Holly Matt gives her dog, Nala, a ride in downtown Southern Pines.

Published on January 3, 2012

A girl makes the most of a January snowfall.

Published on January 3, 2012

Aberdeen firefighter Mary Garner battles a woods blaze in Pinebluff in February.

Published on January 3, 2012

Thomas McNeill, 15, of Eagle Springs, cools off at the Community Swimming Association pool in Pinehurst.

Published on January 3, 2012

Jessica Hughes, of Pinehurst, tries to convince Shogun, a Rhodesian Ridgeback, to take a summer hike with her at Southern Pines Reservoir Park. He prefers a swim.

Published on January 3, 2012

Brooke Dewitt, of Ellerbe, reads as she awaits customers for pumpkins and other fall produce at the Town and Country Shopping Center in Aberdeen.

Published on January 3, 2012

Charlie Johnson, 3, and his Aunt, Valerie Barnes, try to pet an unwilling goose at Southern Pines Reservoir Park.

Published on January 3, 2012

Kids from the Sandhills Children's Center participated in an early Memorial Day observance May 29, after which they enjoyed refreshments.

Published on January 3, 2012

Blake Dees heads for a splashdown as he dives into the Southern Pines Elk's Club pool.

Published on January 3, 2012

Libba Ottinger, 1, and her babysitter, Kelly Mckenzie, enjoy a beautiful afternoon in Southern Pines Downtown Park in advance of a cold front.

Published on January 3, 2012

Mollie Markey, of Seven Lakes, walks on a carpet of ginkgo leaves during a drizzle in Southern Pines Downtown Park.

Published on January 3, 2012

Mary Lee Gilmore and Gina DePasquale walk their golden retrievers in downtown Southern Pines.

Published on January 3, 2012

Taelor Currier and Tooney gaze at passing street traffic during a lull in business at Eve Avery on North East Broad Street in Southern Pines.

Published on January 3, 2012