Editorial: Data centers, rural development, & property rights: what to know before voting
September 20, 2026
Rachel Herrington is running for Lee County Commissioner District 2 as a write-in against Commissioner Kirk Smith in the Nov. 2026 election. Each candidate received the same invitation and questions. Responses are published individually as they were received. Questions for Candidates Seeking the Office of County Commissioner Question 1. Read[Read More…]
From the Office of Rep. Neal Jackson, with Sandhills News editorial discretion The North Carolina House voted 73-46 on May 20 to override Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of House Bill 87, Educational Choice for Children Act, advancing the school choice measure to the Senate, which must concur for it to[Read More…]
As North Carolina voters may face a 2026 decision on limiting property tax growth, local governments are balancing rising school and emergency service costs against Gov. Josh Stein’s affordable housing order, but rapid development, fluctuating real estate values and potential market cooling could strain future funding for schools and infrastructure.[Read More…]
The Sanford City Council honored Dr. Charles Alexander at the May 19 meeting with a key to the city and a surprise proclamation. “I thought I was here to take a proclamation to Raleigh,” Alexander said after the meeting. “It was a surprise.” Alexander had a planned trip to Raleigh[Read More…]