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Fireworks light up sky above Southern Pines to celebrate America’s 250th
The DLCRA marked 250 years of American independence with a fireworks show over Southern Pines on Friday, July 3.
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Dudley Little League family remembers longtime icon Bobby Locke as ‘life of the party’
The loss of a beloved member of the league’s founding family in April has left many across the town, and its larger baseball and softball community, with heavy hearts as the 2026 season has wound down.
Coaching carousel brings new faces to local high school sports staffs for 2026-27
With every new school year comes some turnover on local high school sports sidelines. Here’s a look at this offseason’s new additions to coaching staffs at Dublin, East Laurens, Trinity and West Laurens.
Dublin, guests get in midsummer work at annual half-pad football camp
The Irish were joined at a sizzling Shamrock Bowl by Rutland, Westside Macon, Metter and others for some semi-padded intersquad reps Tuesday and Thursday.
Kids catch a good time at Southern Pines fishing rodeo
Youngsters got to wet a hook for a few hours Saturday morning as the DLCRA sponsored a kids fishing rodeo at the Southern Pines pond.
How Demaryius Thomas’ dream inspired the creation of a new basketball prep school
The late NFL receiver and his high school coach had made some big plans for when they both retired. Inspired by Thomas’ heart for youth, Paul Williams is moving forward with a version of their shared vision as he launches the new program dedicated to developing and mentoring postgraduate athletes.
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The Sparta Ishmaelite – July 8, 2026
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Tri-County Connector – July 9, 2026
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Times Journal Post – July 9, 2026
MoCo Library Sees Higher Turnout for Summer Reading Program and Events
The Montgomery County Public Library has seen an increase in attendance for its Summer Reading Program events.
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