Harnett County is pleased to participate in the third year of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide initiative led by the National Association of Counties (NACo). This effort aims to raise awareness around unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources available at the county, state, and federal levels to assist veterans and their families.

“We are lighting the Harnett County Resource Center and Library and the Harnett County Courthouse green from November 4-11, 2024.  We ask that our citizens and businesses light their homes and places of business green to support veterans. By shining a green light, county governments, citizens, and businesses will let veterans know that they are seen, appreciated and supported,” said Eric Truesdale, Veterans Services Director.

The Harnett County Board of Commissioners adopted a Resolution Supporting Operation Greenlight at the Board meeting on October 21, 2024.

Veterans Day Ceremony

Harnett County Veterans Services will host a Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be held in the Harnett County Veterans Park at 455 McKinney Parkway in Lillington.

Veterans’ family and friends, active-duty service members and community members interested in celebrating veterans are invited to attend. The event is free and open to the public.

Following the ceremony, refreshments will be served.

For more information about Veterans Services, visit: https://www.harnett.org/veterans/

Harnett County is one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina with approximately 140,000 residents. Harnett's tagline of "Strong Roots, New Growth," describes a county in transition, one that values its rural agricultural heritage while also embracing new growth and industry. Harnett County is optimally located just between North Carolina's capital city of Raleigh and the internationally recognized Research Triangle Park to the north, and the nation's largest military installation in Fort Liberty to the south. 

For more information, contact Community Relations Director, Desiree Patrick at publicinfo@harnett.org or 910-893-7555.