BaseLocal

Sanford’s Favorite Newsletter

Sanford news, events, and recommendations delivered free every morning.

Sanford, NC
6Events this week
1Free things to do
87New spots
96New stories

● Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Sanford

Four picks from this week's calendar. See all 6 events, day by day →

Yoga & Beer

Sunday 11am · Hugger Mugger Brewing

Book Club

Wednesday 6:30pm · Hugger Mugger Brewing

Hayley Williams

Wednesday 7pm · Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center

Sanford Farmers Market

Saturday 8:30am · Pilgrim's Sanford Agricultural Marketplace · Free

New in Sanford

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

East End Park

Parks & Outdoors

Quick game, cool down: East End Park keeps things simple and fun with tennis and basketball courts, a futsal court, a grill and playground, plus a seasonal sprayground for cooling off.

dprplaymore.org ↗

Anthem Music And Vintage

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Your next music haunt: Anthem Music And Vintage blends a music-store heartbeat with a vintage soul in nearby Durham, the kind of spot locals adopt as their go-to.

anthemmusicandvintage.com ↗

U-Neak Boutique

Shopping

Classy meets unique: When you want an upscale-casual outfit that feels polished without trying too hard, U-Neak Boutique nails it with signature sets, easy dresses, and statement accessories that do the talking.

uneakboutique.com ↗

Sanford’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Sanford’s best →

Most read in Sanford

The five stories Sanford readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Buc-ee’s more likely to pick ‘conservative, business-friendly’ states, founder says

    Buc-ee’s founder, Arch “Beaver” Aplin III, has stated that he is less likely to choose liberal states for future stores in North Carolina than liberal ones.

    Full story at charlotteobserver.com ↗

  2. Drug investigation nets 1,600 THC vape cartridges, two arrests

    A joint drug investigation involving law enforcement agencies in four counties resulted in two arrests and the seizure of about 1,600 THC vape cartridges, marijuana, psilocybin products, firearms and cash.

    Full story at sanfordherald.com ↗

  3. Multi-agency child sex sting leads to 14 arrests, including Castle Hayne man

    A multi-agency operation led to 14 arrests in Lee County, North Carolina, including a Castle Hayne man, Bradley Kevin Lowe, who was arrested on July 17 and charged with two counts of solicitation of a child by computer to commit sex acts.

    Full story at wwaytv3.com ↗

  4. Commissioners reject attempts to pause data center project

    The Lee County Board of Commissioners rejected two attempts to slow down a proposal for a data center facility on Lower Moncure Road, despite a crowd of over 150 people who demanded immediate action.

    Full story at rantnc.com ↗

  5. 14 Arrested, 68 Charges Filed in Operation Midnight Shadow

    A month-long multi-state investigation, Operation Midnight Shadow, led by the Lee County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies, resulted in 14 arrests and 68 criminal charges.

    Full story at us.headtopics.com ↗

Explore Sanford

The rest of what BaseLocal keeps current for the city.

Sanford eventsAll 6 events this week, day by dayThis weekend in SanfordThe 1 things worth your weekendRead the latest editionSee exactly what lands in your inboxFuquay-Varina23 miles away — nearby on BaseLocalHolly Springs23 miles away — nearby on BaseLocalCary31 miles away — nearby on BaseLocalChapel Hill31 miles away — nearby on BaseLocal