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Vikings Head Football Coach Ryan Riggan and Offensive Coordinator Drew Anker bring us this week's Wednesday What's Up from Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium at Union Pines High School in Cameron. 

Coach Riggan and his 2010 Viking squad travel to Pinecrest High School this Friday night to take on Coach Chris Metzger's Patriot team in the annual "Battle of the Pines."  School officials expect that over 5,000 fans will pack John Williams Stadium for the much ancipated matchup between these county rivals. 

Co-chairs Tim Copper and Rob McVay want the Sandhills to know about the 2010 Backyard Bocce Bash to benefit the Sandhills Children's Center.  Team spots are still available so put together a team of four to compete for great prizes and local bragging rights.

Laurie Holden and Wendy Dodson, on behalf of the Moore Co. Literacy Council, bring us this week's Wednesday What's Up from The Wine Cellar and Tasting Room in downtown Southern Pines.  They want you to know about the MCLC's upcoming "Sip for Success" wine tasting and auction fundraiser.  Here's the dig:

The lovely ladies of the Junior League of Moore County are having a social tonight for prospectivce women to learn more info about their membership and philanthropy.  Here is the press release from the Junior League:

"The Junior League of Moore County is having a “Provisional Social” at The Sly Fox Pub (Located at 795 SW Broad St. – corner of Morganton and Broad) in Southern Pines tonight, July 29th at 7 p.m. for ladies over 21 who are interested in information about membership and how to make a difference in our community.

The Junior League is a group of women volunteers trained in leadership that come together to form strategic partnerships, create innovative programs, and raise funds for local community initiatives. So whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, young professional, single or married, if you would like the opportunity to network with fellow women and give your time and skills back to the community, then please stop by and join us to hear how membership in the Junior League of Moore County is right for you."

-Annie Woodruff, member of the Junior League of Moore County

The Sunrise Theater's Annual Blues Concert and Crawl is back!  Here's the dig:

The 7th Annual St. Joseph of the Pines/Coalition Golf Classic is set to take place Monday, July 26, 2010 at National Golf Club in Pinehurst.  The event is a fundraiser that benefits the Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care located in Southern Pines. 

Individual player spots, four player teams and sponsorship opportunities are still available.  Here's the dig:

Looking to get a head start on your holiday shopping?  Every year we stock up on Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, baby gifts, etc. at Pinehurst Resort's Summer Sale.  The sale starts this Friday in the St. Andrews Room at the Clubhouse.  Golf apparel with the infamous putterboy logo will be available for up to 65% OFF.  Here's the dig:

Donald Ross is well known for his influence on golf in the Sandhills and around the world.  But did you know about his famous "moonlight golf" match in 1906?  After sharing a meal in Pinehurst, Ross and Jack Jolly, a guest golf pro from New York, challenged one another to 18 holes under the stars.  Ross won the match with a score of 88 while using hickory-shafted clubs.  

sandhillsDig.com loves celebrating and we hear the Town of Aberdeen has planned another great event to celebrate the 4th of July.  For over 40 years Aberdeen has welcomed family and friends throughout the Sandhills to celebrate America's independence.  Plus, there is always something for everyone to enjoy...including your Uncle Ned!

This is what we dug up:

First Friday Southern Pines is back this Friday night with a horn-driven funk band named Hot Politics. Formed out of Greensboro, NC, Hot Politics loves an audience and is well known for getting crowds on their feet dancing with their original funk music. 

As always, it all gets started at 5pm so come early (with friends and of course, your children) and stake out your favorite spot next to the Sunrise Theater on Broad Street in downtown Southern Pines.  The Carolina Brewery will be offering beer on tap and the weather locally is forecasted to be perfect...sunny with a high in the low 80's.

*Photo courtesy of hotpolitcsband.com

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Andy Heisinger of the The Sly Fox brings us this week's Wednesday What's Up from their much-anticipated local restaurant on the corner of Broad Street & Morganton Road in downtown Southern Pines. 

The Sly Fox is a gastropub focusing on quality food with a European influence and an unmatched beer selection. It is Mark Elliott's (Elliotts on Linden) second restaurant in the Sandhills and first in Southern Pines. 

Janet Kenworthy of The Rooster's Wife in downtown Aberdeen brings us this week's Wednesday What's Up to talk about the "Summer on the Porch" concert series where live music happens each Sunday through August 8th (except July 4th weekend) starting at 6pm.  Bring a chair, blanket and all your friends to enjoy local live music at it's finest. 

Check out who's playing this Sunday & beyond...

Reminder - First Friday Southern Pines is back for another evening of fun for the whole family.  Everything gets going at 5pm next to the Sunrise Theater in downtown.  Tonight is rain or shine (if it rains, head inside the Sunrise Theater) so come prepared to get your weekend kicked off with a bang. 

Here's what's diggin':

Wednesday, June 2nd

• The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo @  The Sunrise Theater

Thursday, June 3rd

• Moore Co. Farmers Market @ Armory Sports Complex (Morganton Road)

Today we remember the courage and sacrifice of our friends and loved ones who have served and fallen in battle to allow us to be able to live free in this great country.  So, on this Memorial Day, let us honor those that have died protecting our freedoms.  

Also, as you know, our local community is comprised of some of the most talented men & women in military service, so the next time you see these men and women be sure to say thank you.

Last night Vince Gill took the stage and entertained over 5,000 people from the Sandhills with his phenomenal guitar picking, sweet singing "high voice," and his spot-on humor as part of a fundraising concert for The First Tee Sandhills (thank you Vince!).  His concert will be remembered by locals for years to come and has now set the bar for future concerts at the Pinehurst Village Arboretum.   

Thousands came early with picnic baskets, coolers, blankets & their favorite chairs. At eight o'clock, Gill and his talented band played for two hours which featured a mix of his greatest hits plus a few new ones including the unforgetable track "Red Words."  And a surprise highlight of the evening was when Gill welcomed his newly-married daughter Jenny to the stage to sing a few songs with her dad.

To us, the most memorable thing of all was when the sun went down leaving us under a starry sky (with a few lightning bugs) and we looked to our right and to our left and saw that we were surrounded by our friends, listening to our favorite songs and that we were HOME. 

In less than 24 hours, Vince Gill will be in Pinehurst.  We are super excited to hear our favorite songs (These Days, Feels Like Love, The Reason Why, etc.) live on Saturday night and, on our daily walk with Nina, we drifted over to the Arboretum this afternoon and spied on all the setting up that was going on.  Get excited, because here's what we saw...

A huge, awesome, enormous, legit stage

Cool VIP area... 

Tons of lawn (aka General Admission and room-for-the-whole-town plus blankets and low-backed lawn chairs) seats

Here's a great view of it all (don't worry, the truck left)

Bob Burwell of Robert's Golf Shop in Aberdeen brings us this week's Wednesday What's Up to talk about one of the most anticipated events ever in the Sandhills. 

We have launched a new feature on sandhillsDig.com!  We now have CLASSIFIEDS...Yes, you can now list "your stuff" online locally in the Sandhills for FREE! 

Simply go to sandhillsDig.com and click CLASSIFIEDS.  Browse through the categories (over 100) and see what's been posted.  Buy and Sell...we all have things to sell (look in your closets, attic & garage) and other locals are looking to buy.