Cumberland County plans extensive outreach to neighbors of the Ann Street Landfill as it moves forward with plans to expand its capacity. The Board of Commissioners on Tuesday received an update on plans to solicit input from neighboring residents as part of an environmental justice review.
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.
Hiring town manager among top goals for Spring Lake board members
SPRING LAKE — Hiring a new town manager and a finance director are among the top goals the Spring Lake Board of Aldermen hopes to achieve as the new year begins. Alderman Raul Palacios …
‘Take back your health’
In 2004, Kristen Wilkey was diagnosed with a medical condition that caused her to gain about 100 pounds in a year. To lose weight, she tried dieting, fasting, clean eating, the keto diet, and working …
Spring Lake to reopen manager search
SPRING LAKE — The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen will be advertising once again for a permanent town manager, which was announced Monday night at its regularly scheduled board …
Spring Lake board to consider finance changes for fire station
SPRING LAKE — The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen is expected to modify a payment plan for a second fire station that was built in 2021 on N.C. 210 when it meets tonight at Town Hall.
State commission denies proposed contract for Spring Lake manager
The Local Government Commission has officially denied a proposed employment agreement that would allow the town of Spring Lake to hire Justine Jones as its next town manager. The town board voted …
Gilbert Theater brings familiar tunes to stage in ‘The Sound of Music’
The hills are coming alive as the Gilbert Theater brings a classic musical to the local stage. Traditionally, Gilbert Theater has produced a Christmas-themed production to close out the year. “The Sound of Music” promises to delight audiences with a large cast and familiar musical numbers.
Williams sworn in as interim Spring Lake manager
SPRING LAKE — The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen swore in Fire Chief Jason Williams as interim town manager on Monday night. Williams was appointed interim town manager on Oct. 24 after state …
Spring Lake to swear in interim manager
SPRING LAKE — The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen is expected to swear in Fire Chief Jason Williams as interim town manager Monday night as it continues to search for a permanent town …
Spring Lake Veterans Day ceremony recognizes military service
SPRING LAKE — The town of Spring Lake recognized military service at its Veterans Day ceremony on Friday with participants from the two Veteran of Foreign Wars organizations in town, Post 4542 …

