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What could this ruling mean for Lee County’s growing data center debate?
A Chatham County court ruling in a case brought by Lee County-based ECO TIP West challenged the county’s 2026 data center moratorium, a decision that could have implications for similar zoning disputes in North Carolina. Lee County citizens are petitioning now against a data center “business park” only nine miles from the Chatham County data center site.
Who speaks for Lee County?
PointOne’s plan for an 11-building data center on Lower Moncure Road sparks fierce opposition. David Martin’s heirs are resisting industrial growth near their rural family area. Meanwhile, the county and citizens seek commercial tax income to fund a $70.8 million middle school and alleviate taxpayer pressure.
Why are surrounding counties reducing shelter crowding with spay-and-neuter, but Lee County is not?
Animal welfare advocates said sterilization before adoption, community-cat programs and stronger foster pathways could reduce shelter stays, expenses and euthanasia in Lee County.
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
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