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Meth, fentanyl, mushrooms seized during large drug bust in Lee County, deputies say
SANFORD, N.C. (WNCN) – Two people are facing several charges after a massive drug bust in Lee County. On May 9, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant at a home at 418 S. Franklin Drive in Sanford. While searching the residence, deputies found methamphetamine, fentanyl, psilocybin mushrooms, dextroamphetamine, suboxone and marijuana inside, deputies said.
Sanford's June concerts cancelled, July 4 a possibility
What was to be an exciting kickoff to the City of Sanford’s Summer Concert Series has been canceled, and the reasons vary depending on who you ask. During a work session Tuesday afternoon as part of an update on the construction of a new stage, Parks Director Nick Fortune broke the news, but as discussions continued, council members noted there may be more than one reason.
Harnett County man shot, killed: $25,000 reward offered by Gov. Cooper
The state of North Carolina is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case of a Harnett County man shot dead in his car. Around 1 a.m. on May 7, 2023, deputies with the Harnett County Sheriff's Office responded to a car crash on Sanderfer Road in Bunnlevel.
Nicholson sentenced for involuntary manslaughter
A 37-year-old Sanford woman was sentenced on Monday for involuntary manslaughter in the death of an infant boy. Christian Gabriel-Jacob Bryant died Dec. 25, 2021. He was one month and 21 days old, according to his obituary. Details surrounding his death were not included in the court file. Thank you...
Depot, water treatment plant expansion bids scrapped
After going through the process of soliciting bids for two major projects, the city rejected both during a special meeting Tuesday. Sanford had sought bids for repairs and stabilization of the historic Depot downtown and for expansion at the city’s water treatment plant. Thank you for reading!. Please log...
Celebrating nurses, hospital teams at CCH
Two important national observances that recognize the hard work and dedication of nurses and hospital teams occur in May. May 12 marks the birthday of Florence Nightingale – a caregiver during the Crimean War whose bravery and leadership helped create the nursing profession as we know it today. Each...
Heck sentenced for drug dealing, assault on officer
A 42-year-old man with addresses in Raeford and Sanford was recently sentenced for felony drug dealing and misdemeanor assault on a police officer. Antonio Deangelo Heck pleaded guilty to the two charges and nine were dismissed as part of a plea agreement. The 11 charges were from three separate cases.
Moore County high school student killed in car crash on Youngs Road near Vass, officials say
SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (WNCN) — A teenager was killed in a car crash on Tuesday morning in Moore County, according to a trooper with the N.C. State Highway Patrol. Around 8 a.m., a Honda Civic was traveling north on Youngs Road between Southern Pines and Vass. Troopers said the car was speeding on a curve, causing it to run off the road, overturn and hit a tree.
Lady Crusader stars make it official
Serenity McNair (left) and Sarah Strong had an official signing ceremony Monday afternoon, a few days after McNair committed to New York University to continue her athletic career. The two players were teammates on the Lady Strong travel team for several years and teamed up at Grace this season to win the Lady Crusaders’ third straight women’s basketball state title and earn a No. 13 national ranking. Strong committed to the University of Connecticut during the week of the McDonald’s All-America game earlier this spring. Both players are entering teams with a championship pedigree, as UConn has won the NCAA Division I title nine times, and NYU is the reigning Division III women’s national champion. Following the singing, the players were joined on stage by many of their Grace basketball and soccer teammates.
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