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Harnett County
North Carolina

Angier • Coats • Dunn • Erwin • Lillington

Snapshot of Harnett County


Local and regional merchants participate in the Angier Bike Fest.
April Coble is a top-ranked water skier and the lead instructor at her family’s ski camp.

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Community Overview
Dunn began as a raucous logging town and turpentine distilling center. The placement of a station on the first railroad bisecting Harnett County permitted permanent settlement and growth. Dunn is proud to have been named one of 10 All-American Cities by the National Civic League.

Population

Lillington Population: 3,171
Coats Population: 2,059
Angier Population: 4,165
Erwin Population: 4,803
Dunn Population: 9,972

Climate

July High Temperature: 89
January Low Temperature: 29.6

Climate Overview
The coastal plain transitions into the Piedmont region in Harnett County, giving the area four distinct seasons. The climate is temperate for the most part, with only a few days over 90 degrees or below freezing.

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Schools

  • With a population of more than 18,500 students, the Harnett County Schools district boasts a strong connection with the military, local businesses, Campbell University, Central Carolina Community College and community volunteers.
Educational Makeup
Schools and Higher Education Links
Central Carolina Community College-Harnett Campus
  • 1075 E. Cornelius Blvd.
    Lillington, North Carolina 27546
  • (910) 893-9101

Malthouse Appleworks School
  • 124 Don Ron Road
    Erwin, North Carolina 28339
  • (910) 897-2881

Cape Fear Christian Academy
  • 138 Erwin Chapel Road
    Erwin, North Carolina 28339
  • (910) 897-5423

Harnett County Schools
  • 1008 11th St.
    Lillington, North Carolina 27546
  • (910) 893-8151
Student Population Stats
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Health Care

  • Harnett Health System, a locally operated not-for-profit health system, operates the Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital. The medical center has been a mainstay in the community for more than 70 years.
Medical Makeup
Facilities
Magnolia Living Center
  • 201 N. Ellis Ave.
    Dunn, North Carolina 28334
  • (910) 892-4021
  • Specialty Facility
Brookfield Retirement Center
  • 2041 NC 210 North
    Lillington, North Carolina 27546
  • (910) 893-8181
  • Assisted Living/Retirement Facility
Creative Counseling and Wellness
  • (910) 890-1626
  • Specialty Facility
Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital
  • 800 Tilghman Dr.
    Dunn, North Carolina 28335
  • (910) 892-7161
  • Hospital
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Neighborhoods

  • Harnett is one of the fastest-growing counties in North Carolina, if not the country. It is comprised of 14 towns and townships, the largest still under 10,000 in population.
Real Estate Information
Home Turnover Percentage25.32 percent
Three-Bedroom Rent$695
Two-Bedroom Rent$515
One-Bedroom Rent$465
Home Turnover Percentage18.55 percent
Average Mortgage Payment$721
Average Home Price$105,000
Utilities
Charter Communications
  • 109 S. 13th St.
    Erwin, North Carolina 28339
  • (888) 438-2427
  • Cable
Time-Warner Cablevision
  • 802-A W. Broad St.
    Dunn, North Carolina 28334
  • (910) 892-2141
  • Cable
Alltel
  • (910) 433-3523 or (910) 433-3524
  • Phone
Embarq
  • (866) 304-6820
  • Phone
Harnett County Public Utilities
  • (910) 893-7575
  • Water
City of Dunn Public Utilities
  • 401 E. Broad St.
    Dunn, North Carolina 28335
  • (910) 230-3510
  • Water
Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
  • (800) 752-7504
  • Gas
South River Electric Membership Corp.
  • (910) 892-8071
  • Electric
Central Electric Membership Corp.
  • (919) 774-4900, ext.112
  • Electric
Progress Energy
  • (919) 546-3162
  • Electric
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Business Climate

  • Harnett County is a progressive business community with a dedicated workforce. It is part of the Research Triangle Research Partnership and is close to the North Carolina Biotechnology Center.
Economic Resources
Research Triangle Regional Partnership
  • 1000 Trade Dr., Suite 124
    RDU International Airport, North Carolina 27623
  • (919) 840-7372
Coats Chamber of Commerce
  • P.O. Box 667
    Coats, North Carolina 27521
  • (910) 897-6213
Anderson Creek Chamber of Commerce
  • P.O. Box 54
    Spring Lake, North Carolina 28390
  • (910) 497-3172
Angier Area Chamber of Commerce
  • 19 W. Depot St.
    Angier, North Carolina 27501
  • (919) 639-2500
Lillington Chamber of Commerce
  • 24 W. Front St.
    Lillington, North Carolina 27546
  • (910) 893-3751
Harnett County Economic Development Commission
  • 907 S. Main St.
    Lillington, North Carolina 27546
  • (910) 893-7524
Transportation
Nolfolk & Southern Railway
  • (404) 529-1591
CSX Corp. Inc.
  • (877) 744-7279
HARTS
  • 900 S. 9th St.
    Lillington, North Carolina 27546
  • (910) 814-4019
Harnett Regional Jetport
  • 615 Airport Rd.
    Erwin, North Carolina 28339
  • (910) 814-2740
Industrial Sites
Industrial Sites
    Industrial Sites
      Industrial Sites
        Industrial Sites
          Tax Structure
          Media
          WTVD 11 ABC
            WNCN 17 NBC
              WRAL 5 CBS
                Harnett County News
                • 407 N. Main St.
                  Lillington, North Carolina 27546
                • (910) 893-5121
                The Angier Independent
                • P.O. Box 878
                  Angier, North Carolina 27501
                • (919) 639-4913
                Dunn Daily Record
                • 99 W. Broad St.
                  Dunn, North Carolina 28335
                • (910) 891-1300
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                Resources

                Senior Resources
                RSVP
                • 309 Cornelius Harnett Blvd.
                  Lillington, North Carolina 27546
                • (910) 893-7579
                Harnett County Dept. on Aging - Elderly Nutrition
                • 309 Cornelius Harnett Blvd.
                  Lillington, North Carolina 27546
                • (910) 814-6072
                North Carolina Assisted Living Association
                • (866) 604-2389
                Dunn Senior Enrichment Center
                • 610 E. Johnson St.
                  Dunn, North Carolina 28335
                • (910) 892-3807
                Harnett County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
                • 309 W. Cornelius Harnett Blvd.
                  Lillington, North Carolina 27546
                • (910) 893-7579
                Volunteer Opportunities
                Guardian Ad Litem
                • 301 W. Cornelius Harnett Blvd.
                  Lillington, North Carolina 27546
                • (910) 814-4690
                • Volunteers advocate for the best interest of abused and/or neglected children in the court system.
                Harnett County Dept. on Aging - Elderly Nutrition
                • 309 Cornelius Harnett Blvd.
                  Lillington, North Carolina 27546
                • (910) 814-6072
                • Volunteers are needed to deliver meals.
                Harnett County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
                • 309 W. Cornelius Harnett Blvd.
                  Lillington, North Carolina 27546
                • (910) 893-7579
                Local Resources
                Lillington Police Chief
                • 106 W. Front St.
                  Lillington, North Carolina 27546
                • (910) 893-3015
                Lillington Town Clerk/Tax Collector
                • 106 W. Front St.
                  Lillington, North Carolina 27546
                • (910) 893-2654
                Vehicle Registration
                  Driver's Licenses
                    Dunn Department of Public Works
                    • 101 E. Cleveland St.
                      Dunn, North Carolina 28335
                    • (910) 892-2948
                    Town of Erwin Public Works Department
                    • 730 N. 13th St.
                      Erwin, North Carolina 28339
                    • (910) 897-5876
                    Board of Elections
                    • 817 S. 8th St.
                      Lillington, North Carolina 27546
                    • (910) 893-7553
                    Central Permitting/Community Development
                    • 108 E. Front St.
                      Lillington, North Carolina 27546
                    • (910) 893-7525
                    City of Dunn Administrative Offices
                    • 401 E. Broad St.
                      Dunn, North Carolina 28335
                    Harnett County Department of Workforce Development
                    • 1137 E. Cornelius Harnett Blvd.
                      Lillington, North Carolina 27546
                    • (910) 814-4042
                    JobLink Career Center
                    • 1137 E. Cornelius Harnett Blvd.
                      Lillington, North Carolina 27546
                    • (910) 893-2191
                    Health Department
                    • 307 W. Cornelius Harnett Blvd.
                      Lillington, North Carolina 27546
                    • (910) 893-7550
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                    Culture

                    • Dunn began as a raucous logging town and turpentine distilling center. The placement of a station on the first railroad bisecting Harnett County permitted permanent settlement and growth. Dunn is proud to have been named one of 10 All-American Cities by the National Civic League.
                    Arts and Culture
                    Harnett Regional Theatre
                    • P.O. Box 1471
                      Dunn, North Carolina 28335
                    • (910) 892-8142
                    Harnett County Public Library
                    • 601 N. Main St.
                      Lillington, North Carolina 27546
                    • (910) 893-3446
                    Harnett County Arts Council Inc.
                    • 816 S. Main St.
                      Lillington, North Carolina 27546
                    • (910) 814-2807
                    Recreation Opportunities
                    Town of Erwin Recreation Department
                    • 810 S. 16th St.
                      Erwin, North Carolina 28339
                    • (910) 897-5840
                    Angier Parks & Recreation
                    • 245 E. Williams St.
                      Angier, North Carolina 27501
                    • (919) 639-6567
                    City of Dunn Parks & Recreation
                    • 205 Jackson Road
                      Dunn, North Carolina 28335
                    • (910) 892-2976
                    Visit
                    CVB Main Link
                      CVB Calendar Link
                        City Link
                          Dining
                          Dining Link
                            Casa Carini
                            • 809 W. Front St.
                              Lillington, North Carolina 27546
                            • (910) 814-1156
                            The Fish Fry
                            • 1005 S. Main St.
                              Lillington, North Carolina 27546
                            • (910) 893-9476
                            The Creek
                            • 320 E. Cornelius Harnett Blvd.
                              Lillington, North Carolina 27546
                            • (910) 893-6543
                            Brass Lantern Steak House
                            • 515 Spring Branch Rd.
                              Dunn, North Carolina 28334
                            • (910) 892-6309
                            Howard's Barbecue
                            • 100 S. Main St.
                              Lillington, North Carolina 27546
                            • (910) 893-4571
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                            Guide to Services

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                            Accommodations
                            Hampton Inn
                            Automotive/Aviation
                            Johnson's Transmission & Auto Service
                            Business Services
                            Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce
                            Lee Pest Solutions
                            O'Quinn-Peebles Funeral Home Inc.
                            Education
                            Campbell University
                            Faith Education Academy
                            Harnett County Schools
                            Government
                            Dunn Area Tourism Authority
                            Harnett County EDC
                            Town of Angier
                            Town of Coats
                            Town of Lillington
                            Health Care
                            Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital
                            Magnolia Living Center
                            Manufacturing
                            Saab Barracuda LLC
                            Real Estate
                            Realty World
                            Utilities
                            South River Electric Membership Cooperative