WEE Students Learn the Joy of Giving
This past Christmas season, West End Elementary students focused on giving gifts to others as well as the importance of kindness. School Counselor Rachel Willms…
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Alzheimer’s Association Urges Support of Caregivers During Family Caregivers Month
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Oct. 30, 2018 – During National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month in November, the Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter is raising awareness about…
Tuesday Night Bingo – Nov. 6th
Hello Bingo Players, Looking forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday. The Jackpots continue to build and we are always looking for new Bingo Players. Bring a new…
Voting for 1/4 Cent Sales Tax
Friends and Supporters, We are in the final week of early voting and have been overwhelmed with your support. Thank you for sharing the importance…
2018 INTERFAITH SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING
Communities of faith across Moore County are joining hands, hearts and voices in an Interfaith Service of Thanksgiving on the Sunday before the Thanksgiving holiday,…
Eagle Springs Role Model Serving Smiles In Seven Lakes
Alexandria (Ali) Brigman began her first job at McDonald’s in Seven Lakes in early September. Since starting her position, her bright, positive attitude has grown…
The McKenzie Brothers Band – Together Since 2000
Brothers Robbie and Steve McKenzie have been building up their friendship since 1962 when Steve was born. While growing up in Moore County, the two…
Chapel Raises Over $1500 For Alzheimer’s
When Sandy Cifranic read about the Alzheimer’s Walk online, she decided that she wanted to participate. Furthermore, she asked Pastor Paul James of Chapel in…
From A Stolen Bike To A Stranger’s Gift
In May 2018, 8-year-old Jordan Cox had his bike stolen from his home. His mother, Jayme, did all that she could to try to find…
Hurricane Heroes
During Hurricane Florence, parts of Moore County became flooded and dangerous – including areas near Seven Lakes. As the hurricane approached, communities and emergency responders…
Celebrating 100 Years Of Life
On Saturday, September 22nd, Melba Bostic had a surprise birthday celebration thrown for her in honor of her 100th birthday. The celebration was held at…
Chapel Youth Paint Over Vandalism
On Saturday, September 22nd, members of the Chapel in the Pines came out to the Seven Lakes North Tennis Center to paint over the graffiti…
Over 60,000 Meals Packaged For Rise Against Hunger
The following article was submitted by Ann Chase. Even though Florence caused the Rise Against Hunger event to be postponed one week, more than 200…
What’s New With The Women of Seven Lakes?
The Women of Seven Lakes opened the 2018-2019 meeting year on September 6th with a picnic lunch and membership drive held at the Seven Lakes…
Filling a Trailer for Hurricane Florence Victims
Seven Lakes Baptist Church has a 53-foot semi-truck to fill with supplies for Hurricane Florence victims. The trailer was donated by Fat Monkey Express and…
Order Fresh Cuts of Salmon with the Seven Lakes Buyer’s Club
The Wild Salmon Company is a family-owned business dedicated to providing quality Alaskan seafood and more to consumers in the United States. Every year, the…
What To Know About 529s And Estate Planning
The following article was submitted by Ed Hill of Edward Hill Wealth Management. For more information on Ed Hill, CLICK HERE. Assets in 529 plans…
Name That School!
Moore County Schools is inviting the public to participate in a “Name That School” campaign to help identify a permanent name for the new Area…
FirstHealth is Seeking Individuals to serve on the Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC)
PINEHURST – FirstHealth is seeking individuals to serve on their Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC). The PFAC works with FirstHealth to promote family-centered care, to…
FirstHealth Awarded Network Planning Grant from HRSA
PINEHURST – The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded a $100,000, one-year network planning grant to FirstHealth Community Health Services to assist with…
Long Term Care Residents Honored During Residents’ Rights
Across the country, resident of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities along with family members, ombudsmen, citizen advocates, facility staff and others will honor…
September is National Yoga Month – Celebrate by participating in FirstHealth’s “Day of Yoga”
PINEHURST – Have you ever considered hitting the mat and giving yoga a try? Well, you should, because yoga has something for everyone! Fitness fanatics…
Moore Regional Hospital Sets Record for Babies during August 2018
PINEHURST – A record-breaking month of deliveries in August 2018 has obstetricians and the Labor & Delivery staff at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital scratching their…
FirstHealth Announces June 2018 DAISY Award Winner
PINEHURST – Kristen Ostheim, R.N., has been recognized as the June 2018 DAISY Award Winner for FirstHealth of the Carolinas. Ostheim is a nurse at…
FirstHealth of the Carolinas Awarded HRSA Grant to Combat Opioid Crisis
PINEHURST – The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded a $600,000 grant to FirstHealth of the Carolinas to help combat the opioid crisis…
Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills Partners with St. Joseph of the Pines on Second Employee Build
Gail Ayers paid attention two years ago when St. Joseph of the Pines became the first business to partner with Habitat for Humanity of the…
Cancer CARE Fund Offers Patients More than Medical Care
PINEHURST – Last summer, after weeks of treatments for breast cancer, Nita McNeill, 41, realized she had more hurdles to conquer. The news of stage…
Neurosurgeon to Join FirstHealth of the Carolinas
PINEHURST – FirstHealth of the Carolinas will expand its neurosurgery team when Board Certified Neurosurgeon James B. Walker, M.D., joins Cynthia Z. Africk, M.D., and…
Methodist Church Ground Breaking
West End United Methodist Church broke ground on Sunday, August 26th, for their new addition. Besides enlarging its fellowship hall, the half-million dollar project will…
FirstHealth’s Clinical Pastoral Education Program Receives Reaccreditation
PINEHURST – The Clinical Pastoral Education Training Program at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital (MRH) has been granted full accreditation by the Commission for Pastoral and…