Three Arrested Following Southern Pines Apartment Shooting
SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. — Three individuals, including two adults and one juvenile, have been arrested in connection with a shooting at Brookside Park Apartments that left one person injured earlier this month. According to the Southern Pines Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire around 5 p.m. on December 10 at the apartment complex […]
Robbins Approves Ellie Jean Accessible Playground Project, Targeting 2026 Opening
Sandhills Daily | Community Robbins is moving forward with a new all-inclusive playground after town leaders unanimously approved funding and plans for the Ellie Jean ADA-compliant play park—powered by local donations, town investment, and visitor-backed grant support. Unanimous approval and funding package The Robbins Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to accept a $75,000 matching grant […]
Pinehurst Man Pleads Guilty in $6 Million Military Contract Bid-Rigging Case
Sandhills Daily | Crime A Pinehurst resident has pleaded guilty in a federal bid-rigging conspiracy involving U.S. military procurement contracts, with officials estimating the affected commerce at roughly $6 million. What happened Federal prosecutors say Brett Sanborn, identified as the president of a North Carolina construction company, conspired with other individuals and businesses to suppress […]
Moore County Schools Alum Named Interim Superintendent
Jenny Purvis to assume interim leadership role beginning March 1, 2026 The Moore County Board of Education has named longtime educator and district leader Jenny Purvis as Interim Superintendent of Moore County Schools, effective March 1, 2026. The decision was announced following a special called meeting held on December 17, 2025. Board Chair Dr. Robin […]
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 […]
Southern Pines Finalizes Purchase of New Town Hall
Sandhills Daily | Local Government Contributed article/photo. A centralized facility aims to improve accessibility, efficiency, and customer service. The Town of Southern Pines has officially closed on the purchase of a new Town Hall at 300 SW Broad Street, marking a major milestone in the town’s long-term planning efforts. The new facility will bring several […]
Moore County Issues Alert Over Fraudulent Notary Seal in Real Estate Transactions
Sandhills Daily | Public Safety Alert Officials urge real estate professionals to pause transactions if suspicious notarizations appear. The Moore County Register of Deeds is warning real estate professionals and industry partners about the fraudulent use of a notary seal that may be tied to improper or criminal real estate transactions. Officials say documents bearing […]
Transportation Leaders Urge Caution on Moore County Population Projections
Sandhills Daily | Transportation & Growth A careful look at growth estimates that will shape long-term roads, safety, and infrastructure planning. Local transportation leaders in southern Moore County are taking a careful approach as they review new population growth projections that will guide long-term road and infrastructure planning. The Sandhills Metropolitan Planning Organization (SMPO) recently […]
Robbins Delays Decision on Grant Funding for Ellie Jean Play Park
ROBBINS, NC — The Robbins Board of Commissioners voted Thursday to delay accepting a $75,000 tourism grant for the planned Ellie Jean Play Park, choosing to wait for a finalized project cost that includes all site preparation. Town Manager Clint Mack told commissioners the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau awarded the […]
Aberdeen Police Arrest Woman After Disabled Adult Found Tied Up in Cold Car During Best Buy Theft
ABERDEEN, NC — A North Carolina woman has been arrested after police say a disabled adult was discovered tied up and left alone inside a cold vehicle during a theft at a Best Buy store in Aberdeen. According to the Aberdeen Police Department, officers responded Thursday to a reported larceny at Best Buy located at […]