NASCAR Teams Set to Test at Rockingham Speedway Later This Month
Rockingham Speedway will once again come alive with the sound of high-speed racing as NASCAR teams prepare to take the track for a two-day organizational test later this month. Track Enterprises, the official NASCAR event promoter for “The Rock,” announced that teams from the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will […]
Pinehurst Caregivers Charged With Forging Checks and Stealing From Elderly Client
Two people who were providing in-home care to an elderly man in Pinehurst have been charged after police say they stole tens of thousands of dollars from their client. Janet Berzack, 52, and Douglas Berzack, 68, are accused of forging at least ten checks totaling approximately $50,000 and unlawfully diverting annuity payments. The investigation began […]
Aaron Cooper Named Moore County’s 2026 Distinguished Citizen
Moore County Scouting America has announced that Aaron Cooper is this year’s recipient of the Distinguished Citizen Award, a major local honor recognizing individuals who reflect the values of the Boy Scout Oath through leadership, integrity, and service. Dinner and Awards Ceremony Set for February 27 A dinner and ceremony honoring Cooper will be held […]
Pinehurst Launches Yearlong America 250 Celebration
The Village of Pinehurst is preparing for a yearlong celebration to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. The America 250 program will include historic events, community installations, and interactive projects designed to reflect on the nation’s past, present, and future. Signature events include a ceremonial Liberty Tree planting on January 30, a screening […]
Moore County Schools Add Political Donation Ban to New High School Contract
The Moore County School Board is adding new ethical safeguards to the contract for the architectural firm selected to design a new high school. The firm, SFL&A Architecture, is in line to earn $8.8 million for the project if a voter-approved bond passes. To prevent any appearance of political influence, the board voted to include […]
Fence Angels Coat Drive Brings Warmth to West End Families
Submitted Photo A simple act of kindness has grown into a community-wide coat drive in West End. After seeing coats hanging on a fence near West End Elementary School with a sign that read “Need a coat? Take a coat,” longtime residents Leslie and Bob Rose organized a two-week donation drive to help families stay […]
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 […]