EDWARDS TRIAL WATCH: Day Three With No Verdict in Sight
Day three of deliberations in the John Edwards criminal case began Tuesday morning with no verdict in sight.
Edwards Fate in Hands of Jury
“If what John Edwards did is a federal crime, we need to build a lot more courtrooms,” Edwards’ lead attorney said Thursday in his closing argument. “John’s conduct was shameful, but human.”
Robbins Offers Terms for County Water Deal
Robbins officials have agreed to lease the town’s reservoir to Moore County along with a number of other conditions as part of the county’s search for a long-term water source.
Carthage Hopes to 'Advertise' Downtown During Buggy Festival
Thousands heading for Carthage today for the annual Buggy Festival means a chance for the town to advertise itself.
Marriage Amendment Passes by Wide Margin
Moore County voters joined the rest of the state in overwhelmingly approving a change to the state constitution to make marriage between a man and a woman the only state-recognized legal union.
Buggy Fest, Pottery Crawl on Tap for Weekend
Multiple attractions spark the coming weekend in northern Moore County.
Theater Production Helps Kids Learn About Reading
In Robbins, the library has been using show business to help kids discover the fun of reading.
Larger Turnout Expected for Primary Election
This year’s primary election has been keeping the county Board of Elections busy.
Cross-State Walker Raises Awareness for Teen Challenge
The epidemic of prescription drug abuse has one wounded veteran walking across North Carolina from the Atlantic to the Appalachians.
North Notes: Chocolate Festival, Shredding Event on Tap
Chocolate lovers will have a chance to help the less fortunate this weekend with a benefit for the Robbins Area Christian Ministries.
'A Good Fit': Two Internet Cafes Open in Downtown Robbins
Freed up by a March court decision, sweepstakes parlors — or “Internet cafes” — are on the rise again in North Carolina and locally. Two new ones just opened in Robbins, and more may be on the way.
Armed to Fish: Ranger Goes High Tech
When Sgt. Maj. Jamey Caldwell isn’t busy with his job in the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, he goes fishing.
Review: TEMPLE THEATRE'S “LITTLE SHOP of HORRORS” ANOTHER BIG HIT!
This LITTLE SHOP is ONE TERRIFIC SHOW!
Ball Collection for Bomb Dogs Gets Big Bounce
When Christine Jepson started collecting tennis balls for her son, she thought it was just for a week or so.
Annual Adventure Bearathlon Draws Young and Old
Rain spared Robbins last weekend, and more than 100 folks braved Bear Creek, its muddy bottom and its bushy banks to compete in 2012’s running-wading-paddling Bearathlon.
Blakeley Settlement Expected Soon
Taylortown’s former police chief could soon receive money he won in court last year.
Buggy Mural to Spruce Up Downtown Carthage Wall
The look of a downtown wall always bothered the mayor of Carthage. Right on the corner, a block from historic Courthouse Square, it looked out on a vacant lot like a billboard for decay.
Lawyers Portray Edwards Differently in Opening Arguments
Lawyers on each side painted different pictures of former Sen. John Edwards on the first day of his trial at the federal courthouse in Greensboro.
Edwards Case Starts with Opening Arguments
A federal prosecutor pictured the former senator as an ambitious manipulator hiding his mistress and child to protect his presidential quest. Edwards' lawyer said her client might have sinned, but didn't break the law or even have any criminal intent.
Edwards Trial Has Deep Local Roots
The sensational trial of former U.S. Sen. John Edwards has deep roots in Moore County.
Carthage to Get New Express Walmart
Walmart is coming to Carthage — not the big box, but a new junior version called Walmart Express.
Adventure Bearathlon This Weekend
The big Spring outdoor event in Robbins — the annual Adventure Bearathlon on Bear Creek — takes place Saturday.
Mini-Walmart Coming to Carthage
A small box version of the retail giant will open next fall.
County, Robbins Discuss Joint Water Deal
Moore County officials have put forward a proposal to the Robbins town commissioners to build a new treatment plant — drawing water from Bear Creek at first and later from Deep River — that would continuously fill the reservoir at Robbins and supply the plant.
Robbins and County talk Water Deal
Robbins is considering a new partnership with Moore County to lend its reservoir and ample water sources to the county. The town would get water at just the cost of production with the county building a new processing plant and covering all costs.
Forest Creek Golf Club Management in Dispute
A disagreement over who should manage Forest Creek Golf Club led to an attempted ouster of developer Barton Tuck, orders to clear his office, changed locks and a lawsuit.
'Thanks to the Hero': Memorial Dedicated to Honor Flying Tiger
Hundreds of eyes turned skyward Saturday as a Chinese plane, trailing smoke, peeled off from a formation of four, heading west.
Hundreds Honor Flying Tiger
Hundreds of eyes turned skyward Saturday as a Chinese plane trailing smoke peeled off from a formation of four, heading west. A Scout played “Taps.” Two flags – the red flag and gold stars of the Peoples Republic of China and the Star Spangled Banner – snapped in the breeze overhead. 11 men came to Carthage from China to pay tribute to a 21-year-old Flying Tiger pilot from High Falls lost in World War II.
Statue Honors Yarborough as 'Father of Modern Special Forces'
Bronze figures of two men towered over H. Ross Perot at Fort Bragg as he shook hands Thursday with graduating student soldiers and handed them their green berets and special knives. He spoke during dedication of a new sculpture that captures a special moment in Special Forces history.
Robbins Woman Hits Big Jackpot in Lottery
Regina Ritter had never won more than a couple of bucks on lottery tickets, but last Friday the Robbins resident had a feeling.
Statue to Honor 'Father' of Green Berets
Fort Bragg tomorrow will dedicate a statue commemorating an historic 1961 meeting between then-Brig. Gen. William P. Yarborough and President John F. Kennedy.
Robbins woman wins $200,000 in lottery scratch-off
Regina Ritter had never won more than a couple of bucks on lottery tickets, but last Friday the Robbins resident had a feeling.
Carthage Appoints Motz-Frazier to Fill Vacancy
In one of the shortest meetings in Carthage history, the town commissioners chose Pat Motz-Frazier as their newest board member.
Flying Tiger: Replica P-40 Plane Centerpiece of Memorial
Fierce shark’s teeth snarl from the nose of Zeb Harrington’s P-40 Warhawk. Gun barrels poke out of each wing, ready for combat.
Tennis Balls Help in Training Military Dogs
One local Army mother is looking for spare tennis balls to help train dogs, but this is not for an ordinary game of fetch.
North Notes: Brady Paddle Kicks Off Bear Creek Series
Spring brings days of adventure in the Uwharrie foothills around Robbins.
Two Sides Harden on Marriage Amendment
Passions locally are running strong both for and against the so-called “marriage amendment” on the May 8 primary ballot.
Opponents Organize in Moore County to Defeat Marriage Amendment
A room full of opponents – gay and straight – gathered this afternoon at the Southern Pines Civic club to organize an effort to defeat a state constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriages.
Carthage Makes Case to Be STEP Town
arthage is following in Robbins’ path in hopes of winning the chance to take advantage of state-sponsored support for economic development.
Robbins Chosen for Farm Incubator Program
Robbins has won a coveted slot as one of six towns in the state to take part in a program to spark new farmers and farms.
Former Marine Recruiter Pleads Guilty in Sex Case
With his young victim looking on, a former U.S. Marine recruiter and Aberdeen resident pleaded guilty Monday to charges he had sex with an area high school girl and cyberstalked others.
Former Marine Recruiter Guilty in Sex Case
With his young victim looking on, a former U.S. Marine recruiter and Aberdeen resident pleaded guilty Monday to charges he had sex with an area high school girl and cyberstalked others.
Vultures 'Coming From Everywhere' in Carthage Area
Hundreds of turkey vultures roosting in trees and perching on rooftops on the edge of Carthage have become familiar sights.
Birthday Cake Marks Southern Pines Anniversary
A roomful of Town Council members, former mayors, and other Southern Pines civic leaders crowded into an upper room at the new police station for punch and a birthday cake Thursday afternoon.
Firm Cheers Decision on Internet Sweepstakes Parlors
Rulings by the N.C. Court of Appeals this week that a state law aimed at Internet sweepstakes cafes is unconstitutional could make life easier for High Falls businessman Rick Upchurch.
Carthage, China Ceremonies to Honor Local Flying Tiger
April ceremonies on opposite sides of the world will honor a Moore County pilot shot down in World War II.
Pinehurst Attorneys Fail to Prevent Durham DA's Removal
BY JOHN CHAPPELL
Robbins Moves Ahead on Town Manager Search
The Robbins town commissioners recently met in special session and worked out a list of desired qualifications for a new town manager.
Dream to Reality: Matthews Opens Own Auto Repair Shop
Allen Matthews has opened the county seat’s first ever black-owned and operated auto repair shop.
Rare Birthday: Those Born in Leap Year Can Celebrate Today
Happy birthday! You know who you are. You are one of those few among us born on this rare day, the last day of February in a leap year.
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