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Marlene Thomas laughs after she receives a canvas picture of her husband Floyd Thomas (right) during his retirement ceremony as Deputy Chief of the Pinehurst Police Department at Village Hall on Thursday, June 26, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Marlene Thomas laughs after she receives a canvas picture of her husband Floyd Thomas (right) during his retirement ceremony as Deputy Chief of the Pinehurst Police Department at Village Hall on Thursday, June 26, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

String, that’s silly

Counselor Michelle Crews (center) stands with other teachers as students from the second grade class shoot silly string at them before "shopping" for their books at Aberdeen Primary School on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in Aberdeen, North Carolina. Originally, as part of the "Give 5, read 5" book program, each student was allowed to choose 5 books among the donated books, but after the school collected 10,000 books, the students were able to pick out 25 books each.

Counselor Michelle Crews (center) stands with other teachers as students from the second grade class shoot silly string at them before “shopping” for their books at Aberdeen Primary School on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in Aberdeen, North Carolina. Originally, as part of the “Give 5, read 5” book program, each student was allowed to choose 5 books among the donated books, but after the school collected 10,000 books, the students were able to pick out 25 books each.

Watching

Principal Robin Calcutt watches balloons float away after students released them at West Pine Middle School for a garden dedication ceremony in honor of Mindi Zumwalt who recently lost her fight with cancer, on Friday, June 5, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Principal Robin Calcutt watches balloons float away after students released them at West Pine Middle School for a garden dedication ceremony in honor of Mindi Zumwalt who recently lost her fight with cancer, on Friday, June 5, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Grimesey Returns

City Barber Shop

Prancing Horse Show

During the week of May 11, 2015, the Prancing Horse Therapeutic Riding program held their end-of-the-year horse shows for their children and adult participants. The shows took place at Muddy Creek Farm in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.

During the week of May 11, 2015, the Prancing Horse Therapeutic Riding program held their end-of-the-year horse shows for their children and adult participants. The shows took place at Muddy Creek Farm in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.

Nine-year-old Joseph Strobel smiles with show judge Bill Lewis (left) as he receives his awards after placing during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.

Nine-year-old Joseph Strobel smiles with show judge Bill Lewis (left) as he receives his awards after placing during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.

Tabitha Justin, Emmylyn's mother, hangs the award ribbon from her daughter's shirt to show off after placing during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.

Tabitha Justin, Emmylyn’s mother, hangs the award ribbon from her daughter’s shirt to show off after placing during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.

Show judge Bill Lewis (far right) walks to the rail so he can watch the group's riding pattern during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.

Show judge Bill Lewis (far right) walks to the rail so he can watch the group’s riding pattern during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.

Seven-year-old Elijah Grady straightens the rim of his riding helmet during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.

Seven-year-old Elijah Grady straightens the rim of his riding helmet during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.

Certified therapeutic riding instructor Susan Price stretches her right arm, asking her riders to do the same, during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.

Certified therapeutic riding instructor Susan Price stretches her right arm, asking her riders to do the same, during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.

Five-year-old Emmylyn Justin smiles to Judy Lewis after she got on Funny all by herself during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.

Five-year-old Emmylyn Justin smiles to Judy Lewis after she got on Funny all by herself during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.

Volunteer Claire Slyman laughs as 6-year-old Daryl Green smiles and celebrates his ribbon after placing during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.

Volunteer Claire Slyman laughs as 6-year-old Daryl Green smiles and celebrates his ribbon after placing during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.

Nicki F. smiles while Judy Lewis (center, background) laughs as he waits to get on his horse to compete during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Monday, May 11, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.

Nicki F. smiles while Judy Lewis (center, background) laughs as he waits to get on his horse to compete during a Prancing Horse show at Muddy Creek Farm off Trails End Road on Monday, May 11, 2015 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina.

Dressage of the Sandhills

Horses and riders from all over the region compete in the annual Dressage of the Sandhills horse show at the Pinehurst Harness Track during Mother's Day weekend in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Horses and riders from all over the region compete in the annual Dressage of the Sandhills horse show at the Pinehurst Harness Track during Mother’s Day weekend in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Horses and riders are seen from the infield of the harness track during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Horses and riders are seen from the infield of the harness track during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Lisa Wall, of Apex, laughs as she stands with her horse Baaron Miller Rh outside of barn 11, after riding at their scheduled time, during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Lisa Wall, of Apex, laughs as she stands with her horse Baaron Miller Rh outside of barn 11, after riding at their scheduled time, during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

A braid runs down Dreamaster's mane as he stands in the aisle of barn 11 during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

A braid runs down Dreamaster’s mane as he stands in the aisle of barn 11 during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Diane Ritz and Brio leave for the competition ring during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Diane Ritz and Brio leave for the competition ring during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Fifteen-year-old Emily Crane pets Brio as Diane Ritz brushes him before leaving barn 11 for their scheduled riding time during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Fifteen-year-old Emily Crane pets Brio as Diane Ritz brushes him before leaving barn 11 for their scheduled riding time during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Diane Ritz (right) and Emily Crane prepare Brio for competition during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Diane Ritz (right) and Emily Crane prepare Brio for competition during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Diane Ritz looks to a horse called "Brio" before she saddles him up for competition during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Diane Ritz looks to a horse called “Brio” before she saddles him up for competition during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Carol Minnerop, of New York City, sits with her friends from Hidden Spring Farm, which is in Monroe, NC, during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.  Minnerop has her horse at Hidden Spring Farm and commutes.

Carol Minnerop, of New York City, sits with her friends from Hidden Spring Farm, which is in Monroe, NC, during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Minnerop has her horse at Hidden Spring Farm and commutes.

Fourteen-year-old Lili Nabhan of Virginia Beach, Virginia  checks her horse Sb Heritage and his bridle before leaving the barn to ride in her First Level Test 3 in ring C during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Fourteen-year-old Lili Nabhan of Virginia Beach, Virginia checks her horse Sb Heritage and his bridle before leaving the barn to ride in her First Level Test 3 in ring C during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Briana Atwell rides Hrh Popstar in arena A during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Briana Atwell rides Hrh Popstar in arena A during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

John Schaaf rides away from arena C on Ferrante Cf during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

John Schaaf rides away from arena C on Ferrante Cf during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Lisa Wall (right), of Apex, sits on her horse Baaron Miller Rh as she smiles and laughs with her daughter Olivia Wall (left), who's sitting on her horse Mandolin R, as they wait for their scheduled riding times during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Lisa Wall (right), of Apex, sits on her horse Baaron Miller Rh as she smiles and laughs with her daughter Olivia Wall (left), who’s sitting on her horse Mandolin R, as they wait for their scheduled riding times during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Lisa Wall (right), of Apex, sits on her horse Baaron Miller as she smiles and laughs with her daughter Olivia Wall (left), who's sitting on her horse Mandolin R, as they wait for their scheduled riding times during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Lisa Wall (right), of Apex, sits on her horse Baaron Miller as she smiles and laughs with her daughter Olivia Wall (left), who’s sitting on her horse Mandolin R, as they wait for their scheduled riding times during the Dressage in the Sandhills Horse Show at the Pinehurst Harness Track on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Senior Prom

Resident Prom Kind Bill Valgas speaks with Resident Prom Queen Grace McDonald after they were announced during the Senior Prom event at the Southern Pines Gracious Retirement Living community  on Thursday, May 28, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

Resident Prom Kind Bill Valgas speaks with Resident Prom Queen Grace McDonald after they were announced during the Senior Prom event at the Southern Pines Gracious Retirement Living community on Thursday, May 28, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

Dillard Colvin dances with Julia Reaves during the Senior Prom event at the Southern Pines Gracious Retirement Living community  on Thursday, May 28, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

Dillard Colvin dances with Julia Reaves during the Senior Prom event at the Southern Pines Gracious Retirement Living community on Thursday, May 28, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

Mom’s not watching

Two-year-old Timothy Ritter eats a strawberry while his mother Robin Ritter looks for strawberries to pick at Karen Frye's Strawberry Farm, Karefree Farms, off 15-501, on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina. The Ritters are from Burlington and spending time with in-laws, from Robbins, at the strawberry farm.

Two-year-old Timothy Ritter eats a strawberry while his mother Robin Ritter looks for strawberries to pick at Karen Frye’s Strawberry Farm, Karefree Farms, off 15-501, on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina. The Ritters are from Burlington and spending time with in-laws, from Robbins, at the strawberry farm.

Community Gardening

Lois Prchlik (far left) and master gardener volunteer Victoria Flaherty (center) chat as they, along with fellow Dogwood Branch members of the Pinehurst Garden Club, plant in flowerbeds during Spring Planting Day near the flagpole on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in downtown Pinehurst, North Carolina. The group planted mixed vincas throughout the square.

Lois Prchlik (far left) and master gardener volunteer Victoria Flaherty (center) chat as they, along with fellow Dogwood Branch members of the Pinehurst Garden Club, plant in flowerbeds during Spring Planting Day near the flagpole on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in downtown Pinehurst, North Carolina. The group planted mixed vincas throughout the square.

Graveside

Eight-year-old Amauri Chalmners of Southern Pines points to veterans graves at the Woodlawn Cemetery on Friday, May 22, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

Eight-year-old Amauri Chalmners of Southern Pines points to veterans graves at the Woodlawn Cemetery on Friday, May 22, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

Memorial Day Preparation

Public Service worker J.C. Clark (right) works with others as they post flags at the triangles off the large traffic circle on Friday, May 22, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The workers posted flags down Midland Road, all triangles of the large traffic circle, a smaller circle near Pinehurst Resort and Marshall Park, totaling 125 American Flags for the Memorial Holiday weekend.

Public Service worker J.C. Clark (right) works with others as they post flags at the triangles off the large traffic circle on Friday, May 22, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The workers posted flags down Midland Road, all triangles of the large traffic circle, a smaller circle near Pinehurst Resort and Marshall Park, totaling 125 American Flags for the Memorial Holiday weekend.

Fish Fry

Clenny Creek Day

The Healing Garden

Reactions

Woody Tanner (left) and Lyle Cooper (right) watch as Bob Lamoree (center) reacts after missing a putt at the one green while playing a round with friends from Midloathian, Virginia at Longleaf Golf and Country Club on Friday, April 17, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Lamoree said the group is in the Sandhills for a golf outing, and Friday was their last day.

Woody Tanner (left) and Lyle Cooper (right) watch as Bob Lamoree (center) reacts after missing a putt at the one green while playing a round with friends from Midloathian, Virginia at Longleaf Golf and Country Club on Friday, April 17, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Lamoree said the group is in the Sandhills for a golf outing, and Friday was their last day.

Waiting

Barefeet wait in line for the bounce slide during the Fifth annual Celebration of the Military Child, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of the Sandhills in partnership with the Village of Pinehurst, at the Arboretum Park on Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Barefeet wait in line for the bounce slide during the Fifth annual Celebration of the Military Child, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of the Sandhills in partnership with the Village of Pinehurst, at the Arboretum Park on Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Willow of Woe

Middle Schooler Ethan Hess lays down a handful of paper clips at the base of the Willow of Woe during a holocaust memorial ceremony presented by the Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) students of Southern Middle School on Thursday, April 16, 2015 in Aberdeen, North Carolina.

Middle Schooler Ethan Hess lays down a handful of paper clips at the base of the Willow of Woe during a holocaust memorial ceremony presented by the Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) students of Southern Middle School on Thursday, April 16, 2015 in Aberdeen, North Carolina.

Transitions of the Cross

Thirteen-year-old Greg Ondona portrays Jesus on the cross during the Living Stations of the Cross Presentation by the Eighth Grade class at St. John Paul II Catholic School on Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

Thirteen-year-old Greg Ondona portrays Jesus on the cross during the Living Stations of the Cross Presentation by the Eighth Grade class at St. John Paul II Catholic School on Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

A card for Daddy

Seven-year-old Meghan Kane writes "Thank you so  much" in the card she makes for her father during the Fifth annual Celebration of the Military Child, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of the Sandhills in partnership with the Village of Pinehurst, at the Arboretum Park on Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.  Kane said she will give it to her father when he comes home.

Seven-year-old Meghan Kane writes “Thank you so much” in the card she makes for her father during the Fifth annual Celebration of the Military Child, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of the Sandhills in partnership with the Village of Pinehurst, at the Arboretum Park on Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Kane said she will give it to her father when he comes home.

Raindrops and work

Despite rainy weather, about 150 volunteers worked together to put up framework for five houses at a Habitat for Humanity building site in a neighborhood behind Aberdeen Lake Park on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in Aberdeen, North Carolina.

Despite rainy weather, about 150 volunteers worked together to put up framework for five houses at a Habitat for Humanity building site in a neighborhood behind Aberdeen Lake Park on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in Aberdeen, North Carolina.

Book nook

Kristi Newman of Fayetteville browses books on shelves during Opening Day at the Given Outpost on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Kristi Newman of Fayetteville browses books on shelves during Opening Day at the Given Outpost on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Dressed for Dancing

Spring Breakers Building