 11:01 AM
City services delayed for Jan. 23
City government offices will resume services on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Jan. 23 due to icy road conditions. Street crews have been working diligently around the clock spreading sand on city-maintained roadways, covering approximately 40% of city streets.
01/22/2025 4:09 PM
City offices closed today, residents encouraged to drive with caution
City government offices will be closed today, Jan. 22 due to winter weather and icy road condition.
01/22/2025 10:15 AM
City set to operate on two-hour delay
City government offices will open to the public tomorrow, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. due to winter weather conditions.
01/21/2025 6:30 PM
Human Relations announces winners of community awards
Local community members will be recognized at upcoming awards ceremony.
01/21/2025 3:00 PM
Fayetteville police lateral hiring event set for Jan. 25
The Fayetteville Police Department is hosting a lateral officer hiring event on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Manna Church, 5117 Cliffdale Rd Fayetteville, NC.
01/17/2025 2:44 PM
Fayetteville City Council Recap – Jan. 13, 2025
The Fayetteville City Council met Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to the city.
01/14/2025 4:00 PM
City closures and schedules for MLK Day
City of Fayetteville Government offices will be closed on Jan. 20 to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
01/14/2025 3:10 PM
City prepares for winter storm; services schedule updates
With Winter Storm Cora moving closer to the Carolinas, the city is preparing for the impact of expected wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain.
01/09/2025 5:30 PM
City to host public meeting for Locks Creek community
The City will host a public meeting on Jan. 14 for the residents of Locks Creek community to meet with city staff to discuss plans for infrastructure improvements.
01/08/2025 2:55 PM
Fayetteville City Work Session Recap – Jan. 6, 2025
The Fayetteville City Council met Jan. 6, at 2 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the monthly work session to discuss matters relevant to the City.
01/07/2025 5:00 PM
FAY airport receives $5K for annual summer aviation education program
On December 6, Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) was awarded $5,000 from the North Carolina Department of Transportation Division of Aviation to host their annual Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy.
01/06/2025 6:30 PM
Applications open for new firefighters Jan. 6
Applications will open for both entry-level and fully certified firefighter positions with the Fayetteville Fire Department (FFD) on Jan. 6.
01/03/2025 3:40 PM
FAY airport contributes $829.2 million in economic impact report
According to the 2025 North Carolina: The State of Aviation report by the North Carolina Department of Transportation Division of Aviation, Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) contributes more than $829.2 million the local economy.
01/03/2025 1:55 PM
Holiday closures & schedules for city services
City of Fayetteville Government offices will be closed Dec. 25 – Dec. 27 and Jan. 1 to observe the Christmas and New Year Holidays. Please see the following holiday schedules for the Police Department, Solid Waste Division, Airport, FAST, and Parks & Recreation.
12/18/2024 4:48 PM