Seven Lakers To be Honored at Lunch with Legends
Contributed The 15th annual Lunch with Legends, presented by the League of Women Voters of Moore County, will honor leaders of the past, present and…
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Artists League Plans March Events and Classes
Contributed The month of March usually brings a sense of anticipation — and this year is no exception. Spring is just around the corner, and…
FBI Increases Reward for Power Grid Attacks
BY JONATHAN BYM Staff Writer More than two months after two power substations were attacked in Moore County, federal investigators are adding to the pot…
Bill Would Toughen Penalties for Infrastructure Attacks
BY COLIN CAMPBELL The North Carolina Tribune Two Moore County lawmakers, joined by several other legislative colleagues, want more prison time and heftier fines for…
Local Habitat Looks Forward with Repair Program, Planning
By ANA RISANO Staff Writer Habitat for Humanity of the N.C. Sandhills was chosen as one of two affiliates to receive aid in strategic planning…
PRE-ELECTION PROFILES
STAFF REPORT Residents in Seven Lakes North/South and Seven Lakes West will soon elect new members to their respective boards. Results will be announced at…
7 Lakes Pizza Kitchen Serves Up the Vita Bella
BY MAGGIE BEAMGUARD The star-filled, clear night skies over Seven Lakes are magical to behold. But locals know the place to get moonstruck is 7…
Dogged Spirit Inspires Treats for Pups
BY MAGGIE BEAMGUARD || Insider Editor When Gaymell Shepherd found herself wandering in Williams-Sonoma during the long-dragging months of COVID-19, she came across a pan…
Women of Seven Lakes: Fashion Show and Tea Among Upcoming Events
Contributed The Women of Seven Lakes have planned several upcoming events, one in February and two in March. If you are not a member yet,…
Garden Club for the Birds
Contributed Jon Davis, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Pinehurst, presented a program for the Seven Lakes Garden Club in January on attracting and enjoying…
Updated Process to Govern Seven Lakes West Elections
BY MAGGIE BEAMGUARD || Insider Editor An updated vote counting process will be implemented in the upcoming Seven Lakes West Landowners Association board elections. Stan…
Women of Seven Lakes Celebrate “Wear Red Day”
Contributed The Women of Seven Lakes will celebrate National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about women and heart disease. Please wear red and join…
Polar Bears Spotted in Seven Lakes
BY MAGGIE BEAMGUARD || SLI Editor While many were home taking down Christmas decorations or soaking their black-eyed peas, over 150 hearty souls gathered at…
A Sound Decision: New Recording Studio Plays to His Roots
BY MAGGIE BEAMGUARD || Insider Editor At the Eagle Springs end of the North Carolina Pottery Highway near the corner of N.C. state roads 705…
Seven Lakes Boards Prepare for Elections
BY MAGGIE BEAMGUARD || Insider Editor The new year brings new board elections for the Seven Lakes communities. This will be the first time Seven…
Looking Back at 2022: Seven Stories in Seven Lakes
BY MAGGIE BEAMGUARD || Insider Editor As the calendar flipped into 2023, a lot of people made resolutions for the new year, but it was…
No Business Like Snow Business
BY MAGGIE BEAMGUARD || Insider Editor I try to steer away from controversial topics in these slice-of-life columns, but I’m ready to declare a position….
Going to the Mat: Grant Champions Fire Safety at School
BY MAGGIE BEAMGUARD || Insider Editor Along with their ABCs and 1-2-3s, West End Elementary students will soon have new equipment to assist in learning…
Pinehurst Church Preparing for Chocolate Festival
Contributed If you love chocolate and giving back to local charities, head to the sixth biennial Pinehurst Chocolate Festival on Feb. 11 from 9 a.m….
SCC Addition: Nursing School Dedicated
BY MARY KATE MURPHY || Insider Staff Writer The final project to be built with construction bonds that Moore County voters approved in 2018 is…
McInnis Chosen Again for Top Senate Position
By JAYMIE BAXLEY || Insider Staff Writer State Sen. Tom McInnis, whose district includes Moore and Cumberland counties, will continue to serve as one of…
USGA, SCC to Offer Joint Greenkeeper Program
Contributed The USGA has partnered with Sandhills Community College to create a training program for those interested in a career in golf course maintenance. The…
Women of Seven Lakes Raise Money for Charities
Contributed On Saturday, Dec. 3, the Women of Seven Lakes held their Seventh Annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa fundraiser. This year, 179 tickets were sold…
SLLA Marks Holidays with Bazaar, Chili Contest
Contributed On Sat. Nov. 12th, The Recreation Committee of the Seven Lakes Landowners Association hosted a Holiday Bazaar and Chili Cook Off. Residents had a…
Beaconettes Celebrate at End of Year Lunch
Contributed The Beaconettes, a nine-hole women’s golf league that plays on Thursdays at Beacon Ridge, closed out their regular season with lunch and presentation of…
Seven Lakes Sights: Christmas Tree Lighting
No fewer than three different grinches made mischief at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting sponsored by the Seven Lakes Business Guild on Monday, December 12….
SLW Residents Facing Large Dues Increase Again
BY JOHN A. NAGY || Insider Staff Writer Seven Lakes West residents can expect a dues increase of $276 this next year — and significantly…
Sophisticated Ladies Begin Christmas Performances
Contributed The Sophisticated Ladies are a well-known senior Rockette-style dance group who provide entertainment for area retirement homes and community events. The Sophisticated Ladies was…
ONGOING TIMELINE: County Still Dark After Substation Attacks
Seven Lakes and West End are among the many places impacted by the substation attacks on December 3. Stay up-to-date with reporting from the Pilot…
Shop Local: Seven Lakes Businesses Ready for Seasonal Rush
BY MAGGIE BEAMGUARD || Insider Editor The one stoplight village of Seven Lakes is miles away from the Magnificent Mile or Fifth Avenue. It’s no…