Posted on: April 7, 2021
Spend Earth Day enjoying a lunch picnic in the park with family and friends or settle in with dinner while listening to Gregg Gelb and his Heart of Carolina Jazz Band at Depot Park. Too busy to stop in? Grab a to-go box for the office or home.
Do...
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Municipal Updates & News
Posted on: March 10, 2021
Sanford, North Carolina was recently recognized as a 2020 top Micropolitan Area, placing fifth in the United States, according to Site Selection Magazine. The complete ranking was released in the publication’s March issue, the Sanford Area Growt...
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Municipal Updates & News
Posted on: March 8, 2021
In October, Pilgrim’s announced a $515,000 investment in Sanford, NC, to support the community’s future through the company’s Hometown Strong program. Pilgrim’s has been working with local leaders to determine where...
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Municipal Updates & News
Posted on: February 26, 2021
Three local women, including two graduates of the Sanford Citizens’ Academy, have set out to preserve Sanford’s strong history of Black entrepreneurship, education, activism, and art.
Historians and Sanford natives Carol Deese and Joan...
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Municipal Updates & News
Posted on: January 27, 2021
The Sanford ABC Board is sponsoring an Underage Drinking Prevention & Education Award for high school seniors. Students who apply could receive a $2,500 scholarship award; awards will be selected by a panel of judges at the NC ABC Commission.
To apply,...
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Municipal Updates & News
Posted on: December 21, 2020
Charlie Watson Lane in downtown Sanford is slated for $20,000 in public art, lighting, and security enhancements, thanks to grants from local community nonprofits and the City of Sanford Public Arts Fund.
Charlie Watson Lane is the official name of the all...
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Municipal Updates & News
Posted on: December 16, 2020
The following information is provided by Lee County Government and is shared as a courtesy to Sanford residents.
Lee County Government (LCG) Health Department announced they are partnering with Optum Health and North Carolina Department of Health and Human...
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Municipal Updates & News
Posted on: November 25, 2020
The City of Sanford’s customer service department has provided a Thanksgiving meal for two local water customers.
The department wanted to surprise families in need for the holiday. They identified two local customers who have fallen on hard time...
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Municipal Updates & News
Posted on: November 19, 2020
After more than 11,000 North Carolinians shared their thoughts on the Great Trails State Plan survey, the North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a first draft of the proposed network.
The Great Trails State Plan is an NCDOT-...
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Municipal Updates & News
Posted on: October 30, 2020
Pilgrim’s has announced plans to invest $515,000 in Sanford/Lee County as part of its Hometown Strong Initiative to support local communities and help respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
The Hometown Strong Initiative focuse...
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Municipal Updates & News