Pilot Light: Holshouser Recovering From Neck Surgery
Former Gov. Jim Holshouser is in the rehabilitation unit at Bowman-Gray Hospital in Winston-Salem and is recovering nicely from neck vertebra surgery.
Commissioners Elect Caddell New Chairman
Larry Caddell has succeeded Nick Picerno as chairman of the Moore County Board of Commissioners.
County Opposes U.S. 1 Bypass Through Horse Country
Opponents of a possible U.S. 1 bypass through Southern Pines Horse Country crowded into the historic courthouse in Carthage Monday to express their views during a public hearing called by the Moore County Board of Commissioners.
Youngsters Take to the Skies Above Moore
Young Eagles weren’t piloting the aircraft, but hundreds of prospective young pilots were circling the skies above Moore County Saturday — with licensed pilots at the controls.
County Moves on Village Lift Station
With approval of $1 million in a state loan in hand, Moore County can move ahead to replace a crucial lift station in Pinehurst.
Pilot Light: Hagan Makes Case on Payroll Tax Cut
Supporting President Obama’s payroll tax cut extension proposal, U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan this week released statistics showing the effect the cut has on the average middle-class household in each North Carolina county.
Young Eagles to Soar Above Moore Saturday
BY FLORENCE GILKESON
Blake, Boles Favored 'Justice Act' Repeal
Legislative action to repeal the Racial Justice Act is before Gov. Beverly Perdue, who signed the bill into law two years ago.
Pilot Light: Civitas Action Ranks Blake Most Conservative Senator
State Sen. Harris Blake has made a perfect score as the most conservative member of the North Carolina Senate.
County Wants More Study on Redistricting
The tricky business of redistricting county and school board residency boundaries has been deferred for further study.
County Considers Options on Refinacing School Bonds
Bond refinancing options are raising more questions with county officials looking for the best money-saving route.
Pilot Light: GOP Men to Host Presidential Forum
The Moore County Republican Executive Committee will close its Tuesday meeting with an open forum on candidates seeking the GOP nomination for president.
County Rejects Carthage Zoning Extension
Issues affecting rural areas drew a full house for the Tuesday night meeting of the Moore County Board of Commissioners.
Pilot Light: County Sets Hearing on U.S. 1 for Dec. 5
The proposed U.S. 1 bypass routing controversy will come to the county in the form of a public hearing next month.
County Denies Request From Carthage on Zoning Extension
Faced with a roomful of opponents, the Moore County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday night to deny a request from Carthage for an extraterritorial jurisdiction extension.
Pilot Light: County to Hold Mini-Retreat on Economic Outlook
he Moore County Board of Commissioners will take a look at 2012 economic expectations Thursday at a budget mini-retreat.
Lawmakers Correct Technical Errors on Redistricting
The technical errors were in the text, not the redistricting maps.
Pilot Light: Fracking Forum Set for Nov. 17 in Robbins
The League of Women Voters will sponsor an open forum on natural gas development and “fracking” Thursday, Nov. 17, in Robbins.
Death of a Favorite Journalism Teacher Sparks Memories
Stuart Sechriest's tiny office in Howell Hall was plastered with photographs of an adorable baby smiling, laughing, crying, crawling, wiggling. Every inch was covered with pictures of the infant.
Voters to Elect Municipal LeadersTuesday
Thousands of voters in 11 municipalities are expected to head to the polls Tuesday to elect mayors, council and board members.
Legislature Set to Approve Corrected Redistricting Maps
Moore County’s legislative delegation will return to Raleigh Monday to vote on corrected redistricting maps.
Absences Keep County Board Meeting Short
The Moore County Board of Commissioners zipped through a short agenda in less than 30 minutes Tuesday, setting something of a record for brevity.
Pilot Light: One-Stop Voting Ends Saturday
Municipal voters had best get hustling if they want to get a jump on Election Day.
County OKs SP Tower Agreement
An agreement for an infrastructure upgrade of the emergency communications tower in Southern Pines won approval from the Moore County Board of Commissioners Tuesday.
Pilot Light: GOP Men to Hear About 'Frontlines' from Washington
Jessica Anderson, deputy political director of Heritage Action for America, will be guest speaker at the Thursday, Nov. 17, meeting of the Moore County Republican Men's Club.
Faces of Poverty County Sees More and More of Them
Computers are in continuous use at the public library.
Write-Ins Likely in Vass Town Board Election
Two of three seats on the Vass Town Board of Commissioners may be filled by a flurry of write-in voters at the polls on Nov. 8.
Highway Workshops to Focus on Needs, Routing
Seven workshops on highway needs and routing preferences will be crammed into the first four days of November.
Efforts Continue on Land-Use Plan Update Panel
Pursuit of a land-use plan update steering committee continues.
A Little Humor Can Sometimes Help a Prayer Go Over
The standard prayer was expected when the Rev. Donald Welch was called on at the latest meeting of the Moore County Board of Commissioners and the Greater Seven Lakes Community Council.
Pilot Light: School Nurse Funding Approved
Agency and funding sources have changed, but Moore County will continue to have a school nurse.
Department Head Residency, Board Pay Debated
Board member compensation was debated at the Oct. 18 meeting of the Moore County Board of Commissioners.
County Delays Action on School Bond Refinancing
Moore County is looking for more information before refinancing the school bonds issued in 2003.
Pilot Light: Hudson, Dixie World Series Volunteers Recognized
Accolades went to Craven Hudson and Dixie Youth World Series volunteers at the Tuesday meeting of the Moore County Board of Commissioners.
County Delays Action on Refinacing 2003 Bonds
The Moore County Board of Commissioners took no action Tuesday on a proposal to refinance the debt remaining on education bonds approved in 2003.
Farm Cooperative Receives Federal Grant
FLORENCE GILKESON
Pilot Light: One-Stop Voting Begins Thursday
One-stop absentee voting for the Nov. 8 municipal elections begins Thursday at the Agricultural Center on Pinehurst Avenue in Carthage.
Pet Panel Effort Gains Statewide Attention
Moore County’s pet responsibility spay/neuter curriculum has become so popular that it may soon be available statewide.
Options for Water Discussed at Seven Lakes Meeting
County officials explained options for water and redistricting Thursday during a meeting in Seven Lakes.
Pilot Light: Pinehurst Candidates' Forum Tuesday
Pinehurst voters will have an opportunity to hear from mayoral and council candidates Tuesday at a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters.
Growth, Water Topics at Seven Lakes Meeting
Seven Lakes is expected to grow by more than 1,400 residents within 10 years, and by almost 4,000 by 2040.
Pilot Light: Lawmakers Divided on Trade Pacts
Free trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and Colombia passed both chambers of Congress Wednesday on a strong bipartisan vote
Operation Medicine Drop Runs Oct. 24-29
Operation Medicine Drop returns to Moore County Oct. 24-29.
Pilot Light: Voter Registration Books Close Friday
Voter registration books will be closed Friday for the Nov. 8 municipal elections.
Commissioners Vote Against Doing Things ‘Progressively’
Moore County has a new vision for local government — conservative, not progressive.
SP Council, Mayor Candidates Outline Issues
BY FLORENCE GILKESON
Long-Delayed Vass Sewer Upgrade Approved
After waiting almost 20 years, the town of Vass will soon see progress toward expansion and upgrade of sewage treatment facilities.
Pilot Light: Local Gas Tax Questions Puzzle Picerno
Nick Picerno wants to know what some people mean when they refer to a Moore County gas tax.
Was That an Earthquake — or Just Fort Bragg Again?
It wasn’t the big boom.
Pilot Light: Democratic Women to Hear About Hispanic Vote
Olma Echeverri, who chairs the Hispanic-American Democrats of North Carolina, will be the speaker for the Saturday meeting of the Democratic Women of Moore County.
