Sandhills Sentinel

09/08/2026

N.C. Department of Transportation crews will conduct nightly closures on a section of a Moore County road starting this week as part of the ongoing N.C. 211 widening project.

N.C. Department of Transportation crews will conduct nightly closures on a section of a Moore County road starting this week as part of the ongoing N.C. 211 widening project.   A section of Seven Lakes Drive from N.C. 211 to MacDougall Drive will close nightly Sept. 10-17, weather permitting, said...

09/08/2026

**The Aberdeen Police Department is Requesting the Public's Assistance**

On Sept. 3, the subject allegedly stole items belonging to an employee working her shift at Murphy Gas Station on Highway 15-501. After allegedly stealing the items, he exited the store and entered a white Ram van.

If you have any information about this incident or the individual involved, please contact the Aberdeen Police Department at (910)944-9721, or you can call the Tip Line at (910)944-4561.

* Information and photographs by APD.

09/08/2026

Police are searching for a juvenile after he allegedly shot and killed his neighbor's dog near Pinebluff.

Police are searching for a juvenile after he allegedly killed his neighbor's dog, according to Andy Conway, chief deputy with the Moore County Sheriff's Office.  Multiple agencies assisted the Moore County Sheriff's Office on Sunday just after 8 p.m. in the 200 block of Windy Hill Road near Pineblu...

09/08/2026

Aberdeen officials provided an update on replacing the Aberdeen Lake pedestrian bridge. The town said the project to replace the bridge, damaged by Tropical Storm Chantal last summer, is moving forward.

Aberdeen officials provided an update on replacing the Aberdeen Lake pedestrian bridge. In Aberdeen's recent Bon Accord newsletter, the town said the project to replace the bridge damaged by Tropical Storm Chantal last summer is moving forward. The bidding process and contract awards are scheduled t...

09/08/2026

~Since 1946, Fields Plumbing & Heating and Fowler Electric have served Moore County and the surrounding areas across the Carolinas. After 80 years, the two household names have merged to form Fields & Fowler. Maintaining its deeply rooted ties to the community, Fields & Fowler continues its legacy of providing quality service by becoming a one-stop shop for both residential and commercial customers. Whether you need assistance with electrical, plumbing, HVAC or generator servicing, there is no job too big or small for Fields & Fowler. For more information, please click link: https://fields-fowler.com/

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09/07/2026

A housekeeper at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst was recently honored with an award.

Delphine “Dorothy” Nicholson is the most recent winner of FirstHealth’s BEE Award.

The BEE (Beyond Exceptional Expectations) Award honors non-nurses who support nurses in delivering exceptional patient care.

A housekeeper at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst was recently honored with an award. Delphine “Dorothy” Nicholson is the most recent winner of FirstHealth’s BEE Award. The BEE (Beyond Exceptional Expectations) Award honors non-nurses who support nurses in delivering exceptional patient ca...

09/07/2026

The Garden Center by AOS is your one-stop destination for all your gardening and landscaping needs in Moore County. For more information, please click link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554706951241

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09/06/2026

Abegail Murphy has been with Sandhills Sentinel since 2021, though her passion for writing has been lifelong. When she isn't writing, Abegail can be found kayaking, exploring with her dog Mance, visiting her family, or reading. She is a lover of all things fantasy and has joked, "My grandpa was reading me Lord of the Rings and A Game of Thrones when most kids read Golden Books." Thankfully, she attributes this to her love of writing and adventure and dreams of becoming a novelist.

09/05/2026

Two-time ASCAP Songwriter of the Year and ACM Top Male Vocalist Phil Vassar will kick off the Sandhills Celebrates America 250 weekend on Sept. 25 with a performance at the Sunrise Theater in Southern Pines.

Two-time ASCAP Songwriter of the Year and ACM Top Male Vocalist Phil Vassar will kick off the Sandhills Celebrates America 250 weekend on Sept. 25 with a performance at the Sunrise Theater in Southern Pines. This year, Vassar is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his breakout hit “Just Another Da...

09/05/2026

Little Promises Preschool is a half-day preschool program for children ages two through five. The preschool has been in operation since 2013 and has grown in both numbers and excellence each year. Their mission is to serve families by helping to aim their precious children toward Christ in all areas of their lives.

For more information or to enroll, please click link: https://www.fellowshipchristianacademy.com/preschool

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