J. Harrison Ghee is comfortable in the spotlight and has been since his days in the E.E. Smith High School show choir. That experience began his journey to the bright lights of Broadway, where he is now starring in the hit musical “Some Like It Hot.” On Sunday night, Ghee will be in the ultimate stage spotlight as a nominee for a Tony Award for best performance by an actor in a leading role in a musical.
Jami McLaughlin
Jami McLaughlin is a freelance writer for CityView. She has deep family roots in Spring Lake and in Cumberland County and is also currently the director of government relations and military affairs for the Greater Fayetteville Chamber. She is a graduate of East Carolina University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in communications, and Central Michigan University, where she earned a master’s degree in administration. She has four beautiful children who attend Village Christian Academy.
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Spring Lake emerging from financial mismanagement, Board of Aldermen told
SPRING LAKE — The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen discussed preparing for a shortfall in sales tax revenue while hearing good news about the state of the town’s finances during a budget meeting on Wednesday night.
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Solid waste fee increase raises concerns at Cumberland commissioners budget workshop
A proposed increase in the solid waste fee came under scrutiny Thursday night when the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners held its first budget workshop for the coming fiscal year.
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Mural supporting military unveiled as part of new Spring Lake Art Trail
SPRING LAKE — A mural depicting a message of support and gratitude for those who defend America was unveiled before the Spring Lake Board of Aldermen on Monday night as one of the first public …
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Spring Lake aldermen to hear plans for mural on Main Street at Monday meeting
SPRING LAKE — The Spring Lake Community Appearance Committee will unveil the design and name the artist for a new mural on Main Street during the town Board of Aldermen meeting.
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‘Jelly’s Last Jam’ rolls into music and message at Cape Fear Regional Theatre
The joint is jumpin’ with “Jelly’s Last Jam” at Cape Fear Regional Theatre, featuring gorgeous choreography, soaring voices and heart-stopping moments as the story of Jelly Roll Morton, the self-proclaimed inventor of jazz, dazzles the stage.
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Habitat program, home repair contractor help veteran deal with roofing repairs
When the water started coming through the ceiling, Army veteran Daveion Bethel started to panic, wondering how he could pay for the repair. He and his wife, Diana, had sunk their savings the home that they bought in January.
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Spring Lake board pursuing application for Main Street revitalization
SPRING LAKE — The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen has applied for a rural transformation grant to revitalize Main Street, the board said at its meeting Monday night at Town Hall.
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Spring Lake board expected to approve seeking grant for downtown development
SPRING LAKE — The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen is expected to approve a resolution to apply for a Main Street transformation grant and create a special events committee. The board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday in the Grady Howard Conference Room at Town Hall.
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‘Jelly’s Last Jam’ rolls into Cape Fear Regional Theatre with music, inspiring story
Cape Fear Regional Theatre is bringing the talent with “Jelly’s Last Jam,” a story of redemption through music and dance that opens Thursday. With a mix of local and national actors, the show tells the story of Jelly Roll Morton, played by Andre Jordan. The famous ragtime and jazz pianist is allowed the chance to review his life before he moves on.
