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Governor Offers Reward for Information on Harnett County Murder
Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Daniel Williams, age 29. On May 7, 2023, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office...
NC town’s traffic problem reveals DOT ‘upgrade’ which removed red light syncing, mayor says
ANGIER, N.C. (WNCN) — Police in a central North Carolina town say they are cracking down on drivers who block an intersection. But, many drivers say they have no choice and the town’s mayor said NCDOT officials recently removed the coordination of traffic lights along the route in the Harnett County town.
LETTER: Pinecrest pitcher performing well in playoffs
Pinecrest senior pitcher Bryant Kimbrell has earned respect locally, and statewide, as his Patriot teammates look to ride his strong right arm deep into the 2024 4-A baseball playoffs. His mound exploits aside, Kimbrell finds ways to win, sometimes by just taking a stroll. With our Raiders out of the...
Top performers: Ashley baseball survives 11-inning battle, advances to state quarterfinal
It might have been a game that was postponed twice, but the result from Ashley baseball's third-round playoff matchup with Holly Springs was well worth the wait. The top-seeded Screaming Eagles (23-3) defeated the No. 8-seeded Golden Hawks 4-3 in an 11-inning battle Thursday. Ashley junior Quinn Bentley scored the game's winning run in the bottom of the 11th after stealing third base and scoring on a fielder's choice. ...
Op-Ed: How N.C. workers are changing the narrative on climate
In a small church on the outskirts of Smithfield on a Sunday afternoon, people are comparing light bills. One woman reports that her electrical costs could reach $700 in the summer when she ran the air conditioning; another tells the story of losing power after a hurricane and being unable to afford reconnection fees on her preschool teacher salary.
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