The Lee County Budget 2026 has been approved, allowing property owners to avoid a tax increase for another year. After months of discussion and debate, the Lee County Board of Commissioners voted 4-3 to adopt a $127.86 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The decision comes after county leaders worked to close a nearly […] <p>The post Lee County Budget 2026 Approved Without Property Tax Increase first appeared on Star 102.5.</p>

Lee County data center opposition remained front and center Monday night as residents filled the Board of Commissioners meeting to voice concerns about the proposed PointOne Data Center project. Citizens questioned zoning classifications, environmental impacts, noise concerns, and the overall approval process while urging commissioners to slow down development plans. The meeting drew passionate comments […] <p>The post Lee County Data Center Opposition Continues as Commissioners Appr

Lee County Schools has approved an updated cell phone policy that will impact how students use electronic devices on campus. The Lee County Board of Education approved the changes during its June 9 meeting and come as school districts across North Carolina continue to balance technology access with classroom learning and student safety. The updated […] <p>The post Lee County Schools Approves Updated Cell Phone Policy and Reviews Field Trip Changes first appeared on Star 102.5.</p&

The Lee County Data Center Proposal could become one of the largest economic development projects in the region in recent years. Developers have submitted plans for a 300,000-square-foot facility in northern Lee County that would bring significant investment, new jobs, and additional tax revenue. The proposed project would be developed by PointOne and eventually operated […] <p>The post Lee County Data Center Proposal Could Bring Major Investment first appeared on Star 102.5.</p&g