Bill Kirby

The numbers of almost 30 years tell the story of Mary Holmes, who has led the Cumberland Community Foundation as its president and chief executive officer since 1997. In those three decades, the nonprofit’s assets have grown from $7.2 million to $175 mill... See more

Hope Mills soon will be looking for a new town manager to replace Chancer McLaughlin. “The consensus of this board by a three to two vote is the town manager’s contract will not be renewed in March 2027,” Mayor Jessie Bellflowers said after a closed sessi... See more

Mike Nagowski took something of a nostalgic leave Tuesday from Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, where he has led the healthcare system for the past 18 ½ years as its chief executive officer. He left with mixed emotions. “I’d be telling a tale if I didn’t ... See more

Ed Miller came from humble beginnings as a 1950s teenager growing up in the Massey Hill community. He was good-hearted and soft-spoken with a kind way that would follow him all his life. “Ed was a good man,” the Rev. Ken Earwood reminded us Saturday at a ... See more

Good fathers matter. They always are there for their children. “It starts with unconditional love, the kind of rock-solid assurance that says, ‘There is nothing you can do to make me love you more, and nothing you can do to make me love you less,’” Rev. C... See more