COPING WITH AGING PARENTS AND FAMILY DYNAMICS
Question: I have three siblings, and we all live in different states. Our mom lives in Fayetteville, and she would like to stay in her…
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The Seven Lakes Quilting Bee
The Seven Lakes Quilting Bee was started in the 1990s by former Seven Lakes West resident Gretchen Johnson. The group currently consists of women from…
MMIA & St. Andrews University Gather 126 Boxes for Deployed Troops
On Friday, November 17th, the Military Missions In Action (MMIA) group received 126 shoe boxes from students and staff of St. Andrews University to be…
Faith Baptist Church Accepting Registration for New Growing In Faith Academy!
We are excited to announce that Growing in Faith Academy, a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in West End, NC will be opening January 8, 2018!…
“Thank You Jesus” Signs Reach 100,000 Yards!
Thank You Jesus Movement announces its 100,000 milestone for yard signs planted of its message of thanks, Thank You Jesus. In celebration of this major event,…
Fall Festival Raises Money for Flood Victims
On November 11th, West End United Methodist Church held a Fall Festival to honor veterans and first responders, and to raise money for recent flood…
Local Resident Worked with Channing Tatum for Film Premiering Monday, November 13th on HBO
On Monday, November 13th, a documentary will be airing on HBO called War Dogs: A Soldier’s Best Friend which was produced by Channing Tatum. “It…
Fish Habitats Placed in Seven Lakes North Lake
On November 11th, members of the Seven Lakes North & South Lakes & Dams Committee and volunteers gathered to place small-fish habitats in one of…
Moore County Holds Annual “Toys-for-Tots” Drive
Moore County Firefighters will once again partner with the Marine Corps Reserve in collecting toys in the annual “Toys-for-Tots” drive. Now in its’ 70th year,…
A Biker’s Journey From Injury to Marathons
Seven Lakes Dentist Pete McKay has served the area for thirty years. Several years after beginning practice in Seven Lakes, McKay started bike riding as…
Send Christmas Boxes To Deployed Troops!
Military Missions In Action (MMIA) is currently gathering donations for their annual Fill the Footlocker Program – a program in which shoeboxes are filled with…
Two Moore County Women Provide Support For African Women and Children
Jessie Mackay and Talmage “Tally” Brandy have been going to Africa for years helping the village women to provide for their families and send their…
Relax After A Long Day With Living Lotus Yoga in Seven Lakes!
During the day, Cassidy Benjamin works at Sandhills Community College as an academic adviser, but in the evenings after work, she knows the perfect way…
Local Man Carries 200 Pound Cross As Ministry
John Brookfield of Grace Church in Seven Lakes has been carrying a cross down Moore County roads for the past two years as a part…
Former Seven Lakes West Resident Adored by Katy Perry!
Samantha Bolton was raised in Seven Lakes West and graduated from O’Neal High School. Although she’s been a Katy Perry fan for seven years, she…
FirstHealth to “Shine a Light” on Lung Cancer with Nov. 8 Vigil
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women, contributing to more cancer deaths than colon, breast and prostate cancers…
West Side Resident Sent To Fight California Wildfires
Seven Lakes West resident Kim Rust began her career as a forester in the U.S. Forest Service about fifteen years ago. As a forester and…
Wesley Price Joins Nest of Eagles
Written by Seven Lakes West Resident Mary Price. At a recent reunion of the Price and Rinefort families in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, the family Eagles…
MOORE COUNTY SCHOOLS LAUNCHES NEW APP
As part of its continuing effort to promote engagement among its students, parents, staff and the community, Moore County Schools has launched a new app…
Can You Afford to Retire Early?
Some people dream of retiring early. Are you one of them? If so, you’ll need to plan ahead – because a successful early retirement can’t…
Sink Installed as Kiwanis President
Sam Gaskins, Lt. Governor, Carolinas District, Division 10 installed the new officers for 2017 – 2018: Jerry Sink, president; Bill Pratt, president-elect; Pat Weber, past…
Seven Lakes Tennis Club
Dana Parziale, representing the Seven Lakes Tennis Club, was guest speaker during the October 3 meeting. The owners of the club, Katie Carpenter and Canyn…
Linda Pearson Champions United Way
On October 10, Linda Pearson, Executive Director of the United Way, challenged our club’s knowledge of United Way facts and services. United Way will celebrate…
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN CANDY BUY-BACK PROGRAM AT SEVEN LAKES FAMILY DENTISTRY
Children Give Back to Troops, Donate Candy to Operation Shoebox Taking candy from children is usually frowned upon, but teaching kids the value of giving…
FirstHealth Joins Nation in Highlighting Breast Cancer Awareness
According to the American Cancer Society, there is no sure way to prevent breast cancer. But there are things a woman can do that might…
Assisted Living Costs Rising in 2017
The annual median cost of assisted living increased 3.36% from 2016 to 2017, according to the Genworth 2017 Cost of Care Survey released recently. National…
Join the Farley Foundation for a Witches Night Out!
It’s time for the ladies to have some fun! Witches Night Out is an all-inclusive Halloween fundraiser event featuring a costume contest and silent auction…
8th Annual Pottery Studio Sale – October 27th-28th; November 5th-6th
Linda and Jim Dalton are a husband and wife team of ceramic artists who create one of a kind, high end functional and decorative pottery,…
Kiwanis Selling Pumpkins and Mums for West End Elementary
Kiwanis is currently selling pumpkins and mums to raise money for children in the community. “Everything that we do is for the children,” said Kiwanis…
Nursing Home Residents’ Rights Month
During October, residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, along with family members, ombudsmen, citizen advocates, facility staff and others will honor the individual…