The Seven Lakes Insider

02/01/2026

Around six inches of snow blanketed Seven Lakes on Jan 31. Share your photos from this rare event in the comments.

01/23/2026

Friday morning continues to see the threat of significant ice accumulation in the Sandhills and across the state over the weekend. Forecasts show a “mild and mostly dry” day today, with “greater focus on icing and sleet potential late Saturday through the weekend.”

Staff Report Friday morning continues to see the threat of significant ice accumulation in the Sandhills and across the state over the weekend. Forecasts show...

01/08/2026

Inspired by a Facebook post about an anonymous act of kindness — over a dozen winter coats affixed to a fence near an elementary school, free for the taking — Leslie and Bob Rose sprang into action to bring the community together.

BY LAURA DOUGLASS / The Seven Lakes Insider  Inspired by a Facebook post about an anonymous act of kindness — over a dozen winter coats...

01/02/2026

A newly proposed subdivision on Holly Grove School Road in West End is set to be heard before the Moore County Board of Commissioners now in February.

Staff Report A newly proposed subdivision on Holly Grove School Road in West End is set to be heard before the Moore County Board of...

01/01/2026

Seven Lakes West residents welcomed the new year at the 4th annual polar plunge. Over 150 people gathered at Johnson Point to test the waters of 2026 which were a cool, 49 degrees.

By Maggie Beamguard | Insider Editor Seven Lakes West residents welcomed the new year at the 4th annual polar plunge. Over 150 people gathered at...

12/22/2025

7 Lakes Stables welcomed residents to an Open House on Saturday, Dec. 20. The afternoon included hay rides, crafts, games, face painting, a bounce house and a raffle. It culminated in a barn lighting. Photos by Karlie Kivett.

12/09/2025

Authorities have arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a reported bank robbery at the Truist Bank in Seven Lakes around 11 a.m. on Tuesday morning.

STAFF REPORT Authorities have arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a reported bank robbery at the Truist Bank in Seven Lakes around 11 a.m....

11/11/2025

For the sacrifices large and small by our military veterans and their families to secure the blessings of liberty, we give thanks this Veterans Day.

The stands of the parade deck on Peatross Parris Island protested the collective weight of hundreds of family members and friends seated on them with...

11/01/2025

Two Squidwards, three little pigs and a pride of Lions were spotted in Seven Lakes West last night. Don't alert animal control, it was only Halloween. Add your photos of spooky sightings from around Greater Seven Lakes below. We’d love to see all our neighbors enjoying a frightfully fun evening of trick-or-treating. Maggie Beamguard / The Seven Lakes Insider

10/09/2025

Following public and political pressure earlier this week, the West End Fire and Rescue Department and the Village of Foxfire reached an agreement for fire coverage.

Staff Report Following public and political pressure earlier this week, the West End Fire and Rescue Department and the Village of Foxfire reached an agreement...

10/09/2025

The Moore County Board of Commissioners decided unanimously to deny the amendment to allow developments of major subdivisions in the Seven Lakes and Woodlake gated communities.

By Elena Marsh Staff Writer The Moore County Board of Commissioners decided unanimously to deny the amendment to allow developments of major subdivisions in the...

09/06/2025

Boogie shoes hit the Seven Lakes Fire and Rescue bay turned dance floor at the 3rd Annual Community Appreciation Event on Sept. 5. MAGGIE BEAMGUARD / THE SEVEN LAKES INSIDER