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More Than Miniatures: Artists League Presents ‘Small Art’ Exhibition
The Artists League of the Sandhills presents its August exhibit, “More Than Miniatures — Small Art.” An opening reception will be held on Friday, Aug. 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit features miniature and small works of art 10 x 10 inches or smaller. The exhibit display and sale will continue through Aug. 30.
Village Closer to Selecting New Manager
The search for a new Pinehurst Village Manager is entering its waning phases following a recent closed-session meeting of the Village Council, which was scheduled to determine a series of final interviews. What started with 39 potential candidates compiled over a 60-day application window from April 1 until May 31...
Man shot 4 times with pellet gun in Aberdeen altercation
On Wednesday afternoon, law enforcement was called to Woodgreen Apartments on the outskirts of Aberdeen following reports of a domestic dispute that resulted in a physical altercation. The initial report came in shortly before 12:30 p.m. and stated that a victim had been shot with a pellet gun, prompting an immediate response from local authorities.
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...
‘We Felt at Home’ West End Residents Remember Former Black School
A white clapboard school with four classrooms and a wood-burning pot-bellied stove used to sit off N.C. 211, where West End Elementary school now resides. Vineland was an all-Black school for children in West End, Eagle Springs and Jackson Springs, offering first through eighth grade. The original school was torn...
Sanford man released from Lee jail charged in Cameron shooting
Jul. 25—A Sanford man who allegedly shot up a Sanford home was released on bond and then allegedly shot up a home in Cameron before being arrested over two weeks later after a high-speed chase. Amari Rayvon Matos, 21, was 18 at the time of the alleged shooting of a Sanford residence at 4412 Lenity Circle on Jan. 21, 2022. Dyshond Murphy was in the home at the time, according to the indictment. ...
Obituary for Radie Catherine McCraney Deese
Radie Catherine McCraney Deese, age 93, of Lakeview passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Dahlia Gardens Center and Rehab in Aberdeen, surrounded by her family. Radie was born on October 4, 1930 to the late Ralph and Cornelia Priest McCraney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Grier Deese; daughter, Donna L. Deese; brother, Ralph Calvin McCraney and sister, Ruby C. Moody.
Obituary for Ethel “Sue” Coore Simpson
Ethel “Sue” Coore Simpson, age 87, of Vass, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 4:00PM at Mt. Pleasant Church with Rev. Dr. Greg Poplin and Pastor Chandler Wilkes officiating. A time of visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 3:00-4:00PM. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Carthage man arrested for felony sexual exploitation of minor
Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields announced an arrest on Thursday following an investigation in the Carthage area. On May 4, the Moore County Sheriff’s Office initiated an undercover investigation after receiving information regarding an individual allegedly in possession of child sexual abuse material. This investigation has culminated in the arrest of Robert Thomas, age 45, of Heritage Farm Road, Carthage.
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...
2 from Hoke County charged with murder in shooting death of Richmond County teen
ROCKINGHAM — Two Hoke County teens have been charged in the fatal shooting of a Richmond County teen. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday morning announced the arrest of 18-year-old Kevin Jonathan Murphy and an unnamed 17-year-old, both of Raeford, in the death of 17-year-old Damarion Wall.
Moore Regional Hospital ranks in Money’s Best Hospitals 2024 list
PINEHURST — FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, including its Hoke and Richmond campuses, has earned recognition as one of the Best Hospitals in America by Money. Money named just 115 hospitals out of more than 6,000 across the United States to create its list of best hospitals. To compile its list of the Best Hospitals in America, Money crunched 13,500 data points and considered hospitals based on patient care, price transparency and quality of patient experience.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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