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 Sandhills Sentinel that no one was injured in the blaze; however, three cats remain unaccounted.
The fire elicited a large response, resulting in roadways surrounding the property being blocked off.…