The Sanford Herald

Hummingbirds are one of the true wonders of the natural world. For residents in and around Lee County, the return of these tiny visitors is the ultimate sign that summer is on the way. When the first ruby-throated hummingbirds arrive in our yards, i…

GARDEN GUIDE: Top five hummingbird plants for central North Carolina Hummingbirds are one of the true wonders of the natural world. For residents in and around Lee County, the return of these tiny visitors is the ultimate sign that summer

On Thursday, Sanford Police Department detectives arrested two individuals related to the early Wednesday morning shooting of a 17-year-old at The Oaks Apartments.

Two arrested, charged in Sanford homicide

Sanford police are investigating the shooting death of a 17-year-old Sanford resident following an early morning incident Wednesday at The Oaks Apartments.

Sanford police investigating fatal shooting of teen

BURLINGTON — When Game 2 of the 2026 6A State Championship Series slipped through their fingers with an 8-7 walk off win for their opponents to even the series, the Southern Lee Cavaliers had about three hours to regroup before a winner-take-all Gam…

Southern Lee captures first NCHSAA Baseball State Championship BURLINGTON — When Game 2 of the 2026 6A State Championship Series slipped through their fingers with an 8-7 walk off win for their opponents to even the series, the

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The proposed 2026-27 budget includes a 5-cent increase in the property tax rate which, if approved, would raise the rate to 70 cents per $100 of assessed property value.

Proposed budget calls for 5-cent hike in property tax rate

A new large travel center could soon be located at the intersection of NC 87 and Broadway Road.

Wawa Travel Center planned for Sanford; second in the state

The Lee County commissioners voted Monday to negotiate with FirstHealth for the EMS franchise to provide ambulance service for residents.

Commissioners to negotiate with FirstHealth for EMS services

Negotiations between Lee County and MedEx Medical Transport Inc. have ceased after the two could not come to an agreement regarding a pending contract for ambulance and emergency medical services.

MedEx, Lee County halt discussions for ambulance services

A Dash In convenience store and environmentally-friendly car wash are planned for southeast Sanford, while an unnamed national coffee shop and dental office are planned for southwest Sanford (Tramway).

Dash In, coffee shop planned for Sanford