Hamlet Economic Development Project Could Bring Over 1,000 Jobs
A major regional proposal is drawing attention across the Sandhills. The Hamlet economic development project jobs plan could generate more than 1,000 new positions if the project reaches full buildout, according to city officials. Hamlet City Manager John Terziu told the Hamlet City Council that the potential sale of 65 acres of municipal property remains […]
Pinehurst Senior Advisory Committee Approved by Village Council
The Village of Pinehurst is taking a major step to better serve its aging population. The new Pinehurst Senior Advisory Committee was unanimously approved by the Village Council this week, marking the first official committee created in more than a decade. Village leaders say the Pinehurst Senior Advisory Committee is designed to create structured, two-way […]
New SCC Workshop Shows Employers How to Tap an Overlooked Talent Pool
Moore County businesses looking to strengthen their workforce will soon have a new opportunity. The Sandhills Community College Empower to Work workshop is set to provide practical tools and real-world strategies to help local employers expand hiring pathways for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The free session will be held Wednesday, March 18, from […]
Pinehurst Medical Clinic Mental Health Expansion Brings Faster Access
The Pinehurst Medical Clinic mental health expansion is set to improve access to behavioral health care for thousands of patients across Moore County and the Sandhills region. How the New Partnership Works The Pinehurst Medical Clinic mental health expansion allows primary care providers to refer patients directly to psychiatrists and behavioral health care managers for […]
Moore County Pinecone Pathways 2026 Returns With Patriotic Twist
The popular Moore County Pinecone Pathways 2026 scavenger hunt is returning this spring — and organizers are adding a patriotic spin for this year’s event. According to Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area, the county-wide outdoor adventure will run from March 20 through April 22, concluding on Earth Day. What’s New This Year The Moore […]
New Carthage Elementary School Plan Approved by Moore County Leaders
The Carthage Elementary new school plan is taking a new direction after Moore County education and county leaders agreed to keep the replacement school at its historic downtown location rather than moving it to Vass-Carthage Road. The Moore County Board of Education voted 6–1 to move forward with the revised approach following discussions with the […]
Moore Regional Nurse Kristen Metzbrown Honored with DAISY Award
Kristen Metzbrown DAISY Award Moore Regional Hospital recognition is shining a spotlight on compassionate care in the Sandhills. The Pinehurst emergency department nurse has been honored by FirstHealth of the Carolinas for going above and beyond for patients and families during high-stress medical situations. Metzbrown, a registered nurse at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, received […]
Fighter Jet Intercepts Moore County Plane Near Air Force One
A tense moment in the skies turned into a story everyone in the Sandhills is talking about, after a fighter jet intercepts Moore County plane that wandered into restricted airspace near Air Force One. The incident happened Friday afternoon while President Donald Trump was on the ground at Pope Army Airfield during a visit to […]
Cameron House Fire Pets Rescued After Firefighters Give Oxygen Therapy
Two family pets are safe today thanks to the quick response of firefighters during a Cameron house fire pets rescued incident Monday night near the Harnett County line. According to the Crains Creek Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 8:43 p.m. to a home on Heritage Way, just outside Cameron. When firefighters arrived, they found […]
Moore County Schools Mechanic Pay Increase Proposed to Address Staffing Shortage
The Moore County Schools mechanic pay increase proposal is designed to tackle a growing staffing shortage within the district’s transportation department. During an eight-hour Board of Education meeting, leaders reviewed data showing local mechanic wages fall below surrounding employers. Currently, Moore County Schools pays mechanics between $16.50 and $24.88 per hour — the lowest pay […]