Drive-Thru Party Highlights 2021 Cancer Survivors Day Celebration
Press Release from Emily Sloan, FirstHealth of the Carolinas PINEHURST, N.C. — Cancer affects everyone. Nearly 17 million people are living with and beyond cancer in…
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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…
Chris Metzger’s Farewell
It Was More Than Football. It Was Love and Family. Editor’s Note: On May 10, longtime Pinecrest High School football coach Chris Metzger announced his…
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…
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…
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.
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’…
Listing of SLLA & SLWLA Elected Officials
2021-2022 Cycle Seven Lakes Land Association Board of Directors: * Steve Sikes, president * Bruce Runyan, vice president * Kim Dolittle, treasurer * Jay Wareham,…
Local Hardware Store Manager Wins “20 Under 40” Contest
The Pilot Newspaper recently hosted their new “20 Under 40” contest, and the competition was fierce. Over a hundred young professionals were nominated. Whether they…
From Broadway to Seven Lakes
Clifton Samuels is a walking Broadway show: He sings, dances, acts and now directs. His career has been filled with Tony-nominated productions, tours with Broadway’s…
In Memory of Arnold Raymond “Ray” Lambert
A humble hero, Arnold Raymond “Ray” Lambert died Friday, April 9, 2021, at his home in Seven Lakes, surrounded by his family. The former Army…
Electronic Waste Items Piling Up
Computers, printers, gaming systems, microwaves, stereo equipment and cellphones all have a limited shelf life. When it’s time to dispose of them, doing so safely…
School Budget Cover Enrollment, Staff Raises
School board members found consensus and a compromise of sorts in adopting a Moore County Schools budget for the coming year. The $32.5 million local…
Bill Restricting Tree Removal Rules Emerges Anew
A bill that would trim back local governments’ authority to regulate the removal of trees from private property has resurfaced in the General Assembly. State…
Cookies for Caregivers
What started as a friendly bake-off between Pennsylvania dads Jeremy Uhrich and Scott McKenzie has evolved into “Cookies for Caregivers,” a nationwide effort for home…
North Side Fence Suggestion Leads To Flat Tires & Assault
On Thursday, January 28th, the Seven Lakes North/South Board of Directors held a meeting via phone which lasted three hours. A petition had been signed…
Coronavirus In Seven Lakes
As the community has transitioned out of the holiday season, a couple of COVID-19 positive tests have made an appearance in Seven Lakes. Seven Lakes…
When Can I Get The COVID-19 Vaccine?
It has now been just over a year that COVID-19 has been plaguing our earth, and fortunately a vaccine is already making its way to…
‘Today is About Hope:’ FirstHealth Vaccinates Frontline Health Workers
FirstHealth of the Carolinas entered a new phase in its fight against COVID-19 on Friday by delivering the first doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to dozens of…
COVID At The Stables
The Seven Lakes North/South Landowners Association sent an email to its residents on Wednesday, December 16th notifying them of a case of COVID. “A member…
Fire Departments Save Smokey South Side Home From Potential Fire
At 1:48AM on December 14th, the Seven Lakes fire department received an alert that a smoke detector had been set off at a residence in…
FirstHealth Restricting Visitation in Emergency Departments; Safety Remains Top Priority as COVID-19 Cases Rise
With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise across the Sandhills, FirstHealth of the Carolinas will no longer allow visitors to accompany patients in its emergency departments….
Be Antibiotics Aware: Proper Use is Key to Effectiveness
Antibiotics save lives, but their overuse and misuse can put patients at unnecessary risk for preventable allergic reactions and drug-resistant infections. FirstHealth of the Carolinas…
Trailer Stolen in Seven Lakes Leads to 3 Arrests
On October 9th, 2020, a report was made to the Moore County Sheriff’s Department that an enclosed trailer had been stolen from a residence on…
Christmas Tree Lighting Event Cancelled
On the night of December first, the Seven Lakes Christmas tree will light up for the first time this holiday season. Unlike previous years, there…
Quasi-Judicial Hearing Regarding West Side Emergency Spillway Case
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a Quasi-Judicial Hearing will be held, before the Moore County Board of Adjustment at 4:00 pm on Wednesday,…