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For more than two years, the High Falls Dam has been in the subject of a disagreement between residents of northern Moore County and an organization committed to restoring the natural flow of rivers around the country. Reporter Jonathan Bym details the latest move, this time involving Representative Richard Hudson asking for intervention from the U.S. Department of the Interior.
The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
https://www.thepilot.com/
A series of focus group meetings, held by a group of library consultants, showed that the Moore County Library facility in Carthage is too small to serve the needs of the population. Reporter Ana Risano shared some of the feedback and the next steps for the library consultants.
The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
https://www.thepilot.com/
Next week, the Moore County commissioners and school board will hold their first joint meeting since March, where the schools district discussed impending plans for a new Carthage Elementary School and the two bodies agreed on more collaboration. Report Matt Lamb brings a story he worked on with reporter Elena Marsh about the upcoming meeting.
The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
https://www.thepilot.com/
After two years in the making, Moore County commissioners adopted the 2025 Moore County Land Use Plan as the county's guide for considering growth over the coming decade. Reporter Elena Marsh explains what the document says and how its different from the previous plan.
The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
https://www.thepilot.com/
Robbins is set to join the NC League of Municipalities’ Municipal Accounting Services Cybersecurity and Technical Assistance program, positioning the town to become current with audits. Reporter Jonathan Bym explains where the town stands after two years of searching for a firm to perform the service.
The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
https://www.thepilot.com/
In response to a change of town code approved in May by Aberdeen's Board of Commissioners, the town's planning board has recommended the commissioners approve a map outlining the N.C. 5 Priority Corridor Overlay — the first step in creating corridors along other main Aberdeen thoroughfares. Reporter Ana Risano explains the overly map and how is changes the zoning restrictions.
The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
https://www.thepilot.com/
Despite unanimous support by the Board of Education in a closed session to pursue a 32-acre site just past the intersection of Vass-Carthage and Joel roads for a new Carthage Elementary School, pushback from the community has some members questioning the course of action. Reporter Matt Lamb details some of the internal communication and what’s next.
The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
https://www.thepilot.com/
The Moore County Airport Authority has decided to hire a communications firm to help with messaging to area small business owners. Reporter Elena Marsh explains that the Authority board believes investment from local business owners will be critical to securing a minimum revenue guarantee fund to bring commercial service back to the airport.
The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
https://www.thepilot.com/
Development in Moore County has increased at a seemingly exponential rate. Reporter Ana Risano breaks down the behind-the-scenes process that municipal planning departments undertake after a developer or business brings a potential project to a town.
The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
https://www.thepilot.com/
In an infrastructure attack this past weekend, a fiber optic cable was intentionally severed off Old Morganton Road in Southern Pines. Reporter Jonathan Bym shares a timeline and details from the Moore County Sheriff's Office investigation of the incident.
The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
https://www.thepilot.com/
The Moore County Schools' selection of a potential site for a new Carthage Elementary School has drawn criticism from some neighboring property owners and skepticism from at least one county commissioner. Reporter Matt Lamb outlines the concerns with the site and the process that led to the consideration of a parcel on Vass-Carthage Road.
The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
https://www.thepilot.com/
In a growing county, development seems like its never far around the corner, yet the Moore County Board of Commissioners voted to prevent major subdivisions in the Seven Lakes and Woodlake gated communities. Reporter Elena Marsh describes what makes a major subdivision and what the vote means for future development in those communities' zoning districts.
The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
https://www.thepilot.com/
Last month the Moore County board of commissioners approved $4 million for a new forensics lab. Reporter Jonathan Bym talks about the Sheriff's Office's plans for the facility.
The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
https://www.thepilot.com/
While Aberdeen has worked to expand parking in its historic downtown, the town commissioned a study to determine what the overall need is for future planning. Reporter Ana Risano details the consultants' findings.
The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
https://www.thepilot.com/
The discussions surrounding Moore County Schools' consideration to hire unarmed security guards comes at a time when some question why the district hasn't already hired more School Resource Officers, or SROs. Reporter Matt Lamb examines the challenges facing the district's ability to hire more officers.
The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
https://www.thepilot.com/
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Garrett Illerbrunn was injured in Iraq in 2023, and he, his wife and their son have been on a journey of recovery together these past two years. Reporter Elena Marsh shares the details of a retirement ceremony that will be held in his honor this weekend at the Harness Track in Pinehurst.
The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
https://www.thepilot.com/
A 30-year veteran of the Southern Pines Police Department is retiring after a career following in his father's footsteps, serving the community where he grew up. Reporter Jonathan Bym talks about Deputy Chief Charles Campbell's career and his plans for retirement.
The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
https://www.thepilot.com/
Following a week-long study of uninterrupted traffic patterns on U.S. 1 during the morning drop-off at STARS public charter school, the Moore County Sheriff's Office has decided to remove deputies in the future. Reporter Ana Risano shares what the school and DOT found during the study.
The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
https://www.thepilot.com/
For 25 years, the food pantry at the Christian Mission Center in Carthage has served the community with a wide smile and a sweaty brow. Reporter Elena Marsh shares how a small group carries on the work while honoring church founder Apostle Thelma Martin.
The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
https://www.thepilot.com/
Bonnie McPeake, owner of McPeake Hotels, announced this week that she is stepping down from the CVB Board of Directors after 37 years. Reporter Frank Daniels IV relays some of her history on the board.
The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
https://www.thepilot.com/
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