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• Second man charged in drive-by shooting

  In Local Sanford, NC News / 23 July 2014

  SANFORD–Sanford Police have charged a second man with attempted murder in connection with a drive by shooting in the 700 block of Courtland Drive on June 28. Trey Rakeem Gunter, 22, turned himself in to authorities Monday. More local news can be heard Monday through Friday on WWGP 1050 and Classic Hits & Oldies..

• More fracking news coming Wednesday evening

  In Local Sanford, NC News / 23 July 2014

  ANGIER–Representative Ron Rabin has scheduled an information session on Fracking at the Angier Elementary School in Harnett County Wednesday evening. Many Lee County residents plan to be on hand. More local news can be heard Monday through Friday on WWGP 1050 and Classic Hits & Oldies.

• CCCC Trustees face varied agenda

  In Local Sanford, NC News / 23 July 2014

  SANFORD–The Trustees of Central Carolina Community College will hold their quarterly meeting at the Lee County campus Wednesday evening. In addition to a lengthy agenda, the board will also recognize an outgoing board member who has given more than twenty years to the board. More local news can be heard Monday through Friday on WWGP 1050 and Classic Hits & Oldies.

• Blood & Platelets needed

  In Local Sanford, NC News / 23 July 2014

  SANFORD–The Lee County chapter of the American Red Cross has scheduled several blood drives due to an emergency shortage of both blood and platelets. More local news can be heard Monday through Friday on WWGP 1050 and Classic Hits & Oldies

• Cleanup continues in the aftermath of a fire that claimed three businesses

  In Local Sanford, NC News / 22 July 2014

  SANFORD–Cause has not been determined of three small businesses destroyed by fire early Monday morning. Central Auto Auction, Bill’s car clean and Big Al’s Automotives on Cameron Drive burned around 4 AM. At least five cars and a boat were among the destroyed property. More local news can be heard Monday through Friday on WWGP 1050 and Classic Hits & Oldies.

• Authorities in Cumberland County are probing the death of a Carolina Trace Employee

  In Local Sanford, NC News / 22 July 2014

  Spring Lake–A Cumberland county resident who has worked at Carolina Trace for more than six years was killed Saturday and Cumberland County authorities are seeking his alleged killer, 34 year old Jerri Davis McLean. More local news can be heard Monday through Friday on WWGP 1050 and Classic Hits & Oldies.

• One County Commissioer’s efforts to “kill a dream” were fruitless

  In Local Sanford, NC News / 22 July 2014

  SANFORD–Efforts of one Lee County Commissioner to stymie plans to improve the community college and Civic Center proved fruitless during a public hearing Monday evening. While several spoke against the proposed bonds on the November ballot, many others spoke in favor of. More local news can be heard Monday through Friday on WWGP 1050 and Classic Hits & Oldies.