Harnett County Schools hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, June 23, to
celebrate the start of construction for the district’s newest school, Flatwoods Middle School.
This event was attended by Superintendent W. Brooks Matthews, members of the Harnett County Board of Education, Harnett County cabinet members and several community leaders.
This multimillion-dollar project is made possible through a partnership with SFL+A Architects and METCON Construction and marks a significant milestone in the district’s continued commitment to student growth and community investment.
Flatwoods Middle School is designed to support the growing needs of the community and will feature state-of-the-art learning environments, flexible instructional spaces and modern amenities to support student success.
Construction is officially underway, with the new campus projected to open for students in the fall of 2026.
This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off th
Lynlene Apiary and Crafts is owned and operated by mother-daughter duo Carolyn Kleinert and Jolene Kleinert. They are certified apiarists and sell honey, candles made with beeswax, soaps and other crafts at local farmers markets. Photos by GFBJ.Lynle
Big T’s has been a local favorite of Hope Mills since 2000 when Timmy (Big T) and Donna Gray first opened right on Hope Mills Lake. It is a seasonal restaurant, so many of Big T’s loyal customers were happy to hear they would now be open year-round, seven days a week.
