New Look Shows Pride in Seven Lakes
Every now and then, it’s good to freshen up our lives. Maybe we treat ourselves with a new haircut or outfit; our homes with some…
Articles by Maggie Beamguard
From West End, Auman Delivered Summer’s Sweetness
BY JOHN NAGY Insider Staff Writer Clyde Watts Auman, who followed in his father’s footsteps as one of Moore County’s premier peach growers, passed away…
SLW Replaces Management Company
By Maggie Beamguard Insider Editor As of Sept. 1, a new management company has taken the reins of Seven Lakes West’s day-to-day operations. H.R.W. Management,…
DOT Nears End of Clearing for 211 Project
By Maggie Beamguard Insider Editor The N.C. Department of Transportation’s project to widen N.C. 211 through West End and Seven Lakes from two to four…
Women’s Group to Host Coalition Director
Contributed The Women of Seven Lakes will hold their November membership meeting at 2 p.m.on Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Chapel in the Pines. The…
Garden Clubs Enjoy Trip to State Arboretum
Contributed Fifty two enthusiastic Garden Club members and friends boarded a bus on Thursday morning, Sept. 14, and headed north to the JC Raulston Arboretum…
Platinum Anniversary
Frank and Lou Hayes celebrated 70 years of marriage on Sept. 12 with good friends over breakfast at Greenbow’s. Lou first caught Frank’s eye while…
In Memory of Margaret A. Ruddle
Margaret Ann Hobensack Ruddle, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, 92, passed away peacefully in her home at Penick Village, of Southern Pines, on Tuesday, Aug….
In Memory of Donna V. Paul
Donna Vee (Fromm) Paul, 88, of Seven Lakes, passed on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at her residence. She was born Jan. 8, 1935, in Ronan,…
In Memory of Richard W. Greer
On the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, Richard W. Greer passed away unexpectedly at the age of 76. Rich was born in Washington, D.C.,…
In Memory of Joseph E. Currie Jr.
Joseph Ernest Currie Jr. (Joe), 92, of West End, died on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. Dr. Currie was born March 25, 1931, the son of…
In Memory of Gerald D. Beevers
Gerald Dean Beevers Jr., 89, of West End, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, at his residence. He was born Oct. 10, 1933,…
First ‘A’ School: Schools Improve Grades
BY MARY KATE MURPHYStaff Writer Moore County Schools students have regained nearly all of the academic ground lost during remote learning at the height of…
More Than A Flagpole: Middle School Gets 9/11 Memorial
Contributed Earlier this summer, West Pine Middle School had a special project built on its campus. Through several donations, the school now has near its…
Seven Lakes Sights: 9/11 Memorial Walk
Over 20 participants joined in the 9/11 Memorial Walk led by Seven Lakes Fire and Rescue earlier today. The group walked 2,977 feet in one…
Seven Lakes Sights: Seven Lakes Fire and Rescue Community Appreciation Event
Seven Lakes Fire and Rescue hosted the greater community of Seven Lakes for an appreciation celebration on Sept. 1. The strong turnout of folks enjoyed…
Beautification Committee Disheartened by Loss
By Maggie Beamguard Insider Editor Members of the Seven Lakes Village Beautification Committee were disheartened last month when five of the beds they nurtured on…
Grace Church Set to Open Expanded Space
By Maggie Beamguard Insider Editor The Seven Lakes campus of Grace Church prepares to open the newly installed glass doors of its expanded Worship Center…
This Is Not the Way: Baby Yoda Goes Missing; Force is Disturbed
Insider Editor A short while ago, in a location not-too-far away, a disturbance in the Force was recorded. Grogu had vanished. In the absence of…
Hangers On Beware: Life Gets a Little Batty
By Maggie Beamguard Bats may use sonar to get around, but they don’t fly completely under the radar. We didn’t notice our uninvited guests swooping…
WEE Teacher Filling Students, Herself with Hope
BY MARY KATE MURPHYStaff Writer Whether art imitates life, or it’s the other way around isn’t the important question in Catherine Holmes’ classroom. At West…
Seven Lake Sights: Summer Concerts Rock the Point
Swimmers enjoying Lake Auman at Johnson Point in Seven Lakes West on August 12. Maggie Beamguard/SLI Pictured are Kim and Randy Fletcher enjoying a summer…
New Preschool Readies for Classes to Start
By Maggie Beamguard Insider Editor When the Preschool in the Pines opens its doors to its inaugural classes this September, the new students may have…
West End Fire and Rescue Adds New Truck
By Maggie Beamguard Insider Editor A new, bright red engine will soon be pulling into the bay at West End Fire and Rescue. The addition…
In Memory of Mary E. Lawrence
Mary Edna York Lawrence, of Seven Lakes, passed away peacefully at FirstHealth Hospice House, in Pinehurst, on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, just shy of her…
Music Festival Benefits Guide Dog Organization
By Maggie Beamguard Insider Editor Navigating the world and its ups and downs can be a challenge for most people, but when you have impaired…
A Cascade of Problems Led to Water Pressure Issue
By ELENA MARSH Staff Writer A confluence of issues — hot weather, a faulty monitoring light and high demand — had a cascading effect that…
Women of Seven Lakes to Tour Cider House
CONTRIBUTED The Women of Seven Lakes will tour the James Creek Cider House in Cameron on Oct. 12. This tour is considered the organization’s October…
County Investigating Low Water Pressure in Pinehurst, Seven Lakes
BY ELENA MARSH Staff Writer Residents of Pinehurst and Seven Lakes are being asked by the Moore County Public Works Department to boil water if…
Mira Music Fest Coming To Rubicon Farm
Contributed Josh Daniel and Friends will headline the Mira Music Festival, an outdoor event at Rubicon Farm on Saturday, Sept. 30. Proceeds support Mira Foundation,…