The team of four community paramedics, one social worker and one peer support specialist are trained to help fill in the gaps in care and reduce trips to Cape Fear Valley Health’s emergency department. Whether at home or through referrals to one of their vast community partners ranging from mental health agencies to county resources, the paramedics work outside the hospital, meeting patients where they are and giving proactive patient care.
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 has a new finance director
With the financial piece in place, the board also discussed the town’s outward appearance as it looked at ideas on how to clean up blighted areas in town and encourage residents to keep their yards tidy.
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Spring Lake released from state control of finances
North Carolina’s Local Government Commission voted this week to return full control of all financial affairs to the town of Spring Lake, effective Aug. 1, or as soon as the town can appoint a finance officer.
The ruling — at the LGC’s regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday — caught Spring Lake officials by surprise, albeit a pleasant one that had Mayor Kia Anthony expressing elation.
“I’m not an overly emotional person, but I cried,” Anthony said. “I was speechless. This has been a long time coming.”
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Spring Lake gets access to county housing, development programs
The Spring Lake Board of Commissioners have accepted an invitation from the county to join the Cumberland County Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership programs. These programs give the town access to additional funding opportunities for community development and housing, as well as access to other resources for low-to moderate-income individuals for related […]
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Indoor adventures abound
There’s something for everyone: explore Fayetteville’s exciting indoor recreation scene all year long.
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High Risk Breast Clinic
When Stephanie McLaurin was confronted with the likelihood that cancer could be in her future, she took matters into her own hands to reduce her risk.
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Spring Lake Board of Commissioners endorses budget and accepts grant funds
At the Spring Lake Board of Commissioners’ work session Monday, board members prioritized funding while approving a stormwater grant, discussed Community Development Block Grant funds and examined their roles in the town’s annual audit process.
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Spring Lake presents budget to the Local Government Commission
At the Spring Lake Board of Commissioners meeting Monday, Town Manager Jon Rorie presented the fiscal year 2024-25 budget to the N.C. Local Government Commission.
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Architect of change
As any architect knows, it takes a dream, a vision, and a plan to design buildings. And eventually it takes the wherewithal to actually begin construction. That’s where Eric Lindstrom started to help shape downtown Fayetteville into what it is today. As one of the first movers and shakers in the revitalization of downtown, Eric […]
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Spring Lake Board of Commissioners presented with new manager’s proposed budget that seeks tax, rate hikes
New Spring Lake Town Manager Jon Rorie’s proposed fiscal 2024-25 budget, presented to the Spring Lake Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, seeks increases in property taxes and some fees. “It is a conservative and balanced approach,” Rorie said. “But as with all things, prices have gone up and the revenues need to balance the expenses.” […]
