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Historical Association Dedicates the Kenneth Black Cemetery
The Moore County Historical Association hosted a dedication of the Kenneth Black Cemetery, in Southern Pines, on Saturday, July 20, at 10 a.m. The date coincided with the 243rd anniversary of the Loyalist’s death during the American Revolutionary War. Members of the Black family, and local officials, including former Mayor Carol Haney and Southern Pines Mayor Taylor Clement, attended. Historian Andrew Diemer presented a short lecture on the Tory War of 1781, and descendant children of Kenneth Black laid a wreath at his grave, pictured below. A bagpiper performed at the ceremony, in addition to the firing of a traditional musket.
Kenneth Black Cemetery Dedication honors the American Revolution
The Moore County Historical Association (MCHA) hosted the Kenneth Black Cemetery Dedication July 20 off Morganton Road in Southern Pines. The dedication stems from the Tory War of 1781 during the American Revolution, when patriots battled royalists for freedom from Britain. In July 1781, Kenneth Black, a farmer loyal to...
Notice of Request To Release Property at the Laurinburg-Maxton Airport, Maxton, NC (MEB)
This document has a comment period that ends in 31 days. (08/26/2024) Submit a formal comment. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. The Federal Aviation Administration is requesting public comment on a request by the Southeast Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) on behalf of the Town of Laurinburg-Maxton, to release of land (1.57 acres) at the Laurinburg-Maxton Airport from Federal obligations.
Improved loan portfolio lifts First Bancorp's second-quarter profit
A significant lowering in First Bancorp’s loan-loss provision during the second quarter was the primary factor in the bank’s 2.3% jump in net income to $28.7 million. The Southern Pines-based bank reported Wednesday diluted earnings were 70 cents, down 1 cent from year ago. The average earnings forecast was 66 cents by two analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research.
Radie Catherine McCraney Deese
LAKEVIEW — Radie Catherine McCraney Deese, 93, of Lakeview, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Dahlia Gardens Center and Rehab in Aberdeen, surrounded by her family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lakeview Presbyterian Church, Lakeview. Thank you for reading!. Please log in, or sign...
One transported after Southern Pines T-bone
One person was transported following a T-bone collision in Southern Pines on Monday morning. The collision happened near the intersection of Fort Bragg Road and Indiana Avenue just before 8 a.m., resulting in delays to morning commutes as first responders worked to investigate and clear the scene. Fire departments arriving...
‘Lucky man’ walks away from fishing trip crash
An early morning fishing trip almost ended before it began for a Robbins man. Despite the circumstances, he was able to walk away from a single-vehicle accident outside of Eastwood around 5 a.m. on Sunday. The driver was the only occupant of the Ford SUV while traveling on Beulah Hill...
Pinebluff K9 ‘Nala’ to get donation of body armor
The Pinebluff Police Department’s K9 Nala will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Nala’s vest is sponsored by Jennifer Hale and Mary Margaret Hasslocher and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Gifted by Jennifer...
JLL Arranges $85M Construction Financing for West End II Multifamily Development in Downtown Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. — JLL has arranged $33.6 million of joint venture equity and $51.4 million in debt financing for the development of West End II, a 252-unit luxury apartment development underway in downtown Raleigh’s West End neighborhood. The equity partner is an investment fund from South America and...
Two women face trial for disclosure of private image
Jul. 23—Two women face trial on Aug. 5 for sharing an image of a partially naked woman on Facebook. Victoria Denise Long, 33, of Southern Pines and Sadie Briann Bright, 26, of Sanford are charged with disclosing a private image and break/enter/terrorize, both felonies. According to an indictment, the women allegedly broke into a residence in the 500 block of Hospital Drive in Sanford on Feb. ...
Three people charged with murder of Bladen Co. man who went missing three years ago
SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Three people from Scotland County have been arrested for the 2021 murder of Brandon McDonald of Bladen County. McDonald was first reported missing more than three years ago on March 25, 2021. He left his home in Clarkton that morning with plans to travel to Laurinburg, but was never seen or heard from again.
The Famous Taylortown Tower
Several views of the Taylortown tower through the years, its walls covered with bramble and ivy. Today, only the tower itself remains. Folklore says the tower is haunted, but who can say for sure?. The tower today. Mysterious building still attracts the curious. Driving south on Highway 71, where it...
OBITUARY: Betty Ann McKoy
Betty Ann McKoy, 74, passed on Friday, July 19, 2024. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Elizabeth Chapel FWB Church, 434 Addor Road, Pinebluff. A viewing will be held from noon until 2 p.m. prior to the service. Public viewing will be Tuesday,...
OBITUARY: Nancy Stewart Wynn
Nancy Stewart Wynn, 68, of Southern Pines, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 at her home. She was born Jan. 31, 1956, in Richmond County, daughter of Elizabeth Cribbs Stewart and the late Kenneth Bert Stewart. Nancy was an affectionate, dedicated and kind individual who always put the needs of...
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...
Butler Rebounds From Setbacks To Set Records
Call it a stubborn drive to achieve whatever goal is ahead of him, but two life-changing surgeries to John Butler’s body have only driven the Whispering Pines resident to continue to strive for what hasn’t been achieved before. Butler, an Air Force veteran and air traffic controller, was...
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