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Maggie Beamguard

Southern Pines

Staff Writer at The Pilot

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  • 1 week ago | thesevenlakesinsider.com | Maggie Beamguard

    Pola Fletcher Lipson, 75, of Seven Lakes, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025. Pola was the beloved wife of Arnold Lipson; cherished mother of Scott (Tina) Fletcher, Andrew Fletcher and Laura (Joshua) Beach; proud grandmother of Raegan Fletcher, Elizabeth Fletcher, Daniel Beach, Samantha Beach and Emma Beach; and loving sister of Lea Sakora and Regina (Robert) Lippman.

  • 1 week ago | thesevenlakesinsider.com | Maggie Beamguard

    Emilee Phillips Staff Writer An anonymous chip off the old block, known only as “Potato Man” or “Potato Bandit,” has been making the rounds in Seven Lakes North and South. Some may need a refresher on the definition of bandit because bandits steal. This spud slinger leaves potatoes on residents’ doorsteps in the dead of night. But, that’s neither here nor there. Potatoes have become the talk of the gated communities and no one knows why it started.

  • 1 week ago | thesevenlakesinsider.com | Maggie Beamguard

    BY MAGGIE BEAMGUARD | INSIDER EDITORThe last item of clothing my mother sewed was a halloween costume for my daughter, Norah, then age 6. The heart’s desire of my child was to wear a red Princess Buttercup dress from the 1980s cult classic, “The Princess Bride.” What can I say about my daughter’s choice of a costume other than we are GenX parents of a certain age? Since the film was released nearly 30 years prior, the guise was unlikely to be found in our local Walmart.

  • 1 week ago | thesevenlakesinsider.com | Maggie Beamguard

    BY MAGGIE BEAMGUARDInsider EditorIn late winter, heavy machinery rolled in and orange barrels took up semi-permanent residence almost overnight along a seven-mile stretch of N.C. 211 which runs through Seven Lakes and West End. The project has dominated the attention of residents and business owners, especially those positioned in or near the right of way, since drawings were first submitted for feedback in 2017.

  • 1 week ago | thesevenlakesinsider.com | Maggie Beamguard

    By Maggie BeamguardInsider EditorAround the sturdy trunk of an old oak tree in the 7 Lakes Stable’s pasture, riders gathered recently to celebrate the life of their friend, Charlie. They came saddled with flowers, memories, tears and bitter-sweet smiles. One by one, they signed their names and thoughtful messages on a wooden cross provided by a riding family. An enlarged picture of the 24-year-old quarter horse paint was placed nearby in dignified remembrance.

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