Lee County Notices

NC LIEAP funding delayed: What low-income households need to know

As of November 25, 2025, the State of North Carolina has not received its notice of funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program from the federal government. Due to the delay in receiving this notice, county Departments of Social Services will not be able to accept new applications[Read More…]

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Lee County residents urge halt to FRACKING as crypto-linked company eyes gas well

A group of five Lee County residents, joined by two environmental advocates, addressed commissioners Nov. 17 to request renewed moratoriums on fracking and drilling, responding to recent reports that a company with cryptocurrency ties is exploring North Carolina’s first commercial natural gas well to power a data center. The public[Read More…]

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ICE arrives in Raleigh tomorrow, Nov. 18

The Assembly announced U.S. Customs and Border Control will be in the capital tomorrow, Nov. 18. Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell will make a formal announcement soon, according to The Assembly. The Global Statistics reports “Regional crime rate patterns demonstrate that North Carolina has the highest crime rate at 76.3% among[Read More…]

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Lee: G.A.M.E.time prepares students for primetime at Broadway Elementary

At Broadway Elementary School, Growing Academic Minds Everyday – better known as G.A.M.E.time – is more than a slogan. It’s a daily, schoolwide commitment to ensuring every student receives the targeted support they need to succeed. G.A.M.E.time is an intensive 30-40 minute intervention period in math and reading, designed to strengthen foundational[Read More…]

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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.
    8 months 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/
    9 months 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/
    9 months 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/
    9 months 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/
    9 months 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/
    9 months 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/
    10 months ago
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/
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/
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Follow Sandhills News on Facebook and Instagram to learn the latest in Moore, Lee and Harnett.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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/
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/
9 months ago
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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/
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/
9 months ago
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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/
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/
9 months ago
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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/
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/
9 months ago
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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/
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/
9 months ago
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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/
10 months ago
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