Harnett County approves multiple rezonings and adopts conditional-zoning text amendment The board approved several rezoning requests — converting industrial land to rural/residential designations and expanding commercial zoning in locations near I‑95 — and adopted a text amendment to add conditional zoning to the county Unified Development Ordinance to allow mutually agreed conditions between owners and the county.

Harnett County's Board of Commissioners has just approved significant rezonings and a new conditional-zoning process that could reshape local development and community safety!

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Local leaders urge state to allow impact fees and protect regional airport Residents and commissioners asked lawmakers to enable local impact fees and to protect the regional jetport with an overlay; legislators encouraged formal local bills or resolutions but cautioned about leadership resistance and potential classification as a new tax.

Harnett County leaders are rallying for more power to impose developer fees and protect their regional airport from downzoning, sparking a crucial push for local policy change.

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Officials flag discrepancy in federally connected student counts that could affect school funding County and school officials, with legislators present, said data pulls showed widely different counts of federally connected or military-dependent students (one report ~5,500; another ~16,500) and asked the school system to verify the numbers because undercounts can reduce federal funding.

Harnett County officials are sounding the alarm over alarming discrepancies in military-connected student counts that could jeopardize vital federal funding for schools.

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Harnett County officials press state lawmakers on revaluation, possible moratorium and funding shortfalls County leaders asked state legislators to explain revaluation proposals, warned about local fiscal impacts and sought help to avoid repeating a $5.7 million low-wealth funding hit to schools; lawmakers described committee options including a temporary moratorium and urged counties to submit written local requests.

Harnett County officials are demanding answers from state lawmakers about looming property tax changes and the potential financial fallout that could hit local budgets hard.

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Board approves land purchase funding and leases to support Harnett Advanced Technology Training Center Harnett County commissioners approved funds and budget amendments to allow Central Carolina Community College to acquire land for a career-and-technical high school and a skilled-trades training center, and approved related space leases to support the Harnett Advanced Technology Training Center.

Harnett County is set to transform its workforce training landscape with the approval of funds for a new career-technical education high school and skilled trades center!

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Harnett County commissioners approve multiple grants, contracts and personnel change; library bylaws amendment tabled At its Feb. 16, 2026 meeting, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners approved a Golden Leaf Foundation grant acceptance of $656,051 for the Western Harnett Innovation Park, authorized a jetport grant application and a hangar demolition contract, converted a workforce position to full time, approved budget amendments and tax rebates; a library bylaws amendment was tabled.

Harnett County's Board of Commissioners just approved significant funding for innovation and development projects, including a major grant to boost the Western Harnett Innovation Park!

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Harnett County begins countywide property reappraisal; notices, appeals windows announced Harnett County tax staff presented a countywide reappraisal effective Jan. 1, said notices of value changes will be mailed in mid-March, and outlined an appeals period running March through May 8, 2026, with hearings through Nov. 30 and tax bills mailed in August 2026.

Harnett County is kicking off a major property reappraisal this January, aiming to ensure fair tax distribution for over 80,000 parcels—are you ready for the changes?

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County consultants: debt capacity exists but school financings will require additional revenue or phased plan Davenport consultants told commissioners Harnett County has debt capacity under policy metrics but school projects (Highland High, CTE high school) create cash‑flow shortfalls on the school side that would require additional revenue (modeled as 'pennies' on the tax rate) or other funding strategies.

Harnett County has the debt capacity for ambitious school projects, but will face significant cash-flow challenges unless new revenue strategies are implemented.

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County says five manufacturing projects are shortlisted, highlights site‑readiness work Harnett County’s economic development director told commissioners five manufacturing projects are shortlisted with potential for 614 jobs and $300M+ in investment if all proceed; staff highlighted power constraints and ongoing due‑diligence on county‑owned sites and a Duke Energy grant for further study.

Harnett County is on the brink of a manufacturing boom, with five projects poised to create over 614 jobs and attract more than $300 million in investments!

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Harnett County commissioners approve zoning process, grant application, water-plant land and multiple contracts; probation facility discussion continues At their Jan. 13 meeting, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners approved a set of routine actions — including a conditional zoning process, a $5,000 NEA Big Read grant application (with a required $5,000 match), finalizing land purchases for a Northeast Water Treatment Plant, and a construction contract for an Animal Adoption Center — while directing staff to return with more information about probation and parole facility options.

Harnett County commissioners have taken significant steps for the community, approving a new zoning process, a $5,000 grant application, and land for a vital water treatment plant.

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Harnett County commissioners approve several routine measures, agree to pursue conditional zoning At a regular meeting, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners approved routine motions and grant applications, authorized land and contract actions for infrastructure and facilities, and gave staff consensus to pursue a conditional-zoning text amendment; the board also discussed options for relocating the probation/parole office.

Harnett County commissioners are paving the way for major infrastructure projects and pursuing a new conditional-zoning process to manage growth effectively.

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Harnett County approves grant applications and support letter for microtransit, applies for urgent housing repair funds and signs off on multiple routine items The board approved applying for North Carolina Housing Finance Agency urgent repair funds, authorized a letter of support for a Golden Leaf microtransit grant (five vehicles, $7 one-way target fare), approved a TechOps bookmobile contract, granted sidewalk easement, approved several committee appointments, adopted budget amendments and authorized grant contract signatures for a fuel farm project, then voted to enter closed session.

Harnett County is taking bold steps to enhance community services with new grant applications for urgent housing repairs and a groundbreaking microtransit pilot program!

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Harnett County commissioners approve demolition hearing, grants, design‑build contracts and personnel ordinance changes The board approved a public hearing to adopt a demolition ordinance for a fire‑damaged home, accepted a greenway conversion grant with a county match, authorized engineering and multiple design‑build awards, and adopted personnel ordinance changes including a lowered threshold for full Medicare stipend eligibility. Several agenda motions carried unanimously or without recorded opposition.

Harnett County is taking bold steps forward with a public hearing on a demolition ordinance, a new greenway grant, and significant personnel changes—what’s next for the community?

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Harnett County unveils 2027–2033 capital improvements plan, flags higher costs for key EMS equipment County staff presented an 82-project draft CIP for 2027–2033 emphasizing pay-go and grant strategies, continued contributions to schools and colleges, and noted a sharp cost increase for EMS cardiac monitors that raises the FY27 request. Public input and CIP adoption are scheduled ahead of the operating budget cycle.

Harnett County has unveiled an ambitious 82-project capital improvements plan, but rising costs for key EMS equipment could impact funding.

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Public commentators praise Veterans Court, raise questions about $549 million school request in CIP At a Harnett County commission meeting, residents commended the Veterans Court and urged support; public commenters also examined the recommended CIP, questioned a $549 million request for new school facilities, and suggested adding clearer public‑input procedures and amenities such as an indoor recreation center.

Harnett County residents are rallying to support the Veterans Court and demanding transparency over a staggering $549 million school funding request—what's next for the future of our community?

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Harnett County elections staff ask commissioners to consider ballot-on-demand printers to cut errors and costs Elections Director presented a $83,700 quote for ballot-on-demand printers for five early-voting sites, saying the system could pay for itself in about a year by reducing ballot purchases and errors; the board voted to ask county commissioners to review the purchase and scheduled a vendor demonstration.

Harnett County is taking a bold step towards election efficiency by proposing a $83,700 ballot-on-demand printing system that could revolutionize the voting process and save money!

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Harnett County commissioners approve consent agenda, elect Jaggers chair At its Dec. 1 meeting the Harnett County Board of Commissioners approved a slate of consent-agenda items — including a greenway feasibility study, detention-center camera upgrades and a three‑year Paytel contract extension — and selected Eddie Jaggers as chairman and Matt Nickel as vice chairman.

Harnett County's Board of Commissioners just made crucial decisions that will shape the future of local parks, security upgrades, and leadership—find out what’s in store for the community!

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Harnett County economic development office highlights market-ready sites, Robin Hood parcel and grant pursuits Economic development staff reported progress on multiple market-ready sites including Edgerton Industrial Park, due-diligence work on other properties, and pursuit of grants (EPA Brownfield Assessment, Duke Energy funds) to advance the Robin Hood site and site-readiness work.

Harnett County is on the brink of transformative growth, with five market-ready sites and exciting prospects for attracting major investments!

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Harnett County to place greenway feasibility study on consent agenda after consultant presentation County staff and consultant Alta Planning & Design presented a greenway feasibility study recommending priority segments linking Cape Fear Park, Campbell University and downtown Coats; the board agreed to place formal adoption on next week’s consent agenda to aid grant-seeking and interjurisdictional coordination.

Harnett County is one step closer to a vibrant greenway that could transform local connections and enhance community spaces!

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Commissioners signal interest in exploring CTE high school partnership with Central Carolina Community College Board members asked staff to open talks with Central Carolina Community College and the school board about a career-and-technical-education high school; commissioners noted prior grant applications and that final grant decisions rest with the state superintendent.

Harnett County commissioners are taking steps to launch a Career and Technical Education high school, aiming to boost local incomes and create a skilled workforce for the future.

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Harnett County awarded $1 million in state and federal grants for Neals Creek Park phase 1 Parks & Rec told commissioners Neals Creek Park Phase 1 received $500,000 from the state Parks and Recreation Trust Fund and $500,000 from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund; the county will match about $739,000 and staff asked the board to accept the grants on next week's consent agenda.

Harnett County is set to transform Neals Creek Park with $1 million in grants, paving the way for new playgrounds, walking trails, and more!

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Harnett County updates UNC‑affiliated affordable‑housing initiative; a toolkit and final report due in spring County participants in an 18‑month UNC School of Government program presented midterm findings and an asset inventory; presenters reported about 27% of Harnett households are cost‑burdened and asked the board for direction on next steps and toolkit implementation.

Harnett County is halfway through a vital 18-month affordable housing initiative aimed at addressing the needs of cost-burdened families, with a comprehensive toolkit and recommendations set to be unveiled this spring.

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Board to add multiple consent items: park and conservation grants, library funds, opioid response, CMAR recommendation and operational positions Commissioners agreed to add a bundle of consent items to a future meeting: Neals Creek Park grants totaling ~$1,000,000 in state and federal funds with a county match, a recommended CMAR for the Animal Adoption Center, library grant applications and a full‑time assistant conversion, a new Tech I painter position for facilities, and a resolution to 

Harnett County is set to boost community resources with $1 million in park and conservation grants, new operational positions, and crucial opioid response funding!

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Board asked to approve opioid‑settlement spending for naloxone, post‑overdose kits and pharmacist training A county task force recommended allocating opioid settlement funds to naloxone distribution ($40,000 over two years), post‑overdose hygiene/engagement kits ($10,550) and $1,000 for pharmacist training; staff asked the board to add the resolution to next week's consent agenda.

Harnett County is taking a bold step in the fight against opioid addiction by proposing targeted spending of settlement funds for life-saving naloxone and support kits.

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Harnett County staff give midway briefing on 18‑month affordable‑housing initiative County officials reported roughly 27% of Harnett households are cost‑burdened and outlined an 18‑month UNC School of Government–led toolkit project to guide local affordable, workforce and attainable housing strategies; staff will return in spring with a final toolkit and requested direction.

Harnett County's new affordable housing initiative reveals that 27% of households are cost-burdened, sparking a crucial conversation about the future of housing in our community.

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Harnett County staff report sharp land‑sale increases ahead of 2026 reappraisal County tax staff presented township‑by‑township land‑sale comparables showing sales increases of 33%–129% since 2022 and sizable per‑acre gains; presenters said these were individual market transactions (not developer sales) and will inform the 2026 reappraisal process.

Harnett County's recent market report reveals staggering land-sale increases of up to 129% since 2022, setting the stage for a transformative 2026 reappraisal process.

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Harnett County elections board approves amended early-voting plan, drops Sunday hours After public comment and debate over cost, staffing and optics of a privately offered site, the Harnett County Board of Elections voted to replace Boone Trail Community Center with Anderson Creek Fire Station as an early-voting location and eliminate Sunday early-voting hours. The majority plan will be submitted to the State Board of Elections; an 

Harnett County's Board of Elections has shaken up early voting by dropping Sunday hours and swapping Boone Trail for Anderson Creek Fire Station—what does this mean for voters?

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Harnett County approves engineering work for Northeast Water Treatment Plant, discusses Anderson Creek capacity The board approved a contract to begin preliminary engineering for the Northeast Water Treatment Plant and approved a short water/sewer extension in Erwin tied to economic development. Staff said a comprehensive sewer‑capacity study for the Anderson Creek basin will be complete in December with recommendations in January.

Harnett County is taking major steps forward with the approval of a new water treatment plant and a critical sewer extension to boost local economic development!

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