Sanford will host an evening of live music, food, and fireworks at Kiwanis Park on Friday, July 4. Freedom Fest kicks off at 5 p.m. with a performance by JM Phillips, followed by headliner ...

The owners of the new Mr. Gatti’s franchise have set July 14 as a tentative opening date. Matt Oborne grew up in Sanford enjoying the Mr. Gatti’s that was located on Horner Boulevard ...

Photo by Ben Brown After a tough start to the season, the Sanford Spinners improved their overall record to 8-7 after going 6-2 over their last eight games. That streak puts the Spinners in second ...

Two people were killed Friday when an airplane that took off from the Raleigh Executive Jetport in Sanford crashed in Harnett County, according to a social media post from the airport. “A ...

The Sanford-Lee County Planning Department will consider a plan for a large commercial project next to Walmart on N.C. 87 South, as well as plans for five residential subdivisions in Lee County, ...

The nationwide "No Kings" protest against the Trump administration will have a presence in Sanford, with organizers planning to convene on Saturday the Lee County Courthouse on Horner Boulevard. The ...

Photos courtesy of City of Sanford and reader submissions As you’re well aware, it rained a lot in Sanford on Thursday. Portions of Lee County received up to six inches of rain, which caused flash ...

Sanford and Broadway have elections in 2025, and filing for the available seats opens in July. Voters in Sanford will choose a mayor and three members the City Council in November, while voters in ...

Sanford's RISE (Real Investment in Sanford Entrepreneurs) program has been featured on a statewide podcast about municipal issues. Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce President Susan Gomez and Downtown ...

The Stepping Stones Children's Center on Kelly Drive will close its doors in July, the organization has announced. Parents with children at the center were alerted to the situation with a letter this ...