Primary election information for Lee, Harnett & Moore
February 26, 2026
Julia Golden shared reflections about her recent experience on “The Voice” in an interview on Feb. 25. The North Carolina native sings regularly in Moore County and across the state, winning fans and hearts, and her wings are spreading. After performing in the first round of competition Feb. 23 on[Read More…]
Central Carolina Community College students helped to prepare the four bee sculptures the City of Sanford installed around town to celebrate the city’s Bee City USA designation. After local artists decorated the sculptures, students in CCCC’s Automotive Restoration program applied a clear outer coating to each bee to protect and[Read More…]
Weekend fun Feb. 27-29 in Moore, Lee and Harnett This weekend is the bees’ knees if you learn to appease them. Stargaze, line dance, polar plunge, hang with hounds and horses. Fill a bag with books and get all the looks when you sing karaoke. MOORE Sat. Feb. 28 from[Read More…]
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Lee County Commissioners crawled back into the dark ages Feb. 16 with two decisions: not to record work sessions and not to allow public comment periods during work sessions. Both Moore and Harnett County Commissioners allow public comments at any meeting and record all meetings to honor the public, which[Read More…]
Weekend fun Feb. 20-22 in Moore, Lee and Harnett MOORE The Sunrise Theater on Broad Street in Southern Pines offers a film on AI threatening to end human existence. Don’t Die film runs on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m., Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 21 at 3[Read More…]
The Moore County Board of Elections Director, Towanna Dixon, supplied a notice Feb. 14. This information is for all 100 counties. “As an election official, these types of posts are misleading and cause voter confusion. Provisional ballots do not give out receipts but a pin number with instructions for the[Read More…]
The Moore County School Board voted to follow a path forward for a new, smaller Carthage Elementary School at the current site within the Town of Carthage on Feb. 16. It would have a 450-seat capacity instead of 600. Member Kenneth Benway was the only person to vote against. At[Read More…]
The Moore County School Board called for a special meeting for today, Feb. 16, after a private two-by-two meeting with county commissioners last week. The private meetings raise ethical questions because the boards may have discussed public information, a costly taxpayer decision, nearly $200 million for a new Carthage Elementary[Read More…]
In Dec. 2025, Sandhills News invited candidates in the tri-county municipal elections to participate in interviews. Those who shared email addresses on their candidacy forms were contacted and Sandhills News posted a notice inviting the remaining candidates. In March, voters elect two candidates for the Nov. 2026 election. The Tri-County[Read More…]
The Central Carolina Community College Foundation welcomes golfers for a day of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition at the 13th Annual Harnett County Golf Classic on Thursday, March 19 at Keith Hills Golf Course in Buies Creek. Proceeds from the Golf Classic will support the college and its Harnett County campus. [Read More…]
Weekend fun Feb. 13-15 in Moore, Lee & Harnett This Valentine’s weekend is full of love in the Sandhills. Catch a double feature at the drive-in theater, take the littles to a Valentines Day Party at the library, share your blessings at benefits, enjoy music, take a gun safety class,[Read More…]
Marty Russell McKenzie’s Celebration of Life on Feb. 8 held about 800 guests at The Fair Barn in Pinehurst. The Pinehurst, North Carolina native was born April 10, 1945, and died peacefully at home on Jan. 17, 2026. Son, Ashley James McKenzie addressed his family and friends. He said many[Read More…]
By Robert M. Levy “Stellantis” is not a “ household name.” However, most Americans readily recognize the products Stellantis produces: Dodge cars, Ram trucks, Jeep sport and recreational vehicles. The multi-national company now controls what we used to call Chrysler. Car companies like Stellantis generally don’t make the news unless[Read More…]
According to Media Bias/Fact Check, (MBFC) Pinehurst Today is a questionable source of news with mixed ratings for bias and credibility. Pinehurst Today is a free online algorithm-generated news source that does not identify the editor and sometimes identifies journalists, but only with initials and a last name. This makes[Read More…]
Well Centered Wellness in Sanford celebrated its ribbon cutting with Derrick Bieller, PA-C, his family, staff, town officials and the founder on Feb. 6. Bieller believes in treating the whole person to heal at the cellular level. He said he did not believe God made people with an immune system[Read More…]
Charles Taylor serves on the Sanford City Council and has an active campaign for North Carolina House District 51. Sandhills News reached out to the Lee County GOP for a statement earlier today and Jim Womack called this evening. UPDATE: At 5:35 on Feb. 6, Jim Womack phoned to say[Read More…]
MOORE Friday, Feb. 6 Art Opening of Liz Apodaca Past President of Neighbors of Pinehurst (NOP) Art League of the Sandhills 129 Exchange Street, Aberdeen 5 – 7 pm Wine & Hors d’oeuvres In Rockingham County: NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at Rockingham Speedway[Read More…]
Sandhills Community College was recently recognized with a Nonprofit Excellence Award at the Raeford-Hoke Chamber of Commerce annual business dinner held on January 29, 2026. The award recognizes a mission-driven nonprofit that serves Hoke County with purpose and passion. The recipient demonstrates meaningful, visible community impact strong leadership and long-term[Read More…]
All Central Carolina Community College campuses open on a two-hour delay. Sandhills Community College classes on the Moore County campus will be open on regular hours. Hoke campus will be closed. Moore County Schools has a two-hour delay. will have a remote learning day. Lee County Schools has a remote[Read More…]
The Lee County Board of Elections will hold the Primary Election on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with ten precincts open to voters from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. throughout the county. Early voting continues throughout the rest of the week at the Bob E. Hales Center located at 147 McIver[Read More…]
Spring learning is underway at Central Carolina Community College’s Continuing Education division, with courses in session and additional start dates throughout the term. Residents of Chatham, Harnett, and Lee counties can enroll in programs designed to build job skills, earn industry credentials, and explore personal interests. Community members are encouraged[Read More…]
Julia Golden shared reflections about her recent experience on “The Voice” in an interview on Feb. 25. The North Carolina native sings regularly in Moore County and across the state, winning fans and hearts, and her wings are spreading. After performing in the first round of competition Feb. 23 on[Read More…]
Over the years, I adapted my grandmother’s potato soup recipe, which used golden potatoes from her garden. She threw in finely chopped celery and milk, but no red pepper or cloves or sweet potatoes. Everything else is the same, even love, in my Sweet Heat Potato Soup. In a food[Read More…]
The Lee County Board of Elections will hold the Primary Election on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with ten precincts open to voters from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. throughout the county. Early voting continues throughout the rest of the week at the Bob E. Hales Center located at 147 McIver[Read More…]
Spring learning is underway at Central Carolina Community College’s Continuing Education division, with courses in session and additional start dates throughout the term. Residents of Chatham, Harnett, and Lee counties can enroll in programs designed to build job skills, earn industry credentials, and explore personal interests. Community members are encouraged[Read More…]
Today Governor Stein joined the Commission of Indian Affairs’ reception to celebrate the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina securing full federal recognition through the Lumbee Fairness Act. “Today we celebrate this long-overdue recognition and honor generations of Lumbee leaders and families whose persistence made this moment possible,” said Governor Josh Stein. “The Lumbee[Read More…]
Julia Golden shared reflections about her recent experience on “The Voice” in an interview on Feb. 25. The North Carolina native sings regularly in Moore County and across the state, winning fans and hearts, and her wings are spreading. After performing in the first round of competition Feb. 23 on[Read More…]











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