Commissioner Barbara McKoy

05/12/2026

Thank you Harnett County Democratic Party

05/09/2026

Proud of you Justice Allison Riggs

My heart is full tonight. Got to speak to , share my vision for change, and most preciously, hug my longtime friend and hero, Commissioner Barbara McKoy. She’s unafraid, and I’m gonna follow her lead :-)

05/09/2026

Thank you Harnett County Democratic Party

The Harnett County Board of Commissioners are the governing body for the entire county. Responsibilities include overseeing the budget, zoning and planning issues, promoting growth, and improving the quality of life for citizens of Harnett County.

05/08/2026

Goodness growing in

05/03/2026

A wonderful night celebrating and supporting the Rotary Club of Lillington. Great things are happening in Harnett County.

05/03/2026

Residents gathered in Lillington for an informative town hall led by Commissioner Barbara McKoy, where officials addressed growth, taxes, and public services.

Highlights included updates on the 2026 property reappraisal, tax relief programs for seniors, disabled residents, and veterans, and expanded public health services such as WIC, immunizations, and Meals on Wheels.

Officials also discussed the challenges of rapid population growth—Harnett is the fifth-fastest-growing county in NC—and plans for new schools, infrastructure, and economic development.

📖 Read more in Harnett County Commissioner McKoy’s Impactful and Informative Town Hall by Jheri Hardaway, Staff Writer.

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05/03/2026

An honor.

[Harnett County News]: Harnett County Commissioner Barbara McKoy Honored with 2024 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award
“It is an honor to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award,” said McKoy. “I am passionate about helping others and devoted to making a difference.”
Read the full release: https://harnett.org/publicinfo/press-releases.asp?btid=13&bid=1958

05/03/2026

BURN BAN LIFTED FOR HARNETT COUNTY

The Harnett County Fire Marshal and the N.C. Forest Service have lifted the ban on all open burning for Harnett County effective 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 3.

This applies to fires within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling (under jurisdiction of fire marshal) and those beyond 100 feet (under jurisdiction of NC Forest Service).

04/30/2026

The statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice despite weekend rain in some areas. Persistent dry weather and increasing rainfall deficits from the last several months have left most of the state needing 10 inches of rain or more.

“While the rainfall we received over the weekend was a welcome sight, it offered little to no relief from widespread drought conditions while being nowhere near enough to reduce our wildfire risk,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Even the areas that received the heaviest amount of rain will quickly dry out from the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Until we get some additional rain and see more green-up in our forests, holding the burn ban in place statewide is the best option right now.”

While green-up and leaf-out are progressing at normal rate, low soil moisture, dry surface fuels and persistent low humidity are contributing to wildfire activity. For Western North Carolina, excessive forest fuels from Hurricane Helene are more available now than they were in 2025, low water levels in coastal areas have helped produce intense fire behavior where ground fire will likely be a long-term issue, and the Piedmont experienced 87 new wildfire starts over the weekend alone. Extended attack and mop-up efforts will be taxing and long-winded until drought conditions improve.

Read news release: https://bit.ly/497dNht

04/30/2026

Harnett County Schools will conduct another round of open interviews for Assistant Principal on Wednesday, May 27.

This round will be an AP pool reset for our district. Previously approved candidates who are still looking for a job placement should register to interview again.
All previous applicants are welcome to return.

Interested participants should hold a current NC Principal License or anticipate licensure soon due to already being enrolled in an approved program.

Information about your scheduled time to report to the interview will be emailed to you at a later date.