Column: Former Commissioner Remembered for His Dedication to Hope Mills
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including today’s service for Jerry Legge, tonight’s Unity Banquet featuring MLK’s nephew, and Sunday’s celebration of America’s 250th at the Crown.
Column: 2 Hope Mills Commissioners Censured for ‘Disruptive Conduct’
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including change at the Board of Elections, missing persons case ends in homicide, and new leader at Myrover-Reese Recovery Homes.
To Be a Town, or Not To Be a Town? In Gray’s Creek, That Is the Question
A proposal to incorporate the Cumberland County community faces fierce opposition. But residents want a say in managing population growth and development.
How a Veteran-Owned Knife Shop Became a Family’s Homeschool Classroom
A Hope Mills family turned their business, Stroup Knives, into an unconventional education built on craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, and trust.
Column: Hope Mills Hikes Taxes, Won’t Renew Contract for Town Manager
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including Cape Fear Valley Health layoffs, the governor looks at healthcare affordability, and raccoons.
Column: Hope Mills Police Plead for Funding, Even If It Means a Tax Increase
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including budget talks in Hope Mills and Spring Lake, an Arts Council grant to help seniors, and FSU appointments.
Hope Mills Audit Uncovers Deep Financial Mismanagement
A state audit found Hope Mills drained its savings, skirted budget rules, approved raises without documentation, and mishandled public funds in ways that could exhaust cash by 2028.
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Fayetteville Buckles Up as Severe Storms Move Through
County schools and government offices closed on Monday amid warnings of high winds and possible tornados.
Longtime Hope Mills Finance Director Announces Retirement
Commissioners applaud Drew Holland as he winds down his tenure overseeing the town’s finances and a 30-year career in public service.
Hope Mills Approves $2.36 Million Plan for Lake Park Beautification
Long-planned upgrades that include parking, playground, boat ramp, and gazebo move forward, as do repairs to VicBlends Basketball Court.
Despite Opposition, Fayetteville PWC Approves Boost in Electricity Prices
New Public Works Commission electricity fees and rates start on May 1, with a second increase in May 2027.
Hope Mills Man Faces Death Penalty in Gruesome Slaying With Girlfriend
A Cumberland County jury is bracing to hear gruesome details about the slaying and dismemberment of Rebecca Michelle Fellows, who prosecutors said was murdered by a couple that lured her into participating in their rape-murder fantasy. The murder trial of Miguel Angel Navarro of Pageant Court in Hope Mills began Monday following more than three…
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