From Comics To Records At Ray’s By SHAUN SAVARESE Of The Record Staff Ray and Casey Powers opened the door to Ray’s Rustic Corner two weeks ago. The former storage room in the Erwin Gold and Silver building at 701 S. 13th St., Erwin, is presently packed with instruments, records, comics and collectibles. The father-and-son duo have a surprising inventory ...
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New Boutique Opens In Dunn
New Boutique Opens In Dunn Ladies looking for outfits that are a little more cutting edge will appreciate the selection of modern bohemian chic in Downtown Dunn’s newest boutique. Boutique owner LaToya Platt opened her Style Suite Boutique on 117 N. Wilson Ave. May 19. “We saw this spot open,” she said of the location across the street from Sherry’s ...
Read More »Teen Health Fair At SJHS
Teen Health Fair At SJHS Benson Area Medical Center in conjunction with South Johnston High School and partners from Campbell University and the community conducted a Teen Health Fair at South Johnston High School for students at the high school and Benson, Meadow and Four Oaks Middle schools. Nearly 200 free sports physicals were completed by providers and staff at ...
Read More »Area Students Are Guests Of Kiwanis Club Of Coats
Area Students Are Guests Of Kiwanis Club Of Coats Five students from Coats Elementary, one from Buies Creek Elementary and one from Coats-Erwin Middle along with members of their families joined the Kiwanis of Coats at its regular meeting June 6 at Ron’s Barn. Laila Robinson, president of the Coats Elementary School KKids, presented the many accomplishments they have for ...
Read More »A Short Story: The Meeting With Mary, Part III
A Short Story: The Meeting With Mary, Part III Leah stayed at the house all afternoon just in case her mom came back, but Mary did not return. At around 4:30 p.m. her dad pulled up in the drive. Mary got up and walked to the door to greet him. “Oh, Daddy,” Leah cried. “I’m so afraid.” “I know, honey,” ...
Read More »Harnett Public Library To Kick Off Summer Reading Club
Harnett Public Library To Kick Off Summer Reading Club The public is invited to join the Harnett County Public Library as they kick off this year’s Summer Reading Club on June 11. The outdoor event will take place at the Main Library in Lillington and feature two large inflatables for participants to play on: a slide and an obstacle course. ...
Read More »Buies Creek Students Write About Local Heroes
Buies Creek Students Write About Local Heroes Buies Creek Elementary fourth-grade students recently participated in an essay contest where they wrote about a local hero. The project ended with a special dinner, sponsored by Modern Woodmen. All essay writers were in attendance and their heroes were also invited to the event. One student was selected contest winner and his/her hero ...
Read More »Operation Fan/Heat Relief Under Way
Operation Fan/Heat Relief Under Way Operation Fan/Heat Relief, a summer fan distribution program that operates each year throughout North Carolina, is now under way. Contributions from groups, including Dominion Resources, Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress and the Valassis Giving Committee, have donated to support this important program. Harnett County residents who are 60 or older or individuals younger than ...
Read More »The Attractions Will Be In Benson For Sundown Series
The Attractions Will Be In Benson For Sundown Series The Attractions will take the stage tonight in Benson’s Singing Grove for the third show of the town’s 11th annual Sundown in Downtown concert series this year. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. and is free to the public. Steve Hardy’s Original Beach Party will open the show and entertain during ...
Read More »Dunn Christian Women’s Connection Board Meets; Next Event Monday
Dunn Christian Women’s Connection Board Meets; Next Event Monday The Dunn Christian Women’s Connection new board met in May at the home of Debbie Phillips. The next Christian Women’s Connection event will be a joint dinner meeting with the Dunn-Harnett County After 5 Club Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Triangle South Enterprise Center, 600 S. Magnolia Ave., Dunn. ...
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