Column: Hope Mills Town Manager to Step Down in November
Chancer McLaughlin found himself in the crosshairs of a state audit critical of town finances. He recently resigned, effective November 20, ahead of his contract ending in March.
Column: Hope Mills Commissioners Vote to Rescind 4-Year Terms
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including a candidates forum, the Gray’s Creek Woman’s Club country buffet, and work on Morganton Road at a perilous intersection.
State Auditor Dave Boliek on His Fayetteville Ties, Local Investigations
The attorney turned Republican officeholder discusses why he still sees Fayetteville as home, and now-closed investigations of the sheriff’s office and Hope Mills.
Column: State Puts Hope Mills on Watchlist Over Its Finances
The heightened oversight is the latest step after state audit said town drained reserves, skirted budget ordinances, and approved raises without required documentation.
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.
More Hope Mills Coverage
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.
Fayetteville Buckles Up as Severe Storms Move Through
County schools and government offices closed on Monday amid warnings of high winds and possible tornados.
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