HOPE MILLS – Thoughtful, Jessie Bellflowers was on this Monday night before his inauguration as the town’s 18 th mayor. But even with the mayoral gavel in wait, he would pay homage …
Hope Mills’ Board of Commissioners — which bid farewell to Mayor Jackie Warner and Commissioner Grilley Mitchell — welcomed in new Mayor Jessie Bellflowers and Commissioner Elyse …
Jessie Bellflowers, a 67-year-old former town commissioner, was sworn in Monday evening as the city's first newly elected mayor in over 12 years. “On behalf of the board, we might not get it all right, but we are sure not going to get it intentionally wrong. And that’s a pledge,” Bellflowers said at the end of his first town meeting as Mayor. His top priorities …
The new board of Hope Mills Commissioners and mayor-elect Jessie Bellflowers is set to be sworn in at the board’s 7 p.m. meeting Monday at Town Hall. Before the new board and mayor get …
With more than 35,000 Cumberland County residents set to become eligible for Medicaid tomorrow, the Cumberland County Department of Social Services (DSS) is providing convenient options for …
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services will begin accepting applications for the North Carolina Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) starting Dec. 1 to help qualified families …
Cumberland County commissioners unanimously voted on Nov. 20 to move forward with a potential zoning ordinance that would restrict where new tobacco and hemp product shops can be located. …
As the holidays near, I'm profoundly thankful for my family's unwavering support, a cornerstone in both my life and role as Spring Lake's mayor. I'm also grateful for leading our vibrant community …
The holiday season is rapidly approaching and for many, that means gatherings with family and big meals. For those who may be alone or unable to afford a holiday meal this Thanksgiving, here’s …
The Cumberland County Board of Education on Tuesday will consider approving the use of an app designed to support student mental health, decide the use of Gov. Roy Cooper’s one-time pre-K funds …