Home, business burn in Southern Pines fire
A fire heavily damaged a home and business on the 200 block of South Bennett Street in Southern Pines on Wednesday morning. Heavy smoke and flames engulfed the home around 9 a.m. near the downtown area. The property served as both a residence and a home-based business. Fire officials told...
North Carolina House Fire Prompts Response From More Than a Dozen Firefighters
Dozens of Firefighters Respond to Home Fire in North Carolina I remember scrolling through the news Monday evening when I […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Raleigh builder, NCHBA team up to support family of fallen Harnett County deputy
The North Carolina Home Builders Association (NCHBA) has partnered with a local builder to build a home is being built to benefit the family of a fallen first responder in central North Carolina. Builders Honor First Responders is a new project. Raleigh-based New Home Inc. is leading the construction of...
Step into Wonderland: Tea Party at Lazy Fox Lavender Farm
This October, the serene charm of Lazy Fox Lavender Farm in Cameron will take a whimsical turn as it transforms into the fantastical world of Wonderland for the Mad Hatter Tea Party. Guests are invited to tumble down the rabbit hole and join the Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts and Cheshire Cat for a one-of-a-kind tea...
College-style dining facilities coming to Army bases
The U.S. Army has signed a contract to create dining venues at several installations aimed at revamping soldiers’ culinary experience, the service announced Sept. 30. The Army Nonappropriated Fund Contracting Office at Installation Management Command, G9, awarded Compass Group USA a concession contract Aug. 28 to...
NCDOT awards resurfacing contract for Cumberland County
The N.C. Department of Transportation awarded a $2.7 million contract last week to improve thirteen miles of Cumberland County roads. Highland Paving, a local contractor, will do the work, which will include milling and resurfacing the roads, placing permanent lane markings and, in some cases, widen the roadway to...
Arts Council says hello, goodbye to new public art
Fayetteville is a community of hellos and goodbyes. With our deep ties to the military, we are adept at wishing our friends well as they travel to the next duty station and welcoming new members for as long as they call Cumberland County “home.” Each summer, the Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County...
Cumberland County issues RFP for Project Management and Owner’s Representative Services for Crown Theatre...
Cumberland County has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified firms to provide Project Management and Owner’s Representative Services for the modernization and renovation of the Crown Theatre and Arena, collectively known as the Crown Complex. This step marks continued progress in the County’s plan to...
Malicious Vandalism Strikes Moore County, Deliberate Fiber-Optic Line Cuts Disrupt Internet and Emergency Services
Moore County residents faced a major internet outage after someone deliberately cut fiber-optic lines, affecting Charter Spectrum customers. The incident, described by the company as "malicious vandalism," took place in the vicinity of Old Morgantown Road in Southern Pines. Crews were dispatched rapidly to the scene...
A Glow Getter: Alessandra Gironda Opens Soleil Bronze Bar
Soleil Bronze Bar recently opened a brick and mortar at 570A S. Ashe St. in Southern Pines. Alessandra Gironda began her spray tanning business in 2023 as a fully mobile operation, traveling through Moore County and beyond. “I’m passionate about a good spray tan,” says Alessandra. Alessandra...

















