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• No tax increase in the new budget

  In Sanford, NC News / 8 May 2012

  SANFORD–County Manager John Crumpton presented his budget for the 2012-2013 fiscal year at the  end of the Commissioners meeting Monday afternoon-a budget that calls for no tax increase.  The budget totals $63,080,744.  Requests totaled $68,852,000.  It was reduced by more than $5,000,000.  A budget work session is scheduled for May 14 at 2:00 PM and a public hearing is slated May 21 at 6:00 PM. More local news can be heard Monday through Friday on WWGP 1050 and Classic Hits & Oldies.

• PRIMARY DAY

  In Sanford, NC News / 8 May 2012

  SANFORD–It’s Primary Day in North Carolina, and locally, polls in all of the county’s polling places have been open since 6:30 AM.  Schools are closed, as several are used for polling places.  Turnout is anticipated to be heavy, even after nearly 3000 votes were casts in early voting.  The polls will remain open until 7:30 PM.  The results of the Primary can be heard, live, from the Lee County Board of Elections on Classic Hits and Oldies beginning at 7:30 P More local news can be heard Monday through Friday on WWGP 1050 and Classic Hits & Oldies.

• Another successful pottery festival

  In Sanford, NC News / 7 May 2012

  SANFORD–Rain did not damper the spirits of the thousands that attended the eleventh annual pottery festival at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center Saturday and Sunday.  They came from many states to sell, to buy, and some, just to observe.  According to Don Hudson, founder of the festival, about 75% of the attendees are from outside of Lee County and represent affluent households.  He said 60% of the visitors have a household income of $75,000 or more.  After an assessment, plans will begin for next year. More local news can be heard Monday through Friday on WWGP 1050 and Classic Hits… Read more

• Rabies found in livestock in Chatham County

  In Sanford, NC News / 7 May 2012

  SILK HOPE–The state Agriculture Department has confirmed rabies in some cattle on a Chatham County farm.  According to the Chatham News, two cows died of rabies last week and testing confirmed that the cows had contracted the disease.  Officials said rabies is present throughout the state and it can be spread to livestock. More local news can be heard Monday through Friday on WWGP 1050 and Classic Hits & Oldies.

• Counting down the hours

  In Sanford, NC News / 7 May 2012

  SANFORD-  Early voting ended Saturday with a record number of votes casts locally and across the state.  Polls open at 6:30 AM Tuesday and schools will be closed in Lee County as several are used as polling places.  The marriage amendment is being blamed as the vehicle that’s driving the election with the pros predicting victory and the opponents declaring a sad day for North Carolina if it passes. More local news can be heard Monday through Friday on WWGP 1050 and Classic Hits & Oldies.  

• A memorial service is scheduled Friday for a Chatham County man

  In Sanford, NC News / 4 May 2012

  PITTSBORO–Christopher  Hasbrouck of Pittsboro died Wednesday due to complications from dehydration.  He was a cadet in Appalachian State University’s ROTC program and participated in the Mountain Man Memorial March on April 20 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.  According to WRAL, Hasbrouck was overcome by the heat and became dehydrated and died at University of Tennessee Medical Center. More local news can be heard Monday through Friday on WWGP 1050 and Classic Hits & Oldies.

• National Prayer Day observed

  In Sanford, NC News / 4 May 2012

  SANFORD–Using the topic, “Your belief system will guide your actions,”  prayer lunceon speaker John Linderman, held the audiences’ attention with his delivery telling them that through belief in God, nothing is impossible.  He related a petition to God when he was only 5 years old, and God answered his prayer, healing his mother three days later from a painful problem she had suffered for more than a year.  The catered luncheon, held at St. Luke United Methodist Church, had an overflow crowd in attendance for the 62nd anniversary of the observance.  Sponsored locally by the YMCA, board member Phillip Chappel was presented the… Read more