Five Tractor-Trailers Burn in Early Morning Fire Near Vass
VASS, NC — Five unoccupied tractor-trailers were destroyed in an early morning fire Sunday in a remote area off Highway 690, according to Cypress Pointe Fire and Rescue. Fire crews were dispatched just after 1:00 a.m. to reports of an outside fire. When the first engine arrived, firefighters found a grass fire that had already […]
Southern Pines Housing & Industrial Site
Southern Pines Backs New Housing Options and Industrial Redevelopment The Southern Pines Town Council moved through a busy agenda this week, approving a set of zoning changes aimed at expanding housing options and greenlighting a major upgrade at a local industrial site. One of the most closely watched items was a zoning text amendment designed […]
Pinehurst Reviews Noise Rules for Better Neighbor Relations
Pinehurst Fine-Tunes Noise Rules and “Good Neighbor” Practices Pinehurst leaders say they’re trying to keep the peace without quieting everyday life. At a recent Village Council meeting, officials reviewed the town’s noise ordinance and said overall complaints remain low and concentrated in just a couple of locations. Village Manager Doug Willardson told council members that […]
Highway Shooting Charges
Vass Man Charged After Alleged Highway Shooting in Chatham County A Moore County man is facing several charges after deputies say he fired a gun at a driver and his young daughter along NC-42 near Buckhorn Road in Chatham County. Investigators say 31-year-old John Steven Ryals, of Vass, passed the victim in a no-passing zone […]
Two-alarm fire destroys home in downtown Carthage – Copy
Officials continue to investigate the two-alarm fire that destroyed a historic home in downtown Carthage early Sunday morning. According to MCN, the fire broke out just before 1 a.m. at a two-story home in the 200 block of East Barrett Street. Heavy fog initially made it difficult for firefighters to see smoke, but flames were […]
Two-alarm fire destroys home in downtown Carthage
Officials continue to investigate the two-alarm fire that destroyed a historic home in downtown Carthage early Sunday morning. According to MCN, the fire broke out just before 1 a.m. at a two-story home in the 200 block of East Barrett Street. Heavy fog initially made it difficult for firefighters to see smoke, but flames were […]
Ground Broken on $5.2 Million Laurinburg‑Maxton Airport Terminal
MAXTON, N.C. — Local and state officials have officially broken ground on a new $5.2 million terminal at the Laurinburg‑Maxton Airport, marking a major step forward for the region’s aviation and economic development. The 8,200‑square‑foot terminal will feature a two‑story glass design, a public observation area, and larger meeting space for community use. Funding comes from multiple sources, including $1 million from […]
Simultaneous Wrecks in AberdeenTwo Separate Crashes Snarl Traffic in Aberdeen Thursday NightSimultaneous Wrecks in Aberdeen
Aberdeen first responders were stretched thin Thursday night as they worked two separate collisions that happened almost at the same time in different parts of town. Around 9:15 p.m., two vehicles collided at Johnson Street and U.S. 15-501 in front of Taco Bell, blocking multiple directions of traffic while crews worked to clear an SUV […]
Sanford Countryside Rezoning
Sanford’s push for light industry has reached a quiet stretch of Colon Road, where the City Council voted to rezone nearly 23 acres of “Countryside” land for future industrial-style development. The property, made up of two vacant tracts next to existing heavy industry, was found inconsistent with the PlanSanLee “Countryside” goals by the Planning Board, […]
Go Walkin’ in a Weymouth Wonderland at Boyd House This December
Weymouth Wonderland is turning the historic Boyd House into a storybook holiday escape, complete with shopping, live entertainment, and festive fun for the whole family. With twinkling decor, local makers, Santa, and more, it’s a perfect way to kick off the season together. Event overview Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities presents Weymouth Wonderland: […]