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Officials React To Passing Of Former Dunn Mayor And State Senator Oscar Harris
Oscar N. Harris, 80, a former two-term State Senator and five-term Mayor of Dunn died suddenly near his home late Tuesday. Mr. Harris was a respected businessman and civic leader…
Oscar Harris, Former State Senator And Longtime Mayor Of Dunn Dies Suddenly
DUNN – Oscar N. Harris, 80, a former two-term State Senator and five-term Mayor of Dunn died suddenly near his home late Tuesday. “Our family is shocked and stricken with…
Tips In Homicide Case Lead To Search For Evidence Along Highway
Investigators with the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office were searching for evidence in a homicide investigation near an N.C. Highway 55/Harnett-Dunn Highway bridge over Mingo Swamp Wednesday. Lt. Marcus Smith said…
Jury Finds Against Walmart In Multi-Million Dollar Case
On Thursday, a Cumberland County civil jury took less than an hour to return a $2 million verdict against Walmart for a Gray’s Creek man after he was struck by…
Benson Police Searching For Man Wanted For Several Break-Ins
Benson Police are searching for a suspect following several area break-ins targeting local businesses. Multiple breaking and entering warrants have been taken out on Dantrel Ray Collie, 37, of the…
Dunn Native Serves Aboard USS Harry S. Truman
ARABIAN SEA – Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Richard Wood, from Dunn, North Carolina, operates a capstan aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a replenishment-at-sea in the…
Son Of State’s First Licensed Pilot Is Penning Memoir
Dave Stewart grew up hearing people tell stories of his legendary father, Alton Stewart. The youngest son of North Carolina’s first licensed aviator remembers sitting on his father’s lap not…
Dunn Church Closes, Another Church Takes Over Building
When Pastor Daniel Macomber arrived at Cumberland Street Baptist Church in Dunn four years ago, he saw the warning signs. A checkered past, dwindling membership and a lack of public…
Human Bones Found After Well-Being Check At Dunn Home
The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after what appears to be human bones were found in the yard of a Dunn-area residence. Sheriff Wayne Coats said…
Harnett County Trio Sentenced On Federal Firearms Charges
This week, federal authorities announced the convictions and sentencing of three people from Harnett County on weapons charges. United States District Judge James C. Dever III sentenced Jessica Pate, 26, of…
Johnston County Brothers Win $10 Million Lottery Prize
For years as a house painter, Joseph Keefer of Four Oaks said he dreamed of one day having enough money to buy and sell real estate himself, a dream that…
Local Ford Dealership Under New Ownership
A Dunn staple is changing hands. Crossroads Automotive Group recently purchased Dunn-Benson Ford, marking the first time in decades that a member of the Lamm family will not be overseeing…
