Local Specialists Ensure Grandmother Keeps Both Lungs
PINEHURST – Late last year, Mary Hubbard, 74, of Robbins, learned she had a serious lung tumor, one that needed attention. Two specialists recommended surgery,…
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Seven Lakes Garden Club Member Picnic and Plant Exchange
It’s time to party! Seven Lakes Garden Club Member Picnic and Plant Exchange Thursday, May 10th, 4:30 pm, Johnson Point, 7 Lks West We cook…
Pinehurst Pickleball “Spring Fling” Champions
Two Seven Lakes Westsiders are the Champions of the Pinehurst Pickleball “Spring Fling” tournament played April 26th at Rassie Wicker Park in Pinehurst. Pictured are…
Moore Regional Hospital to Host Women’s Health Education Series
PINEHURST – Some of the area’s most knowledgeable health care professionals will share information of particular interest for women in two upcoming FirstHealth programs. Physicians…
FirstHealth’s Cancer Survivors Day to highlight “The Art of Survivorship”
PINEHURST – Creative arts therapy is based on the idea that the creative act can be healing. According to the American Cancer Society, arts therapy…
Vascular Surgeon Joins FirstHealth Team
PINEHURST – Another specialist in vascular surgery has joined the team at FirstHealth Vascular & Vein. Glenn Fusonie, M.D., brings 15 years of experience in…
Moore Regional and Moore Regional – Richmond Earn Top Grade in Spring 2018 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Rating
PINEHURST – FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital and FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital – Richmond have once again earned “A” grades on Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades that…
Southern Pines Rugby Club Playoffs
For years, rugby has been a staple sport in the hub of Southern Pines, North Carolina. The Southern Pines Rugby Men’s team has recently advanced…
League of Women Voters Promote Environmental Awareness
On April 17th The League of Women Voters of Moore County held their monthly luncheon meeting. Their meeting was held at the Little River Country…
FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care Named a 2018 Hospice Honors Recipient
PINEHURST – FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care has been named a 2018 Hospice Honors recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, the leading provider of Web-based home health and…
Moore Republic Women to Host Dr. Terry Stoops
Moore Republican Women will host Dr. Terry Stoops as speaker at the May 7 luncheon held in Pinehurst Country Club at noon. As Vice President…
Seven Lakes Sailing Club (SLSC) – Learn-to-Sail Program 2018
The Seven Lakes Sailing Club will conduct its annual Learn-to-Sail program on Lake Auman, June 18-22. All residents of Seven Lakes North, South and West,…
FirstHealth March 2018 DAISY Award Winner
PINEHURST – Kayla Coffey, R.N., has been recognized as the March 2018 DAISY Award Winner for FirstHealth of the Carolinas. Coffey, a 2017 nursing school…
Aging at Home Academy Pt. 2 – Moore County Senior Enrichment Center
FirstHealth Dental Care Plans Supply Drive
PINEHURST – Captain Fluoride has a goal: it’s helping to save young smiles. The mascot for FirstHealth Dental Care will encourage others to do the…
Parent Info Night Set for FirstHealth Fitness – Pinehurst’s Youth Triathlon
PINEHURST – In anticipation of its 11th annual Youth Triathlon, FirstHealth Fitness – Pinehurst will host a Parent Information Night at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday,…
End Human Trafficking – Fundraiser Meal & Escape Room Adventure
Saturday, April 28, 2018 10:00, 1:30, & 5:00
NC Senate Candidate Michelle Lexo Proposes Creation of a State Sponsored Start-Up Fund for Small Business at No Cost to Taxpayers
Whispering Pines, NC – State Senate candidate Michelle Lexo today proposed the creation of a state sponsored start up fund for small businesses at no…
Seven Lakes Landowners Association – Weekly Update
SLLA Stables 2018 Summer Camp Open to members & their guests ages 5-18 Instruction includes barn safety, general horsemanship & basic riding skills Four sessions…
Moore County Amateur Radio Society (MOCARS)
2018 is well underway for MOCARS with Winter Field Day in January and support for the Uwharrie Mountain Run (marathon) in early February successfully completed….
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Now Offers the World’s Smallest Pacemaker
PINEHURST – FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital has recently announced that it is one of the first nonacademic hospitals in North Carolina to offer the world’s…
Announcing the 3rd Annual Lazy Man Ironman Fundraiser Event
Prancing Horse and FirstHealth Pinehurst are pleased to announce the 3rd annual Lazy Man Ironman event which will be held again in June 2018! Register…
Reversing the Path towards Diabetes
PINEHURST – Education and motivation helped two area residents, along with dozens of their classmates, lose a combined total of 500 pounds last year—all without…
Kenneth (Ken) A. Byrd, local Town of Aberdeen Commissioner, to seek election to the NC House of Representatives, District 52
Ken Byrd filed in February that he will seek election to the NC House of Representatives, District 52. Ken is a retired Air Force…
NC Senate Candidate Michelle Lexo Pledges to Introduce Legislation to Limit Terms of North Carolina Legislators
Whispering Pines, NC – Michelle Lexo, candidate for State Senate District 25, announced earlier today that said she will introduce legislation to institute term limits…
Registration is now open for Run for the Ribbons
ROCKINGHAM – Looking for a competitive footrace or a family fun run? How about a chance to just take a stroll to support a good…
Public Meetings Scheduled for Draft CTP Questions/Feedback
The Moore County Transportation Committee, the N.C. Department of Transportation and the Triangle Area Rural Planning Organization (TARPO) are co-sponsoring eight (8) informal drop-in public…
Don’t Kill Your Centipede!
by Taylor Williams, Agricultural Extension Agent Early spring is a dangerous time for owners of centipede lawns. The urge to “Get out and do something!”…
Facility Director of FirstHealth Fitness – Sanford Named
SANFORD – Phillip Williams has been named Facility Director of FirstHealth Fitness in Sanford. Williams will assume the role on May 7 in order to…
SLLA’s Newest Pony Addition
We have a new pony! His name is Nugget. He is 8 years old and 12.2 hands tall. He comes to us from a lesson…