On August 16th, the Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce, Harnett County Small Business Center, Central Coastal Community College, Bliss Day Spa, and First Citizens Bank will host the
Business Startup Summit.
Those in attendance will have the opportunity to learn and understand the basics of starting a business. The event will answer questions that range from what official forms one needs, what the costs are, and more.
At the end of the event, one person will have the opportunity to win a $250 dollar gift card and a one-year subscription to LivePlan business planning software.
The event will be held at the Harnett County Resource Center and Library and will last from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Registration is required and can be done here.
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
