News and Press Releases
Fayetteville Police Department supports Heal the Ville event
A lot of love and resources at the August 14 “Heal the Ville” event at Festival Park. The free event was a public education and memorial experience. Organizers invited members of the community to speak and help “stop the violence”.
09/01/2021 6:51 PM
Double Duty: City of Fayetteville employees return to school
Wishing our team and the community a safe and successful school year. Keep working toward your goals!
09/01/2021 6:37 PM
Cal Pettiford selected for Local Government Federal Credit Union Fellow’s Program
Please help us congratulate Street Maintenance Superintendent Cal Pettiford. Cal will attend the UNC School of Government’s Leading for Results course as a Local Government Federal Credit Union Fellow.
09/01/2021 6:32 PM
Moth Night 2021
Parks and Recreation Rangers led the Moth Night 2021 event at Clark Park. According to Park Ranger Supervisor Jennifer Smith, more than 20 people participated. Smith says that number was the most ever and families enjoyed it.
09/01/2021 6:28 PM
Summer art appears on the Rowan Skate Park graffiti wall
Beautiful artwork on the Rowan Skate Park graffiti wall back on July 23. Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation staff members are grateful for talented artists in our community. The Skate Park address is 725 W. Rowan St., Fayetteville, NC 28301.
09/01/2021 6:26 PM
City Hall Renovations Progressing
City Hall renovations should be complete in November 2021. These photos from August 18 show the construction in Council Chamber and the Front Lobby. The project budget is approximately $1 million.
09/01/2021 6:24 PM
Checking in with the Water Rescue Team
Recently Fayetteville Fire Department water rescuers saved a kayaker who was stuck along the Cape Fear River near Old Bluff Church Road in the Wade community around 2 a.m. At minimum, about five Firefighters respond to a water rescue call.
09/01/2021 6:22 PM
FAST bus donated to FTCC for CDL Training Program
City of Fayetteville leaders handed over a City bus to Fayetteville Technical Community College administrators on Tuesday, July 27.
09/01/2021 6:21 PM
Helping in different ways: Firefighters trained to administer COVID vaccines
Approximately 20 Fayetteville Firefighters can administer COVID vaccines at community clinics. The Firefighters volunteered to receive special training.
09/01/2021 6:17 PM
Hotel building deemed unsafe due to multiple violations
The City of Fayetteville Fire Marshal declared Quality Inn and Suites at 2910 Sigman Street, an unsafe building. On August 26, the Fire Marshal sent a letter to the building owner after receiving a complaint about possible hazards in guest rooms.
08/27/2021 4:23 PM
Laptops available for Murchison Choice Neighborhood meeting participants
City of Fayetteville and Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority (FMHA) staff members want to improve access to Murchison Choice Neighborhood Plan meetings. Today, staff members will distribute laptops to people who live at the target site, Murchison Townhouses, Rosemary Street.
08/24/2021 7:15 AM
Citywide mask requirement in effect
Today, Mayor Mitch Colvin issued an amended State of Emergency for the City of Fayetteville. The update is due to the rapid and prevalent spread of the COVID Delta variant. The new declaration takes effect Friday, August 20 at 5:00 p.m. It will remain in effect until it is modified or rescinded.
08/18/2021 9:10 PM
City Attorney begins term as Municipal Attorney’s Association President
Fayetteville City Attorney Karen McDonald became the President of the North Carolina Association of Municipal Attorneys (NCAMA) during their Annual Summer Conference. McDonald will serve a one-year term as President.
08/10/2021 4:23 PM
Virtual Town Hall for “Community Reintegration Center” proposal POSTPONED
The August 17 Virtual Town Hall and Planning Commission legislative hearing is postponed. City of Fayetteville Corporate Communications will send a public notification when the new date and time is scheduled. Thank you.
08/09/2021 11:02 AM
Cross Creek Bank Stabilization complete; Linear Park Trail repaired
The Cross Creek Bank Stabilization Project is complete. Barricades were removed and people can now walk or bike the rebuilt section of Linear Park Trail. The stabilized bank now features a fence. Plants will be installed on the bank by the end of the month.
08/06/2021 4:10 PM
Cape Fear River Trail Part C now open
Part C of the Cape Fear River Trail is now open. Barricades were removed after a year of construction. Part C is the lower portion of the Cape Fear River Trail. It connects Parts A and B. With the addition of Part C, the trail now spans more than seven miles one way.
08/04/2021 1:53 PM
City to reinstate mask requirement Aug. 2
Beginning August 2, City of Fayetteville Government employees and people inside City buildings will be required to wear masks. Also, people who ride inside City vehicles will be required to wear masks.
07/30/2021 2:11 PM
City flag lowered to honor former Council Member Crisp
The City flag outside City Hall is at half-staff to commemorate the life of Council Member William Joseph Leon Crisp. Mayor Mitch Colvin issued the declaration to lower the flag this morning.
07/29/2021 12:23 PM
City receives Excellence in Communications Awards
The City of Fayetteville was among 19 North Carolina governments to earn recognition in the North Carolina City & County Communicators’ (NC3C) 2021 Excellence in Communications Awards. The City of Fayetteville won first place awards in the Audio, Digital Resource and Social Media categories.
07/21/2021 12:39 PM
City Hall Blood Drive
City employees responded to a call for blood donors. In March, the Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center had about 1/3 of its normal supplies.
07/20/2021 2:42 PM