A look at upcoming events in Sanford and Lee County for July. To have your event included in our monthly publication, email us at billy@rantnc.com. JULY 4: Sanford Freedom Fest The City of Sanford ...

Sanford will host an evening of live music, food, and fireworks at Kiwanis Park on Friday, July 4. Freedom Fest kicks off at 5 p.m. with a performance by JM Phillips, followed by headliner ...

The owners of the new Mr. Gatti’s franchise have set July 14 as a tentative opening date. Matt Oborne grew up in Sanford enjoying the Mr. Gatti’s that was located on Horner Boulevard ...

Photo by Ben Brown After a tough start to the season, the Sanford Spinners improved their overall record to 8-7 after going 6-2 over their last eight games. That streak puts the Spinners in second ...

Two people were killed Friday when an airplane that took off from the Raleigh Executive Jetport in Sanford crashed in Harnett County, according to a social media post from the airport. “A ...

The Sanford-Lee County Planning Department will consider a plan for a large commercial project next to Walmart on N.C. 87 South, as well as plans for five residential subdivisions in Lee County, ...

The nationwide “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration will have a presence in Sanford, with organizers planning to convene on Saturday the Lee County Courthouse on Horner Boulevard. The ...

The Rye family invested everything on an old farm in sanford to create all-natural food products. True to their name, bread has become their signature creation. By Billy Liggett | billy@rantnc.com A ...

By Richard Sullins | richard@rantnc.com Sara has been a registered nurse since the late 1970s, working first for a few years at a small community hospital in the mountains and eventually finding her ...

Sanford's RISE (Real Investment in Sanford Entrepreneurs) program has been featured on a statewide podcast about municipal issues. Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce President Susan Gomez and Downtown ...