Cold Start Today Across the Sandhills with a Gradual Warm-Up Ahead

Updated Today • Sandhills, North Carolina The Sandhills is starting the day under clear skies but cold conditions, as the region continues to recover from recent winter weather. While sunshine will help temperatures rebound this afternoon, icy spots remain a concern early, especially on secondary roads and shaded areas. Today’s Forecast Expect a bright but […]
Aberdeen Police Department Launches First-Ever Honor Guard Team

Aberdeen Police Department has officially launched its first Honor Guard Team, a ceremonial unit created to uphold the department’s highest traditions of discipline, respect, and service to the community. Formed in 2025, the Honor Guard Team represents the department at some of the most meaningful and solemn moments in public service, including line-of-duty funerals, memorial […]
Sandhills Winter Storm Warning: Heavy Snow and Dangerous Travel Expected This Weekend

Updated: January 30, 2026 • Southern Pines A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for Moore County and the western Sandhills as a significant snow event moves in this weekend. Forecasters say heavy snow and strong winds could make travel very difficult or even impossible at times, especially late Saturday into early Sunday. What […]
Moore County Urges Residents to Stay Home This Weekend as Winter Weather Impacts Grow | Star 102.5 The Best Mix of Music

Moore County Urges Residents: Prepare Now and Plan to Stay Home and Off the Roads This Weekend Updated: January 29, 2026 • Sandhills, North Carolina Moore County officials are urging residents to finish preparations by Friday evening and plan to stay home and off the roads through the weekend as winter weather impacts increase across […]
Sandhills Scoreboard – Flyers athletics look to spring season, men’s golf eyeing 6th-straight national title

Today’s Sandhills Scoreboard Historic golf team preps for title-chasing year The Flyer’s Men’s Golf team eyes making more history after earning the program’s historic fifth-straight National title. They start spring season in less than 2 months. They open up at home on March 11 to host Hocking College in the Battle in the Pines at […]
4 Seasons Heating & Air: Winter HVAC Tips to Keep Your Home Warm | Local Experts

Sandhills Local Experts Winter HVAC Tips from 4 Seasons Heating & Air Cold temperatures during a winter storm can put extra strain on your home’s heating system. Staying informed and making small adjustments can help keep your home warm, efficient, and comfortable all season long. Cold Weather Can Stress Your Heating System When winter weather […]
RoofWerks: Storm Cleanup & Roof Damage Tips After Winter Weather | Local Experts

Sandhills Local Experts Storm Cleanup & Recovery Tips After Winter Weather — From RoofWerks After winter storms move through the Sandhills, cleanup and recovery become the next priority. Staying informed—and taking the right steps at the right time—can help protect your home and prevent small issues from turning into expensive repairs. Stay Informed with Storm […]
Premier Power & Generation: Winter Generator Prep Tips for Outages | Local Experts

Sandhills Local Experts Winter Storm Generator Preparation: A Key Tip from Premier Power & Generation When winter storms threaten power reliability, preparation makes all the difference. Taking a few proactive steps ahead of time can help your household stay safe and comfortable if outages occur. Emergency Weather Coverage You Can Trust Your Emergency Weather coverage […]
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 […]

Moore County Road Construction 2026: Major NCDOT Projects Ramp Up on US-1, US-15-501, NC-5 and NC-211 Photo by Max Andrey SOUTHERN MOORE COUNTY, NC — Drivers should expect a major increase in roadwork in 2026 as long-planned transportation upgrades accelerate across the area. Multiple large-scale road improvement projects are expected to pick up speed in […]