News and Press Releases
Fayetteville City Council Recap – Oct. 14, 2024
The Fayetteville City Council met Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to the city.
10/15/2024 4:41 PM
Solid Waste crews bring recycling education to schools
The city of Fayetteville’s Solid Waste Division is offering recycling education to students throughout Cumberland County. Beginning Oct. 15, Solid Waste team members will kick off their recycling education campaign at Village Baptist Preschool and Village Christian Academy.
10/14/2024 11:13 AM
City to host public workshops to help create a sustainable city
The city of Fayetteville will host two public workshops to inform residents and gather their input to assist in the development of a Sustainability Action Plan.
10/11/2024 3:54 PM
Fayetteville Police Department to participate in Badge Blessing Ceremony
The Fayetteville Police Department and Lewis Chapel will host a Badge Blessing Ceremony on Oct. 11 from noon to 1 p.m. at Lewis Chapel, 5422 Raeford Rd.
10/09/2024 5:00 PM
Fayetteville City Work Session Recap Oct. 7, 2024
The Fayetteville City Council met Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the monthly work session to discuss matters relevant to the city.
10/08/2024 4:25 PM
Fayetteville 911 center assists Western North Carolina during Hurricane Helene
On the morning of Sept. 27, Fayetteville 911 telecommunicators provided support to those affected by Hurricane Helene, answering emergency calls and coordinating response efforts.
10/07/2024 4:43 PM
City invites residents to help keep Fayetteville Beautiful
Fayetteville Beautiful, the city’s community clean up event, is set for Oct. 12.
10/03/2024 1:22 PM
Mayor Mitch Colvin statement supporting Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Message from the Office of the Mayor
09/30/2024 5:28 PM
Fall Safety Day postponed; Local resources to assist with rescue efforts
This year’s Fall Safety Day scheduled for Oct. 5 has been postponed due to local first responders and community partners continuing to support rescue and recovery efforts in western North Carolina.
09/30/2024 5:22 PM
Temporary road closure in Downtown for stormwater project
A portion of Ray Avenue and Maiden Lane in the downtown area has been temporarily closed due to a city stormwater construction project. Detour signs have been installed to accommodate traffic flow.
09/30/2024 5:20 PM
Fayetteville awards $51K in grants for crime reduction activities
The city of Fayetteville has awarded $51,500 for the Empowering Community Safety Micro-Grant Program.
09/30/2024 4:17 PM
Fayetteville first responders deploy to western North Carolina to assist with rescue efforts
While Fayetteville is currently experiencing minor impacts of Hurricane Helene, the western part of the state has been significantly affected by the storm.
09/27/2024 3:35 PM
City seeks residents input to create a more energy efficient and sustainable Fayetteville
Residents are encouraged to take part in online survey
09/25/2024 9:22 AM
Fayetteville City Council Recap – Sept. 23, 2024
The Fayetteville City Council met Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to the city.
09/24/2024 1:19 PM
Fayetteville recognizes Stormwater Awareness Week
The city of Fayetteville is proud to recognize Stormwater Awareness Week, taking place from Sept. 23 to Sept. 27.
09/23/2024 4:40 PM
Fayetteville welcomes EECBG Community Energy Fellow
The City of Fayetteville recently received a $245,040 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. In addition to this grant, the Department of Energy has approved the placement of a fully-funded EECBG Community Energy Fellow.
09/20/2024 4:45 PM
FCHR hosted the NC National Association of Human Rights Workers Conference
The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations department partnered with the North Carolina National Association of Human Rights Workers (NAHRW) Chapter to host the chapter's Statewide Human Rights and Civil Rights Conference at Fayetteville Technical Community College on Sept. 17 – 18.
09/20/2024 4:43 PM
FAST hosts hiring fair Sept. 24
Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) will host a hiring fair on Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the FAST Transit Center located at 505 Franklin St.
09/19/2024 11:08 AM
Pope Army Airfield name City Leaders as Honorary Commanders
The 43rd Air Mobility Operation Group held an Honorary Commander’s Ceremony Sept. 13 on Pope Army Airfield to induct leadership from Fayetteville and the surrounding community.
09/17/2024 4:50 PM
Solid Waste Division Holds Mascot Contest
The City of Fayetteville’s Solid Waste Division will hold a Mascot Contest for students, kindergarten through grade 12, including homeschool students. Participants are invited to create and submit their idea of a Solid Waste Mascot.
09/10/2024 10:03 AM