Trailer Sparks Ignite Multiple Roadside Fires Near Hamlet
Fire crews in Richmond County were called into action Wednesday after sparks from a vehicle pulling a metal trailer ignited multiple grass fires west of Hamlet. Officials say metal from the trailer was dragging along the pavement, creating sparks that caught dry roadside grass on fire along Freeman Mill Road and Battley Dairy Road. In […]
Carolina Cinemas Sandhills 10 Unveils New Carolina Extreme Cinema Auditorium
Movie lovers in Moore County have something exciting to celebrate. Carolina Cinemas Sandhills 10 has officially opened its brand-new CXC, or Carolina Extreme Cinema, auditorium — bringing one of the most advanced movie-going experiences in the region to Southern Pines. The new CXC auditorium features Dolby Atmos digital surround sound, powered by more than 30,000 […]
North Carolina Lights Up Blue for Human Trafficking Awareness
Governor Josh Stein has launched a new statewide campaign to raise awareness about human trafficking. Eleven government buildings in downtown Raleigh will glow blue throughout the week in honor of victims and survivors. The governor also declared January 11 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day, emphasizing that trafficking is a crime that often goes unseen. The […]
Trial Set in Lawsuit Against Former Moore County School Board Member
A lawsuit against former Moore County Board of Education member Philip Holmes is moving forward after a judge rejected efforts to have the case dismissed. The trial is currently scheduled for early April, pending mandatory court-ordered mediation. The case was filed by a former Robbins Elementary School principal who alleges Holmes improperly encouraged staff complaints […]
Moore County Moves Closer to Bringing Back Commercial Air Service
Moore County leaders are taking a major step toward restoring commercial airline service at the Moore County Airport. Officials are working to create a special account that would allow up to $3 million in private donations to be used as a financial guarantee for an airline willing to serve the region. The fund, known as […]
Central Carolina Cardiology Expands Heart Care with New Interventional Cardiologist in Sanford
SANFORD, NC — Patients across Lee and Moore counties now have expanded access to advanced heart care with the addition of a new interventional cardiologist at Central Carolina Cardiology. Dr. Vinod Chaubey, a board-certified interventional cardiologist, has officially joined Central Carolina Cardiology as of January 2. The practice is located in the Medical Arts Building […]
Seven Lakes Area Development Update: Hearing Postponed for Proposed 68-Lot Subdivision Near West End
WEST END, NC — A proposed neighborhood development near the Seven Lakes area will be reviewed later than originally scheduled. A public hearing tied to a proposed 68-lot subdivision planned along Holly Grove School Road in West End has been postponed and is now expected to be heard in early February. The hearing was originally […]
Moore County Road Construction 2026: Major NCDOT Projects Ramp Up on US-1, US-15-501, NC-5 and NC-211 Photo by Max Andrey SOUTHERN MOORE COUNTY, NC — Drivers should expect a major increase in roadwork in 2026 as long-planned transportation upgrades accelerate across the area. Multiple large-scale road improvement projects are expected to pick up speed in […]
Carthage Woman Charged with Felony Meth Possession After Aberdeen Walmart Theft Investigation, Police Say
ABERDEEN, N.C. — A reported larceny at the Aberdeen Walmart led to a felony drug charge after investigators say suspected stolen items and methamphetamine were found during a traffic stop. According to the Aberdeen Police Department, officers responded to a call about a larceny in progress on Aug. 24. Police said they located a vehicle […]
Moore County Firefighter and Wife Rescue Two People from Burning Car After New Year’s Day Crash
MOORE COUNTY, N.C. — A Moore County firefighter and his wife are being credited with quick action that helped save two people following a fiery crash just after midnight on New Year’s Day. Emergency crews were called to a crash at the intersection of Hilmongrove and Cameronhill roads where a vehicle had struck a tree. […]