Holiday revelers return to Hope Mills Lake
This Saturday night, fireworks will go streaking through the sky from atop a brand-new dam on Hope Mills Lake. It marks the return of the holiday celebration to the lake for the first time since heavy rains washed out the dam in 2003.
Posted — UpdatedFor six Independence Days, the bombs bursting in air had a little less bang in this small town. The lake was dry.
Gray, who owns the snack bar at the lake, said business has taken a hit after a child contracted a rare disease after swimming there. Health experts said the water is safe and encourage revelers to take a dip.
Town officials expect the biggest crowd in years on Saturday night.
"There are so many people down here enjoying it, standing shoulder to shoulder, oohing and aahing. It's beautiful. It’s the place to be,” Gray said.
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