News and Press Releases
AUSA to Host Warfighter Summit and Exposition July 25-26
The City of Fayetteville is excited to welcome the Association of U.S. Army (AUSA) as they host the 2023 Warfighter Summit and Exposition July 25-26 at the Crown Complex Expo Center, 1960 Coliseum Drive.
07/21/2023 3:19 PM
NCDOT to Host Public Meeting on Morganton Road Improvements July 18
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced it will host a public input meeting on a series of recommended safety improvements Morganton Road on July 18 at Highland Presbyterian Church, 111 Highland Ave., from 5 to 7 p.m.
07/13/2023 3:12 PM
Fayetteville Firefighters Add Four Medications to EMT Toolkit
The Fayetteville Fire Department (FFD) is equipping firefighters with four new medications expanding and enhancing lifesaving services designed to keep the community safe.
07/07/2023 8:42 AM
NCDOT to Make Safety Improvements on Bragg Blvd.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced July 5 that Bragg Boulevard in Fayetteville will receive upgrades for pedestrian and vehicular safety.
07/06/2023 10:08 AM
Filing Period for City Council Candidacy July 7-21
The Cumberland County Board of Elections announced filing period dates for Fayetteville Mayor and City Council elections. Fayetteville residents interested in running for Mayor or City Council must file for candidacy between Noon, July 7 and Noon, July 21.
07/05/2023 11:41 AM
Council Member Benavente Named a Hunt Institute State Policy Fellows
Council member Mario Benavente was selected on May 16 to participate in Hunt Institute’s 2023 cohort of the State Policy Fellows program.
07/03/2023 3:40 PM
City Office closures in observance of Independence Day
City of Fayetteville Government offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 to observe the Independence 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.
06/28/2023 11:35 AM
Free Fourth of July Events in Downtown Fayetteville
The City of Fayetteville is proud to announce two Independence Day events in Downtown Fayetteville on July 4. The July 4th FAYcation hosted by Cool Spring Downtown and the Independence Concert & Fireworks hosted by the City of Fayetteville and Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra.
06/28/2023 11:32 AM
Fayetteville City Council Recap – June 26, 2023
The Fayetteville City Council met June 26 at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to the city in order to move Fayetteville forward.
06/28/2023 11:31 AM
Transit Fare Reinstatement July 1
Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) is preparing residents for fare collections for all fixed route and paratransit services starting July 1. Fares return at the same rate prior to March 2020 when suspended in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
06/27/2023 9:05 AM
FCPR uses Arts Council Grant to support Independence Concert
An $8,000 grant from the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County will be used to support the Independence Concert to be held in Festival Park on Tuesday, July 4. The concert is being presented by the City of Fayetteville and the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the holiday.
06/23/2023 3:49 PM
Updated Solid Waste Ordinance goes into effect July 1
The City of Fayetteville Solid Waste Division begins enforcing policies in the updated solid waste ordinance on July 1. The ordinance changes allow the Solid Waste Division to provide more consistent and efficient collection services to more than 15,000 residents daily.
06/23/2023 9:26 AM
Fayetteville Adopts FY 2024 Budget
The Fayetteville City Council approved the FY 2024 budget during the June 21 Budget Work Session held in City Hall.
06/21/2023 5:52 PM
City Unveils N.C. Civil Rights Trail Marker June 16
The City of Fayetteville will host an unveiling ceremony for the Civil Rights Trail marker at 116 Green St., on June 16 at 11 a.m. This unveiling will mark the induction of Fayetteville on the North Carolina Civil Rights Trail.
06/14/2023 9:05 AM
Fayetteville City Council Recap – June 12, 2023
The Fayetteville City Council met June 12 at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to the city in order to Fayetteville forward.
06/14/2023 9:03 AM
Fayetteville is a 4-Time All-America City Award Recipient
The City of Fayetteville was named a 2023 All-America City by the National Civic League (NCL) at the All-America City (AAC) Award Event in Denver on Sunday, June 11. This marks the fourth time the City is an All-America City Award winner, earning the honor in 1985, 2001, 2011 in addition to 2023.
06/12/2023 1:45 PM
City Office closures in observance of Juneteenth
City of Fayetteville Government offices will be closed on Monday, June 19 to observe Juneteenth. Please see the following holiday schedules for the Police Department, Solid Waste Division, Fayetteville Regional Airport, Fayetteville Area System of Transit and FCPR.
06/12/2023 9:29 AM
Fayetteville City Work Session Recap – June 5, 2023
The Fayetteville City Council met June 5 at 5 p.m. in the City Hall LaFayette Room for the monthly work session to discuss matters relevant to the city with regards to their strategic plan.
06/08/2023 11:53 AM
FCPR to Host Public Meeting for Mazarick Park Improvements June 22
FCPR invites residents to a public meeting on June 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Smith Recreation Center (1520 Slater Avenue). A potential Mazarick Park trail system which would connect the Park to surrounding neighborhoods and FSU will be discussed.
06/07/2023 10:10 AM
City seeks residents to apply for Boards and Commissions
The City of Fayetteville is currently seeking residents to help fill vacancies for the following boards and commissions.
06/06/2023 2:12 PM