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Comprised of the cities of Dunn, Erwin, Angier and Lillington – the county seat – Harnett County is a place where you’re likely to run into someone you know at the corner diner or out at the soccer field. The Cape Fear River attracts paddlers and anglers, and runners who like to exercise outdoors, enjoy the Cape Fear River Trail, which extends from Dunn to Lillington.
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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.
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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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population (2009 estimate)Harnett County: 115,761, dunn: 10,173
locationHarnett County is in central North
Carolina, near the junction of interstates
40 and 95.
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
harnett county at a glance
What’s online Check out photo galleries and videos of Harnett County at livability.com/harnett-county/nc
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.
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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.
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“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.
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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
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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
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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.”
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Business
harnett regional jetport in erwin
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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]
www.lillingtonchamber.org
“We stand as the voice of business. We support our members’ success.
We champion community prosperity.”
127 S. McKinley St. P.O. Box 667 Coats, NC 27521(910) 897-6213 Email: [email protected] www.coatschamber.com
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
www.dunnchamber.com
Cape Fear River Trail Denim Days Celebration Dunn Erwin Trail (910) 897-7300
100 W. F St. P.O. Box 655
Erwin, NC 28339 (910) 897-5543 Fax
Email: [email protected] • www.erwinchamber.org
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.
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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Your child deserves to learn.
Whether gifted, hurting or disadvantaged, your child deserves
to learn. There is a school where both
gifted and at-risk students can get
personal attention … side by side in
the same room … and both will excel.
No pressure, boredom or embarrassment
for the student.
For more information, please call:
Faith Education Academy Grades PreK-12
2082 Arrowhead Rd. (910) 892-9900
www.faitheduacademy.com
2012-2013 Smart Start
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
(910) 892-4016 • www.mwsc.com
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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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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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clockwise from left: Joanna A. mckethan poses with her paintings in her studio on East broad street in downtown dunn; local and regional merchants participate in the Angier bike Fest; touchstone Energy north carolina cotton Festival
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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
Play it againpArks, FAmily EntErtAinmEnt, GOlF ArE Fun OFFErinGs
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Where Community AND Fun Matter!
Dunn Area Tourism Authority • 910-892-3282 • www.dunntourism.org
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
far from I-40, just a few hours to the beach or to the mountains, and just minutes to your work place.
We invite you to unwind with us. Stay a few days or stay a lifetime …
City of Dunn • 910-230-3500 • www.dunn-nc.org
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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
education excellencehArnEtt cOunty schOOls OFFEr studEnts A chAncE tO ExcEl
Education
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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
Christian Academy K-12, Inc.
1409 S. Clinton Ave. • Dunn, NC 28334 • (910) 891-5100 • www.dreambigchristianacademy.com
Five-Star Child Care Center
Ages 0-12 years
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Nonprofit Private School
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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