News and Press Releases
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 The new declaration takes effect Friday, August 20 at 5:00 p.m. It will remain in effect until it is modified or rescinded.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
Ribbon cutting ceremony at Gilmore Splash Pad
The splash pad is now open. It is located outside the recreation center at 1600 Purdue Drive. The recreation center is closed for renovations. The estimated completion date for renovations is June 2022. The Center is the hub for Special Olympics Cumberland County.
07/20/2021 2:37 PM
Change your life with LinkedIn Learning
This summer, learn a new skill or perfect your craft. City employees have unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning. There are more than 5,000 courses available, taught by industry experts.
07/20/2021 2:31 PM
Reinvigorating the Innovative Greenscape on Person Street
Behind the beauty, there is purpose. You may have noticed the Person Street Innovative Stormwater Greenscape located on Person Street. It is between Cool Springs Road and Blounts Creek Bridge.
07/20/2021 2:28 PM
“May the fourth” be with you!
Get outdoors and try something new this season. Ranger Rusty James teaches Basic Archery.
07/20/2021 9:34 AM
FayFit Weight Loss Reimbursement Program
I’m sure many can attest, losing weight is hard, especially if you are trying to do it on your own. There are various tools to assist, but many come with a hefty price tag.
07/20/2021 9:26 AM
New Additions to Economic and Community Development
Raven McKoy and Sally Black
07/20/2021 9:20 AM