The Daily Record

01/11/2026

The serene Sunday morning streets of Dunn were interrupted by sirens and air horns following a crash in a large intersection at Commerce Drive and E. Cumberland St. that killed the driver of one vehicle.

UPDATE (Sunday, Jan. 11, 6:20 p.m.) - Dunn Chief of Police Nick Simmons spoke with the Record and identified the deceased as Shelia McNeill, of Dunn. More details will be

01/09/2026

Harnett County Parks and Recreation will conduct a barn quilt workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 25-26. The workshop will take place in the Training Room at the Harnett County Resource Center & Library, located at 455 McKinney Parkway in Lillington.

Harnett County Parks and Recreation will conduct a barn quilt workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 25-26. The workshop will take place in the Training Room at the Harnett

01/09/2026

SMITHFIELD — Johnston Community College (JCC) celebrated the achievements of its graduates during a winter commencement ceremony. Honoring the dedication, perseverance, and success of students completing their academic journeys.

SMITHFIELD — Johnston Community College (JCC) celebrated the achievements of its graduates during a winter commencement ceremony this week on its main campus. The college honored the dedication, perseverance, and

01/09/2026

Newton Grove leaders said the town's police chief was suspended without pay pending the judicial outcome of his case. The chief is charged with felonies of secret peeping and taking indecent liberties with a child.

The Town of Newton Grove provided a media release on Chief of Police Gregory Warren’s arrest.

01/09/2026

From 2011 to 2022, Harnett Central did not have a winning record in football. Cory Barnes arrived from Midway in 2022 and although the turnaround was not immediate, it has been sustained over the last three seasons.

From 2011 to 2022, Harnett Central did not have a winning record in football.

01/09/2026

Holt Langston is one of those players whose size belies his productivity. The South Johnston running back is 5-feet-7 and 165 pounds, easy to overlook — until he hits a seam and the next stop is the end zone.

Holt Langston is one of those players whose size belies his productivity. The South Johnston running back is 5-feet-7 and 165 pounds, easy to overlook — until he hits a

01/09/2026

An Erwin woman was arrested Wednesday, three months after she was accused in warrants of locking her three nieces in a dark and dirty closet for an extended period of time.

An Erwin woman was arrested Wednesday, three months after she was accused in warrants of locking her three nieces in a dark and dirty closet for an extended period of

01/09/2026

The National Harnett High School Alumni Association hosted its 54th Annual Reunion Weekend at the Dunn Community Building. The celebration was filled with entertainment, inspiring speakers, and meals shared among friends.

The National Harnett High School Alumni Association hosted its 54th Annual Reunion Weekend at the Dunn Community Building. The celebration was filled with entertainment, inspiring speakers, and meals shared among

01/09/2026

Harnett Central’s varsity basketball team rallied for a 73-66 Carolina Pines 6-A Conference win at Union Pines on Tuesday night that put the Trojans at 6-4 overall and 3-0 in league play.

Harnett Central’s varsity basketball team rallied for a 73-66 Carolina Pines 6-A Conference win at Union Pines on Tuesday night that put the Trojans at 6-4 overall and 3-0 in

01/09/2026

Fifteen awards were bestowed on Everyday Heroes at the Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce’s first heroes banquet held Tuesday morning.

01/09/2026

Two wrecks on two different roads left two families in mourning on Tuesday.

01/09/2026

In unanimous votes — minus the two board members those votes regarded — the Angier Board of Commissioners rescinded the censures issued against Mayor Bob Jusnes and Commissioner Sheveil Harmon Tuesday night.

In unanimous votes — minus the two board members those votes regarded — the Angier Board of Commissioners rescinded the censures issued against Mayor Bob Jusnes and Commissioner Sheveil Harmon