Spring Lake’s Board of Aldermen on Monday will hear a presentation from the Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity about how to create more affordable housing in Spring Lake, as well as a …
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.
Spring Lake candidates outline top issues, priorities
With almost a complete overhaul during the town board’s last election cycle, Spring Lake voters will see 11 candidates on Tuesday’s general election ballot — with all six incumbents, including the town’s mayor, and five challengers.
Jingling and mingling: ‘Holly Day Fair’ runs through Nov. 5
This year’s Holly Day Fair, a Fayetteville family tradition that’s drawn generations of families eager to get an early start on Christmas shopping, runs through Sunday at the Crown …
Local Government Commission praises Spring Lake for fiscal stewardship
SPRING LAKE — The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen earned praise Monday from the North Carolina Local Government Commission for responsible stewardship and efforts to get the town’s financial problems corrected.
Spring Lake board to set road closure for Veterans Day, mural unveiling
Spring Lake’s Board of Aldermen is expected on Monday to pass an ordinance declaring a road closure for the town’s Veterans Day ceremony. The board meets at 6 p.m. in the Grady Howard Conference Room of the Spring Lake municipal complex.
Tyce Diorio brings his Emmy-winning talent back to North Carolina
Emmy-award-winning choreographer Tyce Diorio is back at Cape Fear Regional Theatre for its production of “The Addams Family,” a musical comedy opening Thursday and playing through Nov. 5.
Interim town manager lauded by Spring Lake board
The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen on Monday applauded interim Town Manager Jason Williams — who also serves as the town’s fire chief — by celebrating almost a year in the town’s top administrative position.
In November, incumbent mayor sees challenge from former alderwoman
Tuesday’s municipal primary election only includes contested primaries in Fayetteville, but in Spring Lake, a November mayoral contest is shaping up between former alderwoman Fredricka …
Spring Lake board to get update on Veterans Park on Monday
The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen expects to hear an update about improvements to Veterans Park and approve an amendment to the Special Events Advisory Committee bylaws at its regular meeting Monday.
Spring Lake board greets new interim finance officer
Spring Lake’s Board of Aldermen got an introduction to the town’s new interim finance officer — an appointee of the state employed to help the town regain its fiscal footing after a …

