BAM! (Books-A-Million) will be formally welcomed to the Southern Pines community during a red ribbon-cutting ceremony with local dignitaries at 9:30 a.m. Friday.

The Moore County Chamber of Commerce invites local residents to to come tour the area’s newest bookstore at Pinecrest Plaza in Southern Pines.

The Southern Pines BAM! provides a selection of books, magazines, bargain books and gifts, as well as unique sections within the store. There’s a special “Kids-A-Million” section featuring children’s books, learning resources, toys and games, along with a myriad of literature for children and products from Lego, Skip Hop, LeapFrog, Hasbro and more.

For the tech savvy reader, there’s an array of electronics, featuring the NOOK Simple Touch and NOOK Color, iPhone, iPod and e-Reader accessories and DVDs in addition to electronic accessories by brands such as Skullcandy, JVC, Built and ProtectIt.

All new customers are invited to sign up for the Millionaire’s Club, in which members save 40 percent off best-sellers, 20 percent off hundreds of items throughout the store and 10 percent off everything, every day, with free express shipping on books-amillion.com.

Millionaire’s Club members also experience special sale events and receive exclusive promotions and coupons through weekly emails.