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Storm Brings Hail to Parts of Moore County
A brief afternoon storm brought heavy rain and even hail to some parts of Moore County today.
Black Cat Lost in Whispering Pines
Black cat missing from Princess Gate subdivision in Whispering Pines.
German Shepherd Lost in Pinehurst
Male German Shepherd lost near Dundee and Kelly roads in Pinehurst
Two Armed Subjects Rob Aberdeen KFC
Aberdeen police are seeking two armed suspects who robbed the KFC Tuesday night.
Talented Teens, Talented Leaders
For nearly 70 years I have been involved with choral music, either as a singer, choir or choral director, and even as the music, theater and Opera Carolina critic for The Pilot (1985–91). When I hear something performed beautifully and near to perfection, I involuntarily “tear up” with feelings of great pleasure. That was the feeling I had repeatedly during the second half of the Pinecrest High School Spring Choral Concert on Sunday afternoon at the Robert E. Lee Auditorium.
Moore Struggles Too
Now that The Pilot has printed a letter chastising the readers for being indifferent to the plight of homeless animals, I’d like to point out a few things.
Grateful for Support
I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for the Pinehurst Rotary Club’s generous donation to the Sandhills Woman’s Exchange.
New Debt Crisis Is Here to Stay
Suddenly, a “new” debt crisis is getting attention: More than half of graduating college students this June (a) owe, on average, $45,000 of government-supported student loans; and (b) 25 percent of them cannot find a decent job so have little chance of beginning to pay them off. Saddled with debt, their anguish is understandable. What bothers me is how similar this mess is to the housing mess we are still living with.
Check the Constitution
As usual, a liberal bent to The Pilot’s “wish list” for the legislature (May 20). Oh, well.
Shoptalk: Political Cartoons
Are political cartoons on The Pilot's Opinion pages worth the trouble?
Don't Dump Biden — He's Just What the Ticket Needs
In a May 18 column, Fred Wolferman suggested President Obama should “dump” Joe Biden and name Hillary Clinton as vice president. I could not disagree more.
Pet of the Week: Sebastian, Fun-Loving Feline
Meet Sebastian! He is between 3 and 4 years old, long haired, neutered and fully vetted. Sebastian is an absolute love and is good with other cats and kids.
Silver Foils Hold May Day Luncheon
The Silver Foils held a May Day luncheon at the Pinehurst Member's Club on Tuesday, May 1.
Fundraising Effort Closing for St. Andrews
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Republican Women Hear Pantano
The Moore Republican Women will meet Monday, June 4, at the Pinehurst Country Club.
Canada Named Dean of UNCP College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Mark Canada has been named dean of UNC Pembroke's College of Arts and Sciences. He has served as acting dean since June 2011.
Survey: Small Business Owners Optimistic of Local Economy
Bank of America has just released its -inaugural semiannual study of the concerns, aspirations and perspectives of small business owners across the country.
Finding and Keeping High-Tech Talent
Know what the acronym "STEM" stands for? Neither do most of us. But it could hold the key to a brighter future for us all, locally as well as nationally.
SECU No-Fee ATMs Help in Savings
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Sunrise Presents 'Friends with Kids'
The Sunrise Theater continues its May lineup with a romantic comedy that one critic called "indelibly funny and touching, but with a real sting in its tail."
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