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Moore County All-Stars become first team in region to play in Dixie Softball World Series
The 12-and-under Moore County Softball All-Stars are the first team from the region to ever play in the Dixie Softball World Series."I mean it really is a big deal," head coach Megan Jackson said.The team placed third in the district tournament and then finished second at states.All that is left is to travel to East Ouachita, Louisiana, for the World Series."From practice one I looked them in the eyes and I said 'Our goal is Louisiana at the end of July,'" Jackson said. "They all said OK!"The girls are on a mission to return to Moore County as champions."It's never happened so it would be like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Amelia Whitaker said.The Dixie Softball World Series is a double elimination tournament. Moore County will play its first game Saturday, July 27."I think it's just going to be fun like travelling with our team and experiencing all of this," Brynlee Jackson said.If you'd like to send a message of support or help fund the Moore County All-Stars, you can head to the team's Facebook for more details.
Sanford golf course operating with half golf cart fleet after lightning strike
A golf course in Sanford is operating with just half of it’s golf cart fleet after a lightning strike that happened the Sunday night. Sanford Municipal Golf Course typically uses all 51 of its golf carts. However, the lightning strike damaged 25 golf their carts, temporarily putting them out of commission.
Another rainy day spoils Spinners weekend
Jul. 23—The Sanford Spinners are probably about ready to sing that old nursery rhyme: Rain, rain, go away! Come again some other day! The second half of the Old North State League season has been plagued with the evening thunderstorms characteristic of the Dog Days of summer in eastern North Carolina. But this has been unusual even by those standards. In the last 10 days through Saturday, ...
Spinners sweep twinbill, stay in playoff hunt
Jul. 24—The Old North State League playoff chase came down to the final day, and the final game, of the regular season. Whether the Sanford Spinners will be part of the ONSL postseason for the third year in a row had not been decided as of press time for this issue. The Spinners were in the process of playing their final two games of the 2024 regular season at press time for this issue, and ...
World Golf Hall of Fame
The World Golf Hall of Fame has returned to its original home in Pinehurst, NC. The facility opened just prior to the 2024 U.S. Open at the new Golf House Pinehurst campus adjacent to Pinehurst Country Club. The first floor of the building houses the USGA Experience which includes artifacts from the USGA Museum and Library. On the second floor is the WGHOF where visitors will find a new Hall of Fame locker room experience. Each locker representing all inductees maintains a collection of gear and artifacts that assists in telling that player’s story and rich history. Here, you will see Bob Jones’ Spalding 2-wood. Jack Nicklaus’ MacGregor golf bag from the 1965 Masters and Johnny Miller’s clubs, ball and champions golf medal from the 1973 U.S. Open at Oakmont. And so much more.
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