- Sandhills sentinel He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol Eaves Robertson; two sons Anthony Craig Robertson, Jr. Anthony (Tony) Craig Robertson, 80, of Southern Pines, NC passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Quail Haven Village in Pinehurst. By the time responding units arrived on the scene, the two vehicles were already engulfed in flames. EMS transported him to FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. Authorities at the time declined An official told Sandhills Sentinel on the scene that a Honda Odyssey went through a red light and hit a Toyota Sienna, causing it to flip on its side. After family in New York was notified, officials confirmed to Sandhills Sentinel on Thursday it was a murder-suicide and that the man and woman were dealing with health issues. Highway Patrol was on the scene assisting Carthage Police Department with the crash investigation. “As deputies approached, the suspects fled, prompting a vehicle pursuit,” said the release. A two-vehicle accident in Aberdeen sent one person to the hospital Friday evening. During the Aberdeen Town Council meeting, Aberdeen Police Chief Brian Chavis said Spellman grew up in Eastern North Carolina. The smart thinking of a homeowner and quick response from local fire departments saved a house from significant damage after a lightning strike on Saturday evening. Priority Discussion By the end of the meeting, the two groups agreed their number one priority Another fire broke out in Moore County on Tuesday after a large fire destroyed Fat Monkey Express in West End. Saturday afternoon. Photo by Chris Prentice ~Sandhills Sentinel. TOWN OF ABERDEEN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (VOTE FOR 3) Precincts Reported: 3 of 3 View Contest Details NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT Teressa V. on Midland Road at Midland Drive, about a mile from the traffic circle. One race is for two council seats for a two-year term, and the other is for two seats A Robbins man was airlifted to a trauma center Friday evening after crashing his car on Highway 705 just north of Robbins. Staff and customers were promptly evacuated, and no injuries were reported. To sign up for the free Sandhills Sentinel breaking news e-newsletter, please click here. Photo by Sandhills Sentinel Assistant Editor Abegail Murphy. Playing for the University of Cumberlands, his team is just 21 games into their season, and Muniz hit two home runs on Saturday, making that 10 home runs of the season. Just before 1 p. The accident occurred in Pinehurst around 2:45 p. Two of the fires escalated to structure fire responses after involving small buildings or sheds. Two infants were among those transported. Highfalls Fire Department and the N. Rhode Island Ave. Sandhills Bogeys catcher Charlie Muniz is shattering batting records early in his senior college season. March 7. The Town of Carthage provided the following information pertaining to January. 44% Elease Goodwin 291 27. No serious injuries were reported in a Southern Pines wreck that left one vehicle on its side on the road. It is highly recommended by neighbors for its accessibility, social media presence, and community involvement. To sign up for the free Sandhills Sentinel breaking news and weekly “It’s a really great partnership for us,” Terea Kelly, director of regional development of the Food Bank of CENC at Sandhills told Sandhills Sentinel in August 2024. ~Written by Sandhills Sentinel journalist Stephanie M. John was born on February 24, 1947 in Pinehurst, NC and grew up in The Moore County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several vehicle break-ins that occurred around 3 a. in the 300 block of Pine Hill Road in the Eastwood community. To report the happenings in your communities. The crash happened just before 7 p. Highway 1 at approximately 9 a. First responders were dispatched to a single-vehicle accident on Esther Road in Eastwood around 3:30 p. Thanks in part to grants provided by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and the Glass Recycling Foundation, a glass recycling drop-off container is now located at Public Services, at 700 McCaskill Plenty of “big” things are on the horizon for Moore County, including giant subs and sandwiches at New York eatery Brooklyn Pickle. Jim was the father of Ashley, husband Todd Nicholson of Pinehurst and Charlie Womble of Aberdeen. ~Article, video, and photo by Sandhills Sentinel reporter Daniel Gwyn. 1 and Lakeshore Drive in Aberdeen, resulting in traffic delays and one person being transported by EMS. When the department of transportation plans highway projects, they attempt to project traffic volumes 20 years into the future. She is just one of nine 16U players selected for the team. The two winning candidates in each of the Board of Education races will advance to the November general election. 28 – as the longtime anti-poverty advocate returns home to take the reins of the state’s largest hunger relief organization. As it approached the intersection, a northbound Food Lion semi-truck attempted to turn left onto McCaskill Road and hit the F-150 on the driver’s side. Crains Creek Fire Department announced on its Facebook page that fire crews were able to arrive at the burning home on Marks Road within four minutes. The oath of office was administered to one new council member and two returning members of the Whispering Pines Village Council. A teenager accused of stabbing a student at Pinecrest High School on April 28 was booked into the Moore County Detention Center on Thursday for an upcoming court date after being transferred from another facility. Israel was born in Puerto Rico on January 5, 1979 to the late Israel Pabon Rivera and Ada Nilda Aviles Aviles. ~Article and photo by Sandhills Sentinel reporter Daniel Gwyn. The crash occurred just before 6 p. We are working around the clock reviewing security footage and gathering information about Moore County EMS on scene in Whispering Pines where the homeowners’ bodies were discovered on Sept. Another fire broke out in Moore County on Tuesday after a large fire destroyed Fat Monkey Express in West End. What was initially reported as an outside fire became a structure fire, damaging five apartments to varying degrees. Feature photo: A Pinehurst Police car is parked in the driveway at a home on Frye Road on Feb. The wreck occurred around 3 p. The Sentra’s driver swerved to avoid the truck but collided with a power A 41-year-old man was arrested following a Monday traffic stop on Lea Road in West End. Shortly after arrival, the girl was pronounced dead. No one was injured. We hope you will come along with us as we take this journey. Currie spent his entire 44-year career as a veterinarian at Sandhills Veterinary Hospital on Midland Road (co-owner and then, owner). Born in Moore County, on August 18, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Warren and Pauline Cockman. The incident occurred near the intersection of Maple Ave. and Bradford Dr. The recently held Cameron Antique Street Fair went well according to Commissioner Joey Frutchey. Junction Hall was intended as an adaptive reuse space that highlights the cultural depth of the Sandhills in a communal setting that was supposed to open this year at 124 W. The Southern Pines Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a person of interest involved in an incident at a local retail establishment, said the department in a media alert. 30. 25. Police Chief Glen Webb recognized officers for professional achievements, milestones, and awarded the Police Officer of the Year. The BJ’s Wholesale Club in Southern Pines was evacuated due to a gas leak Saturday. A visitation will be held from 6 p. In The N. Boles Funeral Home and the N. 16. , first responders were dispatched to a two-vehicle head-on collision at the intersection of Highway 24/27 and Highway 705, also referred to locally as “Robbins Crossroads. “We take the safety of our citizens very seriously. S. in the 300 block of Heavenwood Road in the Carolina Lakes subdivision off Lamms Grove Road. A collision between a dirt bike and an ATV in Cameron left a young man seriously injured. After a 12-year break, the one-mile track on the eastern edge of Richmond County in North Carolina’s Sandhills will host the Craftsman Series Truck Race on Friday, April 18, 2025. Sellers. Bennett Street and W. No one was injured in the wreck. According to law enforcement, the son, identified as Chase Terzui, took a GMC pickup truck from the residence when he fled the scene. He had been a member of the Sandhills Photography Club, enjoyed the Moore County Historical Society and always made time to attend school events and sporting games with his family. A 31-year-old man remains in critical condition at UNC Hospitals after sustaining severe burns during the assault where he was left at the Dollar General Monday night. Governor Roy Cooper recently announced three judicial appointments to North Carolina district courts. “The numbers were positive. 1 on his bicycle Saturday night. BIBIBOP (say it like Bee-Bee-Bop) offers a gluten-free and healthier Authorities told Sandhills Sentinel that the driver of a Subaru came through the stop sign and slammed into the side of a Chevy Colorado pickup truck, resulting in heavy damage. The accident site was about five miles from the overpass bridge exit off U. According to Aberdeen Police Chief Brian Chavis, a Pinebluff Police officer tried to stop a speeding white sedan, but the driver fled the scene in the car. The Aberdeen Police Department announced the arrest of Alanna Peterson, 29, of Rockingham. To be your voice. Attorney Michael Easley announced in a press release charges relating to murder, drugs, firearms, and obstruction for Kenneth Quick, Jr. Kathy was a beloved daughter, mother, wife, aunt, grandma, and dear friend to all who have known her. According to officials, the driver of the van was heading south on U. FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital announced the availability of PET Amyvid brain scans, a cutting-edge diagnostic tool designed to detect beta-amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. To sign up for the free Sandhills Sentinel breaking news and weekly e Bare shelves, long lines at grocery stores, and crowded gas stations: signs that another winter storm has made its way to Moore County. 10. With over 30 years of experience in sports media and executive leadership, Jay brings a long track record and a deep passion for the game of Sandhills citizens now have a new option for specialized oral surgery and implant services with the opening of VISTA Oral Surgery & Implants. ” Sandhills Sentinel/Curtis Self. Department of Transportation wants people to collect emergency supplies and food now so they don’t have to travel by midweek when a winter storm could bring snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. The driver was stable at takeoff. Admiral Leighton Warren Smith, Jr. Multiple fire departments responded, and crews remained on-site to ensure the area was safe. She grew up in Aberdeen, attending Pinecrest High School and Sandhills Community College. The Village of Pinehurst will begin working on improvements to the Magnolia and Chinquapin intersection area on Monday, Feb. Beavers 326 30. File photo: Moore County Superior Courtroom sign/Sandhills Sentinel. m. Her fictional work includes When the Yellow Slugs Sing and Sky’s River Stone, and a suspense, GUTTERSNIPE: Shakespearean English Stage Play with Translation, and a March The force of the impact caused significant damage to the SUV and broke one of the tractor-trailer’s rear axles. The Town of Aberdeen reviewed architectural plans for the old Aberdeen Elementary School on Highway 1 at a special meeting on Jan. Sherry was born January 27, 1956 in Florida to the late Charles D. and Mary Lou Black, Tony Patterson pled guilty and will face two consecutive life sentences without parole. A woman from West End is being held without bond at the Moore County Detention Center after she allegedly led police on a vehicle chase through Aberdeen and Pinebluff and then fled on foot. 24. Several members from each team attended. The Town has been recognized by the foundation every year since 1980. The incident happened on Cypress Circle, just off Saunders Boulevard in Southern Pines. This story will be updated when more information becomes available. A citizen found Samantha's phone on the road near the apartment complex and gave it to A driver was airlifted after his propane truck overturned in a yard outside of Pinehurst Friday. Sandhills Sentinel supports the following organizations: Aberdeen Police Video by Sandhills Sentinel reporter Patrick Priest. ~Written by Sandhills Sentinel Publisher B. 1 when the bicyclist attempted to cross On the anniversary of the power grid attack that caused a widespread power outage in Moore County last year, Sheriff Ronnie Fields released a statement on Monday, Nov. 22, extending its wide range of services to Moore County. In addition to raising her three children, Ann worked her This is the second fatal wreck Sandhills Sentinel has covered in this area in less than a month. Newly developed Morganton Park South’s first restaurant will open on Thursday, Sept. Medical Examiner also responded to the scene. Sandhills Sentinel spoke with Cypress Pointe Fire Chief Mike Cameron, who stated, “Operational smoke detectors are the main reason this family is safe right now. To tell your story. Highway 690 in Vass. , USN (Ret) passed away at his home in Pinehurst, NC on 28 November 2023 at the age of 84 due to complications associated with Parkinson’s Disease. The multi-agency investigation involved the Moore County Sheriff’s Office, Robbins Police Department, Southern Pines Police Department, Aberdeen Police Department, Pinebluff Police Department, North Carolina The Moore County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing last Tuesday on what has become a hot topic: proposed changes to the Moore County Sheriff's Office Animal Services. State Highway Patrol tell Sandhills Sentinel it appears a Ford F-150 was traveling southbound on Highway 22. According to radio traffic, the Eastwood Fire Department arrived to find a vehicle down an embankment with a female lying outside the car. The 911 call came in at 5:59 a. Please click here to sign up for the free Sandhills Sentinel weekly e-newsletter. Trailing by eight points with 4:35 remaining in the game, Mylon Campbell and Isaiah Upchurch sparked a comeback, helping the Sandhills Community College basketball team defeat Emory Oxford 94-90 at The Hangar on Sunday afternoon. He said there was no abduction at Walmart, but his department is investigating the situation. Stephanie is also an English instructor at Central Carolina Community College. Feature photo: Master plan of Sandhills Station provided by the Town of Aberdeen. Feature photo: Moore County Sheriff’s Department closes a portion of Pee Dee Road while first responders work the One teenager was airlifted to an area hospital, and several teens were injured on New Year’s Eve after a vehicle accident. The man was transported by EMS Three years after the murders of D. On Monday, Gov. Highway Patrol told Sandhills Sentinel that speed may have been a factor. Aberdeen Police Department reported 15-year-old Samantha McClary missing on Jan. An electrical pole was severed in two, jeopardizing public safety when a Carthage citizen fleeing in a sedan from law enforcement crashed head-on into the pole on N. Authorities at the time The Village of Pinehurst announced a more convenient way to recycle glass in our community. A man from Carthage faces multiple drug and weapon charges after Aberdeen Police responded to a medical call at a business. She loved her family very much as well as traveling and visiting the beach. ” A two-vehicle collision near Vass Saturday night brought northbound traffic to a crawl. Find names, dates, locations, and condolences for each deceased person. The Aberdeen Police Department announced on Thursday that Christina Bromley-Turner, 48, of Rockingham, was arrested for cashing forged checks. The shooter got back into the vehicle along with the two other . The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina's new President & CEO, Amy Beros, is visiting the Sandhills branch on Friday, Feb. Feature photo: A vehicle sits on its side at the Highway 211 and Hoffman Road intersection after a collision on Thursday, Jan. Highway 22 near Harper Lane between Carthage and Whispering Pines around 9 p. Sandhills Sentinel spoke to Aberdeen Police Chief Carl Colasacco about the incident. The Sandhills Community College Flyers men's basketball team gathered Wednesday afternoon inside the Game Room at the Dempsey Student Center to learn their placement in the 2024-25 NJCAA Division III National Championship Tournament. Sandhills Blvd. Phillip Mondi, MD, VitaCore aims to bridge the gap between traditional and functional medicine. A man from Southern Pines is facing multiple drug and firearm charges after a search executed by the Moore County Sheriff's Department on March 7. The store is not open yet to the public, but several employees and construction workers were inside at the time of the incident. Julia Gayle Bass Bulloch died in Aberdeen, NC on December 24, 2024. One person was left in serious condition and three others were transported after a multi-vehicle crash in Pinebluff on Saturday morning. 15-501 in Aberdeen, the state-of-the-art facility opened its doors to patients on Oct. “Volunteers are the backbone of USGA championships, and especially here in the Sandhills, we have some of the best and most experienced folks in the world lending a hand and helping us bring the U. Forest Service assisted in bringing the fire under control. The crash occurred just before 7 p. After 11 years of operation, the Ohio-based BIBIBOP Asian Grill will open its second location in North Carolina at 239 Carolina Green Parkway in Southern Pines. 27, according to the Seven Lakes Landowners Association. at the intersection of Highway 1 and Youngs Road. Fire crews were able to safely extinguish the blaze, but the home was burned beyond repair. The accident occurred at Circle K on the corner of Highway15-501 South and Highway 211. Israel Vicente Pabon Aviles, age 45, of Raeford, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 with his mother by his side. 27 in the Grand Ballroom at the Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst. Eighteen suspects have been charged in a Moore County drug bust, according to Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields. When the first crash happened, and traffic abruptly came to a halt, a second wreck occurred in front of Pinehurst Mini-Storage. Several departments in Moore County didn’t let the rain slow their response when a home caught fire Monday evening. The crash occurred on Saturday evening at the intersection of S. Through charitable donations, we strive to make a positive impact and make Moore strong. Around 4:30 p. Authorities said the homeowner was burning leaves when the fire got too close to the ~Written by Sandhills Sentinel reporter Dave Lukow. The extra time will allow NCDOT, the planning U. The plan involves establishing an in-house surgical suite and hiring a full-time An Aberdeen man is dead after being struck by a car while crossing U. on Wednesday night. Elizabeth Ann (Campbell) Margulis, 93, of Pinehurst, passed on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Fox Hollow Assisted Living in Pinehurst. The minivan, driven by a mother with small children on board, sustained significant front-end damage. Graham confirmed the next day the deceased couple was David and Amber Jensen, ages 47. The president of the Seven Lakes Landowners Association sent an email to residents stating that she and the treasurer were “targeted” last Friday evening or early Saturday morning when someone They married and moved to Southern Pines, NC in 1955 where Dr. Joseph Anthony Picerno went to be with his Savior on Monday, December 16 at his home in Seven Lakes, NC. A man is in critical condition after being stabbed several times by his son Sunday afternoon, said Southern Pines Deputy Police Chief Charles Campbell. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time, and no further details were released on scene. In a media release, the Aberdeen Police Department said officers were checking the park after hours on March 8 when they noticed an occupied vehicle. This is the fourth Moore County shooting Sandhills Sentinel Alexis Rivera, LPN, a nurse at Moore Regional Hospital, has received the DAISY Award, a national recognition celebrating nurses who go above and beyond in providing compassionate, patient-centered care. A native of North Carolina, he was a son of the late Romie Dallas and Mollie Underwood Poindexter. ~Article and photo by Sandhills Sentinel reporter Patrick Priest, an award-winning video journalist with over 20 years of experience in the news industry at other organizations such as CNN, WRAL, and CBS17. “The Village of Pinehurst continues to demonstrate its commitment to improving the community with a wide range of exciting and impactful projects,” said the Village of Pinehurst in a press release. The two-vehicle crash happened on N. Abegail has been writing for Sandhills Sentinel since 2021. . 27, Aberdeen officers responded Browse the latest obituaries of people who passed away in the Sandhills region of North Carolina. Dr. Authorities on scene told Sandhills Sentinel that no one was inside the residence at the time of the fire. Opening its doors later this summer, owner and company president Craig Kowadla is excited to bring Brooklyn Pickle to Southern Pines and hopes everyone will relish having a little The Arbor Day Foundation has named Southern Pines Tree City USA for 2024. He was presented the Distinguished Veterinarian award by NC Veterinary Medical Association, 1990. 1, 2024. The patient was transported to the UNC Burn Center for treatment. Michael McNeal Martin, 82 years old, of Pinehurst, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and son, died at home on January 24th as a result of heart complications. Aberdeen Police Chief Carl Colasacco told Sandhills Sentinel at the time of the suspicious death that Cody Davis and Ashley Vinesett, both from Spartanburg, S. Maggie previously contributed to the A Pinehurst wreck on Tuesday resulted in one driver being airlifted to a trauma center. Architect Fabio Lemos opened his presentation on the conceptual plans, noting he had reduced residential density, and the town approved the plan two and a half years ago. We want to be your source for news in the Sandhills. The driver of the Tesla was not transported to the hospital, nor was Law enforcement issued a bolo for the man’s 20-year-old son. ” Town Manager Reagan Parsons said in a phone call with Sandhills Sentinel the continuance for preliminary plans until Oct. on Monday. 19, the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has partnered with renowned Seagrove Potter Crystal King to produce 30 pottery pinecones to be hidden along selected trails in Moore County that day. So far into the investigation, officials on scene with the N. at the intersection of U. “The investigation is leading us to believe this was a murder suicide and no foul play is Upon arrival, deputies observed the suspects inside a running vehicle in the driveway, said the sheriff’s office in a press release. ~Written by Sandhills Sentinel Assistant Editor Abegail Murphy. Photos courtesy of the Sandhills Sentinel. “On January 25 th, 2024, Detectives with the Moore County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 200 block of Matherson Lane in Eagle Springs,” said Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields Travelers living in the Sandhills previously had to drive to the Raleigh area to receive travel medicine services, but FirstHealth of the Carolinas now offers a full-service clinic on the FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital campus in Pinehurst. Morganton Park South shopping center’s anchor store will open in October. Troopers say the driver was heading north on Highway 705 when he ran off the right side of the road at approximately 68 mph in a 45 mph zone. He is survived by his sisters Wanda Michelle Conway (Chris) of Indiana and Ivelisse Pabon Pachen of Dysoaneik Spellman was sworn in as deputy chief of the Aberdeen Police Department on June 24. , first responders were alerted to a two-vehicle collision at the busy intersection in front of Pinecroft Plaza on Highway 211. 2 Sherry Mae Jett, 67, of Aberdeen, passed peacefully at the family home on Monday, June 19th. 28 – Local Government Commissioners hear proposal for increased occupancy tax. Carol Emily (Collins) Dowd, 69, of Southern Pines, passed on Thursday, March 6 th 2025 at the FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst. 27. 2025 Sandhills Sentinel, Inc. When firefighters arrived, they found a two story home with smoke and fire in the attic area of the residence. J. Web Editor : Joseph Ochoa Bradshaw Performing Arts Center (BPAC), the Sandhills area’s largest indoor-outdoor entertai · Carthage Fire & Rescue responded to a three-acre woods fire on Old Glendon Road on Friday. Joan H Bennett passed away peacefully Saturday, January 28, 2023 at her home in Seven Lakes, NC surrounded by her children. and Highway 15-501 near Poole Automotive in Aberdeen. Among other publications he’s contributed to are the Buffalo News, JD Journal, Beckett Hockey, Seminole Player’s Life, Poker Pro, Walmart World, and All In. Town Clerk Wendy Butner said the fair brought in $1,700, and there are still a few bills yet to be paid. List provided by the Town of Carthage. A Laurinburg man has been charged in the murders of a Pinehurst veteran and a soldier whose bodies were discovered on Fort Liberty in 2020. on the outskirts of the Lakeview community, between Vass and Whispering Pines. Open to life,” said Reg Jones, managing director, U. P. Friday, U. At Sandhills Sentinel, our mission goes beyond delivering Moore news that matters—we also aim to strengthen and support our community. Witnesses reported hearing a person in a vehicle yelling from the car before they drove off and left the victim in the parking lot. This announcement had previously been kept under lock and key, coming as a sudden, pleasant surprise after months of Moore The quick thinking of a resident and a rapid response by several fire departments saved a home from being destroyed by a fire Sunday night. The female driver and male passenger of the SUV were unharmed. All three players contributed to last season's success, said the Bogeys in a news release. Chief Deputy Andy Conway outlined some of the proposals. Silverman is the managing principal of Midland Atlantic, developer of Morganton Park South in Southern Pines, which will includes a Target store. At MCEDP’s March 4 Moore 100 Members Meeting at Sandhills Community College, Patrick Bowen, president of Bowen National Research, will present the results of the Moore County Housing Needs Assessment that was part of a larger 21-county regional housing study his firm conducted in 2024. was requested because within the last 48 hours the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) had made contact about traffic concerns. The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources recently announced that three historic districts and twelve individual properties across the state have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, another patrol officer resigned to take a job with the Lee County Sherriff’s Department. She is the author of young adult fiction, including When the Yellow Slugs Sing and Sky’s River Stone, and a suspense, GUTTERSNIPE: Shakespearean English Stage Play with UPDATE: On Jan. The work includes converting the intersection to a 4-way stop, stormwater improvements, and creating new parallel parking spaces. Construction on the $80 million investment begins next week, and developers expect Target to open in October of A missing teenager from Aberdeen has safely returned home. and Mary Katherine Cummings Jett. Pinehurst announced on Tuesday several key initiatives it’s working on. The shooter got out of the same vehicle and shot the victim four times at close range. A white Dodge pickup truck crashed into the side of Mac’s Breakfast Anytime on U. While talking to Mackey, Sandhills Sentinel witnessed these issues firsthand. She was last seen at Hawthorne of the Pines Apartments on Jan. to 8 p. Goodridge. 1, leaving damage, fire, and power outages in its wake. There have been no arrests in the case. A passenger of the SUV sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital by EMS. They alarmed and woke the family up early enough for them to get to safety. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol told Sandhills Sentinel that this was upwards of six individuals, possibly eight. that they are aware of an armed individual in the 82nd Airborne Division. Margulis was born February 22, 1931 in Greenville, SC to the late Hugh Campbell and Margaret (Holtzclaw) Campbell. Please click here to sign up for the free Sandhills Sentinel breaking news and weekly e-newsletter. He was the grandfather Photo by Sandhills Sentinel Journalist Stephanie M. The incident remains under investigation. Daniel has been reporting breaking news for Sandhills Sentinel since 2020. Welcome to the Sandhills Sentinel. The 147,700 square feet Target is set to open on Oct. Julia grew up in Clarksville, VA and attended Averitt College in Danville, VA before studying interior design at NC State University. The woman was hit by a driver who was speeding without headlights on. The fire broke out inside a home in the 600 block of Fairway Drive in Southern Pines, with smoke showing from the single-story residence upon arrival of the first fire unit. Doris was a graduate of Union Pines High School. The single-vehicle wreck occurred on Linden Road near Burning Tree Road just before 9:45 a. Highway Patrol was investigating the crash and told Sandhills Sentinel that charges were pending on the driver of the Mercedes for DWI and leaving the scene of an accident. No serious injuries were reported after a crash left one vehicle overturned on its roof near Aberdeen Lake on Sunday afternoon. on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines. The collision happened near the Center Park Shopping Center by Going, Going, Gone, and was the third collision on 15-501 that Sandhills Sentinel covered in one evening. When emergency crews arrived on the scene, they found a man in his 30s with two gunshot wounds to his lower extremities. ~ Written by Sandhills Sentinel reporter Maggie Sergio. A collision between an SUV and a tractor closed one lane of Airport Road Wednesday afternoon but left all occupants uninjured. A shooting in Southern Pines left a man injured Sunday evening. Catchers Charlie Muniz and Josh Zambito and pitcher Nick Duncan are returning to the team this season. Pingback: Family of 4, including 2 children, killed in wreck – Sandhill Sentinel – AIJUNE – Top World News Daily Pingback: Fundraiser at Cardinal Park for family killed in accident - Sandhills Sentinel Three key players are returning to the Sandhills Bogeys. A man from Sanford was arrested after police reportedly found drugs inside a car parked at an Aberdeen park. Thirty-two-year-old Chad Rouse was placed at the Moore County Detention Center under no bond on charges of felony possession of Schedule IV, felony possession with intent to sell and deliver N. The vehicles were traveling east on Highway 24/27 near Sunset Drive. Current projections call for Hwy 5 traffic to exceed maximum design volumes by 2040, with the VPD (vehicles per day) increasing substantially from a daily average of The Sandhills Community College basketball team was pushed to the limit before defeating Virginia Peninsula CC 87-85 in overtime to capture the Region 10 tournament title in Martinsville, VA, on Sunday afternoon. Vehicles were also seen cutting down a private dirt road running parallel with Lobelia Road from the Gold Star Food Mart to the Dollar General opposite the fire station, and those same vehicles were seen speeding through the parking lot to cut Art’s greatest pride and joy was his family. The profiles provide insight regarding the candidates as well as ideas about what they’d like to achieve. A Chevrolet Sandhills Sentinel spoke with those pursuing Whispering Pines council seats in November. 6, 2022/Sandhills Sentinel. As the pager continued to “sound off” multiple times Wednesday, Sandhills Sentinel reporters ventured out before the brunt of the icy mixture fell on the roads. , in reference to assisting the Moore County Sheriff’s Office, who was in pursuit of an individual wanted for active warrants Two people were injured in a Thursday evening collision on U. He was actively involved in his community, serving as an Elder at Vass Presbyterian Church, a volunteer firefighter with Vass Fire Department, and as a member of the Board of Trustees of The Pinehurst Police Department recently held its annual holiday dinner and recognition ceremony to highlight accomplishments in 2023. C. Dave has been honored as both a lyricist and screenwriter. Her fictional work includes When the Yellow Slugs Sing and Sky’s River Stone, and a suspense, GUTTERSNIPE: Shakespearean English Stage Play with Translation, and a March Moore 100 hosted guest speaker John Silverman on Oct. Feature photo: Law enforcement investigates a stabbing in Vass on May 5—photo by Sandhills Sentinel Reporter Abegail Murphy. The three occupants of the Honda were transported in a second ambulance to the hospital. ~Written by Sandhills Sentinel reporter Abegail Murphy. Representative Richard Hudson announced on Friday the winners of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition from North Carolina’s 9th District. “It’s a really great partnership for us,” Terea Kelly, director of regional development, told Sandhills Sentinel before the ceremony. 6, the Southern Pines Police Department announced Chase Terzui was arrested in Columbus County. The Food Bank of CENC at Sandhills was present to vocalize their excitement for the partnership. These were the winners of the Nov. by Aberdeen Lake around 7:30 p. A man is accused of arson after a fire broke out in a third-floor room at a Southern Pines hotel on Wednesday night. The impact then forced the truck into the path of an oncoming Nissan Sentra. “Detectives with the Moore County Sheriff’s Office initiated the stop due to a revoked driver’s license, leading to a search of the vehicle that uncovered cocaine and drug paraphernalia,” said Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields in a The Moore County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several vehicle break-ins that occurred around 3 a. A head-on collision on a snowy Tuesday evening in Cameron shut down Grady Road and sent two people to the hospital. near the intersection of Grady Road and Almond Drive. Clerk of Court answers judge’s summons, continued to later date The new location, situated on Highway 15-501 in Southern Pines, has been under construction for several months and is finally ready to open for business and welcoming diners of the Sandhills. Mrs. The Moore County Sheriff’s Office recently opened an investigation in the Seven Lakes community in West End. The victim got out of the car to pump gas. A landing zone was set up at the Pik-n-Pig in Carthage to fly the scooter driver to UNC Hospitals. ” Thursday morning, authorities executed search warrants at seven vape shops across the county. Founded earlier this year by Cat Stanley, RDMS, and Dr. The crash happened Saturday afternoon just after 4 p. He was 40 years old. on Jan. Joe has been appointed to Superior Court District 19D, serving Hoke and Moore counties. Located at 11220 U. Five Carthage residents were arrested after a search on Wednesday. Open. 20 after two bodies were discovered in Kathy Eula Davis Flowers, age 68 of Cameron, gained her angel wings on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Charles Tony Poindexter, age 82, of Sanford went to be with his Lord on January 16, 2024, after his brave 10-year battle with cancer. Saturday to an apartment complex at 135 Murray Hill Road in Southern Pines. “These new judges have served North Carolina with distinction over the years and bring extensive legal experience to the bench,” said Governor Cooper. A witness told Sandhills Sentinel that the victim had significant burns on his torso and head. Highway 15-501 in Aberdeen. ~Article, photos and video by Sandhills Sentinel Two drivers escaped injury after crashing into a large tree that had fallen across the road. Defendants facing criminal charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Feature photo of Carthage sign by Melissa Schaub/Sandhills Sentinel. A GoFundMe page has been created for Kyle’s young sons. February 20, 2025 0. Sandhills Doris Cockman Tyner, 74, passed away at her home in Carthage on Thursday, Aug. in a curve between Morrison Bridge Road and McGill Road. She started covering local stories for Sandhills Sentinel in 2018 and has recently rejoined the reporting staff. The driver of a Subaru escaped with minor injuries after a serious single-vehicle crash near Lobelia on Lobelia Road Friday night. “On arrival, we found fire through the roof and were hampered by fairly high winds,” said Frank [] Authorities told Sandhills Sentinel that a Ford traveling north on Bascom Chapel Road veered off the right side of the roadway, traveled down an embankment, and continued approximately 150 feet before stopping in a group of trees. The Sandhills Bogeys announced the hiring of Jay Francis as the team’s new general manager, ushering in a new era for the organization as it prepares for the 2025 season. A truck driver died at that scene on Nov. The fire department said the blaze was burning on the ~Written by Sandhills Sentinel journalist Stephanie M. The XVIII Airborne Corps Public Affairs announced on Thursday just before 3:30 p. 19. NASCAR has announced the long-awaited news that racing will return to “THE ROCK” – Rockingham Speedway – in 2025. Detectives from the Moore County Sheriff’s Department arrested four individuals on multiple drug charges on Thursday. Brathwaite made it clear that Goodberry’s a far cry from “fast food” frozen custard. The upper level was slated to have seating and event space. On Tuesday morning around 9 a. Crews from Southern Pines work on the fire. , a minivan traveling on Plank Road went off the right side of the road, taking out the guardrail and coming to rest against some trees in the embankment next to Buffalo Creek in Robbins. Main Street in a 15,000-square-foot historic building space. The Southern Pines store will have a Starbucks, CVS Pharmacy, and unlimited same-day delivery with a Target Circle 360 membership. Ballots cast: 29. Friday night, just before 9 p. The Sandhill Regional Library System (SRLS), comprised of Anson, Hoke, Moore, Montgomery, and Richmond counties, aims to use funds received from the Digital Champions Grant to help close the digital divide. The crash happened when a Telsa and Toyota Sequoia collided at the intersection of N. A Good Samaritan banged on a man's house to alert him that his home was on fire near Vass on Wednesday afternoon. To celebrate Great Trails State Day in North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 90% Write-In (Miscellaneous) 14 1. On Feb. The association emailed residents stating the five vehicles that were broken into were “within Seven Lakes Landowners’: North Side, Edgewater Drive Carthage Fire & Rescue responded to a three-acre woods fire on Old Glendon Road on Friday, the department announced on its Facebook page. The crash occurred around 3:30 p. A driver was airlifted after his propane truck overturned in a yard outside of Pinehurst Friday. “Those products contain corn syrup, chemical stabilizers, gums, and a lot of other things that are impossible to pronounce,” Brathwaite told Sandhills Sentinel. On March 12, for the first time since 2016, the Moore County Board of Commissioners and the Board of Education Collaboration Committee met to discuss capital projects and the budget. Chief Deputy Andy Conway with the Moore County Sheriff’s Department told Sandhills Sentinel that several shots were fired, and a house and vehicle were struck. “In looking at the direction of the town, we wanted to move in a way we felt it would be best for the town,” said Vass Mayor Eddie Callahan Thursday in a phone interview with Sandhills Sentinel. Southern Pines Fire Department was dispatched shortly before midnight to a fire alarm activation at The Jefferson Inn on West New Hampshire Avenue. Several blocks of Aberdeen were without power for an hour after a truck struck a utility pole on Sunday night. With love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, Judy Ann Lowe Williamson, 76, of Carthage, North Carolina, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, took the hand of Jesus on January 14, 2025 at Autumn Care in Biscoe, NC. Teresa (Teri) Whittle Baker (62 years of age) of Hillsborough, NC, passed away on January 1, 2025, at Hospice Care UNC Medical Center in Pittsboro, NC. There are two races in Whispering Pines. Fields announced the arrests Tuesday following an extensive undercover drug operation in the Robbins, Carthage, Vass, Southern Pines, and Aberdeen. “We’ll receive both funding and donations through their food salvage program. 06% (21,926 out of 75,462) N. Joey was born on October 23rd, 1984 to his loving parents Nick and Jan Picerno. Curtis has been writing for Sandhills Sentinel since 2019. and his wife Angie of Garner and Andrew Wilson Robertson and his wife To read Sandhills Sentinel’s article on the contempt of court hearing, please click on the below link/image. On Dec. Contributed article/Marco Cheatham’s arrest photo was not provided. The shooting occurred after four people in one car pulled up to the pumps, according Campbell. Roy Cooper announced a judicial appointment to the North Carolina Superior Court. 13. The ~Article and video by Sandhills Sentinel reporter Daniel Gwyn. The motorcyclist was loaded into the ambulance and transported to the hospital with crews continuing CPR and other lifesaving measures on the man. On March 4, Aberdeen officers and investigators responded to the area of Woodgreen Dr. William Johnson, 60, was arrested on charges of common law robbery, possession of stolen goods/property, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, and simple possession of schedule VI controlled substance, according to jail records. “As dry conditions continue, we remind everyone to be cautious with outdoor burning and to follow local burn regulations,” said Sandhills Sentinel is a media organization that covers a wide range of topics in the Sandhills region of North Carolina. He and Michelle traveled together and provided a loving home for their family. SRLS hopes to equip its patrons with essential digital literacy skills and resources. , the Cypress Pointe Fire Department, along with mutual aid, was dispatched to a residence on Lone Pine Road in the Lakeview community. Just after 10 a. The first step of the plan is to ~Written by Sandhills Sentinel reporter Curtis Self. We are in the red, and the biggest concern was One person was left in critical condition Friday night after a fiery crash in Southern Pines. The name of the park was not released. Video by Sandhills Sentinel Reporter Patrick Priest. His shirt was still smoking and smoldering in the parking lot even after he was transported by EMS. He was the son of the late Walter Eugene Stewart and Carrie Estelle Kelly Stewart of Carthage, North Carolina. John Stedman Stewart, 77, passed away on November 2, 2024 in Lake Charles, Louisiana after a brief physical and mental decline from dementia. The Honorable Regina M. Wednesday, firefighter were paged to a house fire in Queens Cove in Whispering Pines. Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields said detectives executed a search warrant in the 3400 block of Old River Road in Carthage. Returning board members Pamela Harris and Andy Conway joined newcomer Linda Vandercook in taking the oath of office Wednesday night. The Moore County Commissioners heard a proposal to increase the When Sandhills Sentinel asked in an email if it was a done deal and the dam would be removed, Harris said, “The dam and the associated property was purchased for the purpose of river restoration. 17% Bryan Bowles 259 24. All occupants of the minivan were transported to the hospital for evaluation. 3, 2022, two Duke Energy electrical substations in Carthage and West End were A Taylortown wreck sent one driver to the hospital in critical condition on Monday morning. In the 200 block of Highway 22 in High Falls, a small residential shed caught fire and threatened a few nearby outbuildings around 2:30 p. She was a resident of the area for more than 40 years. A FirstHealth public safety officer who was in the emergency department at the time of the incident responded immediately to the attack, and with assistance from a Pinehurst Police officer, the attacker was detained and placed under arrest, said FirstHealth in a statement to Sandhills Sentinel. on May 17 after receiving reports of a multivehicle crash blocking traffic. ” Shoppers can join the new club with limited-time exclusive offers. A fire that engulfed two vehicles Saturday afternoon at a residence off Providence Chapel Road in Robbins is under investigation. , rushed the child to the FirstHeath Moore Regional Hospital Emergency Room. The shooting occurred on Haines Court around 6 p. A resident of Moore and Richmond counties since 2016, Maggie was one of the first reporters for Sandhills Sentinel. The association emailed residents stating the five vehicles that were broken into were “within Seven Lakes Landowners’: North Side, Edgewater Drive Olivia Hostler, a local 13-year-old polocrosse player, has made the 2025 American Polocrosse Association 16U team. After an impressive regular season, the Flyers posted a 27-6 overall record and a 9-1 mark in Region 10. 31% Two out-of-town teenagers are facing several charges after allegedly stealing cars in Aberdeen and Southern Pines, said Aberdeen Police Chief Brian Chavis in a news advisory on Thursday. In a time where health care patients can often feel unheard, the newly opened VitaCore aims to provide Sandhills citizens with personalized, professional care. The fire, which was mainly contained to the kitchen area of the house, broke out just after 6 p. First responders were dispatched to Morganton Road around 5 p. 18% Ron Utley 181 16. He is a certified NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter and has covered countless severe weather and breaking news Two people were transported to the hospital after a two-vehicle accident outside of Robbins Tuesday night. The single-vehicle wreck occurred on Highway 1 North, just over the bridge past the Circle K. dch ojcjfh jgly agwdjmu lrwf kwqn gdmymr wqhpt bcjvzc ehqghsx zzf fqoo qdavxei vdyl lfeb