In Memory of Susan G. Marks
Susan Gorski Marks, 70, of Foxfire Village, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 2, 2021, after a long and brave battle with breast cancer. Susan was…
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SLWGA Fun With Friends
CONTRIBUTED. The Women’s Golf Association of Seven Lakes Golf Club held its Member/Guest tournament (Fun with Friends) on Tuesday, June 22. The field of 78…
Unanimous Vote: County Adopts 2021-22 Budget
BY LAURA DOUGLASS SLI REPORTER The Moore County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the $180.1 million budget for fiscal year 2022 during a brief meeting…
Fireworks on Lake Sequoia, July 3
On Saturday evening, fireworks lit the sky over Lake Sequoia in celebration of Independence Day.
Lake Auman Boat Parade, July 4
Residents of Seven Lakes West turned out in a fleet of red white and blue this Saturday for their annual boat parade. Boats assembled by…
He Captures Community, One Picture at a Time
Larry Pizzi is a big believer in the phrase, “Cameras don’t take pictures, people take pictures.” When others admire the Seven Lakes photographer’s work and…
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…
‘Longest Day’ Fundraiser a Big Success
The Racquet Club at Seven Lakes had a long-awaited fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association on June 19. The event raised around $14,000 for the cause….
Military to Begin Paying Malpractice Claims
The U.S. Department of Defense will soon begin paying medical malpractice claims under a law inspired by the travails of a Pinehurst Green Beret. …
Labor of Love: Unity Garden Has Many Purposes
For 25 years, West End United Methodist Church has been running a food pantry. Now, with the help of some green thumbs, it has leveled…
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…
Seven Lakes Full of July 4 Celebrations
The wider Seven Lakes community will be full of festivities for July 4. But residents of the North/South-side Seven Lakes will be seeing some changes…
Nana, Papa Trade Burgers for Ice Cream
Everyone’s favorite Nana and Papa, Lisa and Dwight Young, rolled back into the food truck scene recently with a concept that’s slightly less greasy. What…
Pinecrest Names Football Coach
The Pinecrest High School football team will go into the fall season with a new head coach — but a familiar one. Bob Curtin, who…
Preserve Becomes Classroom for Forestry
‘A Real Game Changer’ Restoring native longleaf forests to large tracts in the Sandhills is a desirable though costly enterprise. An ambitious new project on…
Church Family, Neighbors Care for One of Their Own
Phil Menendian never saw the car coming. It was an otherwise quiet Sunday afternoon and he was preoccupied with the task at-hand: updating information on…
Racine Remembered for Service to Community
Bob Racine was always looking for ways to inject positivity into the community. His tireless enthusiasm, passion for civic affairs, along with his love for…
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…
Restored Locomotives Draw Fans, Rave Reviews
Crazy for This Train Train buffs and railroad insiders from around the country gathered in Moore County recently for the inaugural run of Aberdeen Carolina…
Quirky Thrift Store Closing
The quirky, roadside gem that’s been attracting vintage lovers since 2016, better known as BougieRedneck at the Crossroads, is officially retiring. At least, BougieRedneck is…
Sunday: “Cruise-in” Again
The second of two Seven Lakes “Cruise-ins” takes place this Sunday, June 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.! So bring out your bike, car,…
Home Builders Feeling Price, Shortage Pressures
You think it’s tough these days buying a house? Building one is no better. Just as inventory is short of existing homes, the construction supply…
Insider Profile: Christine McPartland
Christine McPartland recently finished her first year as Business Relations Director for The Seven Lakes Insider. She has over 30 years of experience in sales…
Popular Restaurant Changes Ownership
Lake House Bar & Grill has taken on an entirely new flavor, and it’s not because of the menu. Business partners Robert McPartland and Chris…
For Local Gas Station, Panic at the Pump
North Carolinians are not known for keeping their cool. Panic-buying has been elevated to an art form when it comes to anything resembling a weather…
Racquet Club to Host Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s
On June 19, The Seven Lakes Racquetclub is hosting a day-long fundraiser on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association. If all goes according to plan, every…
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….
Women of Seven Lakes Kept Going In Spite of COVID
Contributed On May 6, the members of the Women of Seven Lakes met to install the officers for the 2021-2022 Program Year which will begin…
New Pickleball Courts Draw a Crowd
The Racquet Club at Seven Lakes gained its first set of pickleball courts last month. Co-owners Canyn Russell and Katie Carpenter had gauged their members’…