The Sanford Herald

The Sanford Herald is a local newspaper covering Sanford, North Carolina, and Lee County, owned since the mid-2000s by Paxton Media Group, a private chain of more than 30 regional dailies. Its editorial orientation leans slightly right-of-center, though its day-to-day coverage is primarily local. National and political news is largely sourced from the Associated Press rather than original reporting, which limits a distinct editorial posture toward the Trump administration.