Join the Great Backyard Bird Count on February 18th through the 21st to watch, learn about, count, and celebrate birds. Over these four days you are invited to spend time in your favorite place watching and counting as many birds as you can find and reporting that information. For more information, access birdcount.org.

The Red Cross is experiencing the worst blood shortage in over a decade. Hugger Mugger Brewing Company in Sanford is holding a blood drive on Thursday, March 3rd from 10 to 2:30. If you cannot make that blood drive, access the American Red Cross’ website for additional drives. You can help save lives by scheduling […]

Never been to a Quarter auction? All you need to do is bring a couple rolls of quarters and be ready to have FUN! On March 13th from 2 to 6 attend Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption’s Quarters for CARA at the Steven's Center in Sanford. Lots of great prizes and products to bid on […]

Join the Three Rivers Land Trust Paddling Club with our first group paddle Saturday, March 19th. Meet at the Falls Reservoir in Badin. This group paddle is beginner-friendly, open to the public, and free to attend. Meet at 9:30 AM, with a goal of launching no later than 10AM. All participants must wear a coast […]

The "REFRESH MY SPIRIT" singing group will be performing at Liberty Christian Church in Aberdeen on Sunday, March 20th beginning at 6:00 pm. This is a free event, and ALL ARE WELCOME!

A joint event with the Sandhills Natural History Society and the Three Rivers Land Trust will enable you to see some of the larger trees on the Deep River. This event is being held on March 26th. There will be a botanist to identify the trees along the hike. This will be an approximately 2-mile […]

The Encore Center presents the Story of Rutherford Wolf Saturday, March 26th, at 10:00 at the Given Memorial Library. Families are invited to hear another version of the Big, Bad Wolf and hear his side of the story!

Angier's Spring Fling will be a fun day filled with Family Friendly Activities including an Easter Egg Hunt and a Touch-a-Truck area. The event will be held on Saturday, April 2nd from 11 to 2 at Jack Marley Park. There will be food trucks to grab lunch or a snack.

The May meeting of the Sandhills Photography Club will feature Kate Silvia. Ms. Silvia will present a program on long exposure photography. The meeting will be held Monday, May 9th at 7:00 PM in the Theatre of the Hannah Marie Bradshaw Activities Center of The O’Neal School in Pinehurst. To learn more about the club, […]

The Friends of Lee County Library are holding their annual book sale this Thursday through Saturday May 14th. Thursday night is a preview night for members from 5 to 8pm. You can join that night, $5 per person and $10 per family. The sale Friday is from 9 to 5. From 9 to noon on […]

The National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger food drive provides residents with an easy way to donate food to those in need. Leave your donation of non-perishable food items next to your mailbox on Saturday, May 14th. In Lee County donations will benefit the local food pantry at the Christian United Outreach Center.

The Carthage United Methodist Church wants everyone to attend the Community Table at the Carthage Elementary School Cafeteria at 5:00 on Saturday, May 14th. This is a free, family-friendly event with a mission to bring together people from all walks of life throughout Carthage and the surrounding areas. Come and sit down for a delicious […]

Red Branch Baptist in Carthage is celebrating 100 years. The church is inviting everyone to a Centennial Celebration on May 15th at 10:30. The Lumber River Quartet will be followed by Dr. Chris Dickerson.

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with the Moore County Cooperative Extension, will be offering a Pesticide Collection Day for residents in Moore County and surrounding counties. Collection will be Wednesday, May 18th from 10 to 2 in the parking lot of the Moore County Agricultural Center.

Tramway Baptist Church in Sanford is having their spring plate sale by drive-thru on Friday, May 20th from 11 AM until it’s gone. Plates include ½ BBQ chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, dinner roll, and cookie. All for an 8-dollar donation to the building fund.

The Southern Pines Police Department is organizing a traffic and safety awareness event on May 21st from 11 to 3 in the rear traffic loop of the Sandhills Community College.  There will be a vehicle and equipment display, demonstrations, interactive events, and food vendors. The public is invited to attend and participate in this event.

Calling all Marines and their family to join the Sandhills Detachment of the Marine Corps League for a Pig-Piking picnic to be held on Saturday, May 21st from 11 to 3 at the Aberdeen Lake Picnic Shelter. Come join your fellow Marines to learn more about the detachment activities.

Star United Methodist Church will be having Spring Fest on Saturday, May 21st. The event starts at 3:00 with an auction and spaghetti meal. Proceeds will go to Missions in the Community.

The community is invited to join Pinehurst United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 22nd at 4 pm for the annual Memorial Day Concert featuring a guest orchestra. The concert will be a reverent and worshipful experience that centers on remembering those who gave their lives, while remembering the One who gave His all.

The Moore County Vietnam Veterans Annual Memorial Day celebration will begin at 11 am on Saturday, May 28th at the Memorial in Carthage. The Union Pines High School Navy Junior ROTC will present the colors, the ceremony will include military music, patriotic reading, honoring veterans, the placing of wreaths, and the playing of taps. All […]