Brian Coogan plays the organ with the funk jazz band Double-Wide at the Poplar Knight Spot in Aberdeen during the Palustris Festival.

Published on January 3, 2012

Pinehurst resident Swede Boreen is a World War II veteran and a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941.

Published on January 3, 2012

Jim Horne, better known as Santa, gives a hearty "Ho! Ho! Ho!" after showing participants in a First Tee event how to drive a golf ball at Knollwood Driving Range Dec. 9.

Published on January 3, 2012

Kristen Yow attempts to jump rope as teacher Mary Lloyd shows her how it's done at the Aberdeen Headstart Center April 14.

Published on January 3, 2012

Kathy Bland, a cancer survivor, signs the Guardians of the Ribbon NC pink firetruck that was parked at the Southern Pines fire station Oct. 11. The stop was part of the "Pink Heals" tour to raise awareness about breast cancer.

Published on January 3, 2012

Buddy, a Labrador retriever, drops his ball at the chance that his owner, Don Mitchell, may have a treat at Martin Park in Southern Pines.

Published on January 3, 2012

Corine McGuire, 4, enjoys sparklers while she waits for the fireworks at Aberdeen Lake Park to begin July 4.

Published on January 3, 2012

Xavier Aizpuru and Chestermite overtake James Slater on Twister Crossing during The Sandhills Cup, the final race of the day at the 60th annual Stoneybook Steeplechase.

Published on January 3, 2012

United Way of Moore County director Linda Pearson laughs as she drops the pink monkey that was on her back during the third annual Tour de Trike race in downtown Southern Pines April 28.

Published on January 3, 2012

Dr. Pete McKay examines a child's teeth on the Colgate Family Dollar Bright Smiles, Bright Futures dental van Feb. 11 at The Academy of Moore County.

Published on January 3, 2012

Two dogs rush to greet the Rev. Amy Huacani, of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Southern Pines, as she prepares to begin the Blessing of the Hounds ceremony Thanksgiving morning.

Published on January 3, 2012

Claire Healy laughs after reading a card at her desk for Valentines Day at Episcopal Day School in Southern Pines.

Published on January 3, 2012