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Heavy Rain Brings Areas of Flash Flooding, Prompts Water Rescues

Floods · Sanford

Heavy Rain Brings Areas of Flash Flooding, Prompts Water Rescues

82% Center coverage: 11 sources

By Tom George Click here for updates on this story SANFORD, North Carolina (WTVD) — Heavy rain moving across North Carolina on Thursday sparked flash flood warnings for some areas in the Sandhills. Lee County officials said emergency crews responded to at least 20 water rescues after four inches of rain fell Thursday afternoon. One water rescue involved helping a person trapped in a vehicle between McIver Street and Jenkins Street in downtow…See the Story

Sanford Shooting at Schooly's Bar and Billiards Injures Six

Sanford, North Carolina · Sanford

Sanford Shooting at Schooly's Bar and Billiards Injures Six

50% Center coverage: 4 sources

Six people were injured in a shooting incident outside Schooly's Bar and Billiards on Trade Street in Sanford early Saturday morning.See the Story

No permit concealed carry proposal expected to reach Stein on Friday

Sanford, North Carolina · Sanford

No permit concealed carry proposal expected to reach Stein on Friday

100% Right coverage: 2 sources

(The Center Square) – Not if but when.See the Story

ABC Board Considers Support of Women's Center, Bumps Employees' Pay 6.5%

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

On Wednesday, the Sanford Alcohol, Beverage and Control Board considered a request for support from Adult & Teen Challenge Sandhills for their women’s facility.Spain · Spain See the Story

American Theatrical Event of the Year (Suzy)

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The Tony Awards are the most prestigious awards in American theater, honoring outstanding achievements on the Broadway stage.Broadway · Broadway Read Article

Harnett County woman charged with theft of vehicle

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

A southwest Harnett County woman faces multiple charges stemming from various incidents in different counties, including felony larceny of a vehicle.Sanford, North Carolina · Sanford Read Article

ABC Supply opens in Sanford to serve contractors

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

As Sanford and Lee County continue to grow, the need for supplies to build the houses and businesses is also growing.Sanford, North Carolina · Sanford Read Article

Lee County man charged in fatal overdose

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

A southern Lee County man has been charged in connection with a fatal overdose earlier this year.Sanford, North Carolina · Sanford Read Article

LCS hears more about classified employees' pay

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

The Lee County Schools Board has once again heard from a classified staffer about pay.Sanford, North Carolina · Sanford Read Article

POLICE BEAT: JUNE 14

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

POLICE BEAT: JUNE 14Sanford, North Carolina · Sanford Read Article

Spinners 2-5 after first 2025 games

The Sanford Spinners got off to a rough start to the 2025 Old North State League season, with a 2-5 record after the season’s first seven games. Both of the team’s wins have been within their own Piedmont Division, where they have a 2-3 record. The season opened on May 30 with an away game against the Danville Dairy Daddies, which the Spinners won 8-7. The next day, the Spinners dropped an away game 2-9 to the Sandhills (Pinehurst) Bogeys. The S…Sanford, North Carolina · Sanford Read Article

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