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This week in Sanford

Three picks from this week's calendar. See all 5 events, day by day →

80's Unleashed

Friday 9pm · The Smoke and Barrel

Quarters for CARA

Sunday 2pm · Steven's Center

LCL Story Time

Monday 10am · Sanford

New in Sanford

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

Kiwanis Family Park

Parks & Outdoors

Easy family win: Kiwanis Family Park has Sanford’s only splash pad plus a big, modern playground and a breezy half-mile loop, so you can let the kids zip while you knock out a few laps or just sip something cold.

sanfordnc.net ↗

Crab seafood house Sanford

Restaurants

Crab cravings solved: Whether you're plotting a family dinner, a casual lunch, or a just-let-me-eat takeout night, Crab Seafood House Sanford serves fresh hits like garlic butter crab legs, Cajun seafood boils, steamed shrimp, and crispy fried fish.

sanfordcrabseafoodhouse.com ↗

Libations 139

Nightlife

Seasonal sips, sweet finishes: Libations 139 keeps it local in the best way, shaking craft cocktails with house made syrups, rolling out shareable small plates, then sealing the deal with artisan desserts.

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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. 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 ↗

  2. Olive Garden coming to 32-acre development with 200,000 sq ft of retail space

    Olive Garden is set to open a new location in the Adams Village development in Sanford, North Carolina in 2027.

    Full story at the-sun.com ↗

  3. Sanford Christmas Parade will follow new route this year

    The City of Sanford's annual Christmas Parade will change its route from the traditional route of Wicker, Steele and Carthage streets to a new one.

    Full story at rantnc.com ↗

  4. LongHorn Steakhouse and Olive Garden planned for new 32-acre development

    Oolive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse are reportedly set to join a 32-acre retail project in Sanford, North Carolina.

    Full story at the-sun.com ↗

  5. Unfinished business: Lee County’s dealings with MedEx didn’t end in public eye

    Lee County, North Carolina, had been in controversy over the selection of a vendor for EMS services for months.

    Full story at rantnc.com ↗

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