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First Bancorp shares rise on earnings report
Shares of Southern Pines-based First Bancorp gained more than 13% early Thursday after the parent of First Bank reported strong earnings. The company had a second-quarter profit of $28.7 million, or 70 cents per share, versus $29.4 million a year earlier. For the first half of the year, First Bancorp earned $54 million, versus $44.6 million, in the same period last year.
Sewer Rehabilitation
A Town contractor (AM Liner) will be working next week from Monday through Friday performing prerequisite tasks for sewer rehabilitation. Work will be taking place along Hwy 22 / Central Dr., from Fairway Dr. down to the Midland Rd. traffic circle. We do not expect any utility service disruptions, and traffic impacts should be minimal. NCDOT has been notified of our efforts. For further information, please contact SP Utilities at 910-692-1983.
OBITUARY: James Van Schnell
James Van Schnell, 64, of Rockingham, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at his home. Van was born Aug. 3, 1959, in Munich, Germany, son of the late Edward E. Schnell and Sada Allen Schnell. Van was a veteran of the United States Navy and then worked as a gas...
Marsha Haywood Russell
Marsha Haywood Russell, 73, of Mt. Gilead, also known by her grandchildren as Yaya, passed away peacefully at home with her girls, July 23, 2024, after a long battle with degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, osteoporosis and a plethora of other ailments that culminated into multiple surgeries, immobilization and subsequent infections over several years.
First Bancorp: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (AP) — SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (AP) — First Bancorp (FBNC) on Wednesday reported net income of $28.7 million in its second quarter. The bank, based in Southern Pines, North Carolina, said it had earnings of 70 cents per share. The bank holding company for First...
3 transported after car strikes tree, flips in Cameron
A single-vehicle crash in Cameron early Tuesday morning sent three people to the hospital and slowed the morning commute on N.C. 24-27. Emergency units were dispatched to the crash around 5:30 a.m. at the roadway’s intersection with Bass Road, just east of U.S. Highway 1. According to officials on...
New SCC Scholarship Honors Buddy Spong
The Seven Lakes Kiwanis Club is raising funds for a new scholarship named in honor of Buddy Spong that will assist Sandhills Community College students. The legacy scholarship was announced during a celebration of life for Spong at BPAC’s Owens Auditorium, on Sunday, July 21 on the SCC campus. A retired educator and active community volunteer, Spong died on March 15, five months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Sunrise Theater Hosts All-Locals Concert
The Sunrise Theater hosted a free outdoor concert on Saturday, July 20, from 4 to 8 p.m., with a lineup of all local bands. Featured artists were the the band 723, carcrashpoolparty, Logan Duke and Aidan Lyons. Welcome to the discussion. Thank you for reading!. Please purchase a subscription to...
Princess Peach and Friends at Red's Corner
Red’s Corner in Southern Pines hosted Princess Peach and Friends, a free evening of family-friendly fun on Tuesday, July 23, as part of this year’s Peach Week festivities. Activities included a rolling video truck, peach hunt and a bounce house. There will also be SuperMario-themed mustaches and crowns for the kids.
Carthage Man Arrested For Possession of Sexual Exploitation Material
The Moore County Sheriff's Office arrested a Carthage man after an undercover investigation found him in possession of child sexual abuse material. Robert Lee Thomas, 45, of Heritage Farm Road, was taken into custody Wednesday and charged with 30 counts of felony second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, and 30 counts of felony third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
Both Parties Detained After Man Shoots at Trespasser's Vehicle
The Moore County Sheriff's Office arrested both parties involved in an altercation Monday after an reported trespassing and robbery. Deputies responded Monday to a report of a trespasser being held at gunpoint at an uninhabited residence in Robbins.
Rockingham Royals Capture First Place At Commonwealth Games
The Rockingham Royals 15-under boys team also captured first place at the Virginia Commonwealth Games over the weekend. The Royals went unbeaten over a challenging five-game stretch to win gold. Rockingham opened the tournament with a 58-27 win over CB Elite before defeating Local Legends Gold 48-38, Legends Black 55-27...
Changes Proposed To Midland
The state Department of Transportation plans to hold a drop-in input meeting this coming week regarding proposed changes to Midland Road from Airport Road in Pinehurst to Clark Street in Southern Pines. It would include improvements that reduce median crossovers and a “road diet.” The latter would happen on a...
SP Native Named to State Department Post
Southern Pines native Jason Coleman has been named the U.S. Department of State’s chief budget director for the bureaus of Near Eastern Affairs and South-Central Asia. In his new role, Coleman is responsible for over $2 billion allocated to the operations of 29 embassies, 14 consulates, 18 domestic offices and other critical American interests abroad.
World Golf Hall of Fame
The World Golf Hall of Fame has returned to its original home in Pinehurst, NC. The facility opened just prior to the 2024 U.S. Open at the new Golf House Pinehurst campus adjacent to Pinehurst Country Club. The first floor of the building houses the USGA Experience which includes artifacts from the USGA Museum and Library. On the second floor is the WGHOF where visitors will find a new Hall of Fame locker room experience. Each locker representing all inductees maintains a collection of gear and artifacts that assists in telling that player’s story and rich history. Here, you will see Bob Jones’ Spalding 2-wood. Jack Nicklaus’ MacGregor golf bag from the 1965 Masters and Johnny Miller’s clubs, ball and champions golf medal from the 1973 U.S. Open at Oakmont. And so much more.
World’s Best Resorts North Carolina
Travel+Leisure asked readers to cast votes sharing opinions on the top hotels and resorts among other categories. And, over 186,000 readers weighed in with a total of more than 700,000 votes. So, although not number 1, the Tar Heel State did appear 4 times. And, coming in at number 7...
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