Sandhills Daily News

Good News: A Donkey Basketball Game, and a TV Reporter Is Getting a Liver From One of Her Viewers
Here are a few more Good News stories making the rounds . . . 1. A small Minnesota town hosted a donkey basketball fundraiser for

Moore County Schools Remote Learning Plan Updated For Weather Closures
The Moore County Schools remote learning plan is getting a major update ahead of the next school year as district leaders work to improve consistency

North Carolina Burn Ban Lifted Including Moore County
The statewide North Carolina burn ban lifted Friday morning for the remaining counties still under restrictions, including Moore County and several communities across the Sandhills.

Southern Pines Teen Shooting Sends Two Teens To Hospital
Two teenagers were injured Thursday afternoon following a Southern Pines teen shooting at the Brookside Apartments on Richards Street, according to emergency officials and law

Union Pines High School Evacuated After Threat Reported
Students and staff at Union Pines High School in Moore County were evacuated after a reported threat was discovered on campus. The Union Pines High

Aberdeen Downtown Revitalization Efforts Continue Through Main Street Program
Town leaders in Aberdeen say progress continues in revitalizing the downtown district as officials prepare for upcoming leadership changes within the Main Street Program. The
Entertainment News

Michael Jackson Biopic Breaks Box Office Records as New Allegations Surface
The new Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” is already making history at the box office. The film brought in an impressive $97 million during its opening

Live Nation Ticketmaster Monopoly Verdict Could Change Concert Tickets Forever
The Live Nation Ticketmaster monopoly verdict is sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry—and it could have a major impact on how you buy concert tickets

Taylor Swift Leads the American Music Award Nominees
The nominees for the 2026 American Music Awards were announced yesterday, and Taylor Swift leads with eight. She’s currently the most-awarded artist in AMA history with 40 wins. Morgan




