Local Politicians Gearing Up for Mudslinging Campaigns Inside the Republican Strategy Meeting For the Dispatch: Daniel Glover We here at the Harnett Dispatch try our best to deliver the most accurate information to our readers, during the creation stage of this publication we made a promise to be transparent in everything we publish. In some

The Harnett Central High School JROTC will be hosting a car wash on Saturday, October 4th, 2014 at Kelly & West Law Firm in Lillington (across from Hallmark)from 8am to 4pm.  A donation of $5 for each car wash will be accepted to help pay for an upcoming Spring Washington, DC field trip.  

A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that two provisions of North Carolina’s controversial 2013 elections law cannot be enforced during the November election. Today’s ruling will allow same day registration and voting during early voting, provisional ballots will also be counted if people vote at the wrong assigned polling place.  

Anderson Creek Primary hosted Bright Star Children’s Theatre in a performance of “Gus Goes Green” on September 24.The program featured Gus the dog as he encouraged students to be good citizens of the earth and protect their environment. Gus used students from the audience to help with the recycling demonstration.

Fatal Car Wreck in Bunnlevel Reports indicate that a fatal car accident took place this weekend in Bunnlevel.    

Lillington-Shawtown Elementary students and staff are hosting Heavenly Hats Day today. Students and staff members who chose to participate donated $1 to wear a hat of his/her choice for the day. The money will be donated to the charity to provide hats for people undergoing chemotherapy who have lost their hair.

  Sunday, September 28, 2014  After a long night of cut bait and live bream, followed by some crackers and potted meat. The teams weighed in this morning. The results are as follows. Main event 1st Place — Team Ake (35.7lbs) Jamey Ake 2nd Place — Aquaholics (19.67lbs) Brad Capps 3rd Place — Anchor Management (18.29lbs)

Steve Blackburn was recognized as a Lifetime Honorary Member of the Cumberland County Fire Chiefs Association.  A proclamation by the executive committee states; Whereas Fire Chief Steven D. Blackburn is a dedicated and exceptional public servant who has loyally provided thirty-five years of public service, having served the citizens of Boonie Doone Fire District, Fayetteville

N.C. Metro Mayors Coalition 2nd Annual Legislator Interview Series with Rep. David Lewis Our very popular legislator interview series is back again this year! We are calling this year’s interviews the “N.C. House Speaker Candidate Series on Local Government.”  Our summer legislative intern Rhiannon Bell sought interviews with the rumored candidates for Speaker of the N.C. House next session

North Harnett Primary held a Constitution Day Assembly and Program on September 17. Students enjoyed learning about the Constitution by watching some School House Rocks video clips. Several students also participated in the program and shared the basic information and history about the Constitution. The North Harnett Glee Club, directed by music teacher, Kimberly Lee,