Recognitions

THE CITY OF SANFORD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT was nominated by Downtown Sanford, Inc. as a Main Street Champion and recognized by the N.C. Department of Commerce.

♦ Chief Wayne Barber of the Sanford Fire Department was named a Hometown Hero by the N.C. Automobile Dealers Association for his nearly 50 years of service at the Sanford Fire Department, which began on February 14, 1975.

♦ The American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina recognized the City of Sanford with two Engineering Excellence Awards for economic developments that enabled the region to attract new industry and better compete for projects across the state and nation.

♦ Named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 10th consecutive year.

Members of the former Sanford/Lee County Youth Council donated more than 900 books to W.B. Wicker Elementary School and Warren Williams Elementary School.