NCDOT is holding a meeting on March 18 in the cafeteria of South View High School located at 4184 Elk Road. If you have questions or comments regarding the widening of Camden, please attend.Originally, Camden was going to be made into a five lane roadway with curb and gutter, but now has been changed to making it into a four lane, median divided, roadway with curb and gutter.NCDOT representatives will be available to speak to between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. This will be informal and in an open house style, no formal presentation.A Map displaying changes to locationand design of the project is availableat NCDOT Division Six Office and online at:http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/publicmeetings/Search for the project using “u-2810c” and click on “show more” to view Citizens Project Update Meeting... 03/10/2013

Wine Paint & Canvas in Hope Mills, NC offered the perfect opportunity for a girls night out recently. We started out with four girls and life got in the way of half our group, but we still had fun. Who wouldn't have fun when you can bring your own wine, beer and snacks? For wine lovers, that awesome. I was a little hesitant about going to Wine Paint & Canvas because I have trouble drawing a stick figure, but the instructor walks you through step by step and it’s so easy...really. Plus, if you mess up or need help,  the instructor can assist you and get your painting back to what it’s suppose to look like. Not that I needed help, I witnessed it, seriously. Wine Paint & Canvas is very easy to get sign up or plan an event. There calendar is online and it shows what they are planning on pai... 03/07/2013

  Putt-Putt Golf Returns Home - Breaks Ground in Hope Mills   Putt-Putt golf finally returns to it’s original home here in the Fayetteville Fort Bragg Area.  It’s amazing when you first come to an area the amount of history it has.  I noticed the new Putt-Putt going up near the Millstone shopping center, and I said finally it’s back.    In the Fayetteville area many don’t realize that Don Clayton started the Putt-Putt Franchise in Fayetteville, NC where he created the first course, in 1954. He charged 25 cents per game, and in 1955 the company began franchising and expanding to new locations. In it’s glory days there were over 265 Putt-Putt locations in the United States.    Putt-Putt return is a strong sign of the area’s need for more entertainment for youth and adults alike.  Welcome ... 08/21/2010

  Gray’s Creek High School             Gray’s Creek High School is located in the southwestern corner of Cumberland County. Many say that it is a true community school serving the students of this growing rural area. The student population is just over 1200 students in grades 9-12, they are large enough to provide a wide range of opportunities for students while also maintaining a smaller, more personal climate where students can be seen as individuals. One of the programs offered at Gray’s Creek is The Academy of Information Technology (AOIT). The AOIT is a small learning environment that introduces students to the increasing career opportunities in today's digital workforce while equipping them with the personal, analytical, and technical and communication skills needed for these care... 06/03/2010

  South View High School The school I will be highlighting in the South View District is South View High School.  South View High School is located in attendance area four in Central and Southern Hope Mills as well as the parts of Parkton that lie in Cumberland County. South View is actually home to two academic programs, International Baccalaureate Academy and the Academy of Public Safety and Security. The International Baccalaureate Academy at South View High School is a rigorous program that challenges its students so that they can be prepared for college.  IB students are taught to think beyond the norm and see things from different points of view in order to better understand other cultures. Students in the IB program are tested in six different subject areas that make up the pre-u... 05/27/2010

Fort Bragg Area Finally Gets an Upscale Movie Theatre ( Millstone 14)   Hope Mills introduced this weekend the first upscale movie theather in our area.  The theater was very impressive and the customer service also matched.  We now have luxury, reclining seats, a much need upgrades 36 in the community . 10/17/2009

Whether you are Military relocating to Fort Bragg or civilian seeking a new community to move to in the Fayetteville area, you will want to spend some time looking at options in the town of Hope Mills, North Carolina.    The town of Hope Mills, with a population of almost 13,000, is located in Cumberland County south of Fayetteville and southast of the Fort Bragg Military Reservation.  Here are a couple of links to learn more about the town: Town of Hope Mills, City Data for Hope Mills, NC.  Real Estate Options in Hope Mills, NC As of the writing of this blog, there are a total of 343 residential listings in Hope Mills; 142 new and 201 resales.  All but 4 of these listings are single family homes.  Three are condos and one is a townhome. The new homes range in price from $139,950 to 399... 12/06/2008

Welcome to Hope Mills NC 28348 Those of you that are in tune with the community know that the lake is near again.  The construction on the dam is scheduled for completion this year.  I know long overdue but remember how beautiful the lake was and consider the furture potential.  I have to say that I find it exciting to drive by every day and see the progress. If you have additional questions or need assistance please contact me @910-391-6092.Hope Mills, North CarolinaPopulation (year 2000): 11,237.Estimated population in July 2006: 12,630 (+12.4% change)Males: 5,336 (47.5%)Females: 5,901 (52.5%)Cumberland CountyMedian resident age: 30.6 yearsNorth Carolina median age: 35.3 yearsZip codes: 28348.Estimated median household income in 2005: $42,500 (it was $40,697 in 2000)Hope Mills $42,500... 07/01/2008

The dam is about finished and the water is starting to pool!  Soon, the Town of Hope Mills, NC will have the cherished lake that the town was named after to enjoy once again!  This event has been long awaited by the residents of Hope Mills, NC and the surrounding areas.  It's been a long time since the sun has set on the beauty of Hope Mills Lake.   Five years ago on Memorial Day 2003, a sudden and very heavy rainstorm centered itself over the Fayetteville, NC and Hope Mills, NC areas.  The storm dropped a deluge of rain resulting in the eventual demise of the earthen dam that once held back the water of Hope Mills Lake. The new dam is quite a concrete creation.  With the bill totaling around $9.8 million dollars, the Town of Hope Mills has began filling the lake and everyone that remem... 06/29/2008

1st Qtr 2008 Total listed for sale: 5 Average Listing Price: $86,060 Total Sales: 1 Average Sales Price: $65,000 Average Days on Market: 312 04/07/2008

Peace of Mind       There is a wise adage: "Hope for the best, prepare for the worst."  This brings to mind a popular film classic based on a tragic, but true story, Titanic.  The ship was unsinkable, or so everyone believed, and for that reason there were not enough lifeboats to hold all the passengers aboard the ship in the seemingly unlikely case that everyone would have to abandon ship.  No worries, that was the luxury liner that would not sink, or so everyone thought until the catastrophic night that the ship hit an iceberg.  This story proves a sad point; no one can know with certainty what the future may hold, but you can prepare for life's little "what ifs."  With that said, when buying a new home, you must determine how much protection you will need.      Speaking specifically ... 10/06/2007

I constantly monitor Fayetteville NC real estate market statistics to keep up to date and ahead of Fayetteville NC real estate trends. This report - Elk RunElk Run is actually more Hope Mills than Fayetteville but both cities fall under the Fayetteville Multiple Listing. The homes in Elk Run were built in the 90s with a up to date yet traditional architectural style. Most homes have a garage attached and are clad with brick veneer and siding. The subdivision is situated across Elk Mill Rd from Southview Senior High school The market statistics for the Elk Run subdivision:Homes sold Last year (total)            22  Avg sale price: $125,082Homes sold 2006 through Aug.        17   Avg sale price: $122,518 Homes sold 2007 through Aug.        16  Avg sale price: $127,059 Homes currently on t... 09/17/2007