Sunday, September 24, 2023

Thinking About A New Home? “Be Boring!”

Are you planning to purchase a new property in the near future? Congratulations! But please also take the advice of real estate experts and “Be Boring!” Many home purchase transactions can get bogged down unnecessarily....

Water Safety Makes Summer Sun-sational

While summer can be a wonderful time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, it’s important to remember some key safety tips for keeping your summer fun and free of injury and stress. Water...

Callie Hammond – Bragg Street Academy

This week's Lee County Teacher Tribute goes to Callie Hammond, a long-standing English teacher at Bragg Street Academy. In May 2017, Ms. Hammond was honored as BSA's Teacher Of The Year for the third...

Why Putter Around When You Can Go Golfing?

Here in Sanford, we're blessed with having a lot of family-friendly amenities and attractions for a city our size, but one that is sometimes overlooked is the Sanford Municipal Golf Course. Now in it's...

Sanford’s Big Business Beginnings

In the eyes of many, the City of Sanford is enjoying a business resurgence. In many respects, it's just the latest in the economic ebbs and flows we've experienced for over 150 years. Let's...

History & Health Come Together On Mural Art Trail

There's a great way to combine light fitness, fun, and a first-hand look at the history of Sanford on the City of Sanford's Mural Art Trail.  It's a perfect summer activity for families with...

Gwendolyn Babcock – Deep River Elementary

Gwendolyn Babcock, a popular Kindergarten teacher at Deep River Elementary School is our Welcome To Sanford Teacher of the Week. Ms. Babcock is a Sanford native and even attended Deep River herself as a...

George Beasley – Tramway Elementary

Tramway Elementary School 5th Grade Teacher George Beasley is the Sanford Spectrum Teacher of the Week. Mr. Beasley hold a BS degree in Elementary Education from East Carolina University, as well as a certification...

Travel Tips For Summer Safety

While summer can be a wonderful time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, it’s important to remember some key safety tips for keeping your summer fun and free of injury and stress. This...

DeShanta Prince — Lee County High School

DeShanta Prince, a highly respected English Teacher at Lee County High School, is our Lee County Teacher of the Week. Ms. Prince teaches English II and III and works with the Exceptional Students program...

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