The Daily Record

N.C. Economics Tax Dispute Has A Solution RALEIGH — The federal government has just released another set of economic statistics — and they again show North Carolina has one of the fastest-growing economies in the United States. According to the latest measurements of gross domestic product (GDP), North Carolina’s economy has grown at an annual average rate of 4.8 percent ...

Legislative Math Problem: 1 + 1 = ? The checkout line was stalled and grew long. “What’s taking so long,” one impatient customer groused? Word passed down the line that the computers were down, the customer at the front of the line didn’t have exact change and the beleaguered cashier wasn’t able to calculate the difference between the cost of ...

Sad End To Hollerin’ Contest We note with sadness and a touch of nostalgia the recent passing of the once-famed National Hollerin’ Contest, a signature event with a national following that put tiny Spivey’s Corner down in Sampson County on the map, any map. For too many years to count the contest gave Tar Heels something to hoot and holler ...

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DAILY DIGESTS Neill’s Creek Ruritans To Meet Tuesday. The Neill’s Creek Ruritans will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Ruritan Clubhouse, 1090 Tysinger Road, Lillington. Visitors are welcome. For more information or directions to the clubhouse, call (910) 814-0464. Adoption Fees Waive For Veterans A program available throughout Harnett County allows veterans to adopt animals ...

Triton Diamond Is Revealed By BRENDA PEREGOY For The Record A diamond exists in a small office at Triton High School. Deeply treasured and coveted by other Triton High School departments, the Guidance Department has allowed only faculty members to view the diamond’s magnificent brilliance. If ever a student did catch a glimpse of the diamond, he could scarcely tear ...

Summer Days Are The Perfect Time For A Bright Idea The 2015-2016 school year is coming to a close, and what better time to do a little preparation for the 2016-2017 school year than the days of summer? The Bright Ideas grant program helps to fund innovative, classroom based ideas for today’s young, technology minded students. If you have a ...

Abigail’s Piano Studio Students Present Recital Students of piano instructor, Abby Norris, of Abigail’s Piano Studio, performed their spring recital June 5 at The Work Center in Dunn. They performed a variety of genres of musical pieces reflecting their skills and talents in sight-reading music. Each student received a trophy for their achievements in piano studies including theory, notation and ...

Man Charged With Growing Pot A northwest Harnett man is now in jail on charges he was growing marijuana in his home. The arrest came after Harnett County deputies executed a “knock and talk” along the 1000 See Pot, Page 3 Gardner Pot Continued From Page One block of N.C. 42 in Holly Springs. Officers found a total of nine ...

Wilderness Challenge Raises $12,000 By SHAUN SAVARESE Of The Record Staff Erwin’s sixth annual Wilderness Challenge raised $12,130 through sponsorship and participation in the June 4th triathlon. Expenses for the event totaled $4,073, and the Erwin Wilderness Challenge Committee will be presenting a $7,500 check to Pope Army Airfield Air Force Ball Committee. “It was one of the best days, ...