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STERIS plc, a global healthcare leader, announced today, that it will locate its new Chemistries Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina. The 600,000-square-foot next-generation campus will be responsible for the ma…

STERIS to invest $600 million in Sanford, create 335 jobs STERIS plc, a global healthcare leader, announced today, that it will locate its new Chemistries Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina. The 600,000-square-foot next-generation campus will

The Sanford City Council remain divided on increases in property tax rates and water and sewer rates in next year’s budget.

Four City Council members enough to push through tax increases

Hummingbirds are one of the true wonders of the natural world. For residents in and around Lee County, the return of these tiny visitors is the ultimate sign that summer is on the way. When the first ruby-throated hummingbirds arrive in our yards, i…

GARDEN GUIDE: Top five hummingbird plants for central North Carolina Hummingbirds are one of the true wonders of the natural world. For residents in and around Lee County, the return of these tiny visitors is the ultimate sign that summer

On Thursday, Sanford Police Department detectives arrested two individuals related to the early Wednesday morning shooting of a 17-year-old at The Oaks Apartments.

Two arrested, charged in Sanford homicide

Sanford police are investigating the shooting death of a 17-year-old Sanford resident following an early morning incident Wednesday at The Oaks Apartments.

Sanford police investigating fatal shooting of teen

BURLINGTON — When Game 2 of the 2026 6A State Championship Series slipped through their fingers with an 8-7 walk off win for their opponents to even the series, the Southern Lee Cavaliers had about three hours to regroup before a winner-take-all Gam…

Southern Lee captures first NCHSAA Baseball State Championship BURLINGTON — When Game 2 of the 2026 6A State Championship Series slipped through their fingers with an 8-7 walk off win for their opponents to even the series, the

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The proposed 2026-27 budget includes a 5-cent increase in the property tax rate which, if approved, would raise the rate to 70 cents per $100 of assessed property value.

Proposed budget calls for 5-cent hike in property tax rate

A new large travel center could soon be located at the intersection of NC 87 and Broadway Road.

Wawa Travel Center planned for Sanford; second in the state

The Lee County commissioners voted Monday to negotiate with FirstHealth for the EMS franchise to provide ambulance service for residents.

Commissioners to negotiate with FirstHealth for EMS services