HARNETT COUNTY – A grand celebration of freedom and patriotism took place on May 31st in Lillington, as the nation’s 71st Charters of Freedom setting was formally dedicated at 455 McKinney Parkway. This setting, the 43rd of its kind in North Carolina, includes full-scale replicas of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Civil Rights Amendments.
Harnett County Manager Brent Trout presented a welcoming speech. He expressed his excitement for the dedication of this project to their community, along with the importance the setting brings to our country. He recognized elected officials in attendance, including Harnett County Board of Commissioners Chairman Matt Nicol, Commissioner Barbara McKoy, and Commissioner Eddie Jaggers, thanking them all for their support of this project.
A touching invocation followed, as everyone bowed their heads for a prayer delivered by Harnett County Veterans Council Chaplain John Wood. The Presentation of Colors was led by Western Harnett High School JROTC Cadets…