🌱 Are big-name restaurants finally coming to Sanford’s Adams Village?

Good day Sanford! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Are big-name restaurants finally coming to Sanford’s Adams Village?
• How did the 2011 tornado outbreak impact Sanford and nearby communities?

Also on today's calendar: Stephanie Nakasian at the historic Vinous Wine Bar and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 93, low: 64.
• Sunday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 69 and low of 39 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Olive Garden, Whataburger, BJ's eyeing Sanford's Adams Village, TBJ reports (rantnc.com) — National chains like Olive Garden, Whataburger, BJ’s Wholesale Club, and Ulta Beauty are reportedly eyeing space in Sanford’s Adams Village project along N.C. 87, reflecting the city’s rapid growth. While not yet confirmed, the interest follows Target’s new-store plans at Riverbirch Corner and underscores how residential expansion in south and west Sanford is attracting major commercial investment.
   

• North Carolina's largest tornado outbreak occurred 15 years ago (spectrumlocalnews.com) — Fifteen years after North Carolina’s largest tornado outbreak, this look back highlights how a long‑track EF3 tornado moved from near Sanford toward Raleigh, causing deadly damage across the state. The piece recalls Sanford among the hardest‑hit communities and stresses why residents still need solid shelter plans and awareness when severe weather threatens today.
   

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📸 Around Sanford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sanford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday April 18

• Brews Blues & BBQ
  Hugger Mugger Brewing Company, 229 Wicker St, Sanford
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday April 18

• Stephanie Nakasian at the historic Vinous Wine Bar
  Vinous Wine Bar , 112 S Steele St , Sanford
  6:30 pm
• OHS Prom - Butterfly Garden
  Harnett County Schools 4760 Lake Valley Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28303
  7:00 pm
• Bright Star
  Temple Theatre , 120 Carthage St , Sanford
  7:30 pm

Tuesday April 21

• Tourism Development Authority Meeting
  City of Sanford, NC Calendar , 1801 Nash St , Sanford
  11:30 am
• Sanford City Council Regular Meeting
  City of Sanford, NC Calendar , 225 E. Weatherspoon Street , Sanford
  5:00 pm

Thursday April 23

• Read, Create, Play!
  City of Sanford, NC Calendar , 228 North Ave , Sanford
  2:00 pm
• Bright Star
  Temple Theatre , 120 Carthage St , Sanford
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday April 17

• Weekly Free Tastings at Vino!! Wine Shop
  Vino Wine Shop , 89 Hillsboro St A , Pittsboro
  5:00 pm
• Fantasy Book Club
  MonkeyKat Books , 105 Carbonton Rd , Sanford
  7:00 pm
• Cowgirls & Corks : Paint and Sip in Sanford
  C&J's Taps and Corks , 2512 S Horner Blvd , Sanford
  7:00 pm

Sunday April 19

• Barre and Bubbly at Vino!!
  Vino Wine Shop , 89 Hillsboro St A , Pittsboro
  10:45 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ELECTRICAL SERVICES!!
  Hello, Journey man electrical here! If anyone is in need of electrical work such as: installing lights, ceiling fans, receptacles and security… (Nextdoor Lemon Springs)
• Hey guys
  I still have a lot of farm fresh eggs for sale $4 a dozen $6 - 18 Tramway area (Nextdoor Boca Estates/Lake Villano)

• Central Carolina Community College posted a job opening for Facility Attendant/Custodian (Part Time/Temporary) in Sanford. Apply here.
• Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser in Sanford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sanford here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Pittsboro

• Photos: Disney reveals plans for Asteria club in North Carolina (myfox8.com)
• Northwood to honor Austin Brice with jersey dedication (chathamjournal.com)
• The Morning News: Property Taxes in Raleigh, Disney in Pittsboro, and Christina Koch in Space (chapelboro.com)

Carthage

• Seven facing charges after Moore County probation search operation (sandhillssentinel.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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