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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.
150 Trees to Celebrate 150 Years
To celebrate planting 100 trees since being named a Tree City USA community in 2013, the Sanford Appearance Commission has set a goal to plant another 50 trees before the end of the year. “With the City of Sanford celebrating its sesquicentennial year, we thought planting the 150th tree would...
3 injured in early morning rollover crash near Cameron
An early morning crash near Cameron sent three people to the hospital Tuesday. The crash happened just before 5:30 a.m. on N.C. Highway 24-27 at Bass Road. Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue posted on their Facebook page that the crash involved one vehicle, and that all three occupants had to be removed with the assistance of fire fighters. It appears the Jeep involved in the crash also hit a tree.
Spinners split on final day, season ends
Jul. 25—The Sanford Spinners entered the final day of the 2024 Old North State League season controlling their own fate, but with almost no margin for error. At the end of one of one of the wildest final days in ONSL history, the Spinners ended the day tied for first place in the second half of the season, but were frozen out of the playoffs on tiebreakers. The Spinners had to go to ...
Randolph County teacher arrested for alleged sex acts with a student
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — UPDATE: Randolph County Schools has confirmed that Vernon is on suspension with pay. A district official says that she was hired in 2018, and has been a CTE Health Sciences teacher at Randleman High School since August 2023. ------------- A Randolph Co. teacher has been...
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...
Carthage man arrested, charged on possession of child sexual abuse material
An undercover investigation led by the Moore County Sheriff’s Office resulted in a Carthage man being arrested on Wednesday, and charged with multiple felony charges. According to the Moore County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation started at the beginning of May after the they received information regarding an individual allegedly in possession of child sexual abuse material.
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.
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...
Ground broken for new homeless shelter in Sanford
Jul. 23—Ground broken for new homeless shelter in Sanford Ground was officially broken Friday for a new homeless shelter in Sanford. The new Samuel J. Wornom Community Shelter is another step closer to reality as Outreach Mission Inc. hosted the ceremony, which included remarks from several local officials and a ceremonial groundbreaking at the end. The new shelter will be located at 507 S. ...
Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp Talks Town Hall Move, Downtown Streetscape, Parking Study
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 23. He discussed how the recent move of Town Hall to Main Street Plaza has gone. He also talked about a downtown streetscape project that is beginning to ramp up, as well as a parking study for downtown. He talked about upcoming events and more.
Crash in Pinehurst closes NC 211 East
A two-vehicle crash caused N.C. Highway 211 to be closed at Memorial Drive on Monday afternoon. The two vehicles involved were a Dodge Ram and a Porsche Cayenne. The Cayenne had damage to its front passenger side, and a tire was blown by the impact. The Dodge appeared to have damage to its rear passenger side.
NC State Bar orders Sanford lawyer to surrender license
Jul. 25—The North Carolina State Bar Association has ordered Sanford attorney Jonathan Silverman to surrender his license to practice law after it was revealed that he was having a sexual relationship with a client. As of Friday, Silverman is disbarred from practicing law in the state. "I acknowledge that the material facts upon which the allegations of the investigations is predicated are ...
Safe Sharps Disposal: Keeping Students Healthy at School
(StatePoint) Back to school can be overwhelming for students and families. With new classes, new friends and sometimes new schools, students have a lot to balance. Additionally, changing routine can be challenging for students managing health conditions, including allergies, diabetes and others that require using and safely disposing of needles, syringes, or epinephrine autoinjectors at school.
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...
Linda Purl Returns for ‘Mrs. Mannerly’
Judson Theatre Company's Summer Festival Continues. Television favorite Linda Purl, seen in “The Office,” “Happy Days” and “Matlock,” will star in Judson Theatre Company’s upcoming production of “Mrs. Mannerly.” The show is the second in JTC’s Summer Theatre Festival and marks a return to Pinehurst for Purl, who triumphed in the one-woman Joan Didion play “The Year of Magical Thinking” during last year’s festival.
Two CCCC faculty members complete certification program
Central Carolina Community College announces the graduation of two of its distinguished faculty members from the inaugural cohort of the North Carolina Community College Master Instructor Certification Program. This transformative program, which aims to elevate teaching standards and enhance student success across the state, saw the successful participation of Maryann...
Family Requests Life Sentences, Not Death Penalty in 2021 Murder
The family of the late D.P. and Mary Lou, who were shot and killed in a home invasion on July 9, 2021, have requested that one of the suspects be tried for multiple life sentences instead of the death penalty, District Attorney Mike Hardin announced Wednesday. Citing “religious and moral...
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