Florence Gilkeson
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Recent Stories
Virtual Computing Helps County Efficiency, Board Learns
Virtual computing is in the future if Moore County wants to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
County Looks at Revenue Options for Budget
Tax collections, fund balance and debt payoff captured the attention of the Moore County Board of Commissioners on the final day of a business retreat.
Moore County Boasts Abundance of Beauty, Character
An outsider looking in, I discovered two versions of Moore County - the version seen by the tourist or casual visitor and the Moore County seen by insiders.
Campaign Ad Sparks Controversy for League
The normally sedate League of Women Voters has found itself embroiled in a political controversy the nonpartisan organization usually shuns.
-30- Saying So Long to 60-Year Career
By Florence Gilkeson
Local Reaction Mixed on Perdue's Decision
Local reaction was mixed Thursday to Gov. Beverly Perdue’s announcement that she won’t seek re-election.
Diverse Economy Is One of County's Big Assets
From creative entrepreneurship to traditional resources, Moore County enjoys an economic diversity envied by surrounding counties.
County Seeks Towns' Help on Funding VIPER System
Moore County faces a $4.5 million bill to install narrow band emergency communications — another unfunded mandate, this time from the Federal Communications Commission.
Pilot Light: Coble to Testify on Pension Reform
Congressman Howard Coble, a longtime critic of the congressional pension system, will have a chance today to tell his colleagues why the program needs to be reformed.
County Seeks Meeting With Robbins on 'Tweaked' Water Proposal
Of seven potential water sources, Moore County will focus attention first on a resource at home — the town of Robbins.
