Prescribed burns are medicine for the land — preventing wildfires and creating ideal conditions for Sandhills flora to thrive. Reporter Ana Risano shares why it is important for Moore County.

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

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The inaugural class from the Moore County Cooperative Innovative High School finished it’s freshman year with comparatively exceptional marks. Reporter Matt Lamb reviews the figures and the potential next steps for students in coming years.

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

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Carthage commissioners have asked town staff to take a budget draft back to the drawing board. Reporter Elena Marsh outlines some of the priorities and challenges surrounding the town’s efforts.

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

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Moore County's high school sports season has wrapped up after extended runs into championship territory. Reporter Jonathan Bym details why he believes this school year boasted the best athletics seasons Moore County has seen.

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

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Aberdeen is seeing more new business growth with a combination play space and cafe on Poplar Street. Reporter Emilee Phillips shares the details of Blue Bird Play Cafe.

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

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Municipal budget season in wrapping up. Reporter Matt Lamb details how the Village of Pinehurst has planned for the upcoming fiscal year.

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

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A short lived mystery has come to an end. Reporter Elena Marsh explains that while the Town of Carthage is indeed a part of a regional cycling route, the wide lanes lining the major downtown streets are not, nor were they ever, designed to be bike lanes.

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

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Robbins was recently identified in a “rapid response” report by the N.C. Office of the State Auditor earlier this month for not fully complying with certain state statutes. Reporter Jonathan Bym reviews the findings and shares the town’s response, including steps previously taken to correct the issues outlined during a recent meeting of its commissioners.

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

https://www.thepilot.com/

The northern area of Southern Pines has become a target for development as the town continues to grow. Reporter Ana Risano discusses three projects that recently came before the town’s planning board.

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

https://www.thepilot.com/

With the close of the school year nearing, local organizations are presenting standout students with annual scholarships. Reporter Matt Lamb reviews the recipients of the Southern Pines Elks Club, the Tin Whistles and the Kiwanis Club's funds.

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

https://www.thepilot.com/