ANNAMARIE MARINELLI has joined the Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce as the new administrative and community outreach coordinator.
Originally from Mechanicsville, Va., Marinelli holds a bachelor’s degree in English: General Writing from Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, N.C. She earned a Master’s degree in Professional Writing from Liberty University.
“After college my husband and I loved North Carolina so much that we decided to stay here,” Marinelli said in a chamber press release. “We currently live in Fayetteville with future hopes of residing in Harnett County.”
The new opportunity is an exciting one, Marinelli says. “I enjoy building relationships with people and learning about their lives and experiences. I am so excited for my new role at the LACC, and I look forward to serving the Lillington community. I hope to meet you all soon!”
On Monday, June 1, 2026, Tribe members from District 2 and District 15, the districts surrounding the area currently planned for the casino, met for a community meeting.Amidst the glitz and glamour of the idea of a new casino coming to the Lumbee Tri
This is the fourth year that ETI has hosted the event, and in years past Freeman has seen a host of innovative technology, including various drone types and programming, robotic dogs, 3D printed houses, and airspace scanners. Photo provided by USSOCO
Crystal McLean (left) with Scott Embry (right). Money Box Academy received a $10,000 grant from United Way of Cumberland County’s Youth Growth Stock Trust. Photos provided by Crystal McLean.The Youth Growth Stock Trust Committee, administered by the
