Photos for July 9, 2012

Thomas Sutton, the 15th seed, hits out of the overgrown wiregrass on the left of the fairway for the 14th hole in his quarterfinal match July 6 against David Erby during the Men's North and South Amateur Championship held at Pinehurst No. 2. Published on July 9, 2012	Michael McGowan, of Southern Pines, was the lowest local finisher in the stroke play competition of the Men's North and South Amateur Championship. He shot 71-73-215 to finish in a tie for 22nd. The three days of stroke play took place at Pinehurst No. 8. Published on July 9, 2012	Allie Hubert, 3, waits to walk in the Pinehurst pet parade with her dog, Tinkerbelle, wearing a matching outfit July 4. Published on July 9, 2012
A golfer tees off on the 18th green at Pinehurst No. 8 during the 112th Men's North and South Amateur Championship July 3. Published on July 9, 2012	Xavion Jones, 7, takes a deep breath after having cold water poured on his head by a friend during day camp with the Southern Pines Parks and Recreation Department. The campers were pouring water on each other to cool off in the shade after lunch. Published on July 9, 2012	Ride 'Em Cowboy--Cooper Ellington swings his imaginary lass as he rides Faith led by his mother, Stephanie, at Linda Boone's farm in Southern Pines. Ellington, who suffers from Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome (VHL), a rare genetic disorder, has been taking therapeutic riding lessons as he recovers. Published on July 9, 2012
Emma Flannagan runs through a rolling hula hoop during Fourth of July celebrations at the Fair Barn and Harness Track in Pinehurst July 4. Published on July 9, 2012	Matt Epley had a monster night for the Patriots, pitching a three-hitter while striking out 10 opponents and going 3-for-3 at the plate during Pinecrest High School's game against Lee County High School July 3. Published on July 9, 2012	Rachel King cools off after a run around Reservoir Park in Southern Pines July 6. After a slight respite early last week, triple-digit temperatures returned this weekend, prompting the National Weather Service to issue heat advisories. Published on July 9, 2012
Pinecrest High School's Tristan Helms allowed only one Union Pines Viking hit during the Central Carolina Scholastic Summer League game June 26. Published on July 9, 2012	Jackson Carr, 2, enjoys frozen yogurt at De'lishi Frozen Yogurt Bar in Southern Pines with his family to beat the heat July 2. Published on July 9, 2012	Sue Johnson, of Charlotte, hits a ground stroke June 28 at Pinehurst Resort during the USTA League State Championships. Action took place at 12 locations across Moore County to host the 1,200-plus competitors in the four-day tournament for Southern sectional qualifying. Published on July 9, 2012
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The Town of Aberdeen hosted a celebration at the town's Lake Park. The even featured games, music, food and fireworks. Published on July 9, 2012	Residents celebrated in Seven Lakes with a children’s parade held outside of the West Side Park Center, while decorated boat parades were held at Lake Auman and Lake Sequoia. Published on July 9, 2012	Published on July 9, 2012
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Published on July 9, 2012	In Pinebluff, residents celebrated an Old Fashioned Fourth of July with watermelon eating contests, races, games and fun by the lake. Published on July 9, 2012	Published on July 9, 2012
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Published on July 9, 2012	Carthage held its annual Fourth of July Parade Wednesday morning, featuring local organizations, dignitaries, emergency vehicles and floats. Published on July 9, 2012	Published on July 9, 2012
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