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2 days ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Luke P. Wheeler |Bob Burton |Sirisha Reddy
As hurricane season begins, Fayetteville residents are encouraged to prepare now. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the 2025 season is expected to be above-normal, making early preparation even more critical for families across the region.
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2 days ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Sirisha Reddy |Madison Howard |Bob Burton
The City of Fayetteville invites residents to join a community conversation on Wednesday, June 11, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at J.S. Spivey Recreation Center, located at 500 Fisher St.The purpose of the meeting is to engage the public in helping determine the highest and best use of city-owned land located at Blount and Gillespie Streets. This effort is part of a broader initiative to ensure that land development strategies align with community needs, economic opportunity, and long-term impact.
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3 days ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Sirisha Reddy |Luke P. Wheeler |Madison Howard
Community Development Specialist Jacqueline "Jackie" Abbott was recently awarded the Spirit of North Carolina Award, an award offered by the United Way of North Carolina to honor organizations and individuals who exemplify the “spirit” of their community. Each year, city employees have the opportunity to give back to the community by participating in the United Way of Cumberland County’s fundraising campaign.
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3 days ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Luke P. Wheeler |Sirisha Reddy |Madison Howard
The City of Fayetteville has hired Willie Henry to lead its Information Technology Department. He assumed the role on May 26. As the City’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), Henry will oversee a $8.8 million budget and lead the administration and operations of Fayetteville’s Information Technology Department.
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4 days ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Madison Howard |Sirisha Reddy |Bob Burton
Alpek Polyester USA, LLC has announced that it will cease operations at its Cedar Creek facility in Fayetteville, North Carolina, by July 31, 2025. According to a WARN Notice Report filed through the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the decision to permanently close the facility will impact a total of 180 employees. The facility is non-unionized and no bumping rights apply. The layoffs are also expected to be permanent.
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5 days ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Sirisha Reddy |Bob Burton |Luke P. Wheeler
Money Box Academy Inc., in partnership with the City of Fayetteville, ACT and the FTCC Innovation Center, proudly presents the first-ever High School Financial Literacy Boot Camp for Cumberland County students. This initiative was designed to combat the alarming statistic that more than 54% of Gen Z feel unprepared to manage their finances after high school (National Financial Educators Council, 2023).
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1 week ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Faith Hatton |Sirisha Reddy |Justin Dues |Jaron Cayton
Fayetteville City Manager Douglas J. Hewett today announced the appointment of Roberto E. Bryan Jr. as the next chief of the Fayetteville Police Department at a press conference held at Fayetteville City Hall located at 433 Hay St. Bryan, a 30-year law-enforcement veteran and current Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief of Police at Fayetteville State University, will assume command on July 7.
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1 week ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Sirisha Reddy |Justin Dues |Jaron Cayton
The Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County is excited to open up its gallery walls to the community with its annual Public Works Community Art Exhibition. This year marks the 20th anniversary of this community-based art show sponsored by Fayetteville PWC. Both 2-D and 3-D works will be accepted by any artist residing in Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland Counties, Fort Bragg or Pope Army Airfield. Submitting one work is $15, and submitting two is $20 total.
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1 week ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Stephanie Meador |Justin Dues |Jaron Cayton |Sirisha Reddy
JLNL Eatz is the newest food truck serving Raeford and the surrounding areas. Owned by Lanetta Copeland and her family, JLNL Eatz provides great tasting food on the go. Copeland worked as a social worker for many years before shifting to entrepreneurship, but she developed a love for cooking at a young age and knew that starting a food business would be a great way to fuel that passion. “I always had a passion for cooking and feeding others,” remarked Copeland.
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1 week ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Faith Hatton |Sirisha Reddy |John Bellamy |Jaron Cayton
A beloved local brand is starting a new chapter. On Tuesday, May 20, community members, friends and fans of frulato all gathered to celebrate the expansion of local business Feena’s. Gathered in the newly renamed Feena’s Plaza located at 724 N. Reilly Road longtime supporters were able to learn about a new business chapter for Owner and Founder Feena Martinez and her second location, Feena’s Frulato: A Taste of Paradise, the brand’s tropical dessert concept.
