Balanced. Honest. Family-friendly.
On June 24, Harnett County Commissioners delayed the 2026-2027 budget with a proposed .16 cents property tax increase. Commissioners are in limbo on their budget decision due to legislative delays. Senate Bill 474 alters a law signed by Gov. Stein last Friday. Senate Bill 889 halts property tax revaluations, easing[Read More…]
On June 22, North Carolina Governor Stein signed bills to foster land conservation and teamwork with developers and other bills in a justice balancing act. Senate Bill 695 aims to bolster housing availability and affordability in North Carolina through encouraged alliances of local governing bodies and developers. This situation could[Read More…]
As Sanford worked today to prevent a .3¢ property tax increase, city council members weighed cuts to downtown police foot patrols, firefighter positions, road resurfacing, and other services, raising questions about public safety, economic development, and the city’s ability to keep pace with growth. Mayor Pro Tem Byron Buckels introduced[Read More…]
Central Carolina Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training graduates enjoyed the commencement ceremony having passed through a gauntlet of challenges. “Our instructors held us to a standard and that standard remained the standard,” said class leader Thomas Vincent. During the June 10 event at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic &[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
You can also follow on Instagram to see more.
Follow Sandhills News on Facebook and Instagram to learn the latest in Moore, Lee and Harnett.
We cover family-friendly news.12 months ago
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
