A look at upcoming events in Sanford and Lee County for July. To have your event included in our monthly publication, email us at billy@rantnc.com. JULY 4: Sanford Freedom Fest The City of Sanford ...

Sanford will host an evening of live music, food, and fireworks at Kiwanis Park on Friday, July 4. Freedom Fest kicks off at 5 p.m. with a performance by JM Phillips, followed by headliner ...

The Sanford-Lee County Planning Department will consider a plan for a large commercial project next to Walmart on N.C. 87 South, as well as plans for five residential subdivisions in Lee County, ...

Update (2:02 p.m.): Bear Creek Arsenal issued the following statement to the Rant regarding the arrests: "Today there were several employees of Bear Creek Arsenal who were detained by law enforcement.

Organizers of a Halloween-themed drag show meant to raise funds for a local LGBTQ resource center are facing threats of violence and death after the event was featured by a right wing Twitter account ...

Business Sanford NC The Rant for Lunch Mr. Gatti’s eyes July 14 opening June 25, 2025 — 4 Comments Entertainment Sanford NC Sports Spinners improve to 8-7 overall, second place in Piedmont Division ...

Two people were killed Friday when an airplane that took off from the Raleigh Executive Jetport in Sanford crashed in Harnett County, according to a social media post from the airport. “A ...

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1: Old Rip | Celebrating Sanford’s agricultural heritage by depicting the process of taking tobacco to market, the Old Rip mural features a 3D mule and tobacco plants, bordered in gold. Tobacco’s a ...

A Sanford man apparently killed himself Tuesday evening after a domestic situation at his home, police reported Wednesday. Officers responded to 1616 Columbine Road in west Sanford around 6:07 p.m.