Category Archives: Sanford Herald

Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church celebrated its 130th anniversary from Aug. 15 through Aug. 20. Though church records only specify it was started in 1893, the church celebrates its anniversary in August. The three-day event started with a Dine and Donate at Texas Roadhouse in Sanford on Aug. 15. Celebrations continued with a “WorshipContinue reading “Allen Chapel AME Church Celebrates 130th Church Anniversary”

The Sanford Museum recently held Sanford’s German Heritage,  a historical storytelling event to remind people of the town’s connection to Germany from breweries to past residents, including town founder Henry Sanford. Henry S. Sanford studied law abroad in 1848 at the University of Heidelberg in Germany, or what was then called the German Confederation. SanfordContinue reading “Sanford’s German roots: Museum reflects on city’s German heritage with historical storytelling event”

The Healthy Start Coalition of Seminole County, a nonprofit focused on improving the health of families and promoting school readiness for youth, has started a new program known as T.E.A.M Dad. The T.E.A.M in T.E.A.M Dad stands for Teaches, Empowers, Advocates for and Mentors. The program works with men to instill parenting skills by offeringContinue reading “Healthy Start Coalition of Seminole County starts T.E.A.M. Dad Initiative”

Cooking oil and grease being poured down kitchen sinks in Sanford have forced the City to do excessive cleanings to avoid sewage backups. The drains in the homes of Sanford residents connects to one of 80 of the City’s lift stations, a pump station designed to move waste or sewage to a wastewater treatment plantContinue reading “City warns residents that dumping oil, grease can cause sewage back-ups”

City officials held ribbon-cutting ceremonies for two public art murals Thursday, including one at the RiverWalk Shuffleboard Court Building. An abstract floral mural was added to the building at 409 E. Seminole Blvd. by artist Graham Carraway as a way to beautify the location and create a photo opportunity for individuals. The City of SanfordContinue reading “RiverWalk mural to serve as photo op”

The City of Sanford held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday in Paulucci Park to unveil a new mural celebrating the Sanford Fire Department’s 150th anniversary. The mural, which was painted by Artist Bruce Merrell, was funded by the Sanford Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and commissioned by the Public Art Commission, both City of Sanford boards. “WhatContinue reading “Sanford Fire Department mural will highlight its community dedication for generations to come”

A public hearing for the Heritage Park Apartment Project, a waterfront mixed-use development project, was held Thursday at City Hall, bringing Sanford residents to share their opinions about the proposed development. The estimated $100 million project has been discussed for several years, with a deal for the property between Sanford Waterfront Partners, the property developers,Continue reading “Residents speak out against Heritage Park’s plans to include affordable housing downtown”

Having preached at or provided service to over 70 churches during his 15 years of being a pastor, Pastor Cornelius Blue has started his own church in Sanford, the Birthing Place Worship Center. “I think sometimes we have a habit of misjudging our season. We can’t allow ourselves to be infatuated with what we haveContinue reading “Pastor Cornelius Blue Brings New Church to Sanford”

The Sanford City Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, where they approved several safety measures for the Sanford Police and Fire departments. The City Commission approved the purchase of anti-vehicle barriers from Meridian Rapid Defense Group for $99,000. The purchase was made using the funds from the previously approved Community Project Funding Grant forContinue reading “COMMISSION RECAP: Commission approves security and infrastructure measures”

Martha Hall Doctor was born in March 1934 in Historic Goldsboro. She is the oldest living person born and raised on 13th Street in Historic Goldsboro at 88 years of age.  After attending Goldsboro Elementary for three years, Hall Doctor transferred to Crooms Academy where she stayed from fourth grade until graduating with the classContinue reading “Community Reflects on Goldsboro Living “Legend” Martha Hall Doctor”