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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 2:00 p.m. and resulted in traffic delays on surrounding roads. According to a first-hand witness, the Toyota...
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 &...
Search warrant nets two arrests in Carthage
Moore County Sheriff’s Department seized suspected fentanyl, buprenorphine hydrochloride, clonazepam, Lunesta, Xanax, and drug paraphernalia after executing a search warrant in the 100 block of Old Steed Place in Carthage on Wednesday. Twenty-nine-year-old Darian Janus, of Carthage, was arrested and jailed at the Moore County Detention Center under a...
Afternoon fire destroys outdoor buildings, machinery in Cameron
Two outdoor buildings and several pieces of machinery were destroyed in a structure fire on Friday afternoon in Cameron. Emergency responders received a call alerting them to the fire at approximately 2:30 p.m. Upon arrival, first responders found outdoor buildings and one bulldozer on fire with flames showing. Multiple pieces...
Man identified after fatally stabbed at Spring Lake Sports Bar, sheriff’s office says
SPRING LAKE, N.C. (WNCN) — A man who was fatally stabbed at a sports bar in Spring Lake early Wednesday morning has been identified. Around 12:11 a.m. Wednesday, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said they responded to a stabbing at Pyrates Sports Bar at 651 W. Manchester Rd. Once on scene deputies found a man suffering from a stab wound.
Foxfire woman found safe with dog after eight-hour search
A 72-year-old woman from Foxfire, who was the subject of a Silver Alert on Friday afternoon, has been found safe after an extensive eight-hour search. Rescue parties scoured surrounding areas for hours before locating her. The woman was found off of Blue Bird Lane, less than a half-mile from her residence. Her dog, having stayed at her side, was found along with her.
Gietzen gets 6 years in prison for participating in January 6 riot
David Gietzen of Sanford was sentenced to six years in prison this week for his participation in the riot at the U.S. Capitol Complex in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021. Gietzen, 31, will face an additional three years of supervised release upon the completion of his incarceration. U.S. District...
Maple Hill man arrested for allegedly breaking into nearly 100 vehicles
BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A Maple Hill man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into nearly 100 vehicles. Joseph Clark Jr., 40, has been linked to more than 30 breaking and entering into motor vehicle cases in Bladen County, 50 breaking and entering into motor vehicle cases in Lee County and 11 breaking and entering into motor vehicle cases in Harnett County, according to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office.
Carthage Elementary: Rebuild or remodel?
The Moore County Board of Education Construction Committee met on Wednesday to discuss the future of Carthage Elementary School. The meeting aimed to answer the question that has been hanging over Carthage Elementary for years: remodel or rebuild?. At 4:30 p.m., the Construction Committee and Moore County residents from all...
Woman tries to flee wreck scene, hits Moore Co. deputy's car
CARTHAGE — A Pinehurst woman involved in a minor traffic accident on U.S.15-501 earlier this week attempted to drive away before crashing into the vehicle of the Moore County deputy who was investigating the incident. It happened Monday near Page Road where a construction project was underway, according to...
Patriotic tunes with The Moore County Concert Band May 19
The Moore County Concert Band will be performing a selection of patriotic tunes at Community Congregational Church (141 N Bennett St., Southern Pines) on May 19, 2024. For more information, contact Jamie Stout at [email protected].
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