The stories of Lee County, NC
8 narrated audio stories from across Lee County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Lee County
Where the River Opened the Earth
How Deep River carved rock, revealed coal, and shaped Lee County lives.
Temple Theatre
When Sanford Went Downtown for the Future
A theater built for silent films, live acts, and small-town big-city dreams.
Temple Theatre
How Temple Theatre Got Its Second Act
A downtown theater’s rise, decline, and carefully staged return.
Endor Iron Furnace
The Furnace in the Quiet Woods
A stone furnace links Lee County’s woods to wartime industry.
Endor Iron Furnace
Where Deep River Fed a War
A stone furnace made Lee County part of the Civil War supply line.
San-Lee Park
Where Lee County Meets the Woods
A county park became Lee County’s hands-on doorway to the outdoors.
Lee County
A Young County With an Old Name
How a new county took shape from older ground in 1907.
Lee County
Where the Railroad Made Sanford
How rails turned pine country into Lee County’s leading town.
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