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Forum Focuses on Alzheimer's

The Alzheimer's Association, Western Carolina Chapter will host the "Caregiver Education Forum: A Journey in Dementia Care," Thursday, May 23, at Penick Village in Southern Pines.

Thriller 'Disconnect' Plays at Sunrise

The Sunrise Theater gives movie audiences a film they will likely remember this Memorial Day weekend with a powerful drama built around dark realities of Internet life.

Dear Martha, Say it isn't so. Tell me you over-salted the vichyssoise. Tell me the rack of lamb turned out medium-well. Tell me you donated the proceeds of your designer pet accessories to animal rescue. Just don't tell me that you're man-shopping at Match.com

Barrett Receives Youth of the Year Award

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'Bike to School Day' Held

The first-ever Southern Pines Bike to School Day (in conjunction with the National Bike To School Day program) took place in May, 2012, in coordination with Southern Pines Elementary School, the Southern Pines Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, the Southern Pines Police Department and FirstHealth.

Contestants Sought for Sister City Event

The board of directors of the Southern Pines Sister Cities Association invites single women between the ages of 18 and 25 to apply for the 2013 Maiden of Mournes contest.

Group's Branch President Contributes Vehicle to Cause

Solace for the Children opened a branch in Southern Pines in 2013.

Latin Dancers Perform at Ballroom Dancers Event

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S.P. Recreation Accepts Summer Camp Registration

Southern Pines Recreation and Parks Department has announced its listing of summer camp offerings in its summer brochure.

Learn Windows 8 at SCC

Stay on the cutting edge of the newest technology as Sandhills Community College introduces a new online course: "Introduction to Windows 8."

In Miniature: Pinehurst Woman Builds Her Dream House

Among Pinehurst's grandest houses is Janson Estate.

Political Thriller Next Up at Sunrise

"The Company You Keep," the political thriller film about a fugitive trying to clear his name, opens Thursday evening, May 9, at the Sunrise Theater in Southern Pines.

Pinecrest Reunion for Classes of 1970-75 Set for June

BY DAVID MCNEILL

Hearing Aids: Boon or Bust?

Even in the twilight years of life, -welcome changes keep coming. Well, most of them are welcome.

Marching Vikings Attend Texas Music Festival

The Union Pines High School Viking Band — 125 strong — journeyed to San Antonio, Texas, the second weekend in April, for the 2013 National Music Festival of the States.