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26 local flavor

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Features

8 amazing spacesOutdoor attractions are numerous

14 Wellness goes bigNew health-care options are booming in central Harnett County

16 quite a siteEmployers like county’s location

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We are Harnett County Schools!

AT A GLANCE

Schools Total Number of Schools – 27 Elementary Schools – 17 Middle Schools – 5 High Schools – 4 Alternative Schools – 1

EnrollmentTotal Students – 19,491 Elementary (K-5) – 9,263 Middle (6-8) – 4,521 High (9-12) – 5,707

Graduates (2011)Total Graduates – 1,145

Ethnic Distribution African American – 25% Asian – 0.7% Caucasian – 52% Hawaiian Pacific Native – 0.3% Hispanic – 16% Multiracial – 5% Native American – 1%

Transportation Total Number of Buses – 234 Students Transported Daily – 12,569 Miles Traveled Daily – 14,472 Number of Routes – 287

Food Service Student Breakfasts Served Daily – 5,673 Student Lunches Served Daily – 12,828

Employees Number of Classroom Teachers – 1,011 Number of Administrators – 68 National Board-Certified Teachers – 115 Doctoral Degree Employees – 12 Total HCS Employees – 1,644

www.harnett.k12.nc.us or visit us on Facebook

With a mission to educate students in a safe environment, empowering them to focus on lifelong learning, responsible citizenship and global awareness, Harnett County Schools understands the importance of high levels of instruction, technology-driven learning, and safety in our schools and other facilities.

The school system has one unified vision in action. We are student-centered and data-driven, focusing on the need of all students. The district is working to produce globally competitive students who are equipped to serve as leaders in their society. Regardless of race, gender, disability or socio-economic status, students will receive well-planned, standards-based, engaging and differentiated instruction from highly qualified teachers using 21st century tools and resources.

We understand the importance of parent and community involvement and encourage both in all 27 school sites. All staff members, regardless of their position, are working to “be” the difference in the lives of our students.

Leaders: Tom Frye – Superintendent,

Patricia Hobbs, Nancy Holmes and William Wright –

Asst. Superintendents

Students

The Future: Leaders in Training Educators: Andy Cole, HCS Teacher of the Year,

Agricultural Engineering Teacher, Triton High

Professionals: Sabrena Campbell, Central Office StaffLearners: Using 21st Century Technology

Graduates: Ready for a Bright FutureQualified: Bus Garage, Maintenance

and Custodial Staff

We will do!For our students … – WHATeveR iT TAkeS – WHeneveR iT TAkeS – HoWeveR long iT TAkeS uS –

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Welcome to Harnett CountyAn intrOductiOn tO thE ArEA’s pEOplE, plAcEs And EvEnts

Coats 100th farmers day

Coats honors its agricultural background with its

Coats farmers’ day festival, which is held each fall.

started in 1910, this celebration is one of the oldest

farmer’s day festivals in the southeast. farmer’s

day is no longer an entirely agriculture-oriented

celebration as it features a golf tournament, live

entertainment and an antique car show. However,

the festival still celebrates its agricultural way of life

with activities like a pig cook-off, a tractor show

and competitions for crafts and baked goods.

learn more at www.coatsnc.org/festivities-.asp.

Almanac

Big developments downtown

downtown dunn is undergoing a major

renovation and redevelopment that will transform

the downtown area into a modern streetscape

that promises to improve the aesthetic

experience and improve economic vitality by

attracting new businesses and customers. these

renovations include installing new facades and

redesigning older ones, adding new sidewalks,

underground utilities and more. Construction

is almost complete, with a celebration set for

fall of 2012.

Running WildAthletes in Erwin now have another event to prepare

for each year with the creation of the Erwin Wilderness

Challenge in June 2011. this triathlon adventure race

tests the skills and endurance of competitors in the three

distinct activities of bicycling, kayaking and trail running.

As its name suggests, much of this race is conducted in

the great outdoors with the course starting through a

winding trail in the countryside, then flowing down Cape

fear River and descending into the streets of downtown

Erwin. the competitions have proved to be highly

successful with numerous competitors participating

and operations running smoothly thanks to professional

management and coordination of the event by Run the

East llC. for more information, visit runtheeast.com.

http://www.coatsnc.org/festivities-.asp


Centered on Having fun

the lillington Community Center

provides a place where everyone in

the community can exercise, learn

a new skill and meet new friends.

Among the community center’s

offerings are a fitness room, a

computer room, and three meeting

rooms that can host activities like

family or school reunions, business

meetings or parties, to name a few.

the center also hosts several kinds

of classes and programs such as art

classes; exercise classes in self-

defense, zumba and aerobics; and

training in cheerleading for ages five

and up as well as monthly events like

senior’s Bingo and Parents Night Out.

find out more at www.lillingtonnc.com/parksrec/senior-programs.asp.

Fast Factsn besides dunn, the other towns in harnett county are Angier, coats, Erwin and lillington, which is the county seat. unincorporated communities include Anderson creek, buies creek and Johnsonville.

n dunn is home of the General William c. lee Airborne museum which features the history of the American Airborne and hometown hero, the “Father of the Airborne,” General lee.

n the Erwin history museum documents the history of the small town with old photographs and artifacts.

n the 5.3-mile dunn-Erwin rail trail is popular with outdoor enthusiasts who like to walk, bike and hike.

n there are 27 schools in the harnett county schools system. the newest one, Overhills Elementary school, opened in fall 2009.

n lillington is home to the William A. Johnson Gardens with a lovely oasis of roses, water gardens, historic buildings, a pond and more for visitors to enjoy and for scenic photography.

Walking togetherAngier is committed to being a healthy, better-

connected community by being walker-friendly.

supporting this ambition is Angier’s receipt of the

small town street status in 2007, which enables

Angier to receive on-site assistance from the small

town main street staff to develop market analysis,

designs, organizational development and business

assistance. Angier has used these resources to

upgrade sidewalks, make landscaping

improvements and enhance streetscapes in

addition to renovating a park and improving

downtown building facades. these changes help

make Angier, which features six wallking trails and

the Angier Community Walking Program, a safer

community for walking. visit www.angier.org/parkrec/walking-program.asp for more information.

Business setting in the WestGrowth in Western Harnett County is booming as Harnett is aggressively working

to attract new business and jobs to the community. its development in this area

includes construction of the new Brightwater science and technology Campus

industrial site, which complements the Brightwater Business Park; development of a

new 8,500-square-foot Central Carolina Community College facility called West Harnett

Center, which hosts classes in barbering and sustainable agriculture as well as training

for nearby businesses; installation of water and sewer lines that service a major portion

of Harnett and seven bordering counties; expansion of Highway 87 from two lanes to

four lanes; and preparation of the Western Harnett industrial Park to attract military

defense companies near fort Bragg.

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http://www.angier.org/


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population (2009 estimate)Harnett County: 115,761, dunn: 10,173

locationHarnett County is in central North

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beginningsthe county was officially established in

1855 and named for Revolutionary War

patriot Cornelius Harnett.

for more informationdunn Area Chamber of Commerce

209 W. divine st., dunn, NC 28334

Phone: (910) 892-4113

fax: (910) 892-4071 www.dunnchamber.com

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Harnett County

Historic HarnettHistory matters in Harnett County,

which offers several historic sites.

• Averasboro Battlefield is the site

of a Civil War Battle. learn more

at www.averasboro.com.

• General Wm. C. lee Airborne

museum showcases lee’s

achievements and how he became

“the father of the Airborne.” visit

www.generalleeairbornemuseum.org

for additional information.

• Coats museum preserves the history

of the community with exhibits, data

banks and photos. find out more at

www.coatsmuseum.com.

• Erwin History Room displays artifacts

and exhibits from around the county.

visit www.visitnc.com/listings/view/59852 for more.

• summerville Presbyterian Church is

a church house rebuilt in 1848 after

a fire destroyed the original church

built in 1811. for more information, go

to www.visitnc.com/listings/view/56313.

http://www.averasboro.com

http://www.generalleeairbornemuseum.org

http://www.coatsmuseum.com

http://www.visitnc.com/listings/

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harnett County is beautiful on the outside, with many gorgeous outdoor attractions for

adventurers and fresh air enthusiasts.Jeff Davidson had a dream come

true in April 2012 when he was named superintendent at Raven Rock State Park. He was once employed at the park in 2007 as a seasonal worker, plus conducted research at Raven Rock when he was a student at nearby Campbell University.

“When I had the opportunity for the superintendent’s position in 2012, I jumped at the chance,” Davidson says. “The park offers so much for those who like the outdoors.”

Raven Rock has numerous amenities such as 19.4 miles of trails. They are split into 11.9 miles of

hiking trails and 7.5 miles of horseback riding trails. In addition, the park features the Cape Fear River running through its middle, and a specific section of Raven Rock called Fish Traps is ideal for catching largemouth bass, sunfish and catfish.

“Raven Rock is an hour from Raleigh and 45 minutes from Fayetteville, so it’s an easy drive to enjoy the natural beauty of the great outdoors,” Davidson says. “And of course, there is the majestic Raven Rock itself that rises 150 feet high and spans a mile along the river bank. People can actually walk underneath this natural wonder.”

Davidson adds that the park has three wilderness camping areas with 16 total sites, along with 27 picnic tables.

natural outdoor attractions are numerous

stORy By Kevin litWinPHOtOGRAPHy By antony boshier & todd bennett

SpaceSamazing

By the numbers

150 feet tallHighest point of the rock formation at Raven Rock

5.3 milesLength of the Dunn-Erwin Rail Trail

11.9 miles totalRaven Rock hiking trails

7.5 miles totalRaven Rock bridle trails

Canoe outfitters on the Cape Fear River: Cape Fear River Adventures, Cape Fear RV and Canoe Center, Frog Hollow OutdoorsA man fishes from a pier on rhodes pond, 455-acre pond north of Godwin

that is managed by the n.c. Wildlife resources commission.


“There are wildflowers, birds, reptiles, trees, whitetail deer, beavers and bats,” he says. “Raven Rock is a cool place.”

traversing cotton fieldsAnother cool outdoor

destination is the Dunn-Erwin Rail Trail, which stretches 5.3 miles through the Aberdeen and Rockfish corridors of Harnett County. Its crushed stone surface is great for walking, running and biking,

connecting the downtown districts of Dunn and Erwin while traversing through neighborhoods, cotton fields and across the Black River.

Other Harnett County attractions include Cape Fear River Trail Park, fishing at Rhodes Pond, a 55-mile Cape Fear Canoe Trail, and a proposed Anderson Creek Park slated for construction during 2012 in southwestern Harnett County along 1,014 acres.

erwin Wilderness challengeAnother resident of Harnett

County who revels in the outdoors is Daniel Blow, owner of Blow’s Fitness in Erwin that specializes in personal training and physical therapy. Blow grew up in Harnett County and got involved in scouting as a child, which nurtured his love for the outdoors.

“I eventually attended Appalachian State University, and

clockwise from left: A group takes a break from hiking through raven rock state park; A kayaker enjoys cape Fear river; Women run along the dunn Erwin trail; daniel blow bikes the cape Fear trail.


when I moved back home to Harnett County, I really ventured to the outdoors,” Blow says. “I like kayaking on the Cape Fear River, which has Class I and Class II rapids, and I bike often on the Dunn-Erwin Trail. I have also hiked several times at Raven Rock.”

In addition, Blow competes in an annual Erwin Wilderness Challenge, a late-spring triathlon consisting of a 7-mile bike ride, a 3-mile run, and an 8-mile kayak excursion on Cape Fear.

“Kayaking eight miles might sound easy, but it took me 1 1/2 hours one year and I had one of the fastest times,” Blow says. “If you complete the Erwin Challenge, you’ve accomplished something. You’ll experience much of the wilderness that makes the outdoors in Harnett County so amazing.”

left: daniel blow, a harnett county resident, bikes and kayaks in the area. right: the cape Fear river trail


neW health-care options are booming in central harnett county

stORy By laura hillPHOtOGRAPHy By antony boshier

a new day in health care is dawning in Harnett County.

Soon, the half-hour drive many Harnett residents face for emergency care or a mammogram or an MRI will be over, as a new 50-bed hospital, dental and primary care facilities, and options for medical and dental training, open in what is becoming a vibrant medical corridor along U.S. 401 in Lillington.

“Soon anything a person needs, except the very most advanced technology or treatment, will be available close by,” says Phyllis Owens, director of the Harnett County Economic Development Commission. “This is opening up a door for better health-care opportunities for an area that has been underserved for so long, and

also improves the quality of life for people looking to move here.”

new hospital is long-awaited

The Harnett Health System Central Campus hospital in Lillington, due to open in January 2013, is a $57 million facility that is a game-changer for an area whose rural population has been miles from most care. The 122,000-square-foot facility, which anchors the new Brightwater Science and Technology Park, will offer a broad range of services including emergency care, diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular diagnostics, outpatient surgical services, laboratories, physical therapy and more.

“Of course, nobody is anxious to be in the hospital, but people are

anxious for the new hospital to be open,” says Mike Jones, vice president of the new hospital. “It will be convenient and accessible to folks in the area – and making health care easier makes it more likely to happen.”

brightwater park adds medical assets

The new hospital has spurred a raft of other major health-care developments in the area.

The adjacent Brightwater Business Park will be home to a First Choice Community Health Center, which will offer dental, medical and pharmacy services to uninsured and underinsured patients, Owens says. The 32,000-square-foot center will include 16 exam rooms, treatment rooms, X-ray and lab facilities, a

Wellness goes big

top: brad butler, md sees a patient at the harnett health Angier medical services facility, a family medicine practice. bottom: construction on the campbell university school of Osteopathic medicine


pharmacy and dental treatment rooms. It is scheduled to open by late 2012.

First Choice will work in partnership with East Carolina University, which is opening a branch of its dental school in a 7,700-square-foot facility next door. Here, advanced dental students, under the supervision of dental school faculty, will provide services at a reduced cost.

training options growingCentral Carolina Community

College is building a 50,000-square-foot health sciences center, housing programs for medical assistants, nurses’ aides, phlebotomy, EKG and pharmacy techs and more. Students will also be able to receive clinical training at the new hospital. And Campbell University has begun building its School of Osteopathic Medicine, the first new medical school in the state in 35 years and the first-ever osteopathic medical school here.

“With all these things, and with the new businesses they generate – pharmacies, restaurants, hotels, doctors’ offices, services for people who take patients back and forth for treatment, we expect to see the added benefit of 200-500 well-paying new jobs over the next two years,” Owens says. “This is good for health care and good for our economy too.”


Business

harnett regional jetport in erwin


stORy By joe morrisPHOtOGRAPHy By antony boshier

harnett County economic development officials give a lot of site tours, and for good reason.

Employers, both new and potential, who are looking for a great location, infrastructure, workforce and business climate can find it all here.

fort bragg, multiple airports

“Our proximity to the Raleigh-Durham area, in terms of research and development companies as well as being near Fort Bragg, are big selling points for us,” says Phyllis Owens, director of the Harnett County Economic Development Commission. “We also have our own Harnett Regional Jetport as well as the major airports in Raleigh and Fayetteville. We work with companies that support the military because we can put them on land, or in an industrial park, that is less than 20 miles from Fort Bragg. And for companies that want to be near Raleigh, we offer a lower cost of living with a better quality of life.”

Owens says approximately 30,000 people live in Harnett County and drive north or south for work every day, so there’s a solid

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Welcome Home to Harnett County! Experience …Southern hospitality at its best.

Peaceful and safe living. The history and heritage that makes us proud to be here.

Convenience of big-city amenities without all the traffic and stress. Quality of life – from education to recreation.

Home of the 100th

Annual Coats Farmer’s Day

Festival!

Home of the County Seat Located on the scenic Cape Fear River

24 W. Front St. P.O. Box 967 Lillington, NC 27546 (910) 893-3751

Email: [email protected]

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“We stand as the voice of business. We support our members’ success.

We champion community prosperity.”

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We invite you to experience our Southern charm, great hospitality and rich history.

Find the perfect place for your home or business.

Welcome Home to Dunn!

209 W. Divine St. • P.O. Box 548 • Dunn, NC 28335 (910) 892-4113

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100 W. F St. P.O. Box 655

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Pride in Our Past – Hope in Our FutureProud Hometown of Adrienne Core, Miss North Carolina 2010

Ideally located between Fayetteville-Fort Bragg and Raleigh-Durham.

Dunn offers affordable living, friendly people and great quality of life.


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workforce in place for new businesses.

“We think a lot of those people would love to give up that commute, so we want to bring in companies to help make that happen,” she says.

industrial parks, Workforce development

The county offers multiple sites for new and continuing development including Edgerton Industrial Park near I-95, and Western Harnett Industrial Park, which has 227 acres of available property. It also can offer significant help for startup and growing companies through the Triangle South Enterprise Center, based at Central Carolina Community College.

“We serve as the small business center for Harnett County, and have many programs to help them meet the many challenges they face,” says Nancy Blackman,

director. “We have classes, seminars and counseling to make sure they are headed in the right direction.”

educational institutions booming

The Brightwater Science and Technology Campus and park, which now has a new hospital and community care center, and is now building a health sciences building, is one example of how education and technology have taken off in Harnett County. It’s joined by East Carolina University, which has added an advanced student dental program, and Campbell University, which has added an osteopathic medical school to its offerings. Not to be outdone, Central Carolina Community College continues to expand its course lineup, and also works with new and existing companies on training programs.

“They are all huge for us,”

Owens says. “Our education instructions are a major engine in our economic development.”

loyal local businessesCompanies that start here

stay here, and few are better examples than Family Medical Supply, which is based in Dunn. While the overall economic climate is challenging, Harnett County has proven to be a great base of operations for this growing company, says Joey Tart, president and CEO.

“Everybody says things like that,” Owens says. “We have an excellent team here, from our businesses to our elected officials. We constantly work together. If I pick up the phone and say I am down the road with a client, showing some property, and they have questions, I can end up with someone coming down to answer those. We collaborate really well here.”

left: isabell Freeman-Elliott, a paralegal based at the triangle south Enterprise center in dunn, consults with a client. right: benjamin Finch works with a laser in a lab at central carolina community college.


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scorecardbusiness at a glance

$872 millionannual retail sales

$8,029retail sales

per capita

$49 millionannual hotel and

food sales

7,497total number of firms

source: u.s. Census QuickFacts

Business

Biz BriefsbusinEssEs – bOth lArGE And smAll – thAt hElp dEFinE

hArnEtt cOunty’s EcOnOmic climAtE

c.t. clayton, sr., p.e. inc.Biz: Civil and environmental engineering firmBuzz: Headquartered in Coats, C.T. Clayton, Sr., P.E. Inc. offers services such as commercial and residential development planning and design, utility and municipal engineering, construction administration and more. The engineering firm has served clients throughout North Carolina including Linden, Coats, Lillington, the North Carolina Justice Academy and many local developers.www.ctclayton.com

cat’s tacK & horsey servicesBiz: Online equine supply shopBuzz: Cat’s Tack & Horsey Services, based in Lillington, is an online shop offering an array of horse-related items such as saddles, saddle blankets, bridles, straps, bits and more. Customers can also purchase grooming equipment including mane combs, hoof picks and mud brushes, as well as home decor such as outdoor stepping stones and wind chimes.www.catstack.com

broad street deli & marKetBiz: Restaurant and specialty storeBuzz: Broad Street Deli & Market, located in Dunn, serves lunch Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The deli provides soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps and desserts, while the market offers candies, gourmet dips and sauces, organic chocolates, wine accessories, gifts and more. Customers can also enjoy a coffee bar, which opens at 8:30 a.m.www.broadstreetdeliandmarket.com

carlie c’s igaBiz: Grocery store and pharmacyBuzz: Carlie C’s IGA is one of the fastest growing independent grocery store chains in the state and has been expanding steadily since 1961, when the first store opened in Johnston County. Carlie C’s has multiple locations in Harnett County, including the renovated Erwin location which, in addition to offering weekly specials on regular grocery items, has a full-service pharmacy, a new deli, and gas station.www.carliecs.com


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ProgramS

NC Pre-K(for children age four years old)

Parents as teachers(for families)

WagE$(for child care providers)

Child Care Subsidy(for families)

StEP Program(for child care centers

and homes)

raising a reader(for child care centers)

Parent Education Child Care

(for students at CCCC)

1901-G N. Main St. • Lillington, NC 27546 • (910) 893-2344 • Fax: (910) 893-2387 www.harnettsmartstart.org

The mission of the Harnett County Partnership for Children is to improve the quality of life for young children ages 0-5

and families in Harnett County. Smart Start funds are used to improve the quality of

child care, make child care more affordable and accessible, and provide access to health

and family support services.

Machine & Welding Supply Company

23 locations in North Carolina and South Carolina to serve your industrial gas and welding supply needs.

Headquarters in Dunn, NC

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business climateHarnett County is a progressive business community with a dedi cated workforce. it is part of the Research triangle Regional Partnership and is close to the North Carolina Biotechnology Center.

economic profile

taxes

6.75%total sales tax

major employers

Harnett County Public schools

Harnett County Government

food lion distribution Center

Campbell university

Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital

Harnett Correctional institution

Edwards Brothers, inc.

Walmart

Charlie C’s iGA

Godwin mfg. Co. inc.

Grey metal south

Grey flex systems

moody dunbar

Champion Homes

Boon Edam inc.

Warren Oil Company inc.

sAAB Barracuda, llC

economic resources

Angier Area chamber

of commerce

(919) 639-2500

www.angierchamber.org

coats chamber

of commerce

(910) 897-6213

www.coatschamber.com

dunn Area chamber

of commerce

(910) 892-4113

www.dunnchamber.com

Erwin chamber

of commerce

(910) 897-7300

www.erwinchamber.org

lillington chamber

of commerce

(910) 893-3751

www.lillingtonchamber.org

harnett co. Edc

(910) 893-7524

www.harnettedc.org

income

$19,091 per capita income

$41,996Average Annual

household Expenditure

transportation

harnett regional Jetport

(910) 814-2740

www.harnett.org/airport

hArts

(910) 814-4019

www.harnett.org/harts

major highways

i-95, i-40, us 421, us 301,

us 401

nc routes

24, 27, 42, 55, 82, 87, 210 & 217

campbell university’s folwell memorial fountain in buies creek


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www.HarnettHealth.org


Health & Wellness

When it comes to health care,

Harnett County has its

residents covered, from minor

concerns to major health worries.

Patients rely on Harnett Health

Betsy Johnson Hospital in dunn,

a 101-bed regional acute care

facility. the not for profit facility

offers cancer treatment, cardiac

rehabilitation, emergency,

pediatric and surgical services,

women’s health services and a

birthing center.

cancer treatment, eye care excel

Cancer Centers of North

Carolina in dunn specializes in

medical oncology treatment and

biological/targeted

chemotherapy. five medical

oncologists are on staff at the

center, which works closely with

nearby Harnett Health medical

Center to provide patients with

the most current cancer treatment.

several practices are devoted

to eye care. Carolina Eye specialists

provides ophthalmic care including

evaluations and treatment for

cataracts, macular degeneration,

diabetic eye disease and more at

its facility in dunn. Carolina Eye

Associates’ eight locations include

an office in dunn, where doctors

offer a complete range of eye-

care treatment.

treating the inner Patient

Patients seeking help for

emotional problems and concerns

find it at Peace of mind inc. in

lillington, where therapists

provide treatment for children,

adults and adolescents as

individuals and in groups. services

also include marriage counseling,

family therapy and critical incident

stress debriefing. CareNet of

Harnett Center in Erwin, a faith-

integrated counseling center,

offers support for children and

adults. Counselors offer help

dealing with anxiety, depression,

stress, grief and other issues.

imaging, sPeech theraPy, Foot care

A key to accurate and timely

diagnosis of many conditions rests

in state-of-the-art imaging, which

Carolina Regional Radiology

provides at its Angier location.

Among the services offered are

diagnostic radiology, mRi, Ct

scans, digital mammography,

bone densitrometry, vascular

ultrasound and more.

Carolina therapy services inc.

offers speech and occupational

therapy at its clinics in dunn and

lillington. Among speech

problems the clinics treat are

language delays, stuttering,

aphasia, apraxia and dysarthria,

and difficulties feeding and

swallowing.

two podiatry practices in

Harnett County treat issues that

confront patients’ feet. Cape fear

Podiatry Associates treats a wide

array of problems, from Achilles’

tendon pain to heel spurs, crush

injuries to plantar fasciitis at its

facility in dunn. five board-

certified physicians work with

children and adults. the dunn

foot and Ankle Center diagnoses

and treats a range of foot injuries,

and offers specially made

orthotics and shoes for diabetics.

– Laura Hill

live WelllOcAl hEAlth-cArE FAcilitiEs kEEp rEsidEnts in GOOd shApE

brooks sears performs a ct scan at the carolina regional radiology facility in angier.

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local flavor

if you’re looking for flavorful

fare, Harnett County is just the

place to find all types of delicious

food options.

BarBecueOverlooking the scenic Cape

fear River in lillington, Howard’s

Barbecue features North

Carolina-style barbecue, seafood,

sandwiches, southern vegetable

sides, soups, salads and more.

family packs of Howard’s

barbecue can also be ordered for

takeout. Ron’s Barn Barbecue &

seafood serves up whole hog

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barbecue, seafood and country-

style favorites. visit the Coats

location thursday through

saturday nights, and sundays for

lunch, and enjoy an all-you-can-

eat buffet with a side of traditional

gospel music on thursdays.

italiantwo Cousins Pizza & Pasta in

Angier offers their customers a

wide variety of authentic sicilian,

New york style and stuffed pizzas

along with subs and pasta dishes.

located in Erwin, Pizza House

features nine- and 13-inch pizzas

with an array of toppings such as

sausage, pepperoni, ham and more.

stop by Omar’s italian Restaurant

in dunn for pizza, calzones,

stromboli, pasta dishes and other

scrumptious italian favorites.

Quick Bitesin business for more than 40

years, the family-operated

sherry’s Bakery in dunn draws

in their customers with the

tantalizing smell of fresh-baked

cakes, pies, cookies and

doughnuts. sherry’s also serves

breakfast, lunch and dinner

monday through saturday,

offering menu items such as

homemade vegetable soup,

chicken salad sandwiches,

hamburgers, hot dogs and more.

Cooley’s too, a popular sports bar

in Angier, offers sandwiches, subs,

salads, homemade desserts and

other tasty pub fare. While in

Angier, be sure to stop at sunni

sky’s and try one of their 90-plus

varieties of homemade ice cream.

Not sure what flavor you want?

sunni sky’s offers free samples

of their delicious frozen treats.above: A young girl enjoys a treat at sunni sky’s, which is located in Angier. right: sunni sky’s features more than 90 varieties of ice cream.

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other restaurantsBrass lantern steak House

in dunn specializes in upscale

dining in a casual setting. try

the prime rib for two, Brazilian

lobster, or grilled chicken

along with a bottle of wine

from their expansive wine menu.

looking for some comfort food?

the family-owned ma’s Grill, a

Coats landmark since the 1940s,

serves up mouthwatering

country-style favorites. Exile

on main street in lillington is

known for its great selection

of hamburgers, sandwiches,

subs, wings and more. drop in

for lunch specials monday

through friday, or stop by later

to watch your favorite team play

on one of Exile’s big-screen tvs

and try one of its nightly food

or drink specials.

Farmers marketsfarm-raised vegetables and

homemade treats are plentiful at

Harnett County’s farmers markets.

located at the gazebo downtown,

Erwin farmers market opens the

last saturday in may and continues

through the last saturday in

september from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

the farmer’s market also opens

one saturday a month during the

winter. the dunn farmer’s market

in downtown dunn and the Angier

farmer’s market in Angier are

open every saturday from 8 a.m.

to 12 p.m. may through december.

Both of these markets feature a

variety of locally grown, fresh-

picked vegetables, homemade

preserves and much more. they

also offer a way for residents to

connect with local farmers.

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Arts & Culture

harnett County has a vibrant

arts scene and an array of

annual festivals that celebrate the

colorful heritage of the region.

the Harnett County Arts

Council promotes area artists with

exhibits, receptions, dinners and

even a featured artist of the

month. the organization works

with visual, performing and

literary artists, as well as

organizations that preserve the

county’s history. Heritage is also

preserved in the frequent festivals

that dot the cultural calendar in

Harnett County.

Festivals, events in harnett county

the touchstone Energy North

Carolina Cotton festival, held each

November in dunn, celebrates one

of the region’s most important

crops with exhibitions of cotton

being ginned and baled.

in recent years, dunn also has

been the site of a series of free

nighttime street concerts dubbed

Boogie on Broad. Held in the

heart of downtown, the periodic

events take place in the spring

and fall in order to take advantage

of the ideal evening weather.

for throwback fun there is the

Angier Crepe myrtle festival. the

september event offers a number

of classic activities worthy of the

old state fairs such as square

dancing and a hot-dog eating

contest. the Crepe myrtle festival

used to include a motorcycle

show, but that part of the festival

became so popular that it spun

off into a separate entity held in

June called the Angier Bike fest.

One of the area’s oldest

celebrations is the farmer’s day

and Wagon train festival in Coats,

which began more than 90 years

ago as a way for farmers to

celebrate after their crops had

been harvested and sold. Other

festivals include Erwin denim

days, which honors the era when

Harnett County was home to one

of the largest levi strauss plants

in the country, as well as a fourth

of July celebration and a fall

festival held in lillington.

theaters and live PerFormances

Children in Harnett County

quickly become accustomed to

the cultural scene by taking part

in Harnett Off Broadway, a festival

that showcases the musical,

dancing and artistic abilities of

Harnett County school students.

months of preparation and practice

culminate with performances and

art showings over a two-weekend

span in march.

the school district also holds an

annual very special Arts

Celebration that exposes students

with disabilities to a variety of

performing and visual arts. Aspiring

actors in Harnett County can take

to the stage at the Harnett

Regional theater, where

productions range from locally

written plays to such Broadway

smash hits as Beauty and the Beast.And for those who prefer to

look instead of participate, there

are nearly a dozen museums in

Harnett, including the Gourd

museum in the Angier library,

with hundreds of gourds from

throughout the world on display.

– Cary Estes

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sports & Recreation

two walkers make their way across a bridge in jack marley park, located in downtown angier.

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it’s easy to find fun things to do in Harnett

County, thanks to numerous parks, family

entertainment options and golf opportunities.

Here are some examples:

ParksPopular destinations with recreational offerings

include Jack marley Park in Angier, municipal Park

in Erwin, and lillington Park in lillington. dunn has

tart Park, tyler Park and C.B. Codrington Park,

which houses a public swimming pool. the Harnett

County Parks & Recreation department along with

various municipal parks departments organize

activities such as youth football camps, adult

softball, adult co-ed kickball, and youth sports

leagues at several park sites.

Family entertainmentWelcome attractions in Harnett County are plentiful,

with fun for families throughout the community.

Buffaloe lanes in Erwin has 24 lanes and bowling

leagues for all ages including bumper bowling for

children. Carolina skate land in dunn offers roller

skating for the entire family, while the Grace Ballroom

in Angier offers a variety of dance and fitness classes.

for gymnastics enthusiasts, Elite Gym in dunn offers

tumbling classes, toddler classes, an all-star

cheerleading program, after-school programs,

private lessons and summer camps.

golFKeith Hills Country Club features a pair of

challenging public courses, while Anderson Creek Golf Club in spring lake, designed by PGA professional davis love iii, offers rolling fairways. Pine Burr Golf Course in lillington has some of the most reasonable green fees in the region.

Other top courses are Carolina lakes Golf Club in sanford, Chicora Golf Club in dunn, and sandy Ridge Country Club in dunn. still can’t get enough? there are eight more courses in Pinehurst, just an hour away. – Kevin Litwin

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Where Community AND Fun Matter!

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Stop by and visit our newly renovated downtown Dunn area. Enjoy boutiques, unique restaurants, or take in a play or show put on by local, talented citizens. Conveniently located along I-95 and not

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We invite you to unwind with us. Stay a few days or stay a lifetime …

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from primary school all the way through college,

Harnett County offers quality educational

opportunities for students of all ages.

harnett county school systemBy educating children in safe and secure

environments, Harnett County school system allows

its students to focus on becoming lifelong learners.

student education begins with a curriculum focusing

on individual growth in resource-rich learning

environments. A number of special programs are

also offered around the school district including an

Esl program, gifted and exceptional education

programs, as well as driver’s education and career

and technical education courses.

technological advances in learning are evident

throughout Harnett County schools. through its

O2O Netbook initiative, dunn middle school

provides laptop computers for students to use

during school hours. interactive smARt boards,

which combine the features of standard whiteboards

with the digital power of computers, are also utilized

in many Harnett County schools.

central carolina community college

Graduates of Harnett County high schools can

enroll in Central Carolina Community College, a

two-year public college offering two-year associate

in arts and associate in science degrees transferable

to four-year colleges, two-year associate in applied

science degrees, and one-year diploma and

certificate programs.

Central Carolina Community College’s Harnett

County campus, located between lillington and

Buies Creek, features 76,000 square feet of

classroom, lab and office space, plus an academic

assistance center and a library. the college’s other

Harnett County facilities include the triangle south

Enterprise Center and a 4,000-square-foot

cosmetology center in dunn as well as the

8,500-square-foot West Harnett Center in sanford,

a new building housing the school’s agriculture and

barbering classes.

camPBell universityCampbell university is a private institution in

Buies Creek that focuses on a number of different

disciplines including business, education, religion,

sciences and liberal arts.

With a 1:19 faculty-to-student ratio, Campbell

university offers smaller class sizes with greater

personal attention from instructors for each of its

9,400-plus students. the university provides more

than 100 tracks and concentrations for undergraduate

majors and also offers graduate and professional

degrees. Construction on a new school of Osteopathic

medicine has begun. the new facility is slated to open

in 2013 and will graduate 150 physicians per year who

will serve rural and underserved regions of the

southeastern u.s.

– Barbara Biehler

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snapshotHarnett County is located in the central portion of North Carolina.

the area is two hours away from the Crystal Coast and less than

four hours away from the mountains.

community profile

Dream Big

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climate

the coastal plain transitions

into the Piedmont region in

Harnett County, giving the

area four distinct seasons.

the climate is temperate

for the most part, with only

a few days over 90 degrees

or below freezing.

29 FJanuary Average low temperature

89 FJuly Average high temperature

48”Annual rain Fall (vs. national Average Annual rain Fall of 37”)

time zone

Eastern

land area

595square miles

cost of living

$44,165median household income

$129,357median home price

$612median rent for a two-bedroom Apartment

household information

115,761total population

35median resident Age

52%married

48%single

28%Age 19 and under

50%Age 20-54

22%Age 55 and Over

60%White

18%black

8%hispanic

14%Other


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through the lens

After a very busy day of

shooting for Images Harnett County, one of the last things i

would have willingly chosen to do

was a 2.5-mile hike at Raven Rock

state Park. But duty called, and

that is what i did.

Boy, am i glad i did. i had

forgotten how relaxing a walk

through the woods could be. the

sound of my feet on the trail and

the weight of my camera around

my neck brought back memories

of my early days as a nature

photographer. it was quite a

renewing experience.

Oh, yeah – the photos! Here is

a shot of the Cape fear River as

it works its way through the park.

From our Photo Blog: harnett county

POstEd By ANtONy BOsHiER

more online See more favorite photos and read the stories behind the shots at throughthelensjci.com.

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get the story Behind the Photo

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LillingtonCommunity on the Cape

The new community center opened in 2011.

Recreation abounds in the area with several local and state parks: the Cape Fear River runs through the town of Lillington.

www.lillingtonnc.org

P.O. Box 296 Lillington, NC 27546

(910) 893-2654 (910) 893-3693 Fax

Lillington is conveniently located close to the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill), Fayetteville and Ft. Bragg.

A state-of-the-art medical corridor is rapidly developing along US 401 between Lillington and Buies Creek. Harnett Health System’s Central Hospital and the First Choice Community Health Center are nearing completion. Campbell University is constructing the first new medical school in North Carolina since the 1970s, which will open in August of 2013. Central Carolina Community College recently broke ground on a new Health Sciences Building, and East Carolina University has committed a School of Dentistry to Lillington as well.

Highway 401 Medical Corridor

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