Long Time Coming: Seven Lakes Getting Sewer
By ELENA MARSH Staff Writer The Moore County Board of Commissioners is moving forward with a plan to extend public sewer to Seven Lakes, the…
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Council to Focus On Seven Lakes Issues
BY MAGGIE BEAMGUARD Insider Editor Many changes and emerging needs of the Seven Lakes communities have prompted the re-formation of the Greater Seven Lakes Council. …
County Commissioners Approve Freight Terminal Amendment
BY ANA RISANO, STAFF WRITER The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved an amendment that will allow freight terminals in B-2 zoning districts with a…
County Continues Hearing on Freight Terminal Text Amendment
By ANA RISANO Staff Writer The operator of a dormant Seven Lakes rail freight yard that used to handle construction materials wants to re-open the…
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…
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…
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…
Seven Lakes Sights: Rack and Pinion Entertain at the Lakehouse
You’ve Got Mail, But Where Did It Go?
BY MAGGIE BEAMGUARD, Insider Editor It’s a rare week in Seven Lakes when there isn’t a social media post by someone looking for a package…
Stahl Wins Bocce Gold at Senior Games
BY MAGGIE BEAMGUARD, Insider Editor Why stick with one sport when you can play them all? Over the years, Sue Stahl, a resident of Seven…
Spring Is Here!
Saturday, March 20th marks the official first day of Spring in 2021, but what is the best way to enjoy nature’s sunshine? Here are some…
Gale’s Tree Lighting Memories
Gale Mace has been a long-time Seven Lakes resident, having had her hand in a couple of local businesses as well as raise her children…
Breathing Easy: Seven Lakes Woman Enjoying Long Walks and More After MitraClip Procedure
Brenda Robinette was part of history earlier this year at Reid Heart Center, but she hasn’t thought too much about it. She’s been too busy…
The Danger of Drugs
At the beginning of February 2020, Seven Lakes began to see an unusual spike in crime and suspicious activity. After a used needle was found…
What Does Your HOA Do For You?
When choosing to relocate to Seven Lakes, homeowners may wonder how the community’s Home Owner’s Association may prove beneficial to them. HOAs are private associations…
Seven Lakes’ First Insurance Company
Tyler Horney’s family started the first insurance company in Seven Lakes in 1976. Horney lived with his parents in High Point where they remained until…
The Right Insurance For You
Monica Gonzalez knew she wanted to become an entrepreneur. After studying business administration at Montgomery Community College to learn marketing and business management, she started…
A Trip Worth Taking
Peggy and Dudley Crawford have lived in Seven Lakes for almost 40 years. Dudley became minister of West End Presbyterian Church in 1982, and he…
Bright Meadow & Kool Kids Permanently Close Doors
Shirley Ptak Norlin, President and Director of Bright Meadow Christian Preschool and Kool Kids, has announced that all child-care programs are now permanently closed. Neither…
Golfing Strong At 92
Peter Wyckoff has lived in Seven Lakes West for the past 11 years and can be found out on the golf course three times a…
Seven Lakes Teenage Law Trouble
Teenagers are officially on summer break, but having been forced out of school several months ago due to COVID-19, many seem to be weary of…
In Memory of Raymond G. MacKay, Jr.
Raymond G. MacKay, Jr., 84, of Seven Lakes passed away peacefully on April 4, 2020 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC. Raymond was…
Help For Small Businesses During Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In light of recent events, small businesses in North Carolina have been hit hard by required curfews and mandatory closures imposed by the government. While…
Community-Wide Bear Hunt
Over the past few days, families of Seven Lakes have been participating in a community-wide bear hunt. Not real bears, thankfully, but stuffed teddy bears…
Tracy’s Carpet Struggles Against Coronavirus
Ever since the chaos of COVID-19 started, Tracy’s Carpet has lost ample business. Located at 136 North Trade Street in Seven Lakes, it is one…
Obituary Submissions To The Insider
The Seven Lakes Insider now accepts Obituary notices from the community. Obituaries are limited to 450 words. All submissions must remain respectful of readers, the family, and the deceased. The Seven…
I Lost My Pet; Now What?
It happens to the best pet owners. Try as we might, Fido digs out under the gate or Mr. Whiskers darts out while the door’s…
Local Preschool Launches New Website for Parents
Bright Meadow Christian Preschool launches a new website for parents to learn more about its advanced and private educational programs. The site offers parents information…
“Seven Lakes Safer than 84% Of All Cities in the United States”
Residents of Seven Lakes are eagerly awaiting the arrival and results of the 2020 census. Population data has not been publicly updated since the 2000…
The Best Gift: A Family Conversation to Communicate Your Wishes
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Location: Seven Lakes Chapel in the Pines | 581 Seven Lakes Drive, West End The community…