Kiwanis Visited by FirstHealth Reps
Kiwanis of Seven Lakes was visited in August by a team of FirstHealth physicians and nurses, who gave a presentation regarding the progress of the…
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Women of Seven Lakes Readies for New Year
Contributed. The Women of Seven Lakes is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. In 2020-2021, the group raised funds for the WEUM Food Bank, Chapel in the…
LASC Hosts Veterans Fishing Tournament
Contributed by LASC President Bob Long. On Saturday, August 14 of 2021, the Lake Auman Sports Club was proud to host the John Boyd VFW…
Peach-a-Palooza
BY MARY MOORE SLI REPORTER The Peach-a-Palooza at Kalawi Farms and Ben’s Ice Cream drew a big crowd this summer. “It was our best business…
FirstHealth Hospitals Experiencing Strain from COVID Surge
CONTRIBUTED. PINEHURST, N.C. – As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the Sandhills, FirstHealth of the Carolinas is reminding members of the community that it offers…
County Seeing Rise in COVID Cases
By JAYMIE BAXLEY SLI REPORTER *Statistics were updated on Aug 11 of 2021. Moore County’s COVID-19 death toll has increased to 198, with two new…
Keeping Kids Healthy
School Nurses Remain Dedicated BY MARY MOORE SLI REPORTER School nurses straddle the line between educator and health care worker, two of the groups affected…
Moore County Residents Set to Raise Awareness and Funds for Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research
CONTRIBUTED. 2021 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s ABERDEEN, N.C. – July 27, 2021 – On September 25, 2021, Moore County residents will join the…
New Food Truck Mobilizes Gourmet Dining
BY MACKENZIE FRANCISCO Staff Writer On the exterior, the Grill Me Up food truck looks like your typical roadside sandwich stop. But on the inside,…
SLLA Wins Suit Against Paver
BY MARY MOORE SLI REPORTER Two years after Uniform Paving failed to perform the road repairs it had been contracted for, the company is returning…
Jubilee Screen Print Celebrates 30 Years of Business
BY MARY MOORE SLI REPORTER Some might say Bill and Judy McNeill made a foolish choice when they dropped everything to open a screenprinting business…
‘Unsung Hero:’ Benjamin Recognized for SLW Service
BY MARY MOORESLI REPORTER West-side resident Ben Benjamin is without a doubt, an active member of his community. Whether he’s canoeing, sailing, playing the bugle,…
Longtime Seven Lakes Resident Turns 100
BY MARY MOORE SLI REPORTER Neighbors of long-time community member Ray Moore are taking time to wish him a happy 100th birthday this month. Moore…
School District Speeding Up Repair, Renovation Efforts
BY MARY KATE MURPHY SLI REPORTER Moore County Schools is starting to make headway on its extensive list of overdue building maintenance projects thanks to…
County Changing to CodeRED Notification System
By JONATHAN BYM SLI REPORTER Moore County Emergency Services’ decision to change its emergency alert system was brought about by a budgetary fix, but also…
NM Grad Named to Statewide Future Farmers of America Office
BY MARY KATE MURPHY SLI REPORTER It can be challenging for any ninth-grader to carve out their niche in high school, and Haylee Davis found…
New Executive Director at Weymouth Center Hits All the Right Notes
Contributed. Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities welcomes a new Executive Director, Katie Wyatt, a visionary executive, an accomplished musician, an innovator in social change,…
In Memory of Susan G. Marks
Susan Gorski Marks, 70, of Foxfire Village, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 2, 2021, after a long and brave battle with breast cancer. Susan was…
SLWGA Fun With Friends
CONTRIBUTED. The Women’s Golf Association of Seven Lakes Golf Club held its Member/Guest tournament (Fun with Friends) on Tuesday, June 22. The field of 78…
Unanimous Vote: County Adopts 2021-22 Budget
BY LAURA DOUGLASS SLI REPORTER The Moore County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the $180.1 million budget for fiscal year 2022 during a brief meeting…
Board Seeking Delay for New Curriculum
BY MARY KATE MURPHY SLI REPORTER As North Carolina works to develop curriculum guidelines based on new standards for teaching social studies, the Moore County…
‘Freedom’ Project Seeking Help
BY LAURA DOUGLASS SLI REPORTER Early planning is underway to determine potential locations in Carthage for a permanent display housing replicas of America’s founding documents….
Driven by Golf: Tourism on Pace for Record Year
BY LAURA DOUGLASS SLI REPORTER It’s been a dazzling spring for Moore County’s hospitality industry. Area hotels and short-term rentals have made such a strong…
Fireworks on Lake Sequoia, July 3
On Saturday evening, fireworks lit the sky over Lake Sequoia in celebration of Independence Day.
Lake Auman Boat Parade, July 4
Residents of Seven Lakes West turned out in a fleet of red white and blue this Saturday for their annual boat parade. Boats assembled by…
He Captures Community, One Picture at a Time
Larry Pizzi is a big believer in the phrase, “Cameras don’t take pictures, people take pictures.” When others admire the Seven Lakes photographer’s work and…
Encore Center Hosting Auditions
Interested in auditioning for one of The Encore Center’s 2021-2022 shows? The group will be holding auditions in their Southern Pines studio on July 17th…
‘Longest Day’ Fundraiser a Big Success
The Racquet Club at Seven Lakes had a long-awaited fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association on June 19. The event raised around $14,000 for the cause….
Military to Begin Paying Malpractice Claims
The U.S. Department of Defense will soon begin paying medical malpractice claims under a law inspired by the travails of a Pinehurst Green Beret. …
Labor of Love: Unity Garden Has Many Purposes
For 25 years, West End United Methodist Church has been running a food pantry. Now, with the help of some green thumbs, it has leveled…