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City Update is a weekly show that highlights some of the latest news from the City of Fayetteville.
Episodes
- Get Ready for the 2026 Dogwood Festival - City Update
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- City Update - 2025 New Years Eve Celebration
The City Update episode covers the 2025 New Year's Eve celebration, which will feature a 90's theme and musical entertainment from artists including Bubba Sparxxx, Yung Joc, and 702. The event is scheduled for December 31st in Festival Par…
- City Update - 2025 Christmas in the Park
Christmas in the Park, powered by PWC, will feature holiday lights and decorations at Arnette Park. The free event runs from December 7-11, 14-18, and 21-22, from 6 pm to 9 pm.
- City Update - Halloween Happenings
This episode of City Update focuses on local Halloween events. It provides information about festivities planned around the city.
- City Update - NCDOT Project Updates
This episode of City Update features Jason Salisbury from NCDOT Division 6, providing updates on various road projects in Fayetteville.
- City Update - 2025 International Folk Festival
In this City Update, get all the details about the upcoming International Folk Festival which takes place September 26 and 27th in downtown Fayetteville. Over 30 countries will be represented in the Parade of Nations on Saturday and you ca…
- City Update - Youth Music Program
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation is teaming up with the Sandhills Jazz Society to bring an exciting new program to youth ages 10-17 where they can explore music, instruments, and music production.
- City Update - Sewing with Purpose
Among the many activities offered at the Bill Crisp Senior Center, a new sewing group has quickly become one of the center's most heartwarming success stories. Learn more in this episode of City Update.
- City Update - Liberty Tree Celebration
The Airborne & Special Operations Museum is hosting a special event to commemorate the Liberty Tree located at the corner of Hay and Hillsboro streets in downtown Fayetteville. A historical marker unveiling, proclamations, and other activi…
- City Update - Juneteenth Jubilee 2025
The City of Fayetteville and the Cool Spring Downtown District is gearing up for the annual Juneteenth Jubilee happening on Saturday, June 14, 2025. It’s an event full of musical performances, vendors, food and other activities that celebr…
- City Update - FCPR Summer Programs
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation has plenty of sports programs, leagues, and camps to keep your kids active this summer. Learn more in this episode of City Update.
- City Update - 2025 Dogwood Festival
The annual Dogwood Festival is one of the largest festivals that takes place here in Fayetteville. This year the festival happens April 25-27. Come out and enjoy vendors, food and great music all weekend! Learn more of what will be taking…
- City Update - PWC Expo
In this City Update, get a preview of what you will experience at the upcoming PWC Expo which takes place on Friday, March 28th. You'll get lots of information and free goodies!
- City Update - Winter Heating Safety
With the colder temperatures in the air many people are warming up with their fireplaces or space heaters, which creates a higher risk of home fires. In this City Update, the Fayetteville Fire Department shares some safety tips that can he…
- City Update - Christmas in the Park 2024
Every year Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation turns Arnette Park into a winter wonderland! Christmas in the Park is a drive-thru event displaying thousands and thousands of lights throughout the park. Arnette Park is located at 216…
- City Update - Loose Leaf 2024
The City of Fayetteville provides a great service with loose leaf collection beginning during the fall part of the year. This year collection begins on November 18th. Collection pickup dates are determined by your zip code and neighborhood…
- City Update - Crime Prevention Month
October is National Crime Prevention month and is a time to bring awareness and educate the community on how to keep themselves safe from becoming a victim of crime. Sharon Stevens from the Fayetteville Police Department is going to share…
- City Update - Cape Fear Studios
If you are an artist, an aspiring artist, or just someone who loves visual arts, you need to visit Cape Fear Studios in downtown Fayetteville. You'll find art displays from local and national artists in their gallery. They also offer class…
- City Update - 2024 International Folk Festival
The International Folk Festival is one of the largest festivals in downtown Fayetteville. The festival happens September 28-29 and will feature authentic cultural cuisine, live musical performances and so much more! Learn more in this epis…
- City Update - Pechmann Fishing Education
Looking for a unique, family-oriented fishing experience? The John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, is the only fishing education center of its kind in North Carolina. They offer a variety of aquatic programs to anglers of all ages an…
- City Update - Pedestrian Plan
The City of Fayetteville strives to create a safe a walkable community for our residents. We need residents input to help us determine where improvements are needed. Find out how you can get involved in the planning process in this episode…
- City Update - National Night Out 2024
National Night Out is an annual event that takes place on the first Tuesday of August each year. National Night Out enhances the relationships between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. It provides…
- City Update - First Time Homebuyers
June is Homeownership Month! If you are ready to take that first step towards purchasing your first home, the City Of Fayetteville offers free workshops that can help you begin that process. Learn more about the workshops in this episode o…
- City Update - Juneteenth Jubilee 2024
The 3rd Annual Juneteenth Jubilee is a full-day celebration in Festival Park featuring nationally touring headliners, local performance acts, food trucks, vendors, artists and artisans and more. Learn more about what you can expect to expe…
- City Update - Pickleball
In this episode of City Update, learn about the sport of Pickleball. Pickleball has been the fastest growing sport in the nation since 2020. It's fun and a great way to get some exercise and make friends. Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Re…
- City Update - 2024 Dogwood Festival
The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival has been a tradition here in Fayetteville for more than 40 years! Come out to downtown Fayetteville and Festival Park April 26-28 to enjoy food, music, vendors of all sorts, midway rides and much more!
- City Update - Earth Day Celebration
An Earth Day Celebration will take place on April 20th in Festival Park as a way to educate and bring awareness on ways to protect the Earths natural resources. Learn about the event on this episode of City Update.
- City Update - "Opening the Vaults" Exhibit at ASOM
In this episode of City Update, we highlight a new exhibit at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum. “Opening the Vaults: Treasures of the Fort Liberty Museums.” showcases some of the rarest collection pieces from the Fort Liberty Mus…
- City Update - Seventeen men Exhibit
In this City Update, Megan Maxwell from the Museum of the Cape Fear talks about a special exhibit titled, "Seventeen Men: Portraits of the Men of the 25th US Colored Troops". Learn how the discovery of a tiny pocket-sized photo album led t…
- City Update - Black History Month
During Black History month, the Fayetteville History Museum will have a special exhibit that highlights the history and future of the Orange Street School. In addition to this exhibit, the museum has several other exhibits that cover Afric…
- City Update - Council Meeting Information
Beginning in February, work sessions will be held at 2 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. Regular council meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month, and will now start at 6:30 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. The public is…
- City Update - Night Circus 2023
The third annual New Year's Eve event is right around the corner! A Night Circus will take place on December 31 @ 7pm in Festival Park. Musical entertainment includes, Spinderella and Dru Hill. For more information visit: VisitDowntownFaye…
- City Update - Christmas in the Park 2023
Every year Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation turns Arnette Park into a winter wonderland! Christmas in the Park is a drive-thru event displaying thousands and thousands of lights throughout the park. Dates: December 3-7, 10-14, 17…
- City Update - Loose Leaf Pickup
The City of Fayetteville's loose leaf collection will begin November 20th and run through February 9, 2024. Visit LooseLeafSeason.com to find out the loose leaf pickup schedule for your specific zip code.
- City Update - FAST Express Route
Fayetteville Area System of Transit is launching a new Express Route in West Fayetteville. It is a convenient and affordable way to seamlessly connect residents from West Fayetteville to the existing service area. Visit RideFast.net for mo…
- City Update- National Preparedness Month 1
In this City Update we learned about how we can be better prepared for an upcoming hurricane season.
- City Update - Halloween Activites
In this City Update, learn about various fun and free activities that the family can enjoy for Halloween.
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- City Update - Clark Park
The Clark Park Nature Center gives people an up-close education on the flora and fauna around our area. The park also offers walking trails, a waterfall and outdoor adventure. Learn more in this episode of City Update and then go check it…
- City Update - History Museum
In this City Update, we highlight the Fayetteville History Museum and all that it has to offer. Visitors will experience two floors of artifact-filled exhibits that tell the story of Fayetteville’s history, including a new baseball exhibit…
- City Update - 2023 Juneteenth
The second annual Juneteenth Jubilee will kick off in the heart of downtown Fayetteville on Saturday June 17 with a full-day celebration in Festival Park. Ashanti Bennett from Cool Spring Downtown District gives us all the details in the e…
- City Update - 2023 Dogwood Festival
It's time for the annual Fayetteville Dogwood Festival! Activities will be happening all over downtown Fayetteville during this event. In addition to the FREE musical entertainment, visitors will enjoy vendors, food, car & truck show, BMX…
- City Update_PWC Expo
In this City Update, get information on the upcoming Power and Water Expo which takes place on March 24th at Skyview on Hay.
- City Update_Rhythm of a story
Learn more about Cumberland County Public Library 14th annual Storytelling Festival that is kicking off on March 4th, 2 p.m. at Festival Park
- Fayetteville in 5 - Feb 24 2023
Fayetteville in 5 provides the latest new updates for the City of Fayetteville. Topics covered in this episode include: FFD Live Burn Training Exercise FFD Promotion, Retirement, Awards FPD BLET Graduation and Promotion Ceremony Human Rela…
- City Update - Drainage Assistance Program 2023
The Drainage Assistance Program provides single-family residential property owners with assistance in repairing stormwater issues located outside of City maintained rights-of-way. Assistance with such issues is subject to the annual fundin…
- City Update - History Museum Exhibit
- City Update_Dining and Dialogue
In this City Update, learn more about the Dining and Dialogue program from the Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Department that fosters dialogue and community building.
- City Update - Get fit with FCPR programs
If your New Year's resolution is to get fit, why not take advantage of the facilities and programs offered through Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation. There are fitness rooms in most facilities and numerous dance, aerobic, and fitn…
- City Update - Grinding of the Greens
The Annual PWC Grinding of the Greens takes place on Saturday, January 21st. Tree pickup will take place January 9-13 so have your tree by the road by the 6th. If you miss the tree pickup, you can drop your tree off at the Fayetteville com…