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Aberdeen police officer mows lawn for woman in need
ABERDEEN, N.C. (WNCN) — The Aberdeen Police Department is applauding one of their own officers for their willingness to help. The police department said they received candid photos of one of their officers, Lieutenant Brooks, assisting a community member with her lawn care Tuesday afternoon. They said Brooks was...
Caribou Coffee grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration – Aug. 16
Caribou Coffee is celebrating its grand opening on August 16, starting at 11 a.m. Coffee enthusiasts are welcome to join the fun at 9745 US 15 501 Hwy in Pinehurst, in the same plaza as Hickory Tavern. “Join us as we celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Caribou...
Movie by the Lake: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire – Oct. 18
Aberdeen Lake Park is hosting a “Move by the Lake” night in October, featuring Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Concessions will be available for purchase. Rain dates will be the same time, the following day. *Movie listed may be impacted by changing release dates and are subject to change.*. Admission:...
Pint Sized Petting Zoo – Sept. 15
The Pint Sized Petting Zoo is returning to Rec Room in Southern Pines!. Meet Charlie the Mini Highland Cow and all his little friends from the Pint Sized Pasture. Sept. 15 from 12 – 3 p.m. This is a free event and kid friendly. Via Rec Room Southern Pines.
Leslie J. Anderson’s ‘The Unmothers’ Barrels Onto the Scene
The Unmothers by Leslie J. Anderson ostensibly follows a reporter through a small town. This reporter, Marshall, and this town, Raeford, both have parts of their past they’d rather not share. Not kept secret is why Marshall is in town: a horse gave birth to a human baby. If that sounds unbelievable, don’t worry; Marshall and her boss think so too. This folk horror novel is also a detective story—one where the stakes keep rising. You can follow the case when this debut novel arrives from Quirk Books on August 6th, 2024.
PHOTOS: Deputies looking to identify suspect in armed robbery at Hoke County coffee shop
RAEFORD, N.C. (WNCN) – Deputies in Hoke County are searching for a suspect involved in an armed robbery at a coffee shop on Tuesday. According to the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and detectives responded to the Golden Café located on Club Pond Road in Raeford. The...
NCDOT answers public’s questions after Pinehurst Traffic Circle meeting
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) held the first of three discussions on the Pinehurst traffic circle on July 16 at Pinehurst Elementary School with over 300 participants. NCDOT discussed changes to the Pinehurst traffic circle from south of Pinehurst Manor Drive to Page Road by replacing the circle...
Acts of service: Aberdeen police lieutenant lends a hand
A lieutenant with the Aberdeen Police Department went above and beyond to serve her community on Tuesday afternoon. While patrolling her zone, Lieutenant Brooks noticed an elderly Aberdeen resident working on her lawn in the sweltering summer heat. Without hesitation, the lieutenant took the initiative to lend a hand and demonstrate the department’s drive for community service.
Aberdeen Police Department investigates missing child claim
The Aberdeen Police Department provided an update after previously being alerted about an alleged missing child near Sycamore Street and Elm Street on Tuesday morning. The call came in shortly after 9 a.m., and officers, investigators, and members of the Aberdeen Fire Department responded immediately. “Officers and investigators spoke with...
SCML’s Summer Reading Program makes a splash
The Scotland County Memorial Library rounded out its programs this year at the Laurel Hill Community Center on Wednesday with the Laurel Hill Fire Department coming out to show the kids the fire truck and talk about fire safety. The library will be finishing out the summer reading program with a Princess and Pirate Tea Party this upcoming Wednesday at the library at 312 W Church St in Laurinburg. People can stop in anytime from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to participate in the activities.
Southern Pines firefighters hope fire blankets can extinguish difficult EV fires
More than 80,000 electric vehicles are registered in North Carolina. They are great for a lot of things, but a big concern is how hard it can be to put out an EV that's on fire. The Southern Pines Fire Department is looking ahead at how to deal with EV...
OBITUARY: Mary Robinson Foreman Vuncannon
Mary Robinson Foreman Vuncannon, 92, of Ellerbe, completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Mrs. Vuncannon was born Dec. 29, 1931, the daughter of the late William Claude and Judi Ann Ewing Robinson. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Ellerbe, as well as a...
Scheduled Road Closures, Jul 29 - Aug 2
Southern Pines Utilities will have road closures near the following areas:. We apologize for any inconvenience, but the closures are essential for utility maintenance. For additional information, please call SP Utilities at 910-692-1983.
3 people arrested for first-degree murder 3 years after NC man disappeared
A breakthrough lands three people behind bars three years after a man went missing in Scotland County.Brandon McDonald, 35, left his Clarkton, North Carolina, home in March 2021 traveling to Laurinburg.He was never seen again.A cold case task force began re-examining the case in May of 2024.That taskforce was eventually able to obtain warrants for the arrest of Michael Anthony "Blu" Bethea Jr., Shelena Lynn Clark and LaKeithan "Joe" JuJuan Tyson for first-degree murder."I know the family needs closure. Of course it wasn't the end that we thought it was going to be. The gentleman has been missing for over three years now. But, like I said, the countless hours they put in ...it's a rewarding feeling to know that we're getting some rest from these cases," Major Roger Alford said.Investigators said the case remains open. McDonald's remains have still not been located.
Rockabilly returns to Hamlet’s Boxcar Concert Series
HAMLET — Rain or shine, the show will go on. Eck and the Radio is slated to be the fourth band to perform in Hamlet’s Boxcar Concert Series, with the show starting at 6 p.m. Friday, July 26 in Main Street Park. The band, featuring members from Randolph...
Village Discusses Short-Term Rental Enforcement
Short-term rental code enforcement was back on the docket for the Pinehurst Village Council during a Tuesday evening work session. Council members John Taylor and Barbara Ficklin recently met with elements of senior village staff in an informational session aimed at identifying and enforcing Pinehurst’s STR ordinance. The two were not on the council when the ordinance was passed in 2022.
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.
Foxfire Discusses Pool Closure, Lifespan Assessment
The Village of Foxfire is one of the only municipalities in the county with a community pool. However, for the past two summers the pool has been closed, leaving residents hoping for answers. At the Thursday work session of the Foxfire Village Council, council members announced what they know so...
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