Lee County Register of Deeds Pamela Britt has announced her retirement. Britt, a Democrat, was first elected in 2016 and was re-elected without opposition in 2020 and 2024. Her retirement is effective ...

The Rant unpacks what’s happened so far in the drama surrounding Lee County’s next EMS contract, and speculates irresponsibly about what might happen next.

The first week of candidate filing for the 2026 election saw several Lee County incumbents making their re-election bids official, and two announcing bids for higher office. Republican Sherry Womack, ...

The calming music is straight out of a classic holiday film. The smell? A hint of pine and cranberries, with perhaps a hint of cinnamon. Tall nutcracker soldiers stand guard at the entrance. A plate ...

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The Rant is a news site based in Sanford, North Carolina, covering news and features in our region. The Rant is run by former journalists. The Rant loves you.

Amy Truckner stands at the entrance of Sips and Sequels, a bar, beer market and book store located on Carthage Street in downtown Sanford. S&S has more than 250 different beers and hosts multiple book ...

Without a doubt, the No. 1 question with regards to retail among the general population in Lee County for more than a decade has been some variation of “when are we getting a Target?” Now, we know the ...

When the Sanford City Council approved the Vermillion residential development last July, a familiar set of events played out. Vermillion, to be the county’s largest-ever housing development, will ...

A culinary staple for many who grew up in Sanford is returning more than 20 years after shutting down. Mr. Gatti’s Pizza will open this summer in the Shoppes at Sanford shopping center anchored by ...

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Lee County sheriff’s deputies have charged a Lemon Springs man with murder in connection with the death of his partner. Randall Lee Stark, 66, of River Run Drive in Lee County faces one count of first ...