Software 'Conflict' Becomes an Issue
Southern Software started providing computer programs and technical support to the Moore County Sheriff's Office in 2003. But things -started to get complicated in 2006.
Sheriff's Office Pleased With System
When Southern Software first approached the Sheriff’s Office, “we knew we would have to do something creative to get their business,” said CEO Larry Caddell.
Etheridge's Office Disputes Claim
A spokesman for Congressman Bob Etheridge is disputing claims made by former Moore County resident Brandon Leslie about an incident 14 years ago.
Dueling Health Systems Make Case
FirstHealth of the Carolinas and Cape Fear Valley Health System once again are making their competing cases to build hospitals in Hoke County.
Hospitals in Hoke Subject of Public Hearing
FirstHealth of the Carolinas and Cape Fear Valley Health System once again made their cases Monday to build hospitals in Hoke County.
Coble Supports Oil Spill Bill
Congressman Howard Coble took to the House floor today to a support a bill dealing with the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Blake Handles Morgan
State Sen. Harris Blake easily defeated former state House co-speaker Richard Morgan on Tuesday in a Republican primary for the District 22 seat.
Blake Faces Former Ally in GOP Senate Primary
Neither state Sen. Harris Blake nor his primary opponent, former House Co-speaker Richard Morgan, will say what caused the rift between the two one-time close political allies.
Review: ‘Dining Room’ Is a Table Full of Tales
What an enjoyable play “The Dining Room” is — the current production of the Sandbox Players at the Sunrise Theater. Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, it had an original run of 18 months off-Broadway.
'The Dining Room' Truly an Enjoyable Play
BY DAVID SINCLAIR
'The Dining Room': A Table Full of Tales
What an enjoyable play “The Dining Room” is — the current production of the Sandbox Players at the Sunrise Theater. Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, it had an original run of 18 months off-Broadway.
Post Time: Thousands Enjoy Stoneybrook Races, Festivities
The annual running of the Stoneybrook Steeplechase on a beautiful, sunny Saturday at the Carolina Horse Park was more than just horse races.
Sardine Festival Founder Remembered
BY DAVID SINCLAIR
Stoneybrook Steeplechase Set to Run
Organizers of the 59th annual running of the Stoneybrook Steeplechase horse races Saturday at the Carolina Horse Park couldn't have ordered up a better weather forecast.
Moss Brought Lively Touch to Aberdeen
When Randall Moss turned over the reins of the annual International Sardine Festival to Jamie Boles two years ago, he had one condition.
Curves of Southern Pines Holding Annual Food Drive
Curves of Southern Pines is encouraging women in the area to show their philanthropic strength by participating in its annual food drive, benefiting the Sandhills Coalition for Human Care.
Simmons Heating Becomes One Hour Franchise
Simmons Heating-Cooling-Electrical Inc. has become part of a nationally franchised heating and air conditioning brand and will now be known as One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning for residential services.
Primary Will Be Round II for Blake-Morgan
Former state Rep. Richard Morgan says Sen. Harris Blake's vote on a $25 million fishing pier might have been a tipping point in the decision to run against his one-time ally and close friend.
Morgan Files to Challenge Blake in State Senate Race
Former state Rep. Richard Morgan filed as a candidate for state Senate late Thursday afternoon, setting up a Republican primary contest with his one-time ally, incumbent Harris Blake.
Coble Remains in Hospital After Fall
U.S. Rep. Howard Coble fainted during a meeting in High Point Thursday and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital.
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Carthage Man Charged With Killing Wife
BY JOHN CHAPPELL
Amendments on Kennel, Explosive Get Board's Attention
BY HANNAH SHARPE
SCC to Hold Financial Aid Day Event Saturday
Sandhills Community College will host "FAFSA Day" from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday in Van Dusen Hall.
NAMI-MC Offers Peer-to Peer-Education Course
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Moore County (NAMI-MC) is once again offering the popular nine-week "Peer to Peer" program.
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Hospital Duel Sees New Turn
The continuing competition between FirstHealth of the Carolinas and a Fayetteville-based health system to build hospitals to serve neighboring Hoke County has taken some new turns.
Meridian Kiosks Enters Deal With Distributor
Meridian Kiosks, a leading provider of self-service kiosk solutions, has added BlueStar to its new Channel Partner program.
Chamber to Present Inaugural Powell Award During Banquet
The Moore County Chamber of Commerce will present its inaugural Janet A. Powell Award during its annual banqquet Jan. 28.
Travel Agency Offers Way to Help Local Non-Profits
Nonprofit organizations in the Southern Pines area that need a new approach for fundraising may want to consider "Cruises for Charity," a unique approach created by Royal Caribbean cruise lines and offered through AAA Vacations.
Chamber Announces Finalists for Awards
The Moore County Chamber of Commerce announced today the six finalists for the Chamber's Small Business and Entrepreneur Business of the Year Awards.
Texting Offers Another Way to Help Haiti
Text messaging took a twist last week when Haiti was hit with a devastating earthquake.
Project Helps Protect Property From Wildfires
Pinebluff has partnered with Environmental Impact Resource, Conservation and Development Inc. and the N.C. Division of Forest Resources (NCDFR) to implement a project that will protect private property by reducing the impacts of wildfires in the area.
State Employees Step Up Giving
In the midst of trying economic times and when state resources have been depleted in North Carolina, State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) employees and members have made contributions benefiting more than 900 nonprofits of the 2009 State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC).
Volunteers Needed at Zoo
For those seeking something more than New Year's resolutions of diet and exercise - this year determine to reshape your life by becoming a volunteer at the North Carolina Zoo.
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FirstHealth Receives Grant for Childhood Obesity Program
FirstHealth of the Carolinas has received a $360,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to improve opportunities for physical activity and access to affordable healthy foods for children and families in Moore and Montgomery counties.
SCC Magazine Focuses on Economy
Real people changing their lives through education - that's what Sandhills Community College's CareerFocus magazine highlights from cover to cover in its latest issue.
Outdoor Adventures Get in High Gear in Northern Moore
Outdoor adventure in Robbins launched 2010 early, with the Bear Creek Hiking Club's January hikers visiting Buzzard Rock and back on a chilly first Sunday of the new year.
S.C. Man Arrested in Series of Storage Unit Break-Ins
A South Carolina man has been arrested in connection with a string of break-ins at storage facilities in the county.
Edward Jones Financial Adviser Hosting Investment Seminar
Craig Stokes, an Edward Jones financial adviser in Southern Pines, is hosting a free 35-minute educational seminar titled "Advisory Programs: A Disciplined Approach to Investing" at noon Jan. 20 at Table on the Green Restaurant at 2205 Midland Drive in Pinehurst.
Red Cross Accepts Donations for Haitian Relief
The Moore County Chapter of the American Red Cross has received numerous inquiries from local residents asking about donating to earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.
County Shores Up Fund
BY FLORENCE GILKESON
Downtown Concerns Offered in Aberdeen
BY HANNAH SHARPE
Family Literacy Classes Scheduled at Sandhills
Studies have found that a child's foundation in learning is formed in the first five years before kindergarten.
Education Foundation Inducts Three
The Public Education Foundation of Moore County (MC-PEF) recently held its second Graduates' Hall of Fame, inducting three outstanding graduates of local schools.
Nursing Students Help Linden Lodge
A newspaper article about Linden Lodge, an adult care home that offers independent living for residents who have brain disorders and mental illness, caught the eye of Dianna Moss, associate professor of nursing at Sandhills Community College.
Convention Bureau Names New Officers
The Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has announced the new slate of Board of Directors effective for the fiscal year 2009-2010.
Make Creating a Restore Disk Top Priority
With computer prices the lowest in history and the introduction of Micro-soft's new Windows 7 operating system, many folks will be purchasing new computers over the next few months.
