News and Press Releases
FCHR Host Annual Denim Day Luncheon April 24
Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations will host its annual Denim Day Luncheon at Studio 215, 215 Williams St. on April 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free event is to raise awareness about sexual violence prevention and support for sexual assault survivors.
04/16/2024 2:00 PM
Marketing and Communications Department wins First Place in statewide competition
The City of Fayetteville’s Marketing and Communications Department won first place in the North Carolina City & County Communicators annual statewide competition. The department was awarded first place at NC3C’s annual conference held this week in Concord.
04/15/2024 1:10 PM
Fayetteville Woodpeckers mark five years since the kickoff of Project Homerun
The City of Fayetteville’s baseball team, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, mark five years as the City’s official partner with Project Homerun on April 18. The Woodpeckers played their first home game at Segra Stadium on April 18, 2019, five years ago this Thursday.
04/15/2024 1:06 PM
Fayetteville City Council Recap – April 8, 2024
The Fayetteville City Council met April 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to the city.
04/12/2024 9:30 AM
Public Safety Summit to be held April 30
The City of Fayetteville will host a Public Safety Summit in the Fayetteville State University’s Student Union from 1 – 4:30 p.m. on April 30.
04/12/2024 9:23 AM
RAPID team strives to reduce illegal dumping
The City of Fayetteville’s Solid Waste Department is investing in our community and the goal of reducing illegal dumping through education and prevention.
04/11/2024 4:40 PM
City of Fayetteville appoints new city attorney
The Fayetteville City Mayor announced the Interim City Attorney will serve as the City Attorney. Mayor Mitch Colvin made the announcement during the April 8 Regular Council Meeting held in Fayetteville’s City Council Chambers.
04/09/2024 8:35 AM
New fire chief formally receives Chief’s badge
The new City of Fayetteville Fire Chief had his badge officially pinned April 2 at a Fire Chief Pinning and Transfer of Command ceremony.
04/04/2024 8:17 AM
Fayetteville City Work Session Recap – April 1, 2024
The Fayetteville City Council met April 1 at 2 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the monthly work session to discuss matters relevant to the city with regards to their strategic plan.
04/02/2024 5:01 PM
Fayetteville City Council Recap – March 25, 2024
The Fayetteville City Council met March 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to the city.
03/26/2024 4:01 PM
City closures and schedules for Good Friday
City of Fayetteville Government offices will be closed Friday, March 29 in observance of Good Friday. Please see the following holiday schedules for the Police Department, Solid Waste Division, Fayetteville Regional Airport, Fayetteville Area System of Transit and Parks and Recreation.
03/26/2024 8:51 AM
FCHR scholarship application deadline is March 28
The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission (FCHRC) is accepting scholarship applications from Cumberland County high school seniors until Thursday, March 28.
03/26/2024 8:38 AM
City of Fayetteville welcomes new emergency management coordinator
The City of Fayetteville has appointed Laura Smith to be its new emergency management coordinator. Smith started her new role as the emergency management coordinator on Mar. 18.
03/22/2024 4:57 PM
City of Fayetteville recognized for excellence in financial reporting
The City of Fayetteville has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).
03/20/2024 3:08 PM
Small Business Info Session Held at FTCC
A small business information session will be held at Fayetteville Technical Community College on Mar. 13 to provide information on different programs for aspiring entrepreneurs.The informational session will be held General Classroom Building, Room 108 located at 2817 Fort Bragg Road at 6 p.m.
03/07/2024 2:07 PM
Fayetteville City Work Session Recap – March 4, 2024
The Fayetteville City Council met Mar. 4 at 2 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the monthly work session to discuss matters relevant to the city with regards to their strategic plan.
03/06/2024 7:47 AM
Fayetteville Announces New Fire Chief
Assistant City Manager Kelly Olivera, on behalf of City Manager Douglas Hewett, announced Kevin Dove as the next Fire Chief of the Fayetteville Fire Department on March 4.
03/04/2024 9:48 AM
Overall crime dropped by 10% in Fayetteville
Fayetteville saw a 10% drop in crime during the year of 2023 compared to 2022 according to the Fayetteville Police Department’s 2023 Annual Review.
02/29/2024 10:42 AM
Fayetteville City Council Recap – Feb. 26, 2024
The Fayetteville City Council met Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to the city.
02/27/2024 4:12 PM
Residents encouraged to participate in city-wide cleanup effort and Earth Day event
Registration has opened up for the city-wide spring cleanup event, Fayetteville Beautiful. This event provides an opportunity for residents to come together as a community to reduce the amount of litter and other pollutants on city streets, parks and in stormwater systems.
02/21/2024 12:43 PM