Democratic Candidates Announce their Candidacy The following individuals made it official today and announced their candidacy for the upcoming 2014 Election In the 2nd Congressional District American Idol Star Clay Aiken announced earlier last week that he would be seeking the democratic nomination to challenge Rep. Renee Ellmers. Mr. Aiken made an appearance today at

Large turnout at Harnett County Democratic Groundhog Breakfast This morning a large crowd of Democrats shared breakfast together for the annual Groundhog breakfast. This years theme was to honor the past and present Democratic Chairs. The event was hosted by the Democratic men’s club, former Judge Gerald Arnold  welcomed the guest to the event and

Good Hope Hospital Loses their CON No New Hospital for Harnett County   Good Hope loses their Certificate of need due to the failure of financing by December 31, 2013. In a letter received today from the NC DHHS, Good Hope was unable to fulfill the requirements of financing that were set forth in a

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Although the General Assembly has only been out of session for 6 months, we are already starting to see the effects of legislation passed during the 2013 Long Session.  For example, the North Carolina unemployment rate has dropped from a whopping 10.4% to 6.9%.  We are making tremendous progress when it comes

We’re looking for a creative and motivated sales person to help with the sales team of the fastest growing online newspaper in Harnett County. Please email your resume or intent of interest to Harnettdispatch@gmail.com  

Trinity Kelly, Assistant Principal at Overhills Elementary and current Assistant Principal of the Year, was named Interim Principal at South Harnett Elementary and will begin her transition to her new school site in March.  Ms. Kelly has worked in Harnett County for the past 11 years. She received her BA in History and a Masters

At the Board of Education meeting held on February 3, 2014, the Harnett County School Board approved the appointment of two staff members to new positions.  Brian Graham, principal at South Harnett Elementary, was named Principal of the new Highland Middle School and Trinity Kelly, Assistant Principal at Overhills Elementary, will join the staff of

Gentry Primary School Parent Teacher Organization held Muffins with Mom on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. Over 400 muffins were given out to mothers and grandmothers that came to school to participate in the event. Parents were given information about how they could help their children at home with reading.