The Veteran-Run Gourmet Coffee Roaster
Veteran-founded Cactus Creek Gourmet Coffee Roasters was established in the summer of 2004 when a group of retired Special Forces Army veterans sat around talking…
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Find Romance In “Almost, Maine”
Celebrate love this February and join the cast of Encore Center in their community production of Almost, Maine. A fine blend of emerging artists and…
Chill Out With A Cool Outdoor Workout!
The coldest months for the Sandhills, January and February, are the perfect time to start shedding any excess “holiday weight” that may have been picked…
“Furever Yours” Valentine’s Gala
On Friday February 14th, Caring Hearts for Canines will be hosting its 5th Annual Furever Yours Valentine’s Day Gala at the Pinehurst Resort & Country…
My Sweet Handcrafted Chocolates
This Valentine’s Day, treat your loved ones (or yourself!) to some of the finest chocolates the Sandhills has to offer and pick up a box…
Compete With Your Neighbors This Friday Night
Friday Night Trivia is gathering family and friends from all around the community for friendly games and fun. 7 Lakes Golf Club has begun hosting…
Handmade Wooden Creations Made In Seven Lakes
After moving to the Sandhills from Rhode Island, French discovered he had more free time to explore the craft and work on small projects. Though…
The Gentry Team, Transformed
Martha Gentry’s Home Selling Team, based in Pinehurst, North Carolina, has officially been rebranded as The Gentry Team. Though the realty firm has not undergone…
Police Chief Temme Running for House
This year, Seven Lakes West resident and Southern Pines Police Chief Bob Temme, is running as a Republican Representative for the North Carolina House of…
Matthew Northcutt Fundraiser
On November 16th, the Seven Lakes community banded together to host a benefit for community member Matthew Northcutt. The event, which took place at Seven…
Christmas Boat & Golf Cart Parade
On December 21st, spectators gathered at Sequoia Point to watch golf carts decked out in holiday décor and festively lighted boats parade past for the…
Upgrades Complete For Lake Auman’s Emergency Spillway
The Seven Lakes community recently received an upgrade to the local emergency spillway. The upgrades and repairs further fortified the spillway at Lake Auman for…
Merry Market
Saint Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church in Seven Lakes hosted their annual Merry Market Fair on Saturday, November 23rd. The fair, celebrating its fifteenth year, featured…
Meet the Robonesons
Equipped with a quirky sense of humor and passion for surrealism, local artist Mathew Evans has embarked on his latest photography project here in the…
Fundraising for A World Without Alzheimer’s
Moore County business woman Julie Russo will never forget the day that her husband, Pat, received the phone call that his father had passed away…
Abstract Artist Starts ‘Artist’s Salon’ In Seven Lakes
Painter and abstract artist Stephanie LaFortune is bringing a touch of expressionism to the Sandhills with each piece that she creates. After setting up shop…
Creating A Refuge for Victims
Changing Destinies Ministry (CDM), a local anti-human trafficking organization, is looking to open up a refuge for victims of sex trafficking right here in the…
Custom Functional Art Pieces Built to Last
Combining works of art and functional furniture typically isn’t an easy feat to accomplish, but craftsman Brad Unsworth, founder of Tactical Heritage, is up for…
ChalleNGe Program Helping Troubled Youth
The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program (NGYCP) was founded by the National Guard in 1993 to improve the lives of young men and women who…
Serious Training Available at Seven Lakes Kennels
Seven Lakes Kennels has been serving pet owners and pets alike since it was founded twenty-two years ago in 1997. After being purchased by veteran…
Free Your Curious Mind
Sally Larson, previously a potter in the Sandhills for over three decades, has just finished a year-long program in professional Creative Depth Coaching. She is…
2019 SLWGA Member/Guest Tournament
The Seven Lakes Women’s Golf Association held its first annual member guest tournament on Tuesday, June 25. The league has held this event annually for…
The Sophisticated Ladies
Nearly thirty years ago, the dance group that would come to be known as The Sophisticated Ladies was founded by former Radio City Music Hall…
Domino’s Coming To Seven Lakes Plaza
This summer, Seven Lakes will be welcoming the addition of a brand new Domino’s restaurant. The new Domino’s location is set to open towards the…
Locally Sourced Natural Organic Soaps
Land of the Pines Soap Co. has been providing the Sandhills region with natural, organic soap and bath products for just over two years now,…
Storage, Moving, and Making A Difference
West End recently welcomed the addition of a Pinnacle Storage facility in early 2019. Pinnacle Storage has been part of the Carolinian community for the…
GodSent Angels Reaches Out To Homeless in Community
In 2010, Ron and Brenda Burt, began an organization called GodSent Angels. GodSent Angels has actively been focusing on feeding and encouraging the homeless and…
Join Horse Camp at Seven Lakes
Seven Lakes Stables is getting all saddled up for summer festivities. Freshly renovated with new fences, the stables are in top shape and ready for…
Support the Privately Funded No-Kill Shelter
Moore Humane Society has been providing Moore County critters with top-of-the-line care since it was founded over fifty years ago in 1966. This establishment of…
Join the Moore County Amateur Radio Society
The Moore County Amateur Radio Society is an essential part of the communications community of Moore County. Beginning over 30 years ago, MOCARS has been…