Tag: U.S. Postal Service

Adrian Gregg

February 6, 2026

Adrian Lee Gregg, age 92, of Fayetteville passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026. He was born on October 20, 1933, in Fayetteville. His parents, Elias M. Gregg and Cleva E. Calico Gregg, preceded him in death. Adrian was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from the U.S. Post Office as a clerk and mail carrier. … More Adrian Gregg

ZIP Code

January 30, 2026

Short for “zone improvement plan,” the five-number zip code was introduced in 1963 to help route U.S. mail, replacing a two-digit district code system used in some larger cities. Fayetteville’s initial ZIP Code was 72701, and more have been added as the city mailing addresses have grown to include 72702, 72703, 72704 and 72764. In … More ZIP Code