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Sanford approves grave relocations, new no-parking zone and multiple rezonings

The Sanford City Council approved grave relocations, parking changes, rezonings, pet service regulations, and a downtown revitalization plan at the Aug. 4 meeting. The council consented to the relocation of two historic graves at 603 Rod Sullivan Road, across from the Raleigh Executive Jetport. Stephens Enterprises purchased the property in[Read More…]

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Harnett County advances innovation park, supports senior tax relief, sets animal center bylaws & learns of new detention center complaints

On Aug. 3, Harnett County Commissioners approved funding for the first phase of the Western Harnett Innovation Park, backed legislation for property tax relief for elderly and disabled homeowners, adopted new animal board bylaws, received updates on the county’s future animal adoption center and heard about the sheriff department’s new[Read More…]

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Lee County Commissioner Kirk Smith clarifies data center Q #10

Recently, Lee County Commissioner Kirk Smith posed ten questions challenging citizens who signed the June 15 data center petition. On July 28, the petition supporters answered Smith’s questions. Smith felt Question #10’s answer needed clarifications. Question  #10 – Why should I take seriously the over 2,000 signatures (many outside the[Read More…]

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Developers plan subdivisions on 191.38 acres of Harnett County farmland

Three subdivision proposals look to consume nearly 192 acres of Harnett County farmland with over 700 single-family homes and townhomes. Nearby schools face capacity challenges as development continues to expand across some of the county’s fastest-growing rural communities, and legislators still have not passed laws to align development with school[Read More…]

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  • Sandhills News will cover Five Points Horse Trials – Treehouse Event Series Championships today!

Carolina Horse Park, 2814, Montrose Road, Raeford, NC

Carolina Horse Park serves cross country, dressage, jumping and classes with a side of green biscuits from Sept. 5 through Sept. 7.

Love horses? This is where you can enjoy the show and the ambiance equestrians recognize as energy in the air when eventers pass by and revel in their accomplishments and neighs sound another moment of glory—unless they lose. In which case, barn language ensues.

Read the full schedule, plan your days and enjoy! Carolina Horse Park schedule for Sept. 5-7.

Food trucks will be on-site.
    1 year ago
  • Moore County Commissioners approve infrastructure upgrades in Pinehurst after Tropical Storm Chantal closed 13 roads and busted a dam in other towns in Moore County. https://sandhills.news/2025/07/16/moore-county-eyes-flooding-solutions-and-approves-1-2m-for-school-turf-projects-as-schools-face-budgets-cuts/
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  • Moore, Lee, and Harnett NC opioid settlement funds did not consider residential treatment for women. https://sandhills.news/2025/07/13/sandhills-opioid-funding-misses-the-mark-for-residential-treatment/
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  • Harnett County Schools seek community support for student service-learning projects.
https://sandhills.news/2025/07/12/harnett-schools-service-learning-program-invites-community-support/
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  • Angier is home to the Corner Grill and locals who know where to find HOMEMADE food!
https://sandhills.news/2025/07/12/locals-crave-the-corner-grills-chicken-salad-sandwich-and-cheesburgers/
    1 year ago
  • Fred Lee IV wows the crowd at Kiwanis Park in Sanford, NC.
Book him for your next event.
https://sandhills.news/2025/07/14/fred-lee-iv-wins-the-crowd-at-kiwanis-park/
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  • Sandhills News loved the bagpipes in the 4 July 2025 Village of Pinehurst Parade! 
See all the photos. 
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Sylvan Learning of Southern Pines NC is the investment you make for your child's sake. Education. https://sandhills.news/2025/12/07/sylvan-learning-of-southern-pines/
Sylvan Learning of Southern Pines NC is the investment you make for your child's sake. Education. https://sandhills.news/2025/12/07/sylvan-learning-of-southern-pines/
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Sandhills News will cover Five Points Horse Trials – Treehouse Event Series Championships today!

Carolina Horse Park, 2814, Montrose Road, Raeford, NC

Carolina Horse Park serves cross country, dressage, jumping and classes with a side of green biscuits from Sept. 5 through Sept. 7.

Love horses? This is where you can enjoy the show and the ambiance equestrians recognize as energy in the air when eventers pass by and revel in their accomplishments and neighs sound another moment of glory—unless they lose. In which case, barn language ensues.

Read the full schedule, plan your days and enjoy! Carolina Horse Park schedule for Sept. 5-7.

Food trucks will be on-site.
Sandhills News will cover Five Points Horse Trials – Treehouse Event Series Championships today! Carolina Horse Park, 2814, Montrose Road, Raeford, NC Carolina Horse Park serves cross country, dressage, jumping and classes with a side of green biscuits from Sept. 5 through Sept. 7. Love horses? This is where you can enjoy the show and the ambiance equestrians recognize as energy in the air when eventers pass by and revel in their accomplishments and neighs sound another moment of glory—unless they lose. In which case, barn language ensues. Read the full schedule, plan your days and enjoy! Carolina Horse Park schedule for Sept. 5-7. Food trucks will be on-site.
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Moore County Commissioners approve infrastructure upgrades in Pinehurst after Tropical Storm Chantal closed 13 roads and busted a dam in other towns in Moore County. https://sandhills.news/2025/07/16/moore-county-eyes-flooding-solutions-and-approves-1-2m-for-school-turf-projects-as-schools-face-budgets-cuts/
Moore County Commissioners approve infrastructure upgrades in Pinehurst after Tropical Storm Chantal closed 13 roads and busted a dam in other towns in Moore County. https://sandhills.news/2025/07/16/moore-county-eyes-flooding-solutions-and-approves-1-2m-for-school-turf-projects-as-schools-face-budgets-cuts/
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Moore, Lee, and Harnett NC opioid settlement funds did not consider residential treatment for women. https://sandhills.news/2025/07/13/sandhills-opioid-funding-misses-the-mark-for-residential-treatment/
Moore, Lee, and Harnett NC opioid settlement funds did not consider residential treatment for women. https://sandhills.news/2025/07/13/sandhills-opioid-funding-misses-the-mark-for-residential-treatment/
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Harnett County Schools seek community support for student service-learning projects.
https://sandhills.news/2025/07/12/harnett-schools-service-learning-program-invites-community-support/
Harnett County Schools seek community support for student service-learning projects. https://sandhills.news/2025/07/12/harnett-schools-service-learning-program-invites-community-support/
1 year ago
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Angier is home to the Corner Grill and locals who know where to find HOMEMADE food!
https://sandhills.news/2025/07/12/locals-crave-the-corner-grills-chicken-salad-sandwich-and-cheesburgers/
Angier is home to the Corner Grill and locals who know where to find HOMEMADE food! https://sandhills.news/2025/07/12/locals-crave-the-corner-grills-chicken-salad-sandwich-and-cheesburgers/
1 year ago
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Fred Lee IV wows the crowd at Kiwanis Park in Sanford, NC.
Book him for your next event.
https://sandhills.news/2025/07/14/fred-lee-iv-wins-the-crowd-at-kiwanis-park/
Fred Lee IV wows the crowd at Kiwanis Park in Sanford, NC. Book him for your next event. https://sandhills.news/2025/07/14/fred-lee-iv-wins-the-crowd-at-kiwanis-park/
1 year ago
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Sandhills News loved the bagpipes in the 4 July 2025 Village of Pinehurst Parade! See all the photos. https://sandhills.news/2025/07/05/moore-pinehurst-and-whispering-pines-parades-highlight-community-spirit/
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