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Amanda Sharp Parker was studying cyber terrorism before it was cool — or even considered a serious threat. While writing… More on this post

Sharonda McDonald was named head softball coach earlier this year, bringing with her a reputation as a tireless recruiter, a… More on this post

When Andy Jung graduated from Campbell Divinity School in 2010, he was confident the Lord was leading him to youth… More on this post

Lauren Dawood wants her clients to know that therapists are only human, too. Hoping to bridge the gap between therapist… More on this post

With the opening of the new McLeod Admissions & Financial Aid Center, the Office of Alumni Engagement was presented with… More on this post

In an uneasy political climate, one North Carolina organization is attempting to create an environment of unity between the Latino… More on this post

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