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3 teens nabbed after stolen gun, drugs found in car in Sanford, Lee County deputies say
SANFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — Three teens were arrested after deputies in Lee County pulled over a car and found a stolen gun and drugs this week. The incident happened on Tuesday when Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic Agents stopped a car along Woodland Avenue near Harkey Road in Sanford, according to a news release from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Felon caught with nearly 1 pound of meth, stolen guns, cocaine after 2-county motorcycle chase, Lee County Sheriff says
SANFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — A Sanford motorcyclist’s attempt to get rid of his leather vest containing drugs backfired when the clothing got caught on the vehicle during a two-county chase Friday, the Lee County Sheriff said. The incident happened Friday when Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic Agents tried...
Sanford neighborhood with rare price point below $300K to expand
A Raleigh-based homebuilder is gearing up to expand a neighborhood that touts floor plans starting at the coveted price of under $300,000. McKee Homes recently purchased roughly 25.5 acres off Courtland Drive south of downtown Sanford for a new phase of the homebuilder's 78 North neighborhood, according to Lee County deed records.
Motorcyclist's plan to ditch vest fails; now faces drug charges
A Sanford motorcyclist who fled from a traffic stop Friday on Cumnock Road tried get rid of his leather vest by discarding it in the road, according to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office release. Deputies soon found out why James Christopher Collins, 54, was trying to ditch the vest.
CHAMBER CHAT: On the road with SAGA
Sanford Area Growth Alliance and NC State’s Rural Internship program joined forces last Friday to give 11 NC State College of Engineering interns the opportunity to join SAGA’s Crystal Gaddy for a tour of Sanford and Lee County’s diverse manufacturing culture, showing them how they can WORK, PLAY, LIVE, LEE! Crystal, alongside retired Economic Developer Bob Joyce, provided historical background and highlighted Sanford’s success in attracting manufacturing giants like Caterpillar Inc. and Pfizer. They wove a compelling narrative about the industries that have thrived in Sanford, a trend that has continued since Sanford’s inception due to its advantageous workforce, geography, and community support.
Salvation Army's new director talks about new location
Jun. 25—The Salvation Army of Lee County has a new service center director and recently relocated. Dotty Dalphon, who has been on board since late March, spoke recently about their new location and future plans. "We have been utilizing space in the Bread of Life Ministry (219 Maple Ave.) for the past three years, and we understand that there are plans that Bread of Life has for their space and ...
Broadway board hears 10 priorities for long-range NCDOT planning
Jun. 27—The Lee County Transportation Committee has determined its top 10 projects for inclusion in the state's Strategic Transportation Investments law. David Montgomery, senior planner in the joint city/county Planning and Development Department, briefed the Broadway commissioners on a list drawn up by the committee, which is comprised of representatives from Broadway, Lee County, the City ...
Heroes fall in slugfest, then even the score
Jun. 22—Friday night started off badly for the Lee County Heroes in their doubleheader against South Wake. The visitors scored five runs before the home team even got a chance to bat, and despite a spirited fight-back that featured two home runs from Aubrey Gunter, lost the opener 15-9. However, the second game was much less offensively rambunctious and much more to the liking of the Heroes. A ...
Meridian Waste relocates facility to Sanford
Meridian Waste Acquisitions, LLC, a non-hazardous, integrated solid waste services company, announced and completed the relocation of its Goldston hauling, maintenance and administrative facility to Sanford, approximately 4.5 miles from its former location. The new operations facility is located at 274-B Cumnock Road, Sanford, in Lee County. Due to Meridian...
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