Harnett County
News and events in Harnett County, NC
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Harnett County correctional inmate died in a fight, another charged with murder
Christian Bridges, 29, died after a fight with another inmate.
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Buie Road near NC-27 closed due to structure fire
Thursday evening Harnett County fire officials responded to a structure fire in the area of Buie Road near NC-27, one person was transported with minor injuries due to the fire.
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'Just dropped in the ditch': Harnett County woman described rescuing girl kidnapped on Sunday
A Harnett County woman is being called a hero after she helped rescue a kidnapped 12-year-old girl on Sunday.
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Man arrested, charged with kidnapping Harnett County girl on Sunday
The Harnett County Sheriff's Office on Sunday said they had arrested an "armed and dangerous" man after claiming that he kidnapped a 12-year-old girl in Harnett County earlier in the day.
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Crews fight large house fire in Harnett County
Fire officials worked to put out a large house fire Wednesday night in Harnett County. The fire took place in the 100 block of Strickland Lane in Lillington, near Campbell University.
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Deputies investigating 'targeted' break-in that led to crash at Campbell University
Deputies said the crash happened after someone chased suspects who tried to break into a residence on Sunday night.
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Former inmate files federal complaint against Harnett County Sheriff, deputies
Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats and several deputies were listed in the lawsuit, alleging a culture of sexual abuse and drug use at the Harnett County Jail.
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Woman and two children seriously injured in crash on NC-27 in Harnett County
A woman and two children were seriously injured in a crash on NC-27 in Harnett County.
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'Poop parasite' sickens hundreds statewide, Harnett County doctor warns of telltale symptoms
While Harnett County has steered clear of confirmed cases of Cyclospora, the stomach illness spreading through a parasite commonly found on produce, doctors are warning of the telltale signs of the sickness.
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Harnett Co. deputies: Woman arrested, charged with killing another woman in Broadway
According to the Harnett County Sheriff's Office, deputies received reports that someone had been stabbed around 9:01 a.m. at a home on Dunrovin Lane in Broadway. When they arrived, they found Victoria Young with multiple stab wounds.
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Petition demands accountability at Harnett County Animal Shelter
More than 2,000 people have signed a petition demanding accountability after a state investigation found 42 dogs were improperly euthanized at the Harnett County Animal Shelter, resulting in fines and the shelter manager being placed on administrative leave.
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Property tax freeze passes legislature, heads to Gov. Stein
The bill is part of a broader push by legislators in the Republican-controlled General Assembly to address affordability for North Carolinians ahead of the midterm elections.
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'Something needs to be done': Truck driver charged in deadly Harnett County crash released from jail
WRAL News has learned that a truck driver charged in a deadly Harnett County crash on Friday has been released from jail as he waits for his next court hearing.
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Man charged after child killed, another seriously injured in Harnett County tractor-trailer crash
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, David Allen Cuellar was arrested after he was accused of crashing into a car at a stoplight on NC-87 in Harnett County.
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42 dogs improperly euthanized at Harnett animal shelter, state says
The Harnett County Animal Shelter was fined thousands of dollars after a state report claimed dozens of animals were euthanized inhumanely.
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Harnett County man charged in gas station shooting
Joseph Patterson is accused of shooting at another vehicle with a man inside after a fight.
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Two men arrested, facing murder charges after Harnett County man died
On Wednesday, deputies arrested 28-year-old Mizaueus McLean in connection with a shooting that left Tyrik McLean dead. Deputies also arrested 21-year-old Jamari Black. Both face several charges, including murder and attempted first-degree murder.
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Coats police officer arrested, accused of shooting a man in 2025
The State Bureau of Investigation arrested 50-year-old Ricardo Sylvester Anderson on Wednesday at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. Officials said Anderson is accused of shooting a man he was attempting to take in custody in November 2025.
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Two ejected from vehicle in deadly Harnett County crash
North Carolina State Highway Patrol troopers say one person died in a single-vehicle wreck in Harnett County off NC-55 near Angier early Wednesday.
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Spontaneous combustion sparks large fire at Harnett County tire recycling facility
The Harnett County officials said the fire was sparked by spontaneous combustion of organic materials mixed in with grounded up tires.
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Two Harnett County men arrested on child sex crimes
Authorities say online tips received in March led investigators to two Harnett County men accused of child sex crimes.
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NC Senate gives final OK to Berger’s reappraisal ‘moratorium’. House to consider next
The state Senate passed a bill that would block county governments from applying new appraisals to property tax bills. It goes next to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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NC reappraisal ‘moratorium’ advances as counties face budget gaps
County governments say they need funding to address budget holes, but legislation that advanced in the state Senate Tuesday would block counties from applying new — and often higher — appraisals to property tax bills.
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3 Harnett detention officers accused of assault, using pepper spray on inmate
Three Harnett County detention officers were fired and face criminal charges after an internal and SBI investigation into the alleged mistreatment of an inmate in late 2025.
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Harnett County leaders eye tax changes as residents face rising property values
Some residents say they are scrambling to figure out how they'll pay their bills as some face much higher property tax bills.
