News Lines in Moore, Lee & Harnett April 11-19
April 19, 2026
In the tri-county and the state, the North Carolina Governor warned citizens of higher Duke Energy bills. Details. Enjoy the Teen News Video exclusive from Sandhills News to engage youth with current events and civics. MOORE Moore County Commissioners considered a ban on major subdivisions to preserve rural culture. Read[Read More…]
“The County wanted to provide an update regarding the status of our negotiations with MedEx on the Franchise Agreement. Unfortunately, the county and MedEx were unable to reach an agreement on the negotiated terms. Throughout the process, the County and its representatives worked diligently and in good faith to address[Read More…]
Duke Energy has announced its intent to seek an additional $800 million in fuel costs from the Utilities Commission. Governor Stein issued the following statement: “On top of a proposed 15% rate hike, Duke Energy is now asking North Carolinians to foot the bill for an additional $800 million in increased fuel costs. I vetoed Senate Bill 266 for exactly this[Read More…]
The Lee County Board of Education honored the North Carolina Governor’s School scholarship winner at the April 14 meeting. This article includes a Teen News Video in hip-hop. During the superintendent’s report, the board honored the winning applicant out of the 10 students selected for nominations for the North Carolina[Read More…]