Harnett County’s grant means free smoke alarms
June 4, 2026
From the Office of Rep. Neal Jackson, with Sandhills News editorial discretion The North Carolina House voted 73-46 on May 20 to override Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of House Bill 87, Educational Choice for Children Act, advancing the school choice measure to the Senate, which must concur for it to[Read More…]
As North Carolina voters may face a 2026 decision on limiting property tax growth, local governments are balancing rising school and emergency service costs against Gov. Josh Stein’s affordable housing order, but rapid development, fluctuating real estate values and potential market cooling could strain future funding for schools and infrastructure.[Read More…]
On May 18, Harnett County commissioners discussed school funding priorities, nonprofit appropriations and public safety trade-offs during the FY2026-27 budget hearing while under the pressure of a proposed state property tax cap that would reform the budget. Chairman Duncan Jaggers said the proposed budget could be under different rules in[Read More…]
Central Carolina Community College’s (CCCC) Class of 2026 gave and received support in the many facets of their lives as they worked to achieve their dreams: building community for veterans, homeschooling children and showing kindness to classmates. celebrated 663 Spring graduates on May 14 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic[Read More…]