The Lee Board of County Commissioners lifted the burn ban in Lee County, which had been in effect since April 15. Recent rainfall and expected further precipitation prompted the decision not to ...

Numerous residential projects are underway or planned throughout Lee County, including large developments like Kingston and Verdana Village. Lee County issued 994 single-family building permits in ...

Lee County MPO is seeking public input on the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) via a virtual meeting room and survey. The LRTP addresses future transportation needs for all modes of ...

SANFORD, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Lee County Sheriff's Office is offering a $10,000 reward tied to a 30-year-old murder case. The sheriff's office said Willard Eugene Smith is wanted in the 1995 murder ...

A Lee County woman turned grief into gratitude after losing her brother, which led her to a life-saving cancer diagnosis. Susan Myers and her brother Don were very close. His unexpected passing ...

Lee County's taxable property value increased by 4.84%, lower than the projected 5.8%. The overall property value decreased by 3.72%, attributed to inflation and post-Covid market adjustments.

Lee County's tourism industry saw significant growth in 2024, with increases in visitors, spending, and economic impact. The industry is still recovering from Hurricane Ian, but available room ...