News and Press Releases
Kaylee’s keeping score!
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation (FCPR) is hiring Scorekeepers! The application is available online. You can apply for a Scorekeeper position pretty much any time during the year.
10/31/2021 9:24 PM
Neighbors get easy access to virtual meeting
A great idea became a reality at the August 24 Murchison Choice neighborhood meeting. The in person meeting was canceled due to COVID concerns. That did not stop the Economic and Community Development team from collecting feedback.
10/31/2021 9:21 PM
A Panthers Themed Goodbye!
What a way to end a career with the City – a Carolina Panthers themed retirement celebration for Adolph Thomas! Thomas served as a Community Development Administrator in the Economic and Community Development Department.
10/31/2021 9:18 PM
Mayor Colvin rescinds City Mask Mandate
Today, Mayor Mitch Colvin issued a Sixth Amendment to the State of Emergency for the City of Fayetteville. The Mask Mandate will be rescinded within the corporate limits of Fayetteville at 12:00 a.m., November 1, 2021.
10/29/2021 12:53 PM
New lights for more play at Jordan Soccer Complex
Operating hours for Jordan Soccer Complex will expand following the addition of new lights. Light installations wrapped up on Oct. 22. New lights allow for more competition and play on all fields. The soccer complex includes eight fields, public parking and access to the Cape Fear River Trail.
10/29/2021 8:13 AM
Registration open for Women in the Fire Service Day
The Fayetteville Fire Department’s first Women in the Fire Service Day will take place on Saturday, October 23. The event hours are 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The location is: Fayetteville Regional Fire Training Facility at 3065 Radar Road.
10/15/2021 4:48 PM
A Night Circus, a New Year's Eve Spectacular
The Cool Spring Downtown District and the City of Fayetteville are proud to announce the inaugural event, “Night Circus: A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular”, free of charge to the general public.
10/15/2021 10:45 AM
U.S. Department of Justice to facilitate community input on repurposing of the Market House
On October 12, 2021, a U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) representative will facilitate a full-day event at Methodist University to receive feedback on repurposing the Market House. This will be the first of two events. The events will not be open to the public.
10/08/2021 1:40 PM
Fire Prevention Week begins October 3
Members of the Fayetteville Fire Department want you to know Fire Prevention Week begins October 3. This year’s theme is “Learn the sounds of fire safety”. Several sounds you need to know are below.
09/29/2021 4:35 PM
Applications available for Community Police Advisory Board
Applications are available for the City of Fayetteville Community Police Advisory Board. The Fayetteville City Council established the Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) in August. The Council approved the charter for the CPAB on August 23.
09/20/2021 1:54 PM
Community Fall plantings scheduled for downtown area
The City of Fayetteville and Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) are partners for two fall plantings in the downtown area. The plantings will take place on October 7 and October 18. The Oct. 7 plantings will involve placing leafy greens and flowers inside the “Hurley Pots” along Hay St.
09/20/2021 10:14 AM
Boards and Commissions applications open
The City of Fayetteville has vacancies on select Boards and Commissions. Fayetteville residents can apply.
09/13/2021 3:54 PM
FCPR Buddy Sports resume Saturday
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation (FCPR) Adaptive Sports athletes resume play Saturday, September 11. Anyone is welcome to watch the Flag Football games at the universally accessible field outside Massey Hill Recreation Center. Game times are 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
09/10/2021 5:45 PM
Volunteers to Transform Fayetteville & Cumberland County at September Cleanup Events
On Saturday September 18, community cleanups will take place in the City of Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Spring Lake, and unincorporated areas of Cumberland County. The goal is to combat health, environmental, and economic harm caused by litter.
09/03/2021 12:52 PM
Labor Day Holiday Schedule
09/02/2021 3:13 PM
FAST team members and community advocates support vaccination clinic
The FAST Transit Center on Franklin Street served as the site for a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on August 14. FAST Team members helped with clinic set up – moving chairs, storing vaccines supplies and displaying signs.
09/01/2021 10:06 PM
Turtle Feeding at Clark Park Nature Center
Add turtle feeding to your fun list! Kids can learn about the turtles at the Clark Park Nature Center on Sherman Drive.
09/01/2021 7:16 PM
Working parents celebrate Bundles of Joy
Please congratulate parents Steven Fussell, Cyndl Fussell and Breanna Richardson! They shared these stylish and joyful photos of their Spring babies.
09/01/2021 7:11 PM
City employees promote the Fayetteville Cumberland Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Economic and Community Development (ECD) and Corporate Communications staff members visited the new Cross Creek Pointe Apartments in July. A Landlord is helping tenants apply for the Fayetteville Cumberland Emergency Rental Assistance program.
09/01/2021 7:00 PM
Behind the scenes: Council meetings now broadcast from the FAST Transit Center
City Council meetings are productions and much preparation happens behind the scenes. Members of the IT and Corporate Communications Departments wired the new space for Council Meetings at the FAST Transit Center.
09/01/2021 6:54 PM