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Southern Middle placed on lockdown for person with possible…
Southern Middle School in Aberdeen was placed on a lockdown on Thursday at 9 a.m. due to a report of …
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Golden Corral Favorites closes in Southern Pines
Golden Corral Favorites recently closed on U.S. Highway 15-501 and Murray Hill Road in Southern Pines. The first-ever Golden Corral …
Local Government
SPPD invites citizens to comment on CALEA public portal
The Southern Pines Police Department is an Advanced Law Enforcement Accredited agency through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement …

North Carolina News
NC tourism hits record $37.2 billion in 2025
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced Thursday that North Carolina set a record for tourist spending in 2025, with travelers spending more than $37.2 billion…
Andre the Giant honored with NC Highway Historical Marker
A man who achieved global fame as a professional wrestler and movie star was recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. The N.C. Historical…
State board identifies deceased individuals on voter rolls
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has identified approximately 34,000 deceased individuals on the state’s voter rolls following a comprehensive data comparison with the…
589 acres preserved for Special Forces training at Camp Mackall
Setting the scene: the temperature is 35 degrees, and a steady rain is coming down as Special Forces candidates begin their night land navigation course…



















