Caleb M. Soptelean

A 56-year-old man who was charged with murder and 24 sex offenses has requested that all charges be dismissed.

LILLINGTON — It’s been four years now, and Afterburner Cigar Lounge is building a brand.

Classified employees of Lee County Schools will be getting a pay increase early next year with possible future raises contingent on funding from the Lee County commissioners.

A 60-year-old Sanford woman who pleaded guilty to felony embezzlement of $133,370 from Grace Chapel is up for a probation violation.

The pavilion slated to be built at the new Sanford Marketplace is scheduled to be named after Ruby and Ernest McSwain.

A 37-year-old Sanford man who previously lived in Cameron has been charged with second-degree forcible sex offense, disclosure of private images, sexual battery and driving while intoxicated in three separate cases.

Sanford is getting with the times in regard to social media.

On Tuesday, Sanford made some progress toward upgrading the city's sewer lines and starting two housing redevelopment projects.

Proposed subdivisions west of Sanford and northeast of Broadway are on the Technical Review Committee’s agenda for Jan. 9.

A Sanford man faces three misdemeanor charges for assault with a deadly weapon, assault by pointing a gun and communicating threats.