LeadingAge NC Awards SJP Board Secretary
Contributed. John “Johnny” Burns received the LeadingAge North Carolina Excellence in Governance Award this September. SOUTHERN PINES, NC (September 2, 2021)—Today, LeadingAge North Carolina presented…
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Sandhills Coalition Updates Opperation
Contributed. Effective Monday, August 30th, Sandhills Coalition for Human Care has made the following changes to their operations: Client Services Residents requesting assistance will be…
Women of Seven Lakes Readies for New Year
Contributed. The Women of Seven Lakes is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. In 2020-2021, the group raised funds for the WEUM Food Bank, Chapel in the…
FirstHealth Hospitals Experiencing Strain from COVID Surge
CONTRIBUTED. PINEHURST, N.C. – As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the Sandhills, FirstHealth of the Carolinas is reminding members of the community that it offers…
Training Tips: Street Shenanigans
Contributed by Neil Copeland at Seven Lakes Kennels. We should think about the cues we are giving our pups and how we set them up…
New Executive Director at Weymouth Center Hits All the Right Notes
Contributed. Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities welcomes a new Executive Director, Katie Wyatt, a visionary executive, an accomplished musician, an innovator in social change,…
Encore Center Hosting Auditions
Interested in auditioning for one of The Encore Center’s 2021-2022 shows? The group will be holding auditions in their Southern Pines studio on July 17th…
Shakespeare in The Pines Announced
“Twelfth Night, or What You Will” August 20-23 7:30 and August 27-30 7:30 Contributed. The Shakespeare in the Pines Festival is back with a creative…
New West End Store, Single-Source Destination for Sports Shooting Enthusiasts
Contributed. Moore County, NC – Eastwood Outfitters, a brand-new retail space in Eastwood, offers specialty firearms for elite marksmen – and a lot more. “I have…
Host Families Sought for Exchange Students
Contributed Allison Stalberg Siebens, a local coordinator for Foreign Links Around the Globe, is looking for host families in North Carolina to host foreign exchange…
Decisive Action Helps Save a Life: Moore Regional Hospital Nurse Honored with DAISY Award
Contributed by Emily Stone, FirstHealth of The Carolinas PINEHURST, N.C. – Courtney Gunther, R.N., has been recognized as a DAISY Award winner by FirstHealth of…
Lake Auman Sports Club Announces Spring Bass Tournament Winners
Contributed After missing a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the annual Lake Auman Sports Club’s Spring Team Bass Tournament took place on Saturday, May…
Drive-Thru Party Highlights 2021 Cancer Survivors Day Celebration
Press Release from Emily Sloan, FirstHealth of the Carolinas PINEHURST, N.C. — Cancer affects everyone. Nearly 17 million people are living with and beyond cancer in…
Chris Metzger’s Farewell
It Was More Than Football. It Was Love and Family. Editor’s Note: On May 10, longtime Pinecrest High School football coach Chris Metzger announced his…
A Haven of Hope: FirstHealth Breaks Ground on Comprehensive Cancer Center
FirstHealth of the Carolinas broke ground Thursday on a comprehensive cancer center designed to change the face of cancer care in the Sandhills. The four-story, 120,000-square-foot building is scheduled to open to patients in early 2023.
Training Tips for Your Eager Puppy
Contributed by Neil Copeland at Seven Lakes Kennels. During those first initial weeks after you bring home your puppy, he learns quickly and is eager….
Offering a Lifeline: MRH-Hoke Nurse Honored with Daisy Award
Press Release from Emily Sloan, FirstHealth of the Carolinas RAEFORD, N.C. – Whitney Austin, R.N., has been recognized as a DAISY Award winner by FirstHealth…
Seven Lakes Dentist Awards Scholarships
An O’Neal School student has been named the winner of the sixth annual Seven Lakes Family Dentistry Scholarship. Molly Kuzma, a senior at The O’Neal…
Ask The Experts: Planning for Dementia Care
Online Four-Part Seminar May 11, 13, 18, & 20 • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Free Event. Advance registration required. May Ask the Experts (classy.org) This registration…
Good Dog Memories
The following was submitted by Neil Copeland of Seven Lakes Kennels. As we go through this awesome journey called life, we hold onto too many…
LOCAL BOY SCOUT PUTS HEART AND SOUL INTO EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT
Nathan Auman, a Boy Scout from West End, North Carolina, put his heart and soul into his Eagle Scout project, making it a family affair…
Linden Lodge Foundation “Shred-It” Event
The Linden Lodge Foundation will be hosting an opportunity for the community to shred their unwanted documents on Saturday, 17 April from 9 a.m. to…
SELF-CARE TIPS FOR STRESS AWARENESS MONTH
April is Stress Awareness Month Chronic stress can cause depression, anxiety, insomnia headaches and other symptoms that affect our health. During Stress Awareness Month in…
Statewide Alzheimer’s Caregiver Symposium
The Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter and the Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern North Carolina Chapter are hosting the Confident Caregiver Symposium, a four-part virtual education series in April. More than…
County Committee Seeking Volunteer Advocates
The Moore County Nursing & Adult Care Homes Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is searching for local citizens who may be interested in volunteer opportunities once…
In Memory of Steven Lord
Steven Minish Lord, 91, passed away on March 17, 2021 at his home in Seven Lakes, NC. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held…
Angie’s Buckeye Recipe
Need a chocolatey peanut butter treat to get you through the week? Buckeyes are enough to satisfy just about any sweet tooth! 1 1/2 cups…
Installing New Docking Boards
Whether you call them side boards, rub boards, docking boards or crash boards, the Lake Auman Sports Club (LASC) is proud to announce that it…
New Alzheimer’s Association Report Examines Racial and Ethnic Attitudes on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Findings from two national surveys appearing in the Alzheimer’s Association 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveal that discrimination is a barrier to Alzheimer’s and dementia…
“A Small Price To Pay” – Letter To The Editor
The following was written and submitted by Christine Yannes as a Letter To The Editor as a response to “What are N/S Side Dues Getting Residents?”. To…