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Southern Pines Water Bill Error Mistakenly Marks Thousands of Accounts as Past Due
A Southern Pines water bill error caused confusion after more than 8,500 utility customers received bills incorrectly stamped “Past Due.” Southern Pines Water Bill Error

North Carolina Budget Agreement Reached; Lawmakers Expected to Vote This Week
The North Carolina State Budget 2026 is one step closer to becoming law after legislative leaders reached an agreement on a long-awaited spending plan. North

Aberdeen Man Arrested Following Domestic Violence Investigation
An Aberdeen domestic violence arrest has led to multiple criminal charges after police say a local man allegedly threatened family members, including an 8-year-old child.

Southern Pines Shooting Investigation Continues After Weekend Incident
A Southern Pines shooting investigation is continuing after one person was injured during a shooting Saturday afternoon near downtown Southern Pines. Authorities say the victim

New North Carolina Legislation Could Affect Growth, Farms, and Local Communities
Several pieces of North Carolina legislation 2026 are now law after Governor Josh Stein signed a series of bills addressing housing, farmland conservation, employment regulations

Pinehurst Medical Group Expansion Approved for New Three-Story Office
The Pinehurst Medical Group expansion is taking another major step forward after the Pinehurst Village Council approved plans for a new three-story medical office along
Entertainment News

New Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Reveals Peter Parker’s New Reality
Marvel fans finally have their first detailed look at Spider-Man’s next chapter. Sony Pictures recently released a brand-new trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: A Viral Act of Kindness, An Ice Cream Shop Meltdown, and Blue Hot Dogs
Every day brings a mix of uplifting stories, head-scratching moments, and downright bizarre headlines. Today’s edition of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly has

Would You Pay $13,000 for a Self-Driving Robot Toilet?
A Chinese company has unveiled a self-driving smart toilet that comes to your bedside, cleans itself, and returns to its docking station after use. A








