By Richard Sullins | richard@rantnc.com The first four concerts in Sanford’s Summer Concert Series have been canceled due to “unforeseen circumstances,” following attempts by a city councilman to persuade both the city council and the… READ MORE
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A teacher at Lee County High School has been charged with multiple counts related to an alleged inappropriate sexual relationship with a student. Frank Mauricio De Leon, 56, of Hickory Avenue in Sanford is charged… READ MORE
Lee County’s chapter of Ducks Unlimited awarded a $1,000 college scholarship in April to a member of Lee County High School’s Shooting Team, senior Makyna “MG” Rouse. “When MG showed up, she was shooting a… READ MORE
By Richard Sullins | richard@rantnc.com A former Lee County Emergency Services employee has filed a federal lawsuit alleging he was fired after reporting sexual harassment by his supervisor, who he claims was having an affair… READ MORE
Collegiate level summer baseball comes back to Sanford on June 7. That date marks the first home game of the Sanford Spinners’ fourth season as members of the Old North State League. And hopes for… READ MORE
Gordon closes out the Spring 2024 Carolina Indie Fest artist interview series by talking with Jive Talk (Nashville based sytnh-driven alt rock) and Tuatha Dea (progressive rock from Asheville mixing Celtic and Appalachian sounds). Tuatha… READ MORE
Republican Kelly Daughtry announced Thursday that she was leaving the 14th Congressional District runoff and endorsing her opponent, fellow Republican Brad Knott, WRAL is reporting. The move means Knott will be the GOP nominee for… READ MORE
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Gamecocks are building a dynasty in women’s college basketball, and a big part of their success is their impressive health streak under athletic trainer (and Sanford native) Craig Oates By Billy Liggett Craig Oates hit… READ MORE
Sanford’s rich potter history, from North State Pottery to the ‘Sanford Coles’ and beyond North Carolina’s pottery tradition is celebrated by scholars and collectors alike, and a significant amount of this remarkable pottery was manufactured… READ MORE
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By Richard Sullins | richard@rantnc.com David Gietzen of Sanford was sentenced to six years in prison this week for his participation in the riot at the U.S. Capitol Complex in Washington, D.C. on January 6,… READ MORE
On the Friends of the Rant podcast, Gordon interviews Indie Fest performers Julia, an “intergalactic funk” band from Raleigh, and Chapel Hill’s Blue Cactus, who play a strain of Americana that brings together country, psychedelia… READ MORE
By Richard Sullins | richard@rantnc.com Contrary to what many people think, getting a proposal for new housing developments approved by the Sanford City Council isn’t a cake walk. After a developer submits a proposal and… READ MORE
Researchers from Campbell University look to identify the factors behind North Carolina’s troubling teacher attrition rates, particularly in rural school districts By Billy Liggett | Photos by Ben Brown “No one goes to college to… READ MORE
The Friends of the Lee County Library will hold its annual book sale from Thursday to Saturday in the auditorium of the Lee County Library’s main branch at 107 Hawkins Ave. The group will have… READ MORE
On this week’s Friends of the Rant podcast, Gordon interviews Asheville’s Chris McGinnis, whose music has been described as “Appalachian absurdity for the 21st Century,” as well as Paleface, whose career in the music industry… READ MORE
By Richard Sullins | richard@rantnc.com It seems clear that Lee County Schools enjoy broad support among the county’s commissioners, and that when County Manager Lisa Minter presents the first draft of the county’s budget to… READ MORE
A weeklong celebration of local agriculture will kick off Saturday with the opening of the Sanford Farmer’s Market from 8:30 a.m. to noon at 115 Chatham St. in downtown Sanford. The market will be open… READ MORE
On the Friends of the Rant podcast, Gordon interviews Indie Fest performers the Culper Ring, a self proclaimed “dad punk” band from Dallas, Texas with a knack for big hooks and shimmering production, as well… READ MORE
By Richard Sullins | richard@rantnc.com The Lee County Board of Commissioners should receive a report on May 6 outlining options the county may have as it begins to look at the current and future needs… READ MORE
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