Brian Adam Kline teaches theater and film at the school in downtown Fayetteville. In 2019, Kline was working on his book about a child who was performing in her first play. Kline, a Fayetteville transplant from West Virginia with a background in acting, asked Mary if she would illustrate his book.
Jason Canady
Jason Canady is an award-winning writer and poet from Fayetteville.
He has covered the Hope Mills municipality for CityView and contributes to CityView Magazine.
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Fayetteville veterans, soldiers gather to remember America’s fallen
A mixed crowd of veterans, active-duty soldiers and other residents gathered at Freedom Memorial Park on Monday to remember those who served the country and paid the ultimate sacrifice.
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Hope Mills board moves forward with plans for sports complex
HOPE MILLS — The town of Hope Mills just moved closer to having a sports complex. On Jan. 6, the Board of Commissioners approved a contract with CHA Consulting. Since then, the firm has …
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Hope Mills board to consider rezoning requests, extension of construction loan
HOPE MILLS — Two rezoning requests are on the agenda when the Hope Mills Board of Commissioners meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Town Hall. The first case is a contiguous rezoning of 8.11 acres …
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Hope Mills residents voice complaints about conditions of Applegate Road
HOPE MILLS — Poor conditions on Applegate Road were the focus of public comment at the Hope Mills Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday night. Residents said that large pits in the …
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Hope Mills looks to schedule workshop, hearing on budget for next year
HOPE MILLS — Interim Town Manager Chancer McLaughlin is expected to recommend a date for a workshop and a public hearing on the 2023-24 budget when the Board of Commissioners meets Monday night.
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Police detective fulfills dream of directing movie filmed in Fayetteville
John Sorie has always wanted to make a movie. The shorter-than-most detective with a big heart loves to tell stories. This one is about finishing what you start as much as fulfilling a dream. On Saturday, the cast and crew of Sorie’s short film “Clover,” along with a few other acquaintances, were treated by Sorie to a private screening of the movie in the lower level of the Arts Center.
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Hope Mills board hears from Army leaders about name change to Fort Liberty
HOPE MILLS — A pair of leaders from Fort Bragg told the Hope Mills Board of Commissioners on Monday night that the decision to rename the post Fort Liberty was not made lightly.
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Hope Mills board to vote on revised parks and recreation ordinances
HOPE MILLS — Proper swimming attire, dogs’ presence and hours of operation are among the issues to be addressed when the town Board of Commissioners considers revised ordinances in the parks and recreation code at its meeting Monday night.
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Hope Mills’ new splash pad vandalized again, Board of Commissioners told
HOPE MILLS — Vandalism at the town’s new splash pad will cost thousands of dollars to repair, the town board was told Monday night. Interim Town Manager Chancer McLaughlin told the the Board of Commissioners that the splash, which is still under construction, is closed to the public.
