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On May 4, the Lee County Board of Commissioners discussed adding formal procedures to remove a chair and clarify board authority, but delayed action for up to 100 days. They reviewed stalled EMS negotiations, millions in park upgrades and parking shortages, and a school capital plan that could require tax[Read More…]
The Moore County Board of Commissioners and the planning board met today and decided that the current rules are mostly in line with the Oct. 2025 Land Use Plan (LUP), after reviewing proposed changes to the Uniform Development Ordinance (UDO). Clashes arose regarding the control of expansion. Chairman Nick Picerno[Read More…]
A North Carolina House Oversight Committee hearing this week brought renewed focus to parental rights and age-appropriate materials in public schools, drawing lawmakers, advocacy groups, and concerned citizens from across the state. Moore County’s representative Jim Pedersen attended. Attorney fee spending across the three districts highlights how board governance, not[Read More…]
While lawmakers tout bipartisan progress in fully funding Medicaid and protecting coverage for 725,000 residents, the plan carries significant pitfalls, cutting care for nearly 27,000 vulnerable women and children, adding bureaucratic delays, and increasing out-of-pocket costs for some families. Governor Stein made the following statement on signing House Bill 696: “Fully[Read More…]
Sylvan Learning of Southern Pines NC is the investment you make for your child's sake. Education. https://sandhills.news/2025/12/07/sylvan-learning-of-southern-pines/11 months ago
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Sandhills News will cover Five Points Horse Trials – Treehouse Event Series Championships today!
Carolina Horse Park, 2814, Montrose Road, Raeford, NC
Carolina Horse Park serves cross country, dressage, jumping and classes with a side of green biscuits from Sept. 5 through Sept. 7.
Love horses? This is where you can enjoy the show and the ambiance equestrians recognize as energy in the air when eventers pass by and revel in their accomplishments and neighs sound another moment of glory—unless they lose. In which case, barn language ensues.
Read the full schedule, plan your days and enjoy! Carolina Horse Park schedule for Sept. 5-7.
Food trucks will be on-site.1 year ago
Moore County Commissioners approve infrastructure upgrades in Pinehurst after Tropical Storm Chantal closed 13 roads and busted a dam in other towns in Moore County. https://sandhills.news/2025/07/16/moore-county-eyes-flooding-solutions-and-approves-1-2m-for-school-turf-projects-as-schools-face-budgets-cuts/1 year ago
Moore, Lee, and Harnett NC opioid settlement funds did not consider residential treatment for women. https://sandhills.news/2025/07/13/sandhills-opioid-funding-misses-the-mark-for-residential-treatment/1 year ago
Harnett County Schools seek community support for student service-learning projects.
https://sandhills.news/2025/07/12/harnett-schools-service-learning-program-invites-community-support/1 year ago
Angier is home to the Corner Grill and locals who know where to find HOMEMADE food!
https://sandhills.news/2025/07/12/locals-crave-the-corner-grills-chicken-salad-sandwich-and-cheesburgers/1 year ago
Fred Lee IV wows the crowd at Kiwanis Park in Sanford, NC.
Book him for your next event.
https://sandhills.news/2025/07/14/fred-lee-iv-wins-the-crowd-at-kiwanis-park/1 year ago
Sandhills News loved the bagpipes in the 4 July 2025 Village of Pinehurst Parade!
See all the photos.
https://sandhills.news/2025/07/05/moore-pinehurst-and-whispering-pines-parades-highlight-community-spirit/1 year ago
