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On July 14, Lee County Commissioner Taylor Vorbeck resigned at the end of the meeting, citing family responsibilities. Her term was to end in Dec. 2026. The Lee County GOP has candidates in mind to replace Vorbeck, but has not made a final decision. The board approved the planning board’s[Read More…]
Bonus Info: How many acres of RA land are in Moore County? On June 23, Sanford’s budget workshop discussed proposed cuts. Omitting the downtown police on foot patrol did not make the proposed cut list but was introduced by Mayor Pro Tempore Byron Buckels who wanted to expand “extra” policing[Read More…]
After four hours of public hearings on July 9, the Moore County Planning Board rejected Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) recommendations to allow major subdivisions “by right.” This decision preserves quasi-judicial hearings for special use permits and public participation.
Greetings, fellow Town and Country Advocates. The Moore County Board of Commissioners is at it again. Despite drafting and approving a solid Land Use Plan last year, they are now rewriting the Unified Development Ordinance to allow the wholesale destruction of what the Land Use Plan says we should protect. [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
