The public school system has 89 schools and more than 50,000 students. It gives parents options through its Choice Programs and neighborhood schools. Initiatives include language immersion (Spanish and Mandarin Chinese), the arts, year-round schedules, virtual learning, and specialized studies (global and classical), as well as early colleges, numerous academies (math and science, finance, green technology, fire, information technology, engineering technologies, and health sciences and technology) and programs in collision repair and international baccalaureate.
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Get in the game
Whether you are an observer or a participant, Fayetteville and Cumberland County offer a variety of sports activities. Sports fans have access to no fewer than six professional teams that call Fayetteville home.
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Something for everyone
From competitive sports to a leisurely walk in the park and plenty of recreational choices in between, Fayetteville and Cumberland County offer something for everyone.
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Festive times
These are some of the more popular annual festivals in Fayetteville and the surrounding area. Some schedules had not been updated for 2022-23 by our deadline.
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Cameo Art House Theatre shows independent films and more
For a touch of old Hollywood in downtown Fayetteville, visit Cameo Art House Theatre, which features independent films as well as live concerts and special events. The lobby has an old-time feel with displays of movie memorabilia and a vintage concessions counter serving up popcorn, candy and sodas as well as beer and wine that you can enjoy while watching a movie.
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On the town
From outdoor concerts and festivals to art galleries and theatrical productions, Fayetteville has lots of ways to entertain you. Whether it’s a family outing or an evening with out-of-town guests, the calendar is almost always full.
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A very vine time, indeed
Behold, Shangri-La on the outskirts of E-town. For those unfamiliar with the geography, that’s Elizabethtown, a 40-mile drive give or take just southeast of Fayetteville in Bladen County, a land of longleaf pines and roughly the midway point of the Cape Fear River.
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Fayetteville’s menu options satisfy a multitude of cravings
Thanks largely to the presence of Fort Bragg and its concentration of soldiers, Fayetteville is a melting pot that thrives with a diversity of ethnicities from around the globe. As a result, there’s a lot to choose from when going out to eat.
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Shoppers’ bliss
Some like to linger. They are the ones who enjoy the browsing, the trying on, the chatting with store associates and the stopping for a latte. Others are in and out, selecting their purchases and thrumming their fingers on the counter until their debit card is swiped, their purchases are bagged, and they can move on to the next errand.
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Jennifer Lawrence Bordelon, former Fayetteville resident, dies at 35
Jennifer Lawrence Bordelon, 35, passed away in New Orleans, LA on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Jen was born on November 6, 1986 in Birmingham, AL, and was a 2005 graduate of Shelby County High School in Shelbyville, KY.
