DG Rewind | When a Child Inspires the Story | Mary Ann Seeger
Give Mary Ann Seeger one word and there's a good chance she'll turn it into a story.
For more than thirty years, Mary Ann has been creating stories for children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her unusual method is wonderfully simple: ask a child for a word, learn a little about that child, and then let her imagination take over.
Now those stories are becoming books through her Silver Fox Series.In this conversation with Dan DeBruler, Mary Ann shares how decades of storytelling finally became a publishing adventure, where characters like Bobo the chicken and a purple fox come from, and what it's like to hand a child a published book inspired by their own idea.
Mary Ann also shares details about her September 26 book signing at Barnes & Noble in Fayetteville—and issues a challenge to young readers who think they can come up with a word she can't turn into a story.
Her answer? “Yes, I can.”
Dan welcomes Lamont Hinson of Fayetteville's Public Works Commission for practical tips on water conservation, hurricane readiness, and a look at the upcoming Power & Water Expo and Public Works Art Exhibition.
On this community segment, Dan welcomes Lamont Hinson of Fayetteville's Public Works Commission (PWC) with a roundup of practical, neighborly information every Cumberland County resident can use this summer.
Lamont walks listeners through PWC's year-round odd/even watering schedule, smart tips for watering wisely (skip the wind, skip the rain, skip the noonday sun), and the importance of preparing a 72-hour emergency kit as hurricane season ramps up June through November. He also unveils the brand-new 2026 Storm Preparation Guide and reminds listeners to bookmark PWC's online electric outage map for real-time updates.
Plus — save the date for the Power & Water Conservation Expo on June 26 at the Bordeaux Public Library, and stroll through the 21st annual Public Works Art Exhibition at the Arts Council on Hay Street through July 5.
A great example of a hometown utility serving its neighbors well.
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2 Apr 2026
DG Rewind-Fayetteville PWC | April 2026 | Community Power and Smart Energy
In this edition of Community Spotlight, WCLN’s Dan DeBruler speaks with Lamont Hinson from Fayetteville’s Public Works Commission, sharing updates on PWC’s “Time of Use” summer rates, community internships, and conservation events coming soon.
Hinson explains how customers can save on summer energy bills by shifting power use outside the 3 PM – 6 PM peak window, and he highlights paid internship opportunities for college and high‑school students through the ICON program.
You’ll also hear about PWC’s environmental partnerships, Earth Day initiatives, and a June 26 Conservation Expo — all part of PWC’s commitment to serve, educate, and empower the Fayetteville community..
Time‑of‑Use Tip: Avoid high‑use hours (3 – 6 PM) for up to 35 % savings.
Smart Home Savings: Use programmable thermostats and ceiling fans; small changes add up.
Internship Opportunities: Paid summer programs for college students and the Cumberland County ICON Program for high‑schoolers.
Community Events:
June 26 Conservation Expo at the Downtown Cumberland County Library
North Carolina Lineworker Appreciation Day – April 8
Earth Day 2026 – April 22
Stay Connected: Visit faypwc.com (https://www.faypwc.com/) for energy tips and event details.
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