Registration for Sanford 101 Now Open

After a two-year hiatus, the City of Sanford is excited to announce Sanford 101 – previously called Sanford Citizens’ Academy – is now registering for a 2022 session.

First conceived in 2014, Sanford 101’s mission is...

Notice of Cancellation of July 5, 2022 Council Meeting

The public shall take notice that the Sanford City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 5, 2022, has been cancelled.

The meeting was previously scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Sanford Municipal Center, located at 225 E. Weatherspo...

Summer Music Series Comes to Depot Park

The City of Sanford’s parks department has scheduled a summer of music to help families get outside and enjoy our local parks.

Bring your chairs or blankets and a meal to share. Even better: Pick up dinner at one of the many downtown eateries ope...

City to Hold System Development Fee Info Session

The City of Sanford will hold a public information session on Monday, June 20, 2022, to provide education and answer questions about a proposed System Development Fee Ordinance.

If passed, the ordinance would assess a one-time charge when a customer taps o...

Proposed Budget for FY 2022-2023 Now Available

City staff presented the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year at the May 24, 2022 meeting of the Sanford City Council.

The proposed budget focuses on two major themes.  The first is delivering superior services, especially in the realm of ...

Youth Golf Camp Registration Now Open

Registration has opened for the Sanford Municipal Golf Course’s annual Youth Golf Camp for youth ages 9-14.

The camp focuses on team building skills, golf etiquette, and of course the fundamentals of golf such as chipping, driving and putting. Ca...

Kiwanis Family Park Splash Pad to Open Sunday

The City of Sanford will open the Kiwanis Family Park splash pad for the season this Sunday.

Splash pad hours are 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekends and 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays until June 5. The pad will open 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily from ...

Mural Dedication Ceremony in Honor of Dr. Mary Margaret McLeod

A dedication for the Dr. Mary Margaret McLeod Mural will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Lee County Government Center located at 530 Carthage Street in Sanford. 

The mural honors Dr. Mary Margaret McLeod as a pediat...

New Traffic Pattern Begins Today on Third Street

Starting today, the N.C. Department of Transportation has reduced Third Street from four lanes to two lanes. Signal lights along affected areas of street will be replaced with all-way stop signs.

NCDOT will close the inside lanes of Third Street from Horne...

Notice of Vacancies on Municipal Boards and Commissions

The public shall take notice that the City of Sanford has the following vacancies that exist on the various Boards, Commissions, and Committees: 

• One healthcare/medical vacancy on the American with Disabilities Act Compliance Committee –...

City Releases Popular Annual Financial Report for FY 2020-21

The City of Sanford has published its Popular Annual Financial Report, which summarizes the City’s financial activities for the last fiscal year.

The purpose of the report is to provide a user-friendly and easy-to-understand the financial informa...

Appearance Commission Requests Proposals for Two Murals

The City of Sanford Appearance Commission is currently accepting proposals from artists interested in creating commissioned public art murals.

There are two murals in the works. One will commemorate local racing legend J.D. McDuffie with his pit crew as th...

City of Sanford Request for Proposals

The City is soliciting proposals from qualified independent auditors having sufficient governmental accounting and auditing experience in performing an audit in accordance with the specifications outlined within the RFP.

Additionally, the City of Sanford p...

Annual Water Treatment Process Change Scheduled for March 2022

Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.

The City of Sanford normally uses a combination of ammonia and chlorine to disinfect its drinking water. Howe...

Emergency Assistance Available for Water Bills

Low-income households affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic can apply for assistance paying water bills thanks to a new program administered by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.

This program, called the Low-Income Household Water Assist...

Street Pianos Coming to Downtown Sanford

The City of Sanford Appearance Commission is making music interactive for residents and visitors in downtown Sanford by adding two street pianos to the Public Art Program.

Works of art themselves, the pianos have been hand painted by local artists. Reggie ...

City Approves New Water Service Rates

At its June 1 meeting, Sanford City Council approved the City of Sanford’s budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, which includes new rates for water services. 

The City’s water rate will increase by 12 percent and its wastewater rat...

Mayor Rescinds Emergency Declaration and Mask Order

Governor Roy Cooper announced today that the State of North Carolina has removed its indoor mask mandate for most settings, effective at 1:30 p.m. per Executive Order 215.

In response, Sanford Mayor Chet Mann has rescinded the declaration of a state of eme...

New Broadband Benefit Available for Low-Income Households

The Universal Service Fund has announced that residents can now enroll in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households.

This cost assistance program provides a ...