One-Armed Golfer Scores Hole-in-One Years After Life-Changing Accident: “Golf Gave Me the Will to Live”
A remarkable moment on a quiet English golf course is inspiring people far beyond the fairway. Patrick Duke, a 67-year-old golfer who lost his arm in a workplace accident, recently achieved something many lifelong players never do — a hole-in-one. What makes the moment even more powerful is that Duke only learned how to play […]
This Day in HISTORY! – January 30th
Take a trip back in time with Bryn and Sarah from the Morning Rush.. 191 years ago – In 1835, Andrew Jackson became the first President to survive an assassination attempt. He was attacked by a guy with a pair of pistols that BOTH misfired . . . so the 67-year-old president beat him with his walking stick. 93 […]
Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue Responds to Busiest Shift of 2026 on MLK Day
While many residents across the Sandhills spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day enjoying a day off, local first responders were hard at work. According to Cypress Pointe Fire and Rescue, firefighters experienced their busiest shift of 2026 so far, responding to a total of 10 calls over the course of the holiday. A Busy Day […]
Playaz Elite Motorcycle Club Raises Nearly $2,400 for Teen’s Medical Expenses
A Rockingham family is receiving much-needed community support thanks to the efforts of a local motorcycle club. Playaz Elite Motorcycle Club hosted a benefit ride on Saturday, January 17, raising $2,342 to help cover medical expenses for 15-year-old Addie Moore, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment. A Ride With a Purpose The benefit ride began […]
Sandhills Good News | Walk for Peace
Chatham County Prepares for Walk for Peace Along U.S. 64 in Siler City Law enforcement agencies across Chatham County are coordinating plans ahead of the upcoming Walk for Peace, a long-distance journey expected to pass through Siler City later this month. According to the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, the walk is expected to enter the […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Gift of Faith: A Carthage Couple’s Story of Hope and Small Miracles
Good News — For more than 30 years, Debbie and Eric Barto of Carthage have faced medical challenges that could have changed the course of their lives. Instead, they say faith, community, and an unexpected network of helping hands have carried them through. Both Debbie and Eric encountered serious health crises early in life. Debbie […]
Shop With a Cop 2025 Brings Smiles, Joy, and Holiday Cheer
Aberdeen Shop With A Cop 2025 Good News — December 2025 The holiday season got a little brighter this weekend thanks to the kindness, generosity, and community spirit behind Shop With a Cop 2025. On Saturday, children from the community enjoyed a memorable shopping experience—paired one-on-one with local law enforcement officers who helped them pick […]