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Distillery Rolls Out ‘Whiskey Wagon’
BHAWK (Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko.) has rolled out its newest project, which owners Brad and Jessica Halling call the Whiskey Wagon. The 30-foot by 14.5-foot trailer is complete with barstools, a mobile bar, covered patios, lights and even air conditioning. The goal is to host tastings and serve batch...
Bogeys Victorious in Win or Go Home Game To End Regular Season
There was a fair amount of pressure on the Sandhills Bogeys coming into Tuesday’s regular season finale against the Brunswick Surfin’ Turfs, but Noal Hull had an added layer of pressure before the game. Hull called his shot before the contest that he would hit a home run...
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.
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...
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...
Cameron man sentenced for robbery; endangering lives of two women
Jul. 23—Cameron resident Barry Maurice Thompson, 59, was sentenced to between 110 and 144 months in the North Carolina Department of Corrections on July 15 for common law robbery. Thompson was also guilty of flee/elude and designated a habitual felon. The latter occurs when someone has at least three felonies. He was originally charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon. That charge was ...
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