FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital

Does the Pinehurst, North Carolina area have a good hospital?  As a Realtor that is a question we hear often.

If your move needs a strong hospital, Moore Regional Hospital is the one for you.  Located at 155 Memorial Drive in Pinehurst near the circle that connects Hwy 211 and Hwy 15/501, this hospital is convenient to all area towns.

Here are a few of the rankings:

• US News and World Report ranked Moore Regional #7 in North Carolina
• US News and World Report also ranked FirstHealth Moore Regional hospital tops in diabetes, gastroenterology, neurology and neurosurgery, pulmonology and urology.
• HealthGrove ranks Moore Regional #10 in Patient Satisfaction
• Truven Health Analytics has also announced Moore Regional Hospital in the Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals in the country
• The Joint Commission has also recently bestowed Moore Regional with the designation of Primary Stroke Center designations

Our rankings show just how satisfied we are with our hospital here in Moore County!

To learn more visit their website First Health of the Carolinas.

Favorite Burger in Pinehurst / Southern Pines Area

If you ask this question on Facebook or any forum you will only get a few options from area residents.

My favorite is the Barcelona Burger at The Bakehouse in Aberdeen.  The Bakehouse is an incredible bakery.  Amazing pastries, breads, cookies, and the best spot to order that special occasion cake.  In addition to the bakery are 12 tables that fill up very quickly for lunch.  Small menu at the Bakehouse but everything is done well!

As I said my favorite is the Barcelona Burger.  This burger has spinach, onions and cheese and is placed on one of their house made rolls and topped with their secret garlic sauce.  Served with chips and a side salad.  Oh my!  Top it off with one of the desserts in the bakery case and you will always leave with a smile!

They are open for both breakfast and lunch and located at 120 North Poplar Street in Aberdeen, North Carolina.  Enjoy your meal by watching the bakers through a glass window preparing beautiful desserts.  Be sure to get there early since being featured in Our State Magazine the line starts quickly.

Upcoming Vote for 1/4 Cent Sales Tax

We all know that a penny doesn't go very far today.  But if we act as a group 1/4 of a penny can do wonders.

Moore County Board of Commisioners is requesting a 1/4 cent sales tax increase on the March 15, 2016 ballot.

What does a 1/4 cent increase look like to the purchaser?  For every $100 purchase it equals 25 cents.  $300 purchase equals 75 cents and $500 adds an additional $1.25 to your purchase price.

What does a 1/4 cent increase look like to Moore County?  This would add an additional $2.2 Million annually!  Moore County plans to use this increase to help fund new schools and needed renovations in existing schools.  Moore County Schools has 10 projected plans identified by priority.

While we never like our bills to increase this simple tax will not be applied to gas or groceries.  As stated above, the 1/4 increase will raise an additional $2,200,000 while a penny increase to property taxes in Moore County would only raise $1,183,307.

This increase has already been adopted by 10 nearby counties.  But the choice in Moore County is yours on March 15th!  Vote either [  ] For  or  [  ] Against!

Christmas in July

The Christmas Countdown has begun.  At the time of this posting it is just 160 days.  While it may be 90 degrees and summer here in the Sandhills it is the perfect time to get a start on your shopping and help local children!

Caring Hearts of Kids of Moore is having their Christmas in July sale at the National Guard Armory, 500 West Morganton Road in Southern Pines.  The event will be Saturday, July 25th between the hours of 10 and 4.

Admission is free.  Come and visit the 30+ local crafters and help a great cause!  Food and music will also round out the day.

Summer Classic Films

You may have noticed from previous blogs that I do enjoy The Sunrise Theater.  There is another group of classic films being featured on Thursday evenings during the summer.  While some have already passed the remaining films are:

• July 16th         Sleepless in Seattle
• July 23rd         From Russia with Love
• July 30th         The African Queen
• August 6th      Singing in the Rain
• August 13th    Field of Dreams
• August 20th    Nine to Five
• August 27th    Dirty Dancing

All shows begin at 7:30.  Arrive a bit early to be sure to get your glass of wine, beer or soda along with your favorite movie snack!

You can find The Sunrise Theater at 250 NW Broad Street in the Historic District of Southern Pines.

The Sunrise Theater is just one more thing we love about living here.  Let Towering Pines Real Estate find you the perfect home to enjoy these fun events every day!

Tuesday Trivia at Sandhills Winery

Sandhills Winery in West End is one of our favorite places.  Leslie and Bob make everyone that comes through the door feel like family.

Join them for Tuesday Trivia at 6 p.m. on May 19^th.  Teams are 3 to 5 people.  Put together a team or join one!  What could be better than wine, fun and friends?  

Find Sandhills Winery at 1057 Seven Lakes Drive in West End.

6th Annual Festival of Beers

Isn't it interesting how the perfect cold beer and can make the best summer day even better!

The Moore County Chamber of Commerce is holding its Sixth Annual Festival of Beers on May 16^th at the Southern Pines Elks Club.  Rain or shine this event will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.   Tickets are now $30 for participants and $10 for Designated Driver. 

Come and enjoy some of the best brewers in North Carolina!  There are expected to be 20 breweries present including:  Southern Pines Brewery, Lagunitas, Gizmo, Bomb Shell Breweing, Brew Point, Red Oak, German Ghuistof, Shocktop, Goose Island, White Street and more.

Not a beer drinker but don’t to miss the fun?  Biltmore Winery will also be part of the festival!

Tickets are available at the Chamber or online at www.moorecountychamber.com  .  The Elks Club is located at 280 Country Club Circle in Southern Pines.

All who attend the event must be 21 or older.  No children, no exceptions.