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Afterburner co-owners Eric Brewington and Nick Jones, right, stand in their custom-built humidor. The lounge is located 506 W. Front St., Lillington.

Curse of COVID sparks business blessing

Eric Brewington and Nick Jones sat around a fire pit smoking cigars three years ago and hatched a plan. The two military men grew accustomed to the relaxing practice of smoking cigars, but the North … more

By ELIOT DUKE
Of the Record staff | 11/27/20

Joy Dodson, owner of Joy by the Pound, takes some gourmet miniature pound cakes out of the oven. Dodson's small business emerged during the coronavirus pandemic shutdown.

Hobby turns into business during pandemic

One local woman has found a silver lining among all of the negativity caused this year by the coronavirus pandemic. Joy Dodson took advantage of the extra time on her hands to create a business out … more

By LAURA PATTERSON
Assistant managing editor | 11/27/20

Walden retires from Health Department with 30 years of service

Vicky Walden, an administrative assistant with the Harnett County Health Department, is retiring on Dec. 1 after 30 years of service. more

For the Record | 11/27/20

Construction has already begun on a Clinton location of Harbor Freight Tools. It is expected to bring between 25 and 30 new jobs to the area.

Harbor Freight Tools signs deal to open new Sampson County location

Harbor Freight Tools has announced that it will open a new story in Clinton. more

For the Record | 11/18/20

Training Today’s Teams Grant applications being accepted

The Triangle South Workforce Development Board is accepting applications for its T3 (Training Today’s Teams) Grant for Incumbent Workers. more

For the Record | 11/18/20

The Godwin Group, headquartered in Dunn, gave its employees who have served in the military gift cards as a Veterans Day surprise. Above, Pat Godwin Sr., center, owner and founder of Godwin Manufacturing and owner of the other divisions in The Godwin Group, is shown with Jeremiah Massengill of Coats, left, and Ashton Watkins of Smithfield. Both work in the wet paint shop at Godwin Manufacturing. Massengill served in the Marines and Watkins in the Army National Guard. Other Godwin Manufacturing employees receiving gift cards were Kevin Baldwin, Gamaliel, Yonce ‘Joe’ Ponce of Coats, Charles Henderson, Alfonso Lopez, Jerry Salmon and Roscoe Williams. Those honored at Champion Hoist, also in Dunn, were Nicholas Traylor, Jose Vazquez and Melvin Johnson. CFO Darrin Smith, who also works in Dunn, was honored. Employees at plants in Kentucky, Ohio and Utah were also given gift cards.

Godwin honors veterans

11/17/20

Capital Ford sets up shop in Lillington

Capital Ford of Lillington has set up shop in the former Precision Ford showroom located at 945 N. Main St. more

For the Record | 11/6/20

Gwendolyn Coxum of Salon Hair Forté in Dunn is partnering with the Harnett County Health Department to distribute health information to the women in her salon during breast cancer awareness month.

HC Health Department, salons making a difference

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease. One of every four deaths in the United States is due to cancer. Breast cancer is the second most … more

For the Record | 10/30/20

South Wake Conservationists Chapter, NC Wildlife Federation Harnett Area Deer Donation Site receives a South River Electric Operation Round Up Grant. Pictured from left are Guy Gardner, Chad Chandler, Morgan Gardner, Judy Gardner, John Kinsella and Jeff Allen

Funding awarded thanks to member support

South River Electric Membership Corporation’s Community Assistance Corporation recently awarded funding to local agencies and schools with $47,336 in grants. more

For the Record | 10/23/20

From left are Matt Brown, co-owner and operator of The Gathering Place; Mary Jane Matthews, chair of the Beautification Award Committee; Regan Taylor and Elizabeth Murchison, members of the committee; and Danny Roberts, co-owner of The Gathering Place.

The Gathering Place earns Beautification Award

The Gathering Place, a new business in Lillington, was chosen by the Four Seasons Garden Club as recipient of the club’s Beautification Award. more

For the Record | 10/23/20

Mary Bowden poses with her sons Thomas Jr., left, and Evan. Thomas survived multiple issues following a premature birth. His struggles motivated his mother to help others deal with pain.

For Mary Bowden, it’s not just a spa. It’s a calling

From the outside, Serenity Spa & Wellness Center looks inviting enough. Inside, you will meet a lady who has turned her experience with adversity into something special. “I’ve seen … more

By RICK CURL
Record senior staff writer | 10/16/20

From left, Stuart Matthews, Ashok Biyyala, Santhosh Nemuri and general contractor Ricky Temple stand in front of the new HCC Mart on N.C. Highway 210 outside Lillington at Friday's ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Legacy of longtime country store continues

LILLINGTON - On Oct. 24, 1934, a little country store called Stuart’s Grocery opened on N.C. Highway 210 midway between Lillington and Angier, where it stood for the next 50 years. The … more

By ELIOT DUKE Record staff writer | 10/13/20

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