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Smoke Testing of Sanitary Sewer on Pinehurst Street

Vision NC will perform the testing. Read on...
National Night Out Set for Tuesday, Oct. 4

This will be Sanford's first year celebrating the event in October. Read on...
StreetFest & Fireworks Announces Festival Lineup

The festival is scheduled for October 8 in downtown Sanford. Read on...
New Regular Meeting Time for Sanford City Council

Meetings will now begin at 5:00 p.m. Read on...
$3.4M Grant Awarded to S-Line Mobility Hub Planning Project

The grant was announced Tuesday at a media event at Depot Park. Read on...
Sanford Launches Revamped Municipal Website

The site underwent a comprehensive redesign process by CivicPlus, a leading government website provider. Read on...
City Council Approves System Development Fees

The fees will apply to all newly connecting water and wastewater customers, effective September 1, 2022. Read on...
Sanford Hires New Fire Chief

Chief Matthew Arnold will fill the vacancy left by Chief Wayne Barber in January. Read on...
Now Hiring Certified Firefighter Applicants

A City of Sanford employment application must be completed and received by Human Resources by 5:00 p.m. on August 19. Read on...
15 City Streets Scheduled for Resurfacing

The work will run from August 8 to October 14. Read on...
Fall Movie Series Planned for Kiwanis Family Park

The series is a partnership with Lee County Parks and Recreation. Read on...
National Night Out Scheduled for October

The city-wide celebration will be held on Tuesday, October 4. Read on...
Sanford Ag Marketplace Awarded Rural Transformation Grant

The City of Sanford has been awarded $900,000 to develop the marketplace in downtown Sanford. Read on...
City Approves Utility Service Rate Increases

Increases go into effect on July 1, 2022. Read on...
Youth Council Donates 900+ Books to Local Schools

The donations were made possible by funds from the Race to Read 5K, last held in 2017. Read on...
Summer Music Series Comes to Depot Park

These free concerts will be held in Depot Park. Read on...
Youth Golf Camp Registration Now Open

The Sanford Municipal Golf Course’s annual Youth Golf Camp will run July 18-21, 2022. Read on...
City to Hold System Development Fee Info Session

The info session will be Monday, June 20 at 6p in Council Chambers. Read on...
Proposed Budget for FY 2022-2023 Now Available

City staff presented the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year at the May 24, 2022 meeting of the Sanford City Council. Read on...
St Andrews Church Rd to Close Wednesday for 6 Months

Bridge #34 over the Upper Little River will be replaced. Read on...
Sanford's Vision Leads to Historic Economic Development Deal

Historic transformation started with innovative water and wastewater projects helmed by the City of Sanford. Read on...
Service Offsite Solutions selects Sanford for New Facility

The company will create 235 jobs at an average salary of more than $50,400. Read on...
Public Works Department Recognized as Main Street Champion

The recognition is awarded by the N.C. Department of Commerce. Read on...
Housing-Related Assistance Available for NC Homeowners

The assistance is earmarked for homeowners whose finances have been impacted by the pandemic. Read on...
City of Sanford Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The award reflects the City's commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. Read on...
City Releases Popular Annual Financial Report for FY 2020-21

The report summarizes the City’s financial activities for the last fiscal year. Read on...
Appearance Commission Requests Proposals for Two Murals

The murals will showcase J.D. McDuffie and the Piedmont Blues. Read on...
City of Sanford Request for Proposals

The City is soliciting proposals from qualified independent auditors to perform an audit for the City of Sanford and the Town of Broadway. Read on...
Emergency Assistance Available for Water Bills

Low-income households affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic can apply for assistance paying water bills. Read on...
Customer Service Department Gives Gifts to Nursing Center

The City of Sanford’s customer service department delivered gifts to residents at a Sanford nursing home today. Read on...
City of Sanford Fire Chief Recognized as Hometown Hero

Chief Wayne Barber of the Sanford Fire Department was honored by the NC Automobile Dealers Association. Read on...
City Projects Recognized for Excellence in Engineering

Two Sanford projects have received excellence awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina. Read on...
Free Wi-Fi Now Available in Downtown Sanford

Lee County Government, the City of Sanford, and Downtown Sanford have partnered to provide free Wi-Fi. Read on...
Three Benches Donated to the City of Sanford

Shook Construction has donated the benches for use at Kiwanis Family Park Read on...
Mayor Rescinds Emergency Declaration and Mask Order

In response to Executive Order 215, Mayor Mann has rescinded the emergency declaration and mask order issued in November 2020. Read on...
Pilgrim’s to Build Sanford Agricultural Marketplace with Hometown Strong Funds

Pilgrim’s will contribute $505,000 to establish a permanent home for the Sanford Agricultural Marketplace in downtown. Read on...
NCDOT Awarded Grant for Passenger Rail in Sanford

The funding will help Sanford and five other communities develop plans for areas around S-Line stations. Read on...

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Tue Oct. 11
1. Sanford City Council Workshop
Tue Oct. 18
1. Sanford City Council Regular Meeting
Mon Oct. 24
1. Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Tue Oct. 25
1. Tourism Development Authority Meeting
Thu Oct. 27
1. Sanford/LeeCounty Technical Review Committee (TRC)

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1. Sanford City Council Regular Meeting
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1. Sanford City Council Workshop
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1. Sanford City Council Regular Meeting
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1. Tourism Development Authority Meeting
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