Tom Butler takes great pride in the power of his pig poop. More specifically, the 77-year-old Lillington native and lifelong farmer takes pride in that poop’s potential. His covered lagoons are trapping methane gas, which in turn is powering his farm and will soon provide energy to its own grid of homes in Harnett County. Those giant green plastic tarps are also keeping the smells at bay — much to the appreciation of his neighbors in the rural, southwestern portion of the county — and plans are in the works to recycle the leftover sludge and produce nitrogen-based fertilizer.

The waits are often long, and the process can be slow. But you won’t hear complaints from the men and… More on this post

David Tillman’s journey to the public health field took a winding path, but his love for Harnett County and rural… More on this post

Danita Perkins plays a vital role in the care and outcomes of patients and their families at Nash General Hospital… More on this post

It’s almost like somebody was reading Britt Davis’ mind. As Campbell’s vice president for institutional advancement was working on ideas… More on this post

Farm workers have the eighth-most dangerous job in America; behind loggers, pilots, roofers and truckers, to name a few. And… More on this post

Alexandra Puszczynski never thought of her all-female team of student advocates as ‘all-female’ until her friends started congratulating her on… More on this post

Roughly 30 percent of all entering freshmen on any given college campus are first-generation college students, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. That percentage goes up when you loosen the definition of “first generation” — some define it as a student whose parents didn’t obtain at least a four-year degree.

Chris Clemons burst onto the national stage as a sophomore last year. He proved he belonged there this year.

A photographer’s story of grief, grace and redemption “Two years out of undergrad and very unexpected, my dad committed suicide.”… More on this post