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The Moore County Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP) approved the appointment of Chris Vonderkall, Senior Vice President of the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation, to serve on its Board of Directors. The appointment was voted on and approved during the organization’s May Board Meeting, with Vonderkall’s term beginning July 1, 2026. Vonderkall[Read More…]
From the Office of Rep. Neal Jackson, with Sandhills News editorial discretion The North Carolina House voted 73-46 on May 20 to override Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of House Bill 87, Educational Choice for Children Act, advancing the school choice measure to the Senate, which must concur for it to[Read More…]
As North Carolina voters may face a 2026 decision on limiting property tax growth, local governments are balancing rising school and emergency service costs against Gov. Josh Stein’s affordable housing order, but rapid development, fluctuating real estate values and potential market cooling could strain future funding for schools and infrastructure.[Read More…]
Growth pressures, school funding battles and the need for taxpayer oversight across Moore, Lee and Harnett counties filled the week. On May 12, the Lee County Board of Education approved a resolution urging county leaders to require school impact studies for major developments while confronting more than $3.1 million in[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/5 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.9 months 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/11 months 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/11 months 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/11 months 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/11 months 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/11 months 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/11 months ago
