More than 50 zMAX CARS Tour drivers made laps on the repaved North Wilkesboro Speedway Wednesday, as they tested Hoosier tire compounds for use in the May 14-15 late model events at the historic track. Drivers praised the new asphalt, saying the track retains character while also providing a…

SANFORD — Miss Isabel Gonzalez Rodas, 16, of Sanford, transitioned to eternal rest…

SANFORD — Private funeral services for Billy James Kirby, 76, who died Aug. 26, 20…

SANFORD —A family graveside service for Joyce Griffin Thomas, 87, of Sanford, who …

KIPLING — Jenny Jones Jackson, 86, of Kipling, died Tuesday (04/23/24) at Rex Hear…

SANFORD — Julia White Capps, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and comm…

Community engagement in a small town is crucial for the livelihood of its residents and businesses. The sense of belonging is a factor that we tend to overlook, but we all need it. By becoming engaged, we strengthen relationships and enhance Sanford's overall quality of place. This strengthe…

The phrase “American democracy” once resounded as ringingly on the conservative side of the political divide as it did among the country’s liberals. When Bill Clinton declared America the “world’s greatest democracy,” both Republicans and Democrats nodded their assent. North Carolina, too, s…