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One proud moment, fans
It was like nothing I've seen in a while, to be honest. We spent all day at the steeplechase, grilling, sipping, talking, laughing, and just generally having a big time. The last race is over, and it's time to go, so we head for our second car in the general ...
Stoneybrook has a field day
Whether you are a horse person or not, most folks would likely enjoy spending a day at the Stoneybrook Steeplechase. This year the weather was perfect and the crowd was large. Since moving to the Carolina Horse Park down NC 211, the annual running isn't quite as popular with local ...
TEE Shots (Senior Writer Tom Embrey)
The Best Day in Sports?
Let me the next of many to say that today, Monday, April 5, 2010 ranks up there as one of the best days ever for a sports fan. Maybe a top-fiver in all of sports. Why? Well, today we have MLB's real opening day. Don't start all you Red Sox ...
Used more than enough
One of the little things that bugs me these days, as if I didn't have enough, is the misuse of the word "more". For some reason, the radio ads I hear are full of it. People say things like "It's going to get more hot tomorrow", instead of "It's going ...
Are you doing some spring cleaning?
If so, we'd love to have your unwanted, gently-used items for our upcoming Tag Sale on Saturday, April 17th. This is the third year First Casualty Insurance Group (FCIG) has hosted this event for us and we are hoping this one will be the biggest and best yet! The event ...
Weekend Choices - Golf Shoes, Hiking Shoes or No Shoes!
Which Shoes Will You Be Wearing??? This weekend is a 'long' weekend for most folks and the beginning of Spring Break for some students. The weather forecast is cooperating for ALL outdoor activities. We might even hit 90 degrees here in Pinehurst this weekend (a bit too warm if you ...
What are you willing to sacrifice?
During my morning ritual today of reading the local newspapers online I came across something that made my stomach turn. While reading the Fayetteville Observer I read where a man was charged with sexual assault on a five year old. That not being the worst of it his wife was ...
Moore Humane Society's Featured Pet
In August 2009 Moore Humane Society (MHS) was contacted by a woman who aids and rescues animals in the West Southern Pines area. She had learned of a dog (a young, unaltered Chow mix with no name) that was severely injured and in a pen that was nailed shut. The ...
It's About Time
Who Loves Taco Bell ? So Many Are Excited Its Back! You Think They Have Improved Wait Time At D-Thru? I Remember Having to Wait In The D-Thru That Wrapped To The Front Door Just To Get A Wrong Order, But....They Do Have Good Food.
Where did he go?
Has anyone noticed that Anglophile is missing? Not just in a not-contributing-to-the-board way, but his online persona actually appears to have vaporized. I don’t know if the Pilot actually pulled the plug on him or just put him in timeout, but try and find one of his posts. Has he ...
TEE Shots (Senior Writer Tom Embrey)
Weighty Wager
Looking for a charitable benefit for my weight loss.
All That Noise in Wake and Nary a Peep in Moore
If you pay any attention at all to statewide news, you have certainly heard about the controversial new Wake County Board of Education majority and their actions to end the school system’s diversity policy. The policy in part bases attendance districts on socioeconomic factors of the students. The intent was ...
Fenced Freedom
Spring has sprung!!! And with it comes dates for projects we have had in the works for a few months now! We have a church group that is providing the expertise, labor and some funding to build a fence for a family that has a child with autism. One might ...
A new amendment to the Constitution?
One of the more interesting emails I've gotten in the furor over the health care bill was one suggesting that an amendment be added to the Constitution of the U.S. The suggested wording was: "Congress shall make no law that applies to the citizens of the United States that does ...
Southern Pines Steak House
As I was outside enjoying nature yesterday I got to thinking about the uproar the construction of the new steak house in Southern Pines caused. If you remember the developer cut down one of the prettiest Deodora Cedars in the county to put up his "Ruth Chris." Now I am ...
TEE Shots (Senior Writer Tom Embrey)
Battling the Bump in the Road with Sage Sumo Advice
Who would have though I guy trying to drop some weight could learn from Sumo wrestlers.
ATM arrest
I have to agree with Wixie. It is not correct to judge and prosecute this fellow outside our court system. However it will not help his case if he did try to withdraw cash on her card as mentioned in the report. Let the jury review ALL the facts.
