The Daily Record

A new North Carolina state law requires that all children entering public schools for the first time in grades kindergarten through 12th have a physical exam prior to the school year starting. This means that children of any grade level who have never attended public school in North Carolina before the 2016-2017 school year will have to have a health ...

By TYLER DOUGLAS Of The Record Staff Fidelity Bank’s motto is “Right By You,” but with a recent announcement concerning one local branch, Angier residents can read that as “Down The Road In Lillington.” Last week, letters were sent out to Fidelity’s Angier customers announcing the closure of its branch along North Raleigh Street.“ After careful review, we have determined ...

You know it’s hot outside when a puddle, leftover from the previous night’s thunderstorm, is too enticing to pass up. In the photo, 7-year-old Hunter Craig and his stepbrother, Jason Brickhouse, 2, splash around in a large puddle at Benson’s P.K.Vyas Community Park.When asked, Hunter said the best way to cool off in the summer is to find some water ...

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By SHAUN SAVARESE Of The Record Staff Harnett County Board of Commissioners approved the commercial rezoning of landowner Johnny Faircloth’s 2.52 acres of property off N.C. 24 on Red Bird Drive and Chipmunk Court. After being tabled many times over a three-year period, the last time on June 20, this issue was reviewed during June 28 and July 12 work ...

By SHAUN SAVERESE Of The Record Staff The Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting was short on agenda, yet long in closed session. The board met behind closed doors for over an hour in discussion of their position in negotiating the contract in the aquistion of real property, the expansion and location of businesses, personnel matter and in consultation with ...

ANNOUNCEMENT Parks, LGFCU Hosting Another Photo Contest Harnett County Parks and Recreation and Local Government Federal Credit Union are teaming up to encourage active photography at the local parks and recreation facilities in Harnett County. Photos can be taken at any local park within Harnett County. This period’s theme is family. The contest runs from June 1 to July 31. ...

Benson June Blood Drive Surpasses Goal The June Benson community blood drive sponsored by Banner Post 109 American Legion and it’s Auxiliary was a success thanks to their devoted donors — 51 units were collected with a goal of 45, said coordinator Helen Smith. According to Betty Jo Young, the other coordinator, “Collecting 51 units could mean 153 individual lives ...

CCCC’s YES Provides Enrichment Opportunities In Harnett County Central Carolina Community College’s Youth Enrichment Series (YES) program is offering a variety of summer enrichment courses this summer in Harnett County. Adventures in Math (grades K-4), Babysitter Certificate (grades 8-12), Cheerleading Camp I (grades 5-8), Cheerleading Camp II (grades 5-8), Culinary Teen Baking (grades 5-12), Culinary Teen Cooking (grades 5-12), Discover ...

Meadow School Announces Principal’s List, Honor Roll Meadow School has announced its academic honor students for the fourth nine weeks. Principal’s List Third Grade: Jaida Ahl, Gregory Raynor, Kaylan Forbes, Ava Strickland, Sarah Tew, John Bader, Danielle Morgan, Spencer Mumford, Maddox Sills, Ella Vandenberg, Emilee Beasley and Olivia Myers. Fourth Grade: Tyler Beasley, Alan Morales-Lopez, Parker Denning, Benjamin Grantham, Addison ...