Sanford’s Buzzline to celebrate with a community party
October 27, 2026
Baking helped Shoshona Heck cope following the loss of her grandfather. When she started her business, she named it in his honor: Richard’s Sweet Tooth & Special Occasions LLC. Heck is now the recipient of a $5,000 grant through the Harnett Lift-Off Lab that will help the business continue to[Read More…]
Sandhills News accepts political content submitted as advertising. Sandhills News does not endorse candidates. Sandhills News carefully researches questions specific to issues for each district for county commissioner and for school board candidates in Moore, Lee and Harnett counties because they should be familiar and educated to facilitate the business[Read More…]
Lee County Parks & Recreation invites the community to lace up and join the inaugural “Together We Trot” 5K and 1‑Mile Fun Run at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at the Lee County Athletic Park. Registration is open at leecountync.gov/MyRecPortal and fees are $25 for the 5K and $15[Read More…]
Scott Butcher, teaches industrial technologies at Central Carolina Community College, excels in problem-solving and is CCCC’s Faculty Member of the Year. “I’m a puzzle guy, so I just love to be able to jump in, find where the pieces fit,” said Butcher. At the college, Butcher prepares students for industrial[Read More…]
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OA Defense is a firearms manufacturer based in Robbins, North Carolina, grounded in faith, family and freedom, and building an American handgun with innovation, disciplined execution and conviction in their new home in the Sandhills. Excellence requires patience, attention to detail, and commitment to the fundamentals. Every product represents a[Read More…]
This holiday season, Sandhills Children’s Center proudly celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Festival of Trees, one of the Sandhills’ most cherished holiday traditions. From November 18-21, 2026, The Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst will once again be transformed into a festive wonderland filled with beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces,[Read More…]
Lee County Animal Services requests the public’s participation in a short survey to guide strategic planning for future initiatives. Starting today, the survey will be available online at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/PYkRrqGzXT and paper copies will be available at the Lee County Government Center, located at 106 Hillcrest Drive on the second floor,[Read More…]
With a vision and funding support from Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen, one of the largest area holiday light shows will debut this season in the Sandhills Community College Horticultural Gardens located in Moore County, NC. Tickets are now on sale to experience more than one million lights and themed[Read More…]
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Early voting began Thursday, Oct. 15, in Moore County, with sites in Carthage, Aberdeen and Vass. Figures provided for the first day show 2,001 ballots cast, compared with 1,298 on the first day in 2022 and 3,028 in 2024. Party registration was reported for 1,995 ballots: 729 unaffiliated voters (36.5%),[Read More…]
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Institutions and individuals support Jim Pedersen in his campaign for the Moore County School Board. The candidate’s campaign supplied the following list. The Moore County Republican Party endorsed Pedersen for the 2026 Moore County Board of Education At-Large seat. The GOP officially supported Pedersen as a preferred conservative, despite the[Read More…]
Federal, state, military, education and business representatives discussed ways to expand North Carolina’s defense industry at the Moore 100 event Oct. 13 at the Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst. The event held in the hotel’s Grand Ballroom included opening remarks, a panel discussion and a networking reception. Lin Hutaff’s Pinehurst Realty[Read More…]
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Ever wondered what a modern-day spy looks like? The Sandhills community will get its chance to learn the secrets and tools of espionage as Counterterrorism expert Dexter Ingram takes the stage at Bradshaw Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Oct. 20, presented by Ruth Pauley Speakers. Entitled, “Secrets and Statecraft: What[Read More…]
The Southern Pines Fire Department recognized brothers Garrett, 10, Gavin, 10, and Gideon Moneymaker, 5, with Life Saving Awards on Friday, Oct. 2, for their actions during a medical emergency involving their father earlier this year. On July 31, Keith Moneymaker experienced a seizure while driving on Old Morganton Road[Read More…]
The City of Sanford is pleased to announce the promotion of Marshall Downey to assistant city manager. Downey joins Assistant City Managers Beth Kelly and Victor Czar in overseeing key areas of city operations. He will work alongside Czar to help ensure a seamless transition of public works responsibilities in[Read More…]
The City of Sanford and Lee County Government invite the community to celebrate the first full year of Buzzline Microtransit at a “birthday party” on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. The party will be held at the McSwain Center, located at 2420 Tramway Road, starting at 10:30 a.m. Guests will have[Read More…]
Many adult basic education students at Sandhills Community College were recently inducted into the National Adult Education Honor Society (NAEHS). The group was created nationally to provide meaningful recognition to deserving adult education students, to improve student employment opportunities, to develop student ambassadors for local adult education programs and to[Read More…]
Baking helped Shoshona Heck cope following the loss of her grandfather. When she started her business, she named it in his honor: Richard’s Sweet Tooth & Special Occasions LLC. Heck is now the recipient of a $5,000 grant through the Harnett Lift-Off Lab that will help the business continue to[Read More…]
Taco Tuesday at A Toda Madre on May 26 in Sanford at 715 E. Main Street was a tastebud extravaganza. For the first time, Mexican pork sausage, chorizo, centered a taco with freshly chopped herbs and vegetables on my lunch plate. It’s on repeat. The tender chicken taco held chili[Read More…]
The City of Sanford proclaimed April 9 as Local News Day at its April 7 meeting. The city recognized local news as the most trusted news source. To share in this recognition, the public is invited to a News Cafe on April 9 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the[Read More…]
The City of Sanford and Lee County Government invite the community to celebrate the first full year of Buzzline Microtransit at a “birthday party” on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. The party will be held at the McSwain Center, located at 2420 Tramway Road, starting at 10:30 a.m. Guests will have[Read More…]
Baking helped Shoshona Heck cope following the loss of her grandfather. When she started her business, she named it in his honor: Richard’s Sweet Tooth & Special Occasions LLC. Heck is now the recipient of a $5,000 grant through the Harnett Lift-Off Lab that will help the business continue to[Read More…]
Many adult basic education students at Sandhills Community College were recently inducted into the National Adult Education Honor Society (NAEHS). The group was created nationally to provide meaningful recognition to deserving adult education students, to improve student employment opportunities, to develop student ambassadors for local adult education programs and to[Read More…]
Sandhills News accepts political content submitted as advertising. Sandhills News does not endorse candidates. Sandhills News carefully researches questions specific to issues for each district for county commissioner and for school board candidates in Moore, Lee and Harnett counties because they should be familiar and educated to facilitate the business[Read More…]











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