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In his recent editorial submission in Sandhills News, former Lee County Commissioner Chairman Kirk Smith posed ten questions challenging the citizens who signed the June 15 data center petition. To read and sign the petition go to: Petition · Petition for Immediate Moratorium in Lee County, NC – United States[Read More…]
BONUS: Lee County Commissioner Kirk Smith on data centers Harnett County Commissioners amended the 2026-27 budget after Senate Bill 474 was signed last week to allow them to use the 2026 property tax rates. The board approved a property tax rate of .63¢, instead of the previous .75¢. Chairman Duncan[Read More…]
Moore County Commissioners reviewed acreage available for major subdivisions, heard concerns over Flock safety cameras and Eastwood Fire Department funding, and learned schools face $167.6 million in facility needs at the July 21 meeting. Moore County has three zoning classifications that allow major subdivisions. RA20 has 972 acres available out[Read More…]
On July 21, the Sanford City Council approved over $11 million in incentives for a confidential $600 million medical project, approved annexations and reviewed rezoning proposals that continue the city’s expansion into Tramway and toward Bruce Coggins Road. After a public hearing, the council approved grant funds for economic development[Read More…]
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/11 months ago
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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/1 year ago
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/1 year ago
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
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/1 year ago
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/1 year ago
