News and Press Releases
Fayetteville City Council Recap – Dec. 11, 2023
12/12/2023 3:03 PM
Jensen to serve as mayor pro tem, elected officials take oaths of office
City council elected District 1 Councilwoman Kathy Jensen by a majority vote to serve as the new mayor pro tem on Dec 6. Councilwoman Jensen was nominated by District 4 Councilman D.J. Haire. The vote was 9 – 1.
12/07/2023 8:29 AM
City council inauguration ceremony set for Dec. 6
The City of Fayetteville will hold its inauguration ceremony for Mayor Mitch Colvin and City Council at 6 p.m. on Dec. 6, 2023. The ceremony will take place at Fayetteville State University in the J.W. Seabrook Auditorium, 1200 Murchison Rd.
12/04/2023 2:41 PM
The Snowball Express Returns to Fayetteville
The Gary Sinise Foundation Snowball Express will depart from Fayetteville on Dec. 2, flying over 100 family members of fallen soldiers in the Fayetteville area to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida to enjoy an all-expense paid vacation.
12/01/2023 8:32 AM
Fayetteville City Council Recap – Nov. 27, 2023
The Fayetteville City Council met Nov. 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to the city to discuss matter relevant to Fayetteville residents.
11/28/2023 4:20 PM
City seeking nominations for the Human Relations 2024 Community Awards
The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission invites members of the community to nominate dedicated residents and organizations who are committed to the well-being and the promotion of positive human relations in the City of Fayetteville and Cumberland County.
11/28/2023 2:20 PM
Christmas in the Park returns to Fayetteville
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation’s Christmas in the Park will begin on Sunday, Dec. 3, in Arnette Park located at 2165 Wilmington Highway. Christmas in the Park is a free drive-thru light show powered by Fayetteville PWC.
11/27/2023 1:11 PM
City launches “ShotSpotter Fayetteville” webpage
The City of Fayetteville launched the “ShotSpotter Fayetteville” webpage on Nov. 15 to provide City residents with timely and accurate data. ShotSpotter is a gunfire detection technology provided by Sound Thinking that uses acoustic sensors, or microphones, placed in a designated area of deployment.
11/22/2023 2:11 PM
City Office closures and schedules for the Thanksgiving Holiday
City of Fayetteville Government offices will be closed on November 23 and 24 to observe the Thanksgiving holiday. Please see the following holiday schedules for the Police Department, Solid Waste Division, Fayetteville Regional Airport, Fayetteville Area System of Transit and Parks & Recreation.
11/20/2023 12:34 PM
Fayetteville City Council Recap – Nov. 13, 2023
The Fayetteville City Council met Nov. 13 at 7:15 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to the city in order to Fayetteville forward.
11/15/2023 8:55 AM
City Sets Dates for Loose Leaf Pickup Season
The City of Fayetteville’s residential loose leaf collection service is scheduled to begin Nov. 20 in neighborhoods with 28301 and 28312 zip codes. Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation personnel uses specialized equipment to collect loose leaves along the curb.
11/14/2023 12:27 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.
11/13/2023 8:29 AM
Community Conversations with Jane Elliott on Race in the U.S. on Nov. 14
The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Department and local partnering agencies will host a community dialogue with the renowned Jane Elliott, internationally acclaimed teacher and diversity trainer to discuss race in the U.S.
11/08/2023 1:51 AM
Fayetteville City Work Session Recap – Nov. 6, 2023
The Fayetteville City Council met Nov. 6 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.
11/08/2023 1:46 AM
City Office closures in observance of Veterans Day
City of Fayetteville Government offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 to observe the Veterans Day Holiday. Please see the following holiday schedules for the Police Department, Solid Waste Division, Fayetteville Regional Airport, Fayetteville Area System of Transit and Parks & Recreation.
11/06/2023 3:30 PM
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