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The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners met Thursday to discuss the agenda for its meeting Monday and approve its consent agenda.

The Hope Mills Area Chamber of Commerce will bring back a fall tradition with the annual Chili Cookoff hosted at Dirtbag Ales on Veterans Day.

HOPE MILLS — It was a relatively routine night for the Hope Mills Board of Commissioners when it met Monday evening at Town Hall. The board voted unanimously to approve everything on the …

HOPE MILLS — The town board will consider three big-ticket projects and hear annexation and rezoning cases at its meeting Monday. A public hearing is scheduled on a contiguous annexation of 32.44 acres on Muscat Road, which is part of the Sheffield Farms residential development.

‘We’re fighting for the residents’

HOPE MILLS — With little discussion Monday evening, the town board unanimously approved the annexation of 1.198 acres on Rockfish Road and scheduled a public hearing on another annexation request for Aug. 21.

Annexations and stormwater fixes on docket for Hope Mills board

HOPE MILLS — The town Board of Commissioners on Monday will hold a public hearing on an annexation request for 1.98 acres of property at 7163 Rockfish Road. The town received an annexation …

It’s a rematch between Jackie Warner, the six-term mayor of Hope Mills, and challenger Jessie Bellflowers, a former town commissioner.

There’s no rhyme here. There’s no reason for any of us to understand for now. There’s no explanation for the loss of this young life with so much life still to live, and now a grieving mother, brother, aunt, cousins and community gathered Friday at Crystal Springs Chapel for a farewell to the vivacious 19-year-old who was shot to death in the early morning of July 17 at a Valero gas station on Bragg Boulevard adjacent to  Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway.

Jack Britt running back hopeful has ambitions in another field: politics

Most Cumberland County high school football players spend time during June and July with informal offseason conditioning workouts to prepare for the official start of fall practice about Aug. 1. But Keith Tillett, a running back candidate at Jack Britt High School, took two weeks out of his summer for a drastic departure from the practice field. 

Homicide detectives with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office are investigating separate shooting deaths on Saturday, according to news releases. The first shooting was reported about 12:50 p.m. Saturday when a physical disturbance was reported at 4001 Pembroke Lane in Eastover.

Candidates have until noon today to file for municipal offices in Cumberland County, according to the Board of Elections. As the filing period neared its end Thursday, two more challengers emerged for the District 2 Fayetteville City Council seat; the Hope Mills commissioners race gained two hopefuls; and a challenger filed to become mayor of Spring Lake.

Hope Mills board hears report on town marquees at brief meeting

HOPE MILLS — Mayor Jackie Warner said Monday’s meeting of the town Board of Commissioners was the shortest she has ever been a part of. Commissioners Bryan Marley and Jerry Legge …

A 19-year-old Hope Mills woman was found shot to death early Monday in the parking lot of a gas station on Bragg Boulevard, according to the Fayetteville Police Department. The shooting was reported about 1:30 a.m. Monday at a Valero station in the 800 block of Bragg Boulevard, according to a news release.

HOPE MILLS — The Board of Commissioners on Monday will consider an amendment to its policy and fees on park rental space and marquee advertisements. The board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Town Hall.

Fayetteville voters will decide a rematch in the mayor’s race, and at least three candidates are targeting the District 5 City Council seat, according to candidate filings Friday, the first day …

Filing for municipal elections begins at noon Friday

Candidates can file for all municipal elections starting at noon Friday and through noon July 21, according to the Cumberland County Board of Elections.  The city of Fayetteville primary election is Oct. 10, and the general election for all municipalities is Nov. 7.

A Hope Mills man has been charged with murder after a body was found Monday in the 4700 block of Arlington Street, according to a news release. Detectives with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office found the body of Aaron Ralston, 36, who had been reported missing.

Fort Liberty’s traditional celebration on Independence Day will feature Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Famer Sheryl Crow as the headliner, as well as national recording artist Gavin DeGraw.

The professional Fayetteville Fury Soccer team is partnering with Hope Mills Parks and Recreation to host the Summer Youth Soccer Camp.

HOPE MILLS — The architect for the town’s new public safety building is expected to ask for another $43,000 from the Board of Commissioners.

The Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 3833 Bragg Blvd. will celebrate Habitat ReStore Day on Wednesday with 25% off on purchases from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to a news release.

Hope Mills board approves budget without raising taxes

HOPE MILLS — The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners voted Monday night to reject a proposed 4-cent property tax hike and instead take money from the town’s fund balance. The proposed budget would have increased the tax rate to 50 cents per $100 of property valuation.

HOPE MILLS — The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Monday to get residents’ feedback on the proposed new fee schedule and fiscal year budget for 2023-24. The board is …

Drivers will encounter a series of ramp closures in June associated with the widening of Interstate 95 around the Cumberland-Robeson county border, the N.C. Department of Transportation said in a …

The East Regional Library at 4809 Clinton Road will be closed through June 9 while flooring is installed, according to a news release. The branch of the Cumberland County Public Library System will reopen June 10.

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