Hills, NC

Having trouble viewing the results? Open Moore County election results on the official state website. <p>The post Moore County Election Results: November 2026 first appeared on Star 102.5.</p>

Eligible Sandhills residents can receive a lung cancer screening at no cost through FirstHealth of the Carolinas’ Lung Bus, with support from The Foundation of FirstHealth. The mobile program brings low-dose CT scans into local communities, helping people access screening closer to home. During November’s Lung Cancer Awareness Month, FirstHealth is encouraging residents with a […] <p>The post FirstHealth Offers No-Cost Lung Screenings for Eligible Residents first appeared on Star

Cleaning out the garage or sorting through old household chemicals? Moore County’s annual household hazardous waste collection will offer residents a free disposal opportunity on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Medication drop-off and paper shredding will also be available. When and Where The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pinecrest High School, 250 […] <p>The post Moore County Hazardous Waste Collection Set for November 21 first appeared on Star 102.5.</p>

Future transportation improvements face funding uncertainty. The Pilot reports that NCDOT’s Division 8 has an estimated $48 million shortfall, $27 million above an earlier estimate. Priorities Are Not Funding Guarantees Sandhills Metropolitan Planning Organization leaders reviewed project priorities, but a ranking does not guarantee construction money. Source: The Pilot’s <p>The post Funding Uncertainty Shadows Future Sandhills Road Projects first appeared on Star 102.5.</p>

Moore County Schools has outlined plans to improve athletic facilities at Pinecrest and North Moore high schools using county funding. LED Conversions Planned According to The Pilot, the improvements include converting athletic lighting to LED. The plans follow earlier funding for Union Pines’ artificial-turf stadium project. Source: The Pilot’s <p>The post Moore Schools Outline Athletic Lighting Upgrades first appeared on Star 102.5.</p>

Southern Pines is pursuing potential tenants for its former Finance and Administration buildings following the relocation of departments to the new Town Hall. Downtown Properties Await New Uses The Pilot reports that the historic buildings are near Downtown Park and the post office. The report concerns a leasing process, not completed agreements. Source: The Pilot’s <p>The post Southern Pines Looks to Lease Former Town Offices first appeared on Star 102.5.</p>

Moore County residents have a new opportunity to help shape the region’s long-term transportation priorities. The public-comment period for the Sandhills 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan is open through Nov. 14. The plan is scheduled for adoption in December. What the Plan Covers The long-range plan identifies proposed improvements involving roads, intersections, bicycle and pedestrian connections, […] <p>The post Public Comment Opens on Sandhills 2055 Transportation Plan firs

Monday, November 2, 2026 — November begins with state playoff soccer for all three Moore County public high schools tonight. Pinecrest and Union Pines also head into the football postseason after winning their regular-season finales Friday. Pinecrest beats Richmond, hosts Providence Friday Pinecrest defeated Richmond Senior 36–33 at home Friday, October 30, finishing the football […] <p>The post Sandhills Sports: Soccer Playoffs Tonight, Football Pairings Set first appeared on St

The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that killed a Lillington woman during a birthday party early Sunday, Nov. 1. Deputies identified the woman as 40-year-old Justina Nichole Hodges. Emergency responders attempted to save her, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputies Returned to the Home Early Sunday According to investigators, […] <p>The post Harnett Deputies Investigate Fatal Shooting at Lillington Birthday Party first appeared on Star 102.5.&

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating 15-year-old Suhayla Lowrese Shambley of Ellerbe. Authorities say she was last seen at her home around 10 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18. Suhayla is approximately 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighs about 85 pounds. She has medium-length curly hair dyed red and may be […] <p>The post $500 Reward Offered in Search for Missing Ellerbe Teen first appeared on Star 102.5.</p>