Several people were hospitalized Saturday morning after a rollover crash involving a Honda Fit and a Chevrolet Equinox in Southern Pines on South May Street when a Honda Fit was struck from behind by a Chevrolet Equinox that was traveling at an undisclosed speed The impact caused significant damage to both vehicles and a witness on the scene reported that the Equinox flipped three times before coming to rest on its side Authorities said the driver of the Equinox was thrown into the back of her vehicle during the rollover A medical helicopter was dispatched to a landing zone that had been established at the Southern Pines ball field but the driver declined air transport and was transported via ambulance instead A male and female occupant of the Honda were transported by ambulance to FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital The extent of their injuries was not disclosed Responding agencies included the Southern Pines Fire Department ~Article and photos by Sandhills Sentinel reporter Brandi Grice Trees were removed from the median along Midland Road to add a turning lane outside of Carolina Eye Associates and improve visibility at varying crossovers If you’ve traversed Midland Road lately between Airport Road and Clark Street in Southern Pines you’ll have noticed the planted median is a bit thinner in some areas the state Department of Transportation began marking and removing trees for road renovations The plans come from a 2017 corridor study that identified access management issues along the road a need for bike and pedestrian connectivity with a multi-use trail and suggested several changes Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Work is gearing up for Midland Road improvements — last discussed in July — to increase safe… Email notifications are only sent once a day Please purchase a subscription to continue reading Subscribe today and support local community journalism Physical Address: 145 W Pennsylvania Avenue Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account The famous Golden Corral buffet chain is trying something new as a new 4,200-square-foot Golden Corral Favorites has opened at 10735 US-15 in Southern Pines This location marks a shift from traditional buffet service to counter service with drive-thru and online options under the fast-casual Favorites name "Golden Corral Favorites is all about honoring what our guests continue to return for – delicious wholesome food at an incredible value – while adapting to how people want to dine today," said CEO Lance Trenary "This new format builds on the strength of our brand and brings our core menu into a more convenient and technology-forward setting." The company had originally tried a fast-casual concept called Homeward Kitchen but that brand was transitioned into the new Golden Corral Favorites identity Company representatives said the Southern Pines location is the first step for the brand and any future locations will depend on how this test goes "Golden Corral Favorites is a natural progression for our brand," said Jason Kornosky we're leaning into what we know works: the Golden Corral name It’s not about starting over – it’s about evolving with purpose." Stop by Monday through Thursday between 11 a.m Golden Corral was founded right here in Fayetteville in 1973 the North Carolina chain has grown into the biggest buffet network in America Download the app to LISTEN LIVE wherever you are and connect with us like never before America’s leading buffet to celebrate grand opening of fast-casual spinoff in its home state on April 22 Raleigh, NC  (RestaurantNews.com)  Golden Corral will debut its highly anticipated fast-casual concept Golden Corral Favorites – created to meet modern guests’ dining preferences without compromising on the quality and flavors they know and love is a 4,200-square-foot space that will offer a curated selection of the brand’s beloved classics and guest favorites all served in a format that prioritizes speed and convenience Opening day festivities will begin at 10:45 a.m with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held in partnership with the Moore County Chamber of Commerce and the Pinecrest Air Force Junior ROTC The celebration will include a special blessing from Bishop Timothy R of The Flowing Place Church and lead into the restaurant’s official opening at 11 a.m the first 50 dine-in guests will receive FREE Golden Corral a year* — with additional prizes apparel and promotions offered throughout the day “Golden Corral Favorites is all about honoring what our guests continue to return for – delicious wholesome food at an incredible value – while adapting to how people want to dine today,” said CEO Lance Trenary “This new format builds on the strength of our brand and brings our core menu into a more convenient and technology-forward setting.” the brand transitioned its previous fast-casual concept into the new Golden Corral Favorites identity The refreshed concept maintains Golden Corral’s pillars of comfort and quality while introducing new technology and a streamlined service model Guests can enjoy their favorite dishes — slow cooked and served fast —through dine-in “Golden Corral Favorites is a natural progression for our brand,” said Jason Kornosky we’re leaning into what we know works: the Golden Corral name It’s not about starting over – it’s about evolving with purpose.” Golden Corral Favorites will be open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m *Free Golden Corral Favorites offer only available for the first 50 dine-in guests of Golden Corral Favorites in Southern Pines Guests must enroll in Golden Corral Rewards and scan their Rewards app at the register for a minimum purchase of an entrée to receive Free Food for a Year offer The Free Food for a Year offer will consist of a $15 redeemable offer being added every week for 52 weeks to the recipient’s Rewards account which can be accessed through the Golden Corral App Any unused $15 redeemable offers will expire at the end of the week and will not transfer to the next week Use of the $15 redeemable offer is not valid on April 22 First $15 redeemable offer issued on April 28 Final $15 redeemable offer issued on April 20 The $15 redeemable offer can only be redeemed through the Rewards App and by the recipient of the Free Food for a Year offer No copies or photos of the rewards offer will be accepted Contact:Laron RolandChampion469-951-0455lroland@championmgt.com Three teenagers were arrested in connection with the shooting Sunday in the parking lot of the Going Aberdeen Police reports that Elijah Malik Jones and a 17-year-old male from Robbins were arrested following the investigation On Wednesday afternoon, the Southern Pines Police Department announced that two individuals have been arrested in connection with a recent bank robbery at Truist Bank The robbery took place on April 11 when a man reportedly entered the Southern Pines Truist Bank and said that there was a bomb on the roof of the building According to the Southern Pines Police Department the arrests followed an investigation by the department’s Investigation Division with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation was charged with Robbery With A Dangerous Weapon He appeared before a Moore County magistrate and was remanded to the Moore County Detention Center without bond pending a court appearance in Moore County on April 24 He also appeared before a magistrate and was remanded to the Moore County Detention Center without bond Photo: Christopher Bibey (left) and Jaylan Schmidt (right) are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law—photos provided by Southern Pines Police Department To sign up for the free Sandhills Sentinel breaking news and weekly e-newsletter, please click here Bank robber threatens to blow up Truist in Southern Pines practice founder and equine diagnostic imaging specialist Friendship Veterinary Imaging Center is located at 6045 U.S 1 in Vass in the former NC State Equine Health Center Lustgarten helped establish the equine diagnostic imaging specialization There are fewer than 50 equine diagnostic imaging specialists in the world Friendship Imaging also operates a standing CT scanner a new modality that Lustgarten said could be a stand-alone study or complementary to an MRI Southern Pines is known for its equestrian heritage Meghann Lustgarten opened Friendship Veterinary Imaging Center a diagnostic imaging center serving horses and small animals The field of equine diagnostic imaging is relatively new with some equipment only being created in the last 10 years Lustgarten helped establish the Equine Diagnostic Imaging Specialty in veterinary medicine Three people were arrested in a shooting investigation in Aberdeen said the Aberdeen Police Department in a press release on May 1 responded to the parking lot of Going Going Gone store in reference to a juvenile victim with a gunshot wound to the upper abdomen Investigators work the scene at the Going Going Gone parking lot in Aberdeen where a juvenile was shot on April 27/Sandhills Sentinel several juveniles were present and attempting to render aid Officers immediately began rendering life-saving measures and dressing the victim’s wounds until EMS arrived and he was transported to UNC Chapel Hill for surgery It was determined that the shooter and the accomplices had already left the scene the victim is considered to be in stable condition “Aberdeen investigators began processing the scene and obtaining statements from witnesses,” said the Aberdeen Police Department “Investigators were able to track the victim’s stolen wallet to a home in Carthage where they found his property had been destroyed Aberdeen Investigators continued to analyze evidence warrants were obtained on Jones for felony assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury warrants were obtained on a juvenile male for felony aiding and abetting armed robbery and on McCrimmon for felony accessory after the fact and felony destroying criminal evidence McCrimmon was arrested by the Moore County Sheriff’s Office and taken before a Moore County magistrate and given a $30,000 secured bond Jones and the juvenile were arrested by Aberdeen investigators and taken before a Moore County magistrate pending a hearing before a judicial official The juvenile was given no bond and transported to the Cumberland County Juvenile Detention Center Seventeen-year-old Kaleb Kelly was identified as the victim in the shooting by the communications director of GoFundMe where a fundraiser was created to help pay Kelly’s medical bills Feature photo: Elijah Jones (left) and Khalil McCrimmon are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law Photos provided by the Aberdeen Police Department The photo and name of the juvenile were not provided due to age *Press release from the Aberdeen Police Department Juvenile critical after Aberdeen parking lot shooting Town planners held a “town talk” to hear from residents about goals and pathways to improve housing options in Southern Pines Planner Mason Mattox gave an overview of the work As Southern Pines leaders continue work to address local housing needs the town has reached out to residents to garner feedback and answer questions town planners and officials have discussed what’s called “missing middle” housing options for families and the growing workforce that refers to small to medium home size options at different price points Housing availability and affordability has been top of mind for Southern Pines staff and off… Moore County’s shortage of housing availability and affordability is being felt more acutely… Nelson was the son of the late Nelson Irvine Sr Nancy Campbell (Charles); his beloved wife Alison Irvine and Cara Monroe (Jonathan); his mother-in-law and friend who found joy in the simple pleasures of life He had a passion for the outdoors and especially loved being on or near the water From whitewater kayaking to biking and hiking he was always drawn to adventure and fresh air He shared many peaceful walks in the woods with his faithful dog Nelson also had a strong and steady faith that guided him throughout his life memorial gifts may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (lls.org) or Young Life (younglife.org) in Nelson’s honor Online condolences may be left at: www.bolesfuneralhome.com Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home The town of Southern Pines boasts two active civic clubs who for several generations have separately promoted civic engagement and projects to improve the town’s quality of life To facilitate collaboration on future projects the Southern Pines Civic Club and West Southern Pines (WSP) Civic Club held a joint meeting April 7 The West Southern Pines Civic Club arranged for a delicious catered buffet supper The program’s topic was West and East Southern Pines: Reflecting on the Past and Assessing the Present WSP Civic Club President Kim Wade and Southern Pines Civic Club President Lynn Thompson opened the program by providing brief explanations of the founding history and current focus of their respective clubs a native of the West Southern Pines community narrated events from his own and his family’s life story during the transition from segregation to desegregation educating the audience about social class and race relations in both West and East Southern Pines The Southern Pines Police Department is investigating a bank robbery at Truist Bank at 200 SW Broad Street on April 11 at approximately 5:07 p.m The Southern Pines Police Department Patrol and Investigation Divisions responded to Truist Bank for a reported robbery in progress it was reported that a suspect wearing a full camouflage outfit entered the institution brandished a long gun and demanded money from bank employees the suspect stated there was a bomb on the roof of the building according to the Southern Pines Police Department in a media release The unknown suspect left the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash The suspect fled down the alley behind the post office The roof of the bank was cleared for explosive devices There were no reported injuries as a result of this incident there is no known ongoing threat to the public Additional information will be released at the appropriate time during the investigation The Southern Pines Police Department is seeking assistance from the community in identifying the suspect The police request that any businesses with a security camera system review the footage and provide any information Information can be provided by calling the Southern Pines Police Department at (910) 692-7031 or the Investigation Division of the Southern Pines Police Department at (910) 693-1481 All information provided will remain confidential and can be provided anonymously Feature photo: An armed individual brandishes a gun inside Southern Pines Truist Bank on Friday Photo provided by Southern Pines Police Department The Southern Pines Police Department arrested two men in connection to the bank robbery that occurred at the Truist Bank on SW Broad Street on April 11 from Bennett Street in Southern Pines was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon from Carthage was charged with aid and abet robbery Both were jailed in the Moore County Detention Center under no bond Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight Grieve on the scene of the reported bank robbery A drone flies over the Truist Bank branch in downtown Southern Pines Friday Security footage shows the suspect clad in camouflage and presenting a rifle A Southern Pines officer inspects the Truist roof for explosive devices The Southern Pines Police Department is asking the community to be on the lookout following a robbery at Truist Bank on SW Broad Street The Patrol and Investigation Divisions responded to Truist for a reported robbery in progress at 5:07 p.m. it was reported that a suspect wearing a full camouflage outfit entered the bank brandished a rifle and demanded money from bank employees A 1990 report from the state Natural Heritage Program described the property as having an “unusual” natural community — from heavily eroded clay hillsides featuring deep ravines to longleaf pine savannas and hardwood habitats That combination lends to a mix of species different from most areas in the Sandhills UPDATE: The full story is available here Tall longleaf pines sway in the subtle spring breeze Wiregrass rustles with birds searching for a bug snack which is otherwise hemmed in by growing development in Southern Pines Graphic of the types of structures that make up the "missing middle housing." Created by Opticos Design Southern Pines has scheduled a discussion on town efforts to address housing issues what’s considered “missing middle” options for families and the growing workforce The town’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan was drafted after a year of feedback from the community the plan identifies an underrepresented segment of housing called the “missing middle.” In short it refers to small to medium home size options at different price points just past Valley View Road in Southern Pines swerved Monday afternoon to avoid crashing into a vehicle that was stopped and waiting to turn according to officials at the scene of the single-vehicle wreck The Mazda flipped into a small ditch off the roadway No injuries were reported to the vehicle’s passengers and no other cars were involved in the wreck Southern Pines Fire Department and the N.C ~Article and photo by Sandhills Sentinel breaking news reporter Brandi Grice Please click here to sign up for the free Sandhills Sentinel breaking news e-newsletter The library currently has more than $57,200 in unpaid lost or damaged materials with some of the charges dating back to 1995 — the year the library opened The current Southern Pines Public Library facility turns 30 this year the library is interested in eliminating old fines to re-welcome patrons We want people to use it,” said Library Director Amanda Brown in a brief interview “While we don’t want to encourage people to steal government property and not return things part of the function of libraries is shared materials Elouise Crews of Southern Pines passed away on April 26 NC and also attended business school in Richmond She spent the majority of her career as a secretary and legal assistant William Hunter Crews of Aberdeen and Alexander Penn Crews and wife Michelle and their sons Phineas Oliver and Luca of Southern Pines and brother She was preceded in death by the father of her children William B and two older brothers Thurman and Clarke Horner A loving and grateful family honors her memory A service of remembrance will be held at Penick Village Episcopal Chapel in Southern Pines Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com The family has entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory of Vass (This story has been updated to meet our standards and to add new information.) In September 2021, Southern Pines Brewing Co., which operates a brewery in Moore County, filed plans with the city to open a taproom in downtown Fayetteville. By September of the following year, owner Micah Niebauer said he hoped to open a rooftop restaurant. Southern Pines Brewing on Facebook has branded the Fayetteville property as The Traveler and is advertising for a general manager position who was standing in the building when I interviewed him Monday All of the bar equipment they had been waiting on has finally arrived there’s really not much left to get our Certificate of Occupancy.” They want to see how all the equipment fits in first installers are coming to put it all in place He intends to have it open in March or April — sometime this spring Niebauer told The Pilot, a newspaper in Southern Pines that he was turning his sights back to The Traveler in the new year after a rocky start at another property In May, Niebauer opened The Buggy Factory, a restaurant and bar in Carthage He did a soft reopening of the restaurant last weekend, with what he described as a new concept, in an interview with The Pilot They had to drive into Fayetteville that Saturday morning because all of their food was gone after the first day when it had been planned to last the weekend The restaurant is scheduled to open on a regular basis starting Thursday Opinion Pitts: Fayetteville is more generous than other NC cities on parking. That may change. The Traveler's impending opening comes at a time when downtown's scene for brewpubs and taprooms for craft beers is going through a major transition Gaston Brewing Restaurant on Hay Street operates a brewery on Chicago Drive Owners of another pub, North South Brewing, hope to open in Bright Light's former event space; its website lists the pub as coming soon. Opinion For the Love of Fayetteville: Paddy's pub keeps family vibe, jam-packed schedule | Opinion Niebauer said opening The Traveler has been a long project with a lot of hurdles along the way Working with an old building in the downtown area has challenges but we’re almost there now — the finish line’s in site.” Opinion Editor Myron B. Pitts can be reached at mpitts@fayobserver.com or 910-486-3559 Among Southern Pines’ many draws is the town’s attention to arts and culture bolstered in part by the nonprofit Arts Council of Moore County the Town Council discussed drafting a new lease with the Arts Council for use of the facility The upstairs currently holds the Parks and Recreation Department offices Renderings of the proposed single-family units in the Village Walk community A map of the planned subdivision in West Southern Pines complete with single-family and multi-family units A project addressing “missing middle” housing has cleared the Southern Pines Planning Board despite concerns the West Southern Pines neighborhood raised about its design is planned off Southwest Service Road near the Days Inn and Conference Center by Wyndham and connecting to South Hale Street The 2.86 acres would contain 24 housing units with a mix of single-family detached dwellings and quadplexes A project aimed to address “missing middle” housing is set for Planning Board review this mo… A fire broke out in a vacant middle apartment at 135 Murray Hill Road in Southern Pines just before 10:30 Wednesday morning Fire Chief Mike Cameron from the Southern Pines Fire Department said the fire started on the first floor but they were able to extinguish it before it could spread to the second floor or neighboring apartments No one was in the apartment at the time of the fire Moore County EMS and the Moore County Sheriff’s Office responded to the fire Multiple apartments at this location were damaged by a fire in October 2024 It started as an outside fire but spread to the building ~Article and photos by Sandhills Sentinel reporter Megan Hall Multiple apartments damaged in Southern Pines fire An artistic rendering of the outside of the building featuring the new door A floor plan for the Process Cycling and VirtoKids building with designated spaces for cycle classes and kids play A short-term child care service planned for the former Southern Pines Escape Room off Camelia Way has received Town Council and Historic District Commission approval the project went to the Southern Pines Town Council with a rezoning request to change the property from central business to central business conditional district to allow a drop-off play service with childcare An example rendering of a Whataburger restaurant A building rendering was not submitted with the application reviewed by the Town Council A site plan of the proposed Whataburger in Morganton Park South It would feature two drive-through lanes and 39 parking spaces An aerial image of where Whataburger is proposed between the BJ's Wholesale Club parking lot and Duke Energy power substation Another development phase in Morganton Park South has cleared the Southern Pines Town Council with the approval of a Whataburger The roughly 3,300-square-foot 24-hour drive-thru restaurant is planned on the same side of the new Carolina Green Parkway as the BJ’s Wholesale Club and Starbucks The plan includes extending Southern Road to access Whataburger That would link the Kohl’s development along Brucewood Road to Morganton Park South An overturned semi-truck slowed the Friday lunchtime commute on U.S First responders closed a portion of the right southbound lane between the Midland Road and the Pennsylvania Avenue exits The semi-truck flipped on its side just off the roadway the truck was “traveling southbound on U.S The unbalanced load caused the trailer to start to tip and the driver attempted to hit the brakes to slow down Both cab and trailer landed on their right side off the travel way.” No injuries were reported from the single-vehicle wreck on the busy highway Feature photo: A semi-truck overturns on U.S 1 in Southern Pines on April 4/Sandhills Sentinel Whispering Pines village officials and Tree Board members gather for the North Carolina Arbor Day tree planting held on March 18 Pinehurst and Southern Pines have once again been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of their commitment to effective urban forest management three of 71 communities recognized across the state The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters this year’s Arbor Day festivities will take place on Friday and include planting six persimmon trees in the former orchard area in support of the town’s long-range plan for the Whitehall tract Third-graders from Southern Pines Elementary School will be on-hand to help plant trees and participate in activities led by Southern Pines Parks and Recreation staff The Whitehall tract is located at 490 Pee Dee Road Renderings of the proposed quadplexes in Village Walk A project aimed to address “missing middle” housing is set for Planning Board review this month with a subdivision proposal in the West Southern Pines neighborhood A project addressing “missing middle” housing has cleared the Southern Pines Planning Board despite concerns the West Southern Pines neighborh… The Southern Pines Water Treatment Plant will temporarily change the method of disinfection in its public water supply from March 1 through April 1 a controlled mixture of ammonia and chlorine Authorities respond to the scene of an assault at the corner of West Pennsylvania Avenue and South Bennett Street Thursday The grey Chevrolet passenger car with damage to the windshield Two females were detained following an altercation in downtown Southern Pines Thursday just before 5 p.m The Southern Pines Police Department reported the assault involved a "group of females" who "all knew each other" at the corner of West Pennsylvania Avenue and South Bennett Street March 6th 2025 at the FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst 2025 at the Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines 2025 at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Southern Pines with Father Mike McKinnon officiating NY to the late John and Marion (Brandstetter) Collins She loved and lived for the 48 years of dedicated and devoted service to Southern Pines Fire/Rescue as a volunteer She loved to care for people and always focused on others before herself She is survived by her husband Martin W Dowd; loving pets Winston Marion Solimon and husband Sherif of New Jersey; a brother Patrick Collins of New Jersey; two grandchildren memorial donations can be made in memory of Carol Dowd to Solutions for Animals Online condolences can be made to www.bolesfuneralhome.com Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines A man is in custody Monday after authorities said he stabbed his father the day before in Southern Pines Southern Pines Police officers responded to an assault in the 100 block of Cypress Circle Officers were told that a man had been stabbed by his 20-year-old son Investigators were able to track the location of the GMC truck which was located and recovered in Brunswick County Investigators later found Terziu around 4:58 p.m on Monday and took him into custody in Columbus County Officers charged Terziu with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill larceny of a motor vehicle and larceny of a firearm Wes William with Whataburger (front) and engineer Lee Bakely with BL Companies talk through the plans with the planning board Development continues pushing ahead in the Morganton Park South development with a proposal for a Whataburger Whataburger is a 24-hour fast-food chain started in Texas by Harmon Dobson in 1950 there were 21 restaurants across the South The parcels off East Indiana Avenue proposed for 11 dwellings are highlighted in blue Preliminary designs indicate three dwellings would go on the northern section with eight to the south Another housing development plan has cleared the Southern Pines Planning Board with a proposal to build 11 dwellings within the Huntcliff neighborhood off East Indiana Avenue The plan calls for rezoning two parcels totaling just over 4 acres into a residential conditional zoning district to develop a combination of single-family and duplex housing near Sandhurst Park Sidewalks and a trail connecting to Sandhurst Park are proposed for the development The Southern Pines Town Council has continued a discussion about developing 11 dwellings within the Huntcliff neighborhood off East Indiana Av… The BJ’s Wholesale Club in Southern Pines was evacuated due to a gas leak Saturday but several employees and construction workers were inside at the time of the incident According to Southern Pines Assistant Fire Chief Ken Skipper the incident occurred in the maintenance room at the back of the building A contractor was working in the room when a CO2 tank suddenly began releasing gas into the air Alarms began going off in the room and throughout the building alerting the building occupants to the danger All staff and workers safely evacuated the building and no injuries were reported the large walk-in coolers and other refrigerator units throughout the store are cooled using CO2 gas whose tanks are contained in the maintenance room Responding to the incident were Southern Pines Fire & Rescue ~Article and photos by Sandhills Sentinel Publisher B.J Please click here to sign up for the free Sandhills Sentinel breaking news e-newsletter Paint Hill Farm consists of more than 300 acres of pristine longleaf pine forest maintained first for wildlife conservation by the Ives family for decades and most recently by former owner Alison Ives Paint Hill Farm features a circa-1830 cotton gin Fort Bragg's northern boundary is less than a mile away from the property Some training exercises on Camp Mackall can be seen on clear nights from the view next to the family home and swimming pool Paint Hill Farm harbors the rare Sandhills pyxie-moss The historic log cabin was moved to Paint Hill Farm from West End but burned down after a lightning strike in 1986 A clipping from The Pilot in July 1947 featuring Adlai Stevenson with his sister Ernest and Buffie Ives outside their historic log cabin at Paint Hill Farm in 1956 Timothy Ives stands with his blue jeep at Paint Hill Farm the Ives family decided to rebuild a home on the original brick foundation A wooden sign hangs at the old driveway to Paint Hill Farm A map showing the location of Paint Hill Farm next to the current Weymouth Woods Nature Preserve and hemmed in by residential development protections are now in place to maintain the property's natural tranquility The chance of being in the right place at the right time has led to a significant geological finding at Paint Hill Farm Representative Tim Carpenter of LKC Engineering speaks with the Town Council regarding the agreed to condition to preserve mature trees A rendering of the proposed subdivision near Sandhurst Park in southeast Southern Pines The Southern Pines Town Council has approved a small subdivision near Sandhurst Park with a condition that would protect many of the old pine trees at the front of the property The three-home subdivision is planned off South Bethesda Road The plan calls for subdividing an existing 5.87-acre residential property into four lots One person was left in critical condition Friday night after a fiery crash in Southern Pines The single-vehicle wreck occurred on Highway 1 North they found a Chevy Tahoe down the embankment and on fire with the driver trapped inside Firefighters battled the blaze to reach the driver and nearby fire crews continued to douse the flames with water It took crews 57 minutes to get the man out of the SUV according to Southern Pines Fire Chief Mike Cameron A medevac was called but could not fly due to weather He was loaded in an ambulance and rushed to FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in critical condition where he was flown to UNC Burn Center after being stabilized in the emergency department The cause of the crash is under investigation The Southern Pines and Aberdeen fire departments and Rockwell Towing responded to the scene feature 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