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Car crashes into Excitement Couples Boutique
Shortly after 7 a.m. on Tuesday, authorities were dispatched to Excitement Couples Boutique in downtown Southern Pines following a report that a vehicle crashed into the business on SW Broad Street. First responders arrived on the scene to the business’ front window completely shattered and heavy damage to several displays...
Suspect on the run after assaulting man in Hoke County, deputies say
RAEFORD, N.C. (WNCN) – Hoke County deputies are investigating after a man was taken to the hospital following an assault on Monday night. According to the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and EMS crews responded at around 9:10 p.m. to the 400 block of Koppers Drive in Raeford about an assault. When deputies arrived on scene, they found the victim suffered “multiple lacerations” and EMS transported him to a nearby hospital for further treatment, the sheriff’s office said.
Tuesday wreck causes traffic delays in Carthage
On Monday, there were quite a few traffic delays in the Carthage area. Tuesday hasn’t been much different for our growing area and busy highways. Shortly after 1 p.m., emergency responders were notified of a single-vehicle wreck on Highway 15/501, just past Jannie Lane. Carthage Fire and Rescue Department arrived to find a Chevrolet truck had left the road and struck a tree.
Log truck loses load causing chaos in Carthage
A logging truck lost part of its logs on Highway 24/27 at Bethlehem Church Road in Carthage on Monday. Moore County Emergency Dispatch Centers received the call at approximately 2 p.m. Carthage Fire and Rescue Department arrived to find an eighteen-wheeler truck with its rear right of the bed in...
Dog missing after T-bone collision in Cameron
After an already extremely busy day with several vehicle collisions in Moore County, another occurred Monday evening in Cameron. A deputy with the Moore County Sheriff’s Office was traveling along N.C. 24-27 just after 6:30 p.m. when he approached a collision at the Grady Road and Bryant Road intersection.
April Food Service Inspections
LAURINBURG — The Scotland County Health Department performed 10 inspections of area restaurant locations during the month of April. Following are the results of those inspections, including the date of inspection, site and final grade. Specific violations are not listed but can be found on the Scotland County Health Department website.
Two bodies discovered in Carthage fire
Two bodies were discovered in a house fire in Carthage. Multiple fire departments were called to the scene on Union Church Road near New Century Middle School just before midnight Sunday evening. The State Bureau of Investigation, State Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, State Medical Examiner, Moore County Public Safety, Moore County Sheriff’s Department, and EMS were also called to the scene.
Three extricated in Southern Pines collision
During heavy midday traffic on Sunday afternoon, a Toyota minivan collided with a Ram 1500 while trying to turn into the Fresh Market parking lot in Southern Pines. The collision occurred shortly after 2 p.m. and resulted in traffic delays on surrounding roads. According to a first-hand witness, the Toyota...
Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Blanchie Carter Discovery Park
The Blanchie Carter Discovery Park ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday morning at the West Southern Pines Center for African American History, Cultural Arts and Business on West New York Ave. in Southern Pines. The Southern Pines Land and Housing Trust hosted the ceremony. In 2021, the Southern Pines Land...
Man accused of strangling woman at Aberdeen hotel
An Aberdeen man is being held at the Moore County Detention Center under no bond after he allegedly strangled a woman at an Aberdeen hotel. Twenty-five-year-old Jacques McGregor faces charges of felony assault by strangulation and misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. Aberdeen Police were called to the AmeriVu Inn &...
Dick’s Sporting Goods in Aberdeen hiring for several positions
ABERDEEN, N.C. (WNCN) — The Dick’s Sporting Goods in Aberdeen has openings in a variety of roles. Among the openings are sales associates in footwear and apparel, along with lead sales openings in these departments too. There is an openings for an assistant store manager and customer service...
Health fair showcases local resources
LAURINBURG — The Scotland County Health Department held its second annual Spring into Summer Health Fair on Saturday. County residents had the opportunity to venture out and learn about some of the programs available to them and fellowship with other members of the community. “I see a spring into...
The Perfect Shade
For Susan and David Wood, their sun-splashed, white-painted brick home in the East Lake section of the Country Club of North Carolina practically glows. White flowers fill the beds. Two spotless white cars repose in the driveway. Inside the front door, walls blind the eye. One of the hardest things...
HONOR ROLL: Ellerbe Middle
Ellerbe Middle School recently announced the names of its Honor Roll students for the third nine weeks. Front row: Alexandra Recinos Gonzalez, Sarahi Lopez, HeavenLeigh Cook, Robert Rush, Jacob Benton and Lenny Lucero Espitia. Back Row: Rosy Mawii, Olivia Elwell, Sydney Carter, Ford Applewhite, Nelson Young, Jeremiah Jackson and Zion...
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