This video demonstrates the peace and beauty that is Southern Pines, North Carolina. Southern Pines, located in Moore County, North Carolina is a great place to live. Be sure to order your DSL from ConnectNC before you move in! Call 910-695-7068.
Driving through a Southern Pines neighborhood - watch it on YouTube
Crescent State Bank has a campaign running until June 13th, 2008 to support the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. If you can help, please drop of any of the requested items at your local Crescent State Bank branch. See their web site for locations.
Requested Items:
Please make donations before June 13th
For locations and contact information: www.crescentstatebank.com
Comments(0) Ask the Expert is a free online web-forum where Myeloma and Bone Cancer specialist, Dr. James R. Berenson offers medical answers to questions surrounding quality of life and longevity issues for patients living with this rare form of cancer. Hosted here at ConnectNC!
Comments(0) This Old Town gem has been totally renovated and updated to modern specifications. With 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, this home is the perfect golf getaway. Only a 10 minute walk to the clubhouse. Beautiful hardwoods, graceful and flowing design, large rooms for entertaining.
Comments(0) Listed by Golf Digest as number 19 of the 100 greatest golf courses in the United States and named by that same publication as the number one golf destination on the East Coast, Pinehurst No. 2 and the other fifty-some golf courses in the Sandhills have made the area a major center for golfers and golfing fans.
Comments(0) I recently received a Hallmark greeting card from a “friend” in my email in box. The message was NOT, however, a greeting card from a friend. It was an attempted attack on my machine. Since I use a Mac, I didn’t have to worry about this particular trojan. The evildoers who propagated this trojan want you to install zapchast on your Windows computer by clicking on their link and use it to do bad deeds. More information can be found here >> http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/SearchResults.aspx?query=zapchast
What can you do to protect yourself? First of all, install a reputable security application on your PC, from a company such as Symantec or McAfee and KEEP IT UPDATED! We can do this for you as part of our Virtual IT service. I don’t open anything with attachments from people I don’t know, or anything that I haven’t asked for or know about in advance, really. In fact, I don’t open greeting cards and those types of things ever, since I have an aversion to animated stuff with what I consider to be unpleasant music. I still send greeting cards via snail mail. 
If you have Internet or network security needs, please give our office a call and schedule an appointment. Call (910) 695-7068, ext. 10. Be careful out there!
Comments(0) At the corner of Magnolia and Chinquapin Rd., in the heart of historic Pinehurst, stands the elegant Magnolia Inn. Graceful longleaf pines and fragrant magnolias surround this stately 110 year old Inn. Step right off our front porch into the village, where you can find a variety of shops, restaurants and galleries. Or you can take a horse drawn carriage and tour the winding streets of this quaint New England-style village.
Our area has been host for several Tour Championships, The Senior US OPEN, The US Women’s OPENS in 1996, 2001, and 2007, The 1999 US OPEN, and most recently The 2005 US OPEN. It was in 1895 that James Tufts purchased the land on which the Village of Pinehurst and the Magnolia Inn sit today. All 11 guest rooms have private baths, cable TV and central air. We also offer complimentary high speed Internet access. The abundance of period antiques reflecting the charm of the Victorian era make staying at the Magnolia Inn a memorable experience. You can step into the cozy hardwood halls of the Magnolia’s own English style pub for an evening of fun and a casual dinner, or dine outside, poolside, or on the front porch, or you may choose to dine in our dining room featuring the same casual atmosphere while enjoying upscale cuisine. A Private dining room is also available. To learn more about our food and beverage offerings, talented culinary staff, restaurant and bar facilities, please visit our Dining page.
The small staff of the Magnolia Inn is an integral part of its charm and success. This diverse group includes Innkeepers Jackie and Dan Berry, the golf package coordinator Maggie Sanger, and our Executive Chef Ryan Payne.
The Magnolia Inn offers a variety of options for its visitors. For the vacationing golfer, there are over 45 golf courses in the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen area, and most have pre-arranged privileges and golf packages for the Magnolia Inn guests. Fill out our on-line request form in the Golf Package tab to receive a quote for a get-away that fits your game and budget.
Whatever your reason for visiting the Pinehurst area, a stay at the Magnolia Inn will make your trip unforgettable. Please fill out our online form to request a brochure. We have also provided directions from area cities.
Comments(0) For Immediate Release
January 24, 2008
Contact: Linda M. Parsons, Vice President
Phone: 910.692.2936
Email: lparsons@moorecountychamber.com
Moore County Chamber Announces Finalists: Small Business and Entrepreneur Business of the Year
SOUTHERN PINES, NC – The Moore County Chamber of Commerce announced at a press conference on January 24, 2008 the six finalists for the Chamber’s Small Business and Entrepreneur Business of the Year Awards. The winner of each of these awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet on January 31, 2008 and is made possible in partnership with Progress Energy.
“The Chamber is proud to showcase the six finalists and their contributions to the enrichment of Moore County’s business Community,” stated Sherwood Blackwood, 2008 Chairman of the Board. According to Sherwood, “The Chamber was looking for a business that despite facing tremendous adversity would do it all over again, and whose fervor for running a business is rivaled only by their willingness to serve the community.”
The criteria for both awards included innovation, response to adversity and community involvement. For innovation the businesses needed to cite examples as to marketing ideas, overcoming significant challenges, employee relations, customer development, technology, distribution and competitive advantages. The category of adversity, the business needed to show how they addressed significant challenges, overcoming one or more of the following: Employee relations, growth, training, retention, management and technology. In the last category the business needed to indicate their involvement in the community, not including industry related organizations or affiliations. The steering committee that reviewed the applications received were Chamber executives and economic development executives from outside of Moore County.
The three finalists for the Entrepreneur Business of the Year Award have been in business less than five years and with less than 50 full time employees. These finalists include HomeChoice Network Inc., Bliss, A Salon Experience and Weichert Realtors, Larose & Company. The finalists for the Small Business of the Year Award have been in business more than five years and also have less than 50 full time employees. These finalists include Pinestar Farms Inc., ConnectNC Inc., and Moore Uniforms. The final award winner of each category will be presented at the Annual Banquet on January 31, 2008 at the Carolina Hotel.
For more information or to purchase tickets to the Moore county Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet visit www.moorecountychamber.com or call (910) 692-3926.
The mission of the Moore County Chamber of Commerce is to provide quality, value-added services and programs to members to unite Moore County area businesses in a committed effort to strengthen the economic environment and thus, improve the quality of life for all of Moore County. With nearly 800 members the Chamber is instrumental in Advancing Commerce and Community and exists to help strengthen the local economy and promote comprehensive community development.
Linda Parsons
Vice President
Moore County Chamber of Commerce
10677 Hwy 15-501
Southern Pines, NC 28387
910.692-3926 Fax 910.692-0619
Advancing Commerce and Community
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I recently had the opportunity to go through a new home near completion at the Scots Glen development. The homes there are quite beautiful and have lots of standard features most builders would consider upgrades. Scots Glen is just off of Indiana Avenue, not too far from the four way stop sign at Fort Bragg Rd.
The home I toured (left) has a security system, beautiful hardwood floors, stonework in the kitchen and gas log fireplaces. the back deck looks out onto a huge back yard. This would be a great home for anyone with a family. If you’re relocating to Fort Bragg (PCS) or for any reason, it would be well worth the time to take a tour of these homes.
Call Bill or Lisa at Fore Properties to set up a tour. They can be reached at 910-692-4211.
Comments(0) I moved to Moore County for a better quality of life all around. Our family came out here for one visit and I felt right at home. I love the pine trees, the temperate climate the people, and the recreational activities. I was able to fulfill my dream of owning my own business and raise my children in a safe, friendly environment. My only concern moving here was that we might be bored, I had no idea there was so much to do around our small town of Aberdeen. The Summer on the Porch Concert Series, the Malcolm Blue Farm, the festivals, parades, 4th of July spectacular and on and on. I think we are more busy here than we were in Phoenix! I would love to hear reasons other people moved here. Please reply and let me know!