Sandhills Weather This Weekend: Sunshine, Showers & a Chance of Snow
With the possibility of winter weather, now’s the time to get ahead of any storm outages. Power outages can be unexpected and disruptive, but Carolina Air and Power is here—keeping homes warm and powered all season long. Call 910‑240‑4627 or visit CarolinaAir.com to stay prepared. As we head into the weekend in the Sandhills region […]
Sandhills Local News | Pinehurst Development
Pinehurst Approves New Mixed-Use Development Near Rattlesnake Trail The Village of Pinehurst has approved zoning for a new mixed-use project near Rattlesnake Trail and McCaskill Road. The development will feature two two-story buildings with commercial and office space on the ground floor and residential units above. Part of Pinehurst’s Growth Plan The project follows Pinehurst’s […]
Sandhills Daily Local News | Aberdeen Walmart Arrest
Charlotte Man Arrested in Aberdeen Walmart Theft Case A Charlotte man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he stole nearly $2,400 in electronics from the Aberdeen Walmart. Aberdeen Police identified the suspect as Thomas Deon Haynes, 46, who was arrested in Mecklenburg County. How the Theft Happened Police say Haynes used a torch […]
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 […]
Aberdeen Bids Farewell to Historic Page Memorial Library as New Downtown Location Prepares to Open
A beloved chapter in Aberdeen’s history has closed as Page Memorial Library officially ended operations on January 13, making way for a brand-new, modern library in downtown Aberdeen. The historic library served generations of residents and was widely regarded as a treasured community gathering place. While its closure marks the end of an era, it […]
Sandhills Scoreboard – Athletics shine across the area Union Pines basketball, Richmond wrestlers and more
Sandhills Scoreboard for January 13, 2026.
Thousands Without Power in Lee and Moore Counties After Transmission Line Failure
Thousands of residents in Lee and Moore counties were left without electricity Tuesday night after a transmission line failure caused widespread outages across the Sandhills. According to Central Electric Membership Corporation, outages impacted areas including West Sanford, Carthage, and Cameron, leaving more than 4,000 of its customers without power. Duke Energy also reported more than […]