Local Activists Pledge to Continue Protests
The new civil rights activism in North Carolina has some roots in Moore County.
Robbins Looks for Future Water Source
With Moore County now actively looking elsewhere to secure a future water supply, Robbins officials are back to square one to figure out their own needs.
Local Activist In Thick of Raleigh Protest
Another NAACP member from Moore County was among four dozen protestors arrested at the General Assembly on Monday.
RED Day Helps in Rebuilding Robbins
More than 70 volunteers from Keller Williams, Robbins, Situs Industries, the Northern Moore Family Resource Center and others swarmed over Milliken Park to begin this year's project, "To Rebuild and Restore Hope in Robbins, N.C."
Robbins Awarded Grant to Clean Up Old Mill Site
Mayor Lonnie English and the Northern Moore Family Resource Center (NMFRC) had been working to get money to help clean up the old mill site. On Wednesday afternoon, he got a phone call from the EPA telling him the agency had awarded Robbins one of five communities in North Carolina Brownfield grants.
Carthage Rotary Honors Three as Citizens of the Year
Retired Sheriff Lane Carter, longtime educator Lorna Clack and businessman Tommy Phillips joined a long line of honorees stretching back to a founding member of the service club, Luke Marion. His widow was present for the ceremony.
Obama Transportation Nominee Has Carthage Ties
Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx often speaks of how, when he was a young boy, his grandmother would point to a stone edifice at the historic Moore County courthouse.
Local NAACP Leader Arrested in Raleigh Protest
The president of the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was among those jailed Monday following a protest in Raleigh.
A Sheriff for the People: Lane Carter Looks Back on a Long Career of Service
In just a couple of days, Lane Carter will end a career in law enforcement that lasted 35 years, six months and 15 days for the people of Moore County.
Man Pleads Guilty to Murder
Daniel Keith Britt will spend the rest of his life in prison, sentenced to life without parole Friday morning after pleading guilty to first-degree murder.
Vets Roar In to Carthage to Honor Fellow Heroes
A retired Marine colonel and Vietnam fighter pilot led five friends on a motorcycle trip to Carthage recently to pay respects to fallen fighters from former wars.
Blake Receives State Honor
Former State Sen. Harris Blake, who served 10 years in Raleigh representing Moore County, stood before friends and colleagues Thursday as he was inducted into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
Activist Issues New Awakening for Voting Rights
A reawakened civil rights movement is coming to North Carolina, a key member of the 1960s movement told an enthusiastic crowd in Pinehurst.
Dust in the Wind: Pollen Season Cranks Up
Everybody knows the golden-dusted look of pine pollen when it coats cars, lawns and just about everything in sight. The pernicious pollen of the pine seeps in, covers and coats, painting Sandhills spring in its yellow dust.
Civil Rights Leader to Speak at Pinehurst Church Tuesday
Bob Zellner grew up in the home of a Ku Klux Klansman in what he likes to call "L.A." - by which he means "lower Alabama." When his father renounced the Klan, his mother turned his white robe into Sunday shirts for their boys.
Historic Site Faces New Closure Threat
The famous state historic site House in the Horseshoe could close, and visits to the historic scene of a Revolutionary War fight end, under a budget Gov. Pat McCrory has proposed.
Robbins Churches Raise Funds for Scholarships
Some churches in northern Moore County celebrate Easter week in a special way, uniting to help young people get college educations.
Sam Ragan Day Celebrated With Poetry, Shirts
BY JOHN CHAPPELL
Bear Creek Race Series Helps Robbins Recovery
Bear Creek runs out of the Uwharrie mountain foothills and down through Robbins on its way to the Deep River, the Cape Fear and the Atlantic Ocean.
Old One-Room Schoolhouse is Torn Down
The oldest schoolhouse in Moore County, a log structure known as the “Thomas School,” is no more. Only a single one-room school remains, preserved at school offices.
Robbins Marks New Day to Celebrate Town's Heritage
Town commissioners proclaimed that day as a yearly event to honor the gunsmith Alexander Kennedy and his famed Kennedy rifle, the long gun commonly called a "Kentucky rifle" but made by hand in Robbins and other places in the 18th and early 19th centuries.
Veterans Support Group Opens Local Office
Southern Pines Mayor David McNeill welcomed MMIA founder Michael Dorman to the new office at 625 South Page St. The local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) made the space available, and a number of veterans and families were on hand to celebrate the opening.
Carthage Preparing for Buggy Festival
Carthage officials plan to mark two birthdays this week by celebrating the 25th anniversary of the town's Buggy Festival and the 100th anniversary of Carthage's volunteer fire department.
Well Drilling Off to Poor Start for Robbins
Four test wells drilled so far have produced little water, Town Manager Jeff Sheffield told the town's board of commissioners.
Village Theater Hosting Student Art Work
Student works of art from North Moore High School and other northern Moore County schools will be on display this week. Admission is free.
Fallen Soldier's Body Returned
The body of a Special Forces captain who'd built his home in Southern Pines was returned from Afghanistan and will probably be buried at Arlington.
Southern Pines Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
Captain Andrew Michael Pedersen-Keel was believed to have been killed by a member of the Afghan security forces in an “insider attack” as Special Forces and Afghan commandos were holding an early morning meeting.
Carthage Rotary Benefit Pancake Supper Thursday
Carthage Rotarians will be flipping flapjacks Thursday, as they do every year, hoping to peddle enough pancakes to help some young people from their end of the county go to college.
Rescuers' Work Pays Off With New Home for Kai
An old dog has a new home. Kai, a 12-year-old chow mix seized by Animal Control officers in October from a Taylortown pen, is being worked into a new family after a lot of work from human helpers.
Paddle Event to Honor Robbins Hero, Highlight Water Quality
Every year Foothills Outdoors sponsors a March event honoring Charles Brady Jr and reminding people of the need both to protect and enjoy environmental treasures like Bear Creek and the state's freshwater resources.
Carthage Adds Seven Officers to Police Force
Police Chief Bart Davis introduced his new hires to the Town Board at a recent meeting, and - following longstanding town traditions - they each "made the rounds" to shake hands with the commissioners.
Death Penalty Opponent to Speak at Pinehurst Church
An outspoken opponent of the death penalty will speak Tuesday night in Pinehurst.
Tyson Family To Join in Buggy Festival
At last week's Town Board meeting, Commissioner Pat Motz-Frazier told the other commissioners that five of Tyson's black descendants would be at the festival and staying at The Old Buggy Inn and taking part in the festivities. It's a bed-and-breakfast she operates in the restored Jones mansion in the historic district of Carthage.
Memorial Quilt: Piece By Piece, Ladies Sew Bonds with Sandy Hook
The quilt, nearly complete, was spread out on a wide table in the church basement. Blocks for the principal and teachers are above and below 20 blocks - one for each of the eight boys and 12 girls who died. On each block are images and icons of their favorite things.
Robbins Residents Could See Lower Fire Insurance Rates
A recent survey by the state fire marshal upgraded the town's insurance classification. That means lower rates for properties in Robbins and its fire district.
School Students Take in Chinese Orchestra Performance
Over 600 students from schools all over the county got a preview performance of Friday night’s symphony concert. They came to Lee Auditorium at Pinecrest High School to hear Chinese artists from both the Raleigh Symphony Orchestra and the China National Orchestra.
Marquez Attends State of the Union Speech
A middle-school librarian from Robbins was looking on from the gallery as the president delivered his State of the Union address on Tuesday before a joint session of Congress.
After Court Ruling, Future Unclear for Video Sweepstakes
A video sweepstakes parlor in Robbins will likely have to close following a ruling earlier this week in Davidson County Superior Court.
Turner Enters Plea in Assault on Handicap Person
Elton Turner finally had his day in court this week, pleading guilty and accepting a suspended sentence without actually admitting guilt in the assault of a handicapped person.
Court Upholds Ruling on Village Green
The residents, who live near the Village Green, had argued that the Pinehurst Resort erred when it waived a covenant barring construction. The Chapel a few years ago proposed a building project on its own land.
Fire Code Regulations Shutter Community Center
Fire Marshal Ken Skipper had to shut down all community center activities as soon as he became aware of it. While the building met all required codes for use as a repair shop, it didn't even come close to meeting requirements for spaces used for assemblies.
Rescued at the Last Minute, Kai Still Awaits a Home
A dog seized by Animal Control officers and rescued just in time is still waiting for a "forever" home.
Robbins Makes Plea to Ellmers for Help
The congresswoman stopped in to visit with Mayor Lonnie English and Town Manager/ Police Chief Jeff Sheffield and hear firsthand about the town's struggles.
Threats Against Taylortown School Lead to Arrest
Taylortown’s police chief scheduled a special “Stranger danger” session with children and an “Active Shooter” training session for school staff following threatening text messages.
Water Flow Returns for Robbins Customers
The issue of future water resources cut a bit too close to the bone for Robbins this past Sunday when the town lost its water source for almost a full day.
UPDATE: Robbins Water Restored
The water is back on in Robbins following an overnight interruption. The town is under a boil water advisory until further notice.
Fear of Regulation Driving Local Gun Sales
Motivated by the risk of new restrictions and the desire for greater personal security, buyers are jamming gun retailers and cleaning out inventory like never before.
Carthage Wrestles with Zoning Rules for Auto Repair Shops
Town Manager Carol Sparks, apologizing for acting as "a devil's advocate," reminded the board that changing the zoning laws for any single property is illegal.
Opening Possibilities: New Community Center Offers Youth a Place to Go
The brick building is huge, well over twice the size he'd need for his repair shop. It was already walled into two sections. Matthews began to see his "accident" as a blessing and a call. Young people in the county seat needed a place to go on weekend evenings, a safe place where wholesome fun could be enjoyed.
Major Killian Found Dead Monday
Well-known Carthaginian Major Killian was found dead in his home on Monday.
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