Medical research also means personal health benefits
PINEHURST – You might not have gone to medical school, but did you know you could have a chance to contribute to medicine? “FirstHealth of…
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FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care Presents 1,000th Certificate to Veteran
PINEHURST – FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care in Pinehurst has presented their 1,000th certificate to a veteran as part of the We Honor Veterans program….
N.C. Success Story: Teacher Pay Continues to Rise
Raleigh, N.C. – Beginning in 2014 when they provided teachers the largest raise in the country, legislative Republicans have taken historic steps to raise educator…
Louis Gregory, Moore County Commissioner Joined Hundreds of County Leaders for NCACC 2018 Annual Conference
Catawba County, N.C. – August 23-25, 2018, hundreds of county commissioners, officials, and staff convened in Catawba County, Hickory N.C. for the 111th North Carolina…
Women and Lung Cancer
PINEHURST – A shocking average of 193 women die each day of lung cancer, one every seven minutes. According to the National Lung Cancer Alliance,…
Learning Creation at Chapel in the Pines
North Side residents Dave and Laura Nielsen hosted a Vacation Bible School (VBS) from Thursday, August 9th through Saturday, August 11th at the Chapel in…
FirstHealth Recognizes Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
PINEHURST – According to American Cancer Society estimates, there will be approximately 22,280 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed and 14,070 ovarian cancer deaths in the…
Local Dentist Dr. McKay Biking 100 Miles for MS
Dr. Pete McKay, a dentist in Seven Lakes, is doing his annual bike ride for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This is Dr. McKay’s twenty-fifth year doing…
Olympic Gold Medalist Coming To The NC Wrestling Factory in Carthage
On Saturday, September 8th, the North Carolina Wrestling Factory will be having special guest Kyle Snyder come and do clinics at their club in Carthage. …
Local VBS Children Raise over $2k for Rise Against Hunger
Seven Lakes Baptist Church Held its annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) from Sunday, July 29th through Thursday, August 2nd. During the course of the week, more…
FirstHealth Announces July 2018 DAISY Award Winner
PINEHURST – Ana Hermes, R.N., has been recognized as the July 2018 DAISY Award Winner for FirstHealth of the Carolinas. Hermes is a nurse at…
Moore County Accountability Results Released
● The district’s graduation rate was 89.4 percent, 3.1 percent higher than the state average. ● Sixteen schools met or exceeded growth. ● One-thousand-one students completed…
How To Select The Right Kitchen Cabinets For You
The following was written and submitted by Andy Fidandis of Kitchen Express. As a Kitchen and Bath designer for over 30 years I am often…
Standard and Poor’s Upgrades Moore County’s Bond Rating
Carthage, NC. Moore County is pleased to provide the following information regarding standard and poor’s recent decision to raise Moore County’s bond rating. During the…
Driving Safety for Adults 65+: Safety Tips & Warning Signs
Topic: Driving Safety for Adults 65+; safety tips & warning signs Date: Tuesday, September 25. 2018 at 4 p.m. Location: Seven Lakes Chapel in the…
Chapel in the Pines Walks to End Alzheimer’s
“Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds…
Volunteers Needed for Moore County Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct. 6
ABERDEEN, N.C. – Aug. 13, 2018 – The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter needs 35 volunteers to help in various functions at its annual Moore County Walk to End Alzheimer’s®….
BOARD ACCEPTS FUNDING CONDITIONS FOR EMWD PHASE 4
Phase four of the East Moore Water District will soon be designed and new customer sign-ups will be underway. Sitting as the East Moore Water District…
Moore County Radio Meetings
Perhaps you have heard that ham radio operators assist in times of natural disaster (fires, floods, tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes)or other critical situations. Did you know…
Volunteers Needed to Package Thousands of Meals
The Annual Rise Against Hunger Packaging Event will take place on Saturday, September 15th from 8:30AM – 11:00AM at the West End Presbyterian Church. This…
Women of Seven Lakes Searching for New Members
The Women of Seven Lakes held their previous meeting back I May and took a break for the summer. They will resume their monthly meetings…
Audition for Imagine Youth Theater
Imagine Youth Theater performed the musical Oklahoma on July 19th and 20th at the O’Neal school in Southern Pines. Imagine Youth Theater is an extension…
Reaching One Million Kids on Tour
As technology evolves, more and more people are able to have unique jobs and earn a living doing things that never existed a hundred years…
Donate Used Items for Chapel Sale
The Chapel in the Pines will be holding their Fall Sale on Saturday, October 13, 2018 and is accepting gently used items. Please remember us…
FirstHealth of the Carolinas Nursing Leadership Academy Graduation
FirstHealth of the Carolinas has announced their 2018 Nursing Leadership Academy graduates: Zach Pessagno, R.N.; Tammy Smith, R.N.; Palesa Ford, R.N.; Lindsey Mederos, R.N.; Shannon…
Operation Intercession Delivers Meals To Those In Need
Operation Intercession began in January of 2017, when Faith Baptist Church and Fairview Baptist Church of West End both felt the call to reach out…
HAITI HELP AND HOPE: Making A Difference To The Lost & Broken In Haiti
Haiti Help and Hope is a nonprofit organization founded in 2016 by a group of individuals in Moore County, NC. The goal of the organization…
Sheriff’s Office Significantly Increases Animal Services Adoption Rate
Photos taken by Kathryn Miller. “Our mission, what we want for this facility so residents of Moore County can be proud of shelter,” Lieutenant Kirk…
Hope In A Broken World
The following was written and submitted by Pastor Jane Leechford of West End United Methodist Church. For I am about to create new heavens and…
Motivation
How do you gain the energy and desires that will direct your mindset towards your goals, or just improve your personal interests? Through MOTIVATION! Motivation…