Sandhills Local News | Moore County Leaders Outline Major 2026 Plans for Schools, Small Businesses, and Community Support
Moore County is planning significant investments, including a school construction bond for 2026, with new schools and renovations to address overcrowding. David Pope has been named Richmond Community College’s 2026 Citizen of the Year. Additionally, small business grants are available, and Sandhills Community College is launching an after-school program for families.
Sandhills Local News | Verizon Outage Restored After 10-Hour Nationwide Disruption
Verizon customers in Moore County, Southern Pines, and across the Sandhills were hit hard Tuesday after a massive nationwide outage knocked out cell service for nearly 10 hours. According to TechRadar, the outage began around 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time and caused phones to display “SOS” instead of network bars, leaving users unable to make calls […]
Sandhills Scoreboard – Hoops scores, news and tourney talk in the Sandhills
Sandhills Scoreboard for January 16, 2026.
Good News: Girl Scout Brings Music Therapy to Every Memory Care Resident in Moore County
A powerful Girl Scout Gold Award project is bringing comfort, connection, and joy to seniors living with dementia across Moore County — one song at a time. Thanks to the work of Pinecrest High School senior Kenna Johnson, every memory care resident in Moore County now has access to personalized music therapy through the Music […]
Pinewild Clubhouse Renovation: $18 Million Investment
Pinewild Country Club of Pinehurst has officially begun construction on a massive $18 million clubhouse renovation, marking a major investment in private club living and residential lifestyle in the Sandhills. Construction began in mid-December 2025 and is scheduled to be completed in early 2027. The 26,000-square-foot clubhouse will become the social and cultural center of […]
Sandhills Scoreboard – Athletics shine across the area Union Pines basketball, Richmond wrestlers and more
Sandhills Scoreboard for January 13, 2026.
Sandhills Scoreboard for January 13, 2026
Sandhills Scoreboard for January 13, 2026.
🐾 Waggin’ Wednesday: Meet This Week’s Fur Baby from Caring Hearts for Canines – Mimosa
Every Wednesday, Star 102.5 teams up with Caring Hearts for Canines to spotlight a special dog who is searching for their forever home. This week’s Fur Baby of the Week is ready to bring love, joy, and wagging tails into the right family. If you’ve been thinking about adding a four-legged friend to your life, […]
A Christmas Moment to Remember: One Little Boy’s Face Says It All
Sometimes the most powerful holiday moments don’t come wrapped in paper — they come wrapped in love. A heartwarming moment from a preschool Christmas performance in Irmo, South Carolina, is reminding families everywhere what truly matters this holiday season. Four-year-old Asher Silver was preparing for his school’s Christmas recital — and he took the moment […]
NC Food Banks Receive $500,000 Boost Amid Rising Need
Sandhills Daily | North Carolina A statewide donation will help expand access to fresh, nutritious food for families across North Carolina. Food banks across North Carolina are receiving a major boost after the State Employees Credit Union Foundation awarded $500,000 to Feeding The Carolinas, a statewide hunger relief network. The grant arrives at a critical […]