Rumors Flair of Student Bringing Gun to Coats-Erwin Middle Rumors flared today that a student brought a loaded handgun to school. The Dispatch talked to a parent that reported that the school board sent out a robo-call stating that it was a BB gun and not a real  gun. The Dispatch has not confirmed this

Blackburn vs. Elmore Vice Chairman Gary A. House Harnett County Board of Commissioners   The great thing about America is we have freedom of choice.  That freedom includes the ability to vote for whomever we want when we enter the polling booth.   In the 2012 General Election, I know that many Republicans, members of

    In honor of Grandparents Day, students at Angier Elementary had the opportunity to eat a special lunch with their grandparents.     

            To promote good citizenship, students at LaFayette Elementary participated in International Dot Day. International Dot Day was inspired by a book called “The Dot” that was written by Peter H. Reynolds. The Dot tells the story of a caring teacher who reaches a reluctant student in a remarkably creative

  Commissioner Tries Unorthodox Appointment to Planning Board Commissioner Burgin Tries to Appoint Person from outside his district On Monday night the Harnett County Commissioners held their regularly scheduled meeting. One item on the list was the appointment of a new member to the county planning board.  The Planning board is define as according to

On September 12, all Harnett Central Middle students assembled at the baseball field to join school students across the nation in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the “Star-Spangled Banner.” The Harnett Central High Color Guard presented the colors and then the HCMS choruses in grades 6-8 joined in leading the entire student body in singing the

  County Staff Attorney Resigns In an official statement today, county manager Tommy Burns congratulated Jennifer Slusser on being named the new county attorney for Johnston County. Mr. Burns said that she had done a great job for Harnett County for almost 10 years and will be missed. Ms. Slusser assumes her new duties on