Fayetteville
County: Cumberland
An objective guide to local
schools.
The hub of southeastern North Carolina, Fayetteville
anchors a metropolitan area of more than 300,000
residents. The counties that surround Greater Fayette —
including Cumberland, Harnett, and Hoke — bring the
regional population to well over half a million. The
city enjoys a strategic location halfway between
Manhattan and Miami in an area that offers easy access
to Interstate 95 for north/south travel and Interstate
40 for east/west destinations. Fayetteville stands as a
leader in providing advanced healthcare, the home of one
of the state's largest hospitals and one of the finest
military healthcare providers in the nation, Womack Army
Medical Center. The 755-bed Cape Fear Valley Health
System encompasses an affiliated rehabilitation center
and behavioral medicine center. Other important services
and centers that make up the system include full-service
hospitals, medical offices, a cancer treatment center,
an open heart surgery unit, a birthing center,
occupational healthcare, and extensive community
education and outreach programs for every age level.
Cape Fear Valley Health System also features the
award-winning HealthPlex, the largest and most
comprehensive fitness and wellness center in the area.
HealthPlex covers 65,000 square feet with more than 140
pieces of next-generation cardiovascular and
strength-building equipment, swimming pools, a
supervised play center, an aerobics studio with
shock-resistant floor, a 1/10 mile indoor walking and
running track, private massage therapy rooms, a
full-court gymnasium, and whirlpools.
Quality educational opportunities for students of all
ages are underlined by a selection of public and private
schools from preschool through 12th grade. Opportunities
for higher education close to home include Fayetteville
Technical Community College, one of the largest
technical training colleges in North Carolina, serving
more than 20,000 students. The college also nurtures the
growth and development of the regional economy through
its Center for Business and Industry, a source of
specialized training for new employers. Fayetteville
State University provides a well-respected public
institution that confers undergraduate and graduate
degrees in the humanities and social sciences, basic and
applied sciences, teacher education, and business and
economics
Other options for state-supported institutions include
North Carolina State University in nearby Raleigh and
the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. This
master's level degree-granting university is one of 16
schools in the University of North Carolina system,
excelling in a favorable teacher/student ratio and
individualized attention. Methodist College is a private
coed college of liberal arts and sciences, distinguished
as one of the fastest-growing private colleges in the
state. Another choice in a private college in this area
is Campbell University, affiliated with the Baptist
State Convention of North Carolina.
Lifestyle
With its brief and mild winters, Fayetteville offers a
scenic and comfortable community that blends urban
amenities with first-rate recreational opportunities,
Southern hospitality, and small-town friendliness. More
than 30 golf courses are located with a 30-mile radius
of the city, including the Pinehurst Country Club and
Resort that consistently hosts the US Open. Throngs of
guests clamor to the Cumberland County Crown Museum,
part of a world class entertainment and sports complex
where four venues host a colorful variety of events and
productions. The 13,500-seat Crown Coliseum combines
with a large Expo Center, arena, and auditorium for a
full calendar of dates to remember. Star-studded
concerts, ice skating shows, fairs and circuses, rodeos,
sports competitions, arts and crafts or antique shows,
and even symphony orchestras keep the marquee burning
brightly. These first-rate facilities serve as an
attractive home for the NBDL basketball team, the
Fayetteville Patriots, and make the city a popular
choice for basketball tournaments. Fayetteville Parks
and Recreation efficiently manages more than 40 lush
parks filled with recreational facilities. Organizing
seasonal family events and offering activity classes for
all ages, this organization also operates a hands-on
children's museum, a special population center, and a
senior center.Downtown Fayetteville is experiencing
an exciting renaissance that is bringing new life to
national landmarks and historic sites while it boosts
the local economy. The charming city center is graced by
architectural styles from early Federal through Art Deco
periods, encouraging widespread renovation and
preservation. New businesses join established stores in
the historic downtown district to offer art galleries
and studios, antique shops, gift specialty stores, fine
restaurants, cozy coffee shops, a micro-brewery, lively
cultural and entertainment centers, and government
offices. As businesses appear on the ground floors of
beautiful vintage buildings, the upper levels are being
transformed into highly desirable living spaces.
Those who appreciate theatre, music, and art will find a
number of elegant venues and a dazzling lineup of
talent. The award-winning Cape Fear Regional Theater is
a semi-professional community theater that consistently
surprises and delights audiences with a pleasing mix of
plays. The Cumberland County Public Library &
Information Center serves as a valuable resource for
young professionals, area businesses, and families.
Reflecting the city's close association with the U.S.
Army's Fort Bragg, the Airborne & Special Operations
Museum boasts dramatic life-size dioramas and
interactive displays as well as large-screen theater and
rare artifacts. The valuable collections held by the
Fayetteville Museum of Art, the Museum of the Cape Fear,
and Cape Fear Botanical Gardens are complemented by the
"living history" showcased in wonderful festivals and
traditional seasonal celebrations.
As a city honored with the coveted "All-America City"
award from the National Civic League, Fayetteville
blends charming historic neighborhoods and
long-established residential communities with vibrant
new construction. Residents enjoy a high quality of
life, an affordable cost of living, and an easy drive to
regional attractions like the North Carolina beaches,
the North Carolina Motor Speedway at Rockingham, and
Raven Rock State Park. For sheer livability, few cities
can rival Fayetteville.
City Offices
433 Hay Street
Fayetteville
910-433-1990
www.cityoffayetteville.org
Chamber of Commerce
201 Hay Street
Fayetteville
910-484-4242
www.fayettevillencchamber.org
Major Highways
US 301, 401; Route 87
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