The Sanford Herald

10/01/2026

Lee County commissioners said Thursday that the proposed data center on Lower Moncure Road will move forward under existing county development standards and that the board will take no further action on the project.

Lee County commissioners said Thursday that the proposed data center on Lower Moncure Road will move forward under existing county development standards and that the board will take no further

09/30/2026

Caterpillar Inc. announced Tuesday that it plans to invest approximately $1 billion in a new Sanford manufacturing facility expected to create more than 1,950 jobs, revealing the company behind the previously code-named Project Paragon.

Caterpillar Inc. announced Tuesday that it plans to invest approximately $1 billion in a new Sanford manufacturing facility expected to create more than 1,950 jobs, revealing the company behind the

09/11/2026

SANFORD — A manufacturing company considering a more than $1 billion investment in Sanford could create more than 1,950 full-time jobs under an economic development project that will go before the Sanford City Council next week.

SANFORD — A manufacturing company considering a more than $1 billion investment in Sanford could create more than 1,950 full-time jobs under an economic development project that will go before

09/08/2026

The newest agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Lee County Center will work to help farmers adjust to recent trends in agriculture.

08/22/2026

A local animal rescue organization is accusing Lee County officials of cutting off communication between rescue groups and the county animal shelter, while county officials say a new information-request process is intended to reduce a flood of calls…

A local animal rescue organization is accusing Lee County officials of cutting off communication between rescue groups and the county animal shelter, while county officials say a new information-request process

08/19/2026

A multi-agency s*x offender sting operation in July resulted in the arrests of 14 people accused of using computers to s*xually exploit or attempt to exploit children in Lee and surrounding counties, Sheriff Brian Estes said at a news conference Wed…

A multi-agency s*x offender sting operation in July resulted in the arrests of 14 people accused of using computers to s*xually exploit or attempt to exploit children in Lee and

08/14/2026

TriRiver Water has lifted the boil water advisory for the Oakleaf Road area after multiple water tests came back clear of total coliform bacteria.

08/11/2026

SANFORD — A boil water advisory has been issued to several roads in Lee County after water samples tested positive for total coliform bacteria.

08/05/2026

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 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

06/27/2026

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