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Fall Fast Forward
AAAGH!! We are only a few days into fall and I am already getting calls about Christmas assistance! I guess I can't blame families for calling to inquire since it is already on my mind as well (personally and for First In Families). Somehow once we reach mid-September to the ...
Midseason High School Football Report Card
A midseason review of Moore County's high school football teams.
Eleven Copperheads from UPHS to Wrestle in Super 32
The Super 32 Challenge is the premiere pre-season wrestling tournament in America. Capped at 1250 competitors, last year online registration closed in under 40 minutes. This year eleven Union Pines High School student-athletes who wrestle for the Copperheads Wrestling Club were able to make the cut before registration closed. Two ...
Animal Advocates of Moore County Updates
Plans Underway for Puttin'on the Ritz: Top Hat & Tails Gala!
We're feverishly making plans for the upcoming event, Puttin' on the Ritz: Top Hat & Tails Benefit to be held December 6th at the Fair Barn in Pinehurst and are looking for new items for our silent auction. All funds raised at this event go to help our animals and ...
Animal Advocates of Moore County Updates
Cats and Kitten Adoptions during October
AAMC will be having adoptions of cats and kittens during the entire month of October at the PetSmart in Aberdeen. Look for us in the permanent cat enclosure area near the fish tanks. Adorable and lovable felines looking for forever homes and comfortable laps!
Week 6 High School Football Predictions
Well, last Friday night, I almost hit perfection! Went 14-1 (93.3%) only missing the Chatham Central-Wake Christian contest. The season record now bumps up to 76-14 (84.4%). I bet ol' Earl Vaughan wishes he had those kind of stats! Conference play begins for the Yadkin Valley 1A and Cape Fear ...
Two Copperheads Qualify for Early Registration
Eleven Copperheads Wrestlers competed in a high school only tournament this past Saturday with the goal of placing in the top four in their bracket. Wrestlers that place in the top four earn the privilege to register early for the Super 32 tournament scheduled for the end of October. Congratulations ...
Week 5 High School Football Predictions
Week # 5 of 2010 high school football predictions.
Fun Finish
This past Friday we participated in The United Way Day of Caring and utilized five volunteers to construct a swing set for a family that has four young children. Although we did quite a bit of research and felt confident that swing set we purchased would go together with ease, ...
Week 4 High School Football Predictions
Well, last week went pretty darn good! Went 15-2 (88.2%) last week! Only Union Pines (what a heartbreaker) and Scotland County disappointed me last week. My overall record for the season now stands at 46-10 (82.1%). I'm kinda torn on the games of the week for this week. If you ...
Friday Fun
We are looking forward to this Friday's Day of Caring with the United Way!!! First In Families is a program of The Arc of Moore County, who is an United Way Agency. This year we are utilizing Day of Caring volunteers to put together a swing set for a family ...
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Week 3 High School Football Predictions
Well, last Friday night was far from dull! Last week was almost as good as the first week going 15-4 for a percentage of 78.9%. West Montgomery, South Stanly, Terry Sanford and Gray's Creek disappointed me last Friday night. Overall, my record is 31-8 with a 79.5% winning percentage. Could ...
Just a question?
How far does an act of violence have to progress before someone takes it seriously?
The Battle of the Pines X Aftermath
A basic summary of the aftermath of the UP-PC football game which was marred by a bench clearing brawl late in the first half.
Scuffle Mars Pats Win Over Vikes
Earlier in the 2nd quarter all of us in the WEEB broadcast booth observed that tempers seemed to be running high and said (on the air) the refs should take an official time out and go talk to both coaches and get them to get their players emotions back in ...
Battle of Coneheads
To MoCoPatriot.The Bill Shankly comment was about soccer,not football and taken out of context as the Vince Lombardi quote was.
GO PATRIOTS-
My husband and I have been attending Pinecrest Football games (home and away) for the last 10 yrs FAITHFULLY. I did not have a child playing football, but had a child who was a member of the marching band four of those years. I am a graduate of PC, my ...
Technology and High School Fooball
CarolinaPreps.com introduces it's new Twitter service for getting the latest high school football scores on Friday nights.
A Heads-Up In Hopes of Avoiding More Conspiracy Talk
Several years ago, when the Southern Pines Town Council learned the general details of the Pine Needles Village proposal, some people claimed there was some kind of conspiracy to keep the project quiet and “sneak it through.” This is despite the fact that all the information on the project discussed ...
