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Stores Fined for Price Scanner Overcharges

Two Aberdeen Dollar General stores have been fined more than $1,300 each for price-scanning errors, according to a release from the state department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Pinehurst Budget Includes Funds for Improvements

The proposed village of Pinehurst budget will keep the same tax rate and include money for new capital projects and a contribution to the Given Memorial Library and Tufts Archives.

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Village Closes McFarland Road at N.C. 211

The village of Pinehurst permanently closed the intersection Friday to convert McFarland Road to a cul-de-sac.

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Pinehurst Police Remember Fallen Officers

Officers from police agencies across Moore County and community members honored Rhyne’s husband, Moore County sheriff’s deputy Rick Rhyne, during the first Pinehurst Police Awards and Memorial Ceremony Friday afternoon.

8 Arrested in Aberdeen Gambling Raid

ALE agents began investigating the business after various complaints were lodged about illegal activity at the location.

Aberdeen Approves Community Bike Plan

Aberdeen is moving to become a bicycle-friendly community.

Police, Chick-fil-A to Help Special Olympics

Two police departments in Moore County are partnering with a local restaurant to help raise funds for Special Olympics.

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Car Hits Utility Pole on U.S. 1 in Aberdeen

A car struck a utility pole on U.S. 1 in Aberdeen about 8:30 a.m. Friday, but no one was injured, police said.

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Pinehurst Library, Archives Seek Room to Grow

Sitting at a small round table in the rear of the Tufts Archives, Audrey Moriarty meticulously and passionately talks about the future of the Given Memorial Library and Tufts Archive. As director here, Moriarty’s eyes light up as she talks and points at renderings of the soon-to-be renovated building.

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Ellmers, Wilkins Advance for Congress

Democrat Steve Wilkins and incumbent Republican Congresswoman Renee Ellmers will meet each other in November thanks to each candidate winning their respective U.S. Congressional primary on Tuesday night.

CVS Proposed on U.S. 1 in Aberdeen

CVS is planning to open in Aberdeen, the company’s first store in Moore County.

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Police Departments Reach Out With Academies

It started as a routine welfare check. It turned into so much more.

Accused Sign Stealer Says Issue "Has Gotten Out of Hand"

A woman charged with stealing political signs says she doesn’t view her actions as wrong.

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Sign Thefts Bring Calls for Civility

Representatives on both sides of the proposed Amendment One issue are calling for cooler heads to prevail as the May 8 primary approaches.

Two Democrats Vying for U.S. House Seat

In the Democratic primary for the reconfigured 2nd U.S. Congressional District, three candidates are on the ballot, but only two are actively seeking votes on May 8.

Woman Charged in Theft of Traffic Circle Flowers

A Carthage woman has been charged with stealing recently planted flowers from around the Traffic Circle in Pinehurst.

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Update: Police Name Suspect Charged in Thefts of Amendment One Signs

Stolen campaign signs are a staple of election season, but Pinehurst police today are expected to take the rare step and charge a person with stealing signs opposing the controversial Amendment One regarding same-sex marriage.

Village Selects Brand, Logo and Slogan

“Pinehurst” means many things to many people. For golfers and travelers, it might simply be the resort and its many golf opportunities. But for local residents, it’s also the village and its offerings.

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New Surface Chosen for Sand Parking Lot in Village

The village of Pinehurst is moving forward with a redesign for the sand parking lot.

Given Memorial Library Seeks $1 Million From Village

Given Memorial Library and Tufts Archives representatives are seeking $1 million from the village of Pinehurst to help fund a proposed expansion.

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SP Woman Seriously Injured in One-Car Accident

A Southern Pines woman was seriously injured in a one-vehicle accident Monday morning on Youngs Road.

Concerns Voiced on Cultural Arts Issue

After listening to input from residents for more than an hour, cultural arts consultant Duncan Webb is quite sure he learned something about folks locally.

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Village Farmers Market Adding Second Day

inehurst residents now have their pick of days to shop at the downtown farmers market

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Saturday Event to Celebrate Military Children

The Kiwanis Club of the Sandhills is once again celebrating military families with an event geared to children.

Animal Cruelty Case Brings Prison Sentence

After seven years as an animal control officer, Frank Ringelberg believes his department recorded a first this week, and in the process, sent a message to all would-be animal abusers.

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Police Urge Caution After Three Robberies

Law enforcement officers say it’s too early to say whether two convenience store robberies are connected, but they are asking everyone to use caution in the wake of three incidents in the past two weeks.

Pinehurst Project On Hold

Pinehurst council members are hoping for a fresh start for a 4-acre property across from the Arboretum that once was to be the future home of luxury townhomes.

Village OKs Plan for Tufts Memorial Park

The Pinehurst Village Council has approved a timeline and plan for the Tufts Memorial Park project that could be completed as soon as this fall.

911 Recording Clarifies Incident at Candidate's Home

A 911 call released Thursday by the Moore County Sheriff's Office clearly spells out that police thought Tommy Davis, a Republican candidate for state Senate District 29, was armed and suicidal when they responded to his house the night of April 4.

Candidate Refutes Encounter With Deputies

A state Senate candidate said an “emotional breakdown” caused by stress and unsafe blood sugar levels led to him being involuntarily committed for four days after he reportedly threatened to kill himself last week.

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Real Deal: Pitcher Worth a Thousand?

When Scott Bebout looks for items to buy for his antique store, he has an eye for the unique. In January, Bebout and his wife, Kris, attended an estate sale in Lexington, N.C., where a dirty old brass pitcher caught his eye.

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Authorities Seek Suspect in Convenience Store Armed Robbery

Moore County Sheriff’s investigators are searching for a suspect who robbed a local convenience store and assaulted the clerk over the weekend.

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Residents Call for Justice, Peace and Change at Rally for Slain Florida Teen

A crowd of nearly 100 people called for peace and justice during a local rally for a slain Florida teen.

Vigil Planned Saturday to Remember Florida Teen

The Moore County chapter of the NAACP plans to hold a rally and vigil in Trayvon Martin’s memory from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Southern Pines Pool Park.

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Village Considers Incentives for Downtown Businesses

Start small and simple — that is Natalie Dean’s mantra when it comes to a plan for economic business incentives provided by the Pinehurst Village Council.

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Moore TEA Citizens to Stage Tax Day Rally April 17

Four years ago, an estimated 1,000 residents packed downtown Southern Pines to support Moore TEA Citizens, a newly formed local tea party group.

Whispering Pines Hires New Fire Chief

Richard Lambdin, a 20-year veteran firefighter and administrator from a suburban Washington, D.C., fire department, is the new fire chief for Whispering Pines.

Aberdeen OKs New Tax Hike on Big Retailers

Big-box retailers and other high-revenue businesses in Aberdeen could pay significantly more taxes next year.

Operation Medicine Drop Called Success

Moore County law enforcement agencies collected almost 190,000 prescription pills and over-the-counter medicines during the recent Operation Medicine Drop.

Village Looks at Options to Improve Downtown Parking

Removing an island and providing regular maintenance in the village’s sand parking lot could ease parking problems in downtown Pinehurst without constructing new spaces, according to a new report.

Church Motorcycle Run to Benefit Charity

A local motorcycle ministry is revving up to ride to support charity.

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Village Opts Not to Conduct Report on Landmark Status

The Pinehurst Village Council has chosen not to conduct a controversial report to study the village’s status as a National Historic Landmark, opting instead to proceed with some key downtown improvement projects.

Pinehurst Village Council to forgo landmark study

The report could have cost $120,000 and possibly delayed downtown improvements the village wants completed by 2014.

Fire Damages Home in Southern Pines

A lit candle caused a fire Monday night that damaged a home on Midland Road and left three people homeless, said Southern Pines fire officials.

Police: Wounds to Alleged Robbery and Assault Victim Self-Inflicted

The stab wound suffered Monday by a Pinehurst man who reported he was attacked and robbed Friday are self-inflicted, Police Chief Earl Phipps said.

Pinehurst Police Seek Two Suspects in Assault and Robbery

Pinehurst police are looking for two white males who they believe assaulted and robbed another man at his home Friday morning.

United Way Exceeds 2011 Fundraising Goal

The United Way of Moore County has exceeded its fundraising goal for its 2011 campaign.

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Pollen Season Peaking Early Thanks to Mild Winter

Pine pollen has arrived earlier this year because of the mild winter and will likely be around a couple more weeks.

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Florida Man Walking to Washington for Autism

Troy Blevins strides up U.S. 1 with a purpose. The Florida resident is walking to Washington, D.C., hoping to raise awareness of autism.

YMCA Explores Moore Facility, Programs

YMCA officials are exploring the potential for locating a facility and programs in Moore County.

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