There once was a time when big chain stores and major retail businesses did not exist.
THUMBS UP: Kitan Akinosho
Sanford’s Kitan Akinosho turned down the prestigious Morehead Scholarship four years ago, preferring instead to pursue her collegiate studies at Princeton University.
To the Editor:
The news story about Sarah Murnaghan’s fight to be placed on the adult lung transplant list should begin a state conversation on organ transplants.
To the Editor:
The Sanford City Council is poised to increase the property tax rate by 7 cents per $100 valuation. This is a 13 percent increase over last year's rate.
To the Editor:
The North Carolina legislature is about to pass regulations allowing concealed firearms in bars.
To the Editor:
Please allow me this opportunity to commend Irene Smith's recent letter to the editor regarding nonprofits.
Imagine superpower college basketball programs Duke and North Carolina facing each other late in the NCAA Tournament. It's excitement enough when those two teams clash during the regular season, but it would be something else to see them play in the big tournament with the chance to go to the Final Four.
To the Editor:
Our politicians are embroiled in one scandalous issue after another. First, it was Benghazi, where four Americans lost their lives; there is more to this than meets the eye.
To the Editor:
As a member of Sanford Women's League (a community service organization) and the Circle of Faith at Jonesboro Presbyterian Church, I have seen firsthand the impact nonprofits such as CUOC, HAVEN and Communities in Schools have on this community.
To the Editor:
Dear Government:
I do believe in your oath of office you swore to uphold the U.S. Constitution, so please honor this oath by returning all my rights eroded in the Patriot Act.
The weather outside has been frightful, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t events delightful — and plenty of them, and free, and coming to downtown Sanford beginning tonight.
It’s always a pleasure to see our elected officials working together.
To the Editor:
On June 6, The Sanford Herald carried an article about the future of the city of Sanford’s municipal golf course. Every Lee County resident should be grateful for this coverage.
To the Editor:
The citizens of Western Harnett are dealing with a school overcrowding issue, and the county does not have a plan to resolve the issue.
THUMBS UP: Interest in city council
The field of candidates for Sanford’s City Council expanded this week, with Chas Post announcing his intent to seek one of two at-large seats. The local attorney will challenge sitting Councilman L.I. “Poly” Cohen in the November election.
To the Editor:
I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting Kathy Guthrie of Siler City, but after reading her letter to the editor June 5 on the contribution of the arts to Lee County, I would like to shake her hand someday.
Much of today’s edition of The Herald focuses on the graduation ceremonies of three of our area high schools — Lee County High School, Grace Christian School and Lee Christian School. In Saturday’s edition, we will focus on the Southern Lee High School graduation.
To the Editor:
Community nonprofits are hurting financially, but it is not because funding isn't available. It is out there for the asking.
To the Editor:
I am writing in response to Mr. Edward T. Hall’s letter in the June 6, 2013, edition of The Herald regarding his plaque at the North Carolina Veterans Memorial.
To the Editor:
I want to respond to Commissioner Jim Womack's comment from a recent budget workshop: "I am not interested in multicultural programs in the arts.
To the Editor:
For the celebration of the life of Kay Miller at St. Luke UMC Saturday — following a wonderful service of respect, thanksgiving and love,
To the Editor:
I went down to the Broadway Veterans Memorial — beautiful place. I looked at some names. It is well kept, I thought.
To the Editor:
Just glancing at Kirk Smith’s letter to the editor in Tuesday’s Herald, I thought he might have come to his senses with his remarks about tyranny.