A hurried skateboarder cruises down Broad Street in downtown Southern Pines August.

Published on August 17, 2012

Ethan Cox spends the afternoon fishing on Shearon Harris Reservoir, his favorite fishing hole, in New Hill Aug. 8. The West End native and recent N.C. State graduate won the Boat U.S. Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship in May with his fishing partner Ben Dziwulski, and now, Cox hopes to fish professionally.

Published on August 17, 2012

Blaise McNair and his mother Linda wait for their food to arrive during a luau at Texas Roadhouse in Aberdeen Aug. 8. The luau was held to honor McNair's upcoming trip to Hawaii with his family awarded to him by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The 10-year-old has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor.

Published on August 17, 2012

Heather Collins, manager of the Moore Humane Society shelter, spends time with Taska, a hound mix, who has been at the shelter since March 2005. The dog has been the shelter's longest resident available for adoption.

Published on August 17, 2012

Summer Peak--The summer produce is at its peak, with many flowers and vegetables offered at the Farmers Market on Morganton Road in Southern Pines.

Published on August 17, 2012

Local musicians played to a packed house at Maness' Music Barn in Carthage Aug. 9. Nobody is a stranger at the music barn located on N.C. 24-27, where locals gather every Tuesday for a potluck meal and great music.

Published on August 17, 2012

Members of the Union Pines High School football team gather for a team huddle after the first day of practice.

Published on August 17, 2012