Articles by MES



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“People who….” “things that….”

Can we go back to what used to be that always-on differentiation? People are people with souls, so they get “who.” Things get “that” because they will never be people. Would that be possible? I’ve…




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TONIGHT’S TOWN HALL MEETING RESULTS

SOUTHWEST CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAND USE PLAN ADOPTED After much previous discussion, the Council adopted the SWCCLUP officially. This plan will determine zoning and other regulations for years to come. NCDOT ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR ROCKFISH RD./CAMDEN…


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HISTORIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

The town’s Historic Advisory Committee will be having a meeting on Wednesday, February 26, at 5:30 p.m. The main purpose of this meeting is to discuss closing a part of Old Plank Rd., which runs…



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Town Putting The (Almost) Welcome Signs Out

The Town and the Hope Mills Chamber are making plans for new town signs at the entry points of the town. Plans are for 12-13 sturdy, long-lasting, three-dimensional signs to be put up at the…


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Town Museum Plans Proceed A Big Step

Representatives of Hope Mills and the Episcopal diocese are negotiating to transfer the church property in downtown Hope Mills. The building has sat unused for years, and the Church has offered to donate the property….