Downtown Aberdeen was once the shopping hub of Moore County, the gateway to the Sandhills for many in the surrounding region. Reporter Ana Risano draws on the past to share the story of the town's efforts to revitalize its downtown and draw new residents and businesses to the once-thriving municipality.

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Moore County's senior population expected to near 55,000 by 2050, and at the same time, the county is already experiencing a housing shortage, with projections showing a higher demand from seniors. Reporter Frank Daniels IV looks at the recent expansion plans from Penick Village as a comparison for the larger impacts.

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A recent Moore County Schools Safety Committee meeting set about exploring new strategies to address its resource officer hiring challenges. Reporter Matt Lamb shares some of those strategies.

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Aberdeen is growing, primarily through home development, with a number of subdivisions planned in the near future. Reporter Ana Risano talks about the latest subdivision approved through the town's planning board.

The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.

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Consumer sentiment is still adjusting as the full effect of tariffs continue to unfold and impact holiday decor prices. Reporter Elena Marsh discusses how local tree farmers and sellers are reacting.

The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.

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Moore County Emergency Services has been focusing for the past several years on how to extend paramedic services to the county’s farthest reaches. Reporter Jonathan Bym talks about a new response vehicle filling the gap in unincorporated Moore County.

The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.

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In a joint meeting between the Moore County School Board and the Carthage Board of Commissioners, Dan Bonillo implored the District to consider a new parcel for the proposed Carthage Elementary School. Reporter Matt Lamb lays out the request and an accompanying offer to entice the school board into making a different decision.

The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.

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A newly proposed subdivision on Holly Grove School Road in West End is set to be heard before the Moore County Board of Commissioners next month. Reporter Elena Marsh reviews some of the historic interest in the area and the hearing process.

The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.

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The Robbins Board of Commissioners approved a resolution of intent regarding the town's reservoir. Reporter Jonathan Bym explains the associated decisions made surrounding the resolution and the town's efforts to secure the future of its water resources.

The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.

https://www.thepilot.com/

Once upon a time, in a land called Aberdeen, there was a library. It served the community well for more than 100 years. But, as the area grew, the 960-square-foot library became cramped between its books and expanded technology. Reporter Ana Risano continues the story about the nearly-ready replacement.

The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.

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