Lee County Coverage

Adults charged after 1-year-old apparently ingests drugs

Authorities resuscitated the 1-year-old with Narcan. The child is now at a local hospital receiving additional treatment, while the three adults were each charged with various felonies.

1-year-old resuscitated with Narcan in Lee County

When Lee County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Agents arrived at the home of the child, medical and fire personnel were attempting life-saving measures on the child.

Sheriff: Human remains discovered in Osgood community

Crime scene tape surrounded a home Friday believed to be where the body was found.

Sheriff: Body found in Lee County home

Authorities found human remains in the Osgood community of Lee County. Neighbors in the community said crime scene tape surrounded a home for hours.

Brett Knese, WRAL multimedia journalist

Psychologist advises families have 'difficult conversations' after SanLee Middle teacher's child sex charges surface

Investigators in Lee County believe there are more children taught by Andrew Allen who are victims of abuse. It's bringing on hard discussions for parents and families who are absorbing the news.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

After threats, Harnett Central High School evacuated, Lee County dismisses early

Harnett Central High School was evacuated on Friday afternoon after an "anonymous safety threat."

Lee County deputy shot, expected to be okay says county commissioner

Lee County commissioner Cameron Sharpe said a suspect is in custody after a Friday night shooting that left a Lee County deputy shot.

New interstate planned for middle of the state could bring key economic, safety benefits

North Carolina could get a new interstate as part of a newly-passed federal infrastructure bill.

Keely Arthur, WRAL reporter

I-685 project could be game-changer for Lee, Harnett counties

The proposed I-685 could bring benefits for drivers and developers in Lee and Harnett counties.

Lee, Nash County schools will require masks for fall semester

The Lee County School Board will require masks for kindergarten through 12th grade students in the upcoming school year.

Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer, and Leslie Moreno, WRAL reporter

Distanced outdoor activities in Lee County

San-Lee Park and Deep River Sporting Clays and Shooting School provide Sanford residents and visitors with opportunities to get outside while socially distancing.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Lee County school board member under fire for sexually explicit online images

The board addressed the topic of Patrick Kelly and a complaint filed against him.

Kirsten Gutiérrez, WRAL reporter

Human remains found in woods confirmed to belong to missing Sanford man; GoFundMe set up to help family

The remains were found around 1:00 p.m. by a couple walking the land with possible intentions of purchasing.

Kevin Kuzminski, WRAL multiplatform producer

Dozens come out to support Lee County board member who attended pro-Trump rally

On Tuesday, supporters of Sherry Lynn Womack who gathered outside Lee County High School said she's being attacked by people calling for her to resign when all she did was exercise her First Amendment right.

Investigation finds Lee County school board member did not violate policy by attending pro-Trump rally

Supporters of Sherry Lynn Womack gathered outside Lee County High School said she's being attacked by people calling for her to resign when all she did was exercise her First Amendment right.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Protesters flock in Lee County after school board member attends pro-Trump DC rally

Dozens of protesters gathered outside Lee County High School in an effort to convince school board member Sherry-Lynn Womack to resign.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Lee County commissioner dies of COVID-19

Lee County Commissioner Kevin Dodson has died of COVID-19, Board of Commissioners Vice Chairman Cameron Sharpe said Thursday.

Six firefighters recovering after testing positive for COVID-19

WRAL's Leslie Moreno has the latest after six Sanford firefighters tested positive for COVID-19, the city said Thursday.

Six Sanford firefighters test positive for COVID-19

Six Sanford firefighters have tested positive for COVID-19, the city said Thursday.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer and Leslie Moreno, WRAL multimedia journalist

Sanford police charge man with several sex-related crimes against two children

Sanford police have arrested and charged a man with several sex-related crimes against two children.

Jason O. Boyd, Multiplatform producer

Intruders access virtual classrooms in multiple school districts

Two local school districts are tightening security in the virtual classroom after multiple incidents of intruders accessing classrooms and posting racist content, pornographic content and offensive language.

Lee County courthouse closed until mid-August

The Lee County courthouse has been closed until August 12, effective immediately, according to a social media post from Sheriff Tracy Carter.

Two people killed in crash involving tractor trailers

Two people were killed in the Sanford area on Wednesday in a tractor-trailer crash. It was one of three crashes involving tractor-trailer vehicles on Wednesday.

Lee County commissioner declines interview after comments made about race on social media

Asked to respond to questions about recent social media comments, Lee County Commissioner Kirk Smith declined and deflected.

Two cases of COVID-19 shut down Sanford childcare center

The Childcare Network daycare center in Sanford has been shut down following the discovery of two COVID-19 cases at the facility.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL reporter