Good News for NC Families: Full SNAP Benefits Expected This Friday
The state of North Carolina is set to load full SNAP benefits to about 600,000 households’ EBT cards on Friday, giving many families the ability to shop for groceries over the weekend. This comes after weeks of partial payments due to a federal directive reducing November benefits by 35% amid funding uncertainties. Governor Josh Stein […]
Moore County Schools Recognitions
The Moore County Schools Board of Education recognized exceptional students and staff from across the district at Monday’s meeting. Those honored included classroom teachers, support staff, and student leaders who exemplify the district motto: Engage. Inspire. Succeed. Honorees came from Robbins Elementary, North Moore High School, Westmoore Elementary, and Union Pines High School’s NJROTC program. […]
Pinehurst Christmas Decorating Contest
The Village of Pinehurst is inviting residents and businesses to show off their holiday spirit in the annual “A Pinehurst Christmas” Decorating Contest. Entries are open in both residential and business categories, with prizes awarded in each. Decorations must be visible from the street and illuminated for nighttime judging, which takes place Thursday, December 4. […]
Sandhills News Minute: School Gun Charge, Methadone Theft Arrest, and New Veteran Mental Health Support
North Carolina has seen significant news across multiple fronts. In Hoke County, a teacher has been charged with bringing a gun onto school property at Hawk Eye Elementary in Red Springs. The weapon was found in her car on campus, and she has since resigned after receiving an unsecured bond. Meanwhile, authorities in Moore County […]
Community shaken by tragedy, local school debate heats up, and DMV promises faster service
This week, Moore County and surrounding communities face both grief and debate. Hoke County deputies are investigating the heartbreaking deaths of Ted and Joann Chavis, found at their home near Red Springs. The couple’s teenage foster son is the suspect but died by suicide away from the scene during the investigation. The community mourns and […]
Sandhills News Minute: Tuesday, October 28th
Police in Aberdeen arrested a local man, James Dupree, after he was allegedly caught stealing copper wire and piping worth nearly $4,000 from a business on U.S. Highway 5. Dupree faces felony charges and was denied bond by a Moore County magistrate. In Scotland County, two individuals were charged following a shooting in the Laurel […]
Sandhills News Minute: School Lockdowns, Major Arrests, and Future Planning
School Lockdowns Lifted After Inmate Escape in Hoke County On Wednesday, two inmates escaped from the Hoke County Detention Center by covering a barbed wire fence with a sheet during recreation time. The deputies launched an immediate search and placed Hoke County High, Upchurch Elementary, and J.W. McLauchlin Elementary schools on lockdown as a safety […]
Local Safety, Crime Updates, and New Support for NC Veterans: What You Need to Know Today
Stay informed with today’s top stories impacting Moore County and beyond. From ensuring the safety of our schools to addressing crime and expanding veteran support, here’s what you need to know. First, authorities in Scotland County have traced social media threats against Laurel Hill Elementary and Carver Middle Schools to overseas sources. Thankfully, the threats […]