The Pilot

In a split vote, the county commissioners reversed course and approved allocation of occupancy tax funds toward the airport’s efforts to attract commercial air service. Reporter Elena Marsh explains a minimum revenue guarantee and the commissioners’ positions.

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A proposed amendment to the NC Constitution to allow the General Assembly to regulate property tax rates has received pushback from municipalities across the state. Reporter Ana Risano shares details on the proposal and its opposition.

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An Aberdeen resident was fatally struck by a freight train in Pinehurst Thursday evening. Reporter Jonathan Bym shares some of the details.

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

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The Village of Pinehurst has been exploring fundraising options for the new Given Memorial Library and soon-to-be renovated Tufts Archives. Reporter Matt Lamb details one potential option — naming rights to spaces in the facilities.

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

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An ongoing effort to bring commercial air service to the county continues through local public-private partnerships, but there are residents who remain opposed to the prospect. Reporter Frank Daniels IV discusses the viewpoints shared during two recent, concurrent meetings.

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

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After more than a decade, the red, barn-like structure on U.S. 1 in Southern Pines was purchased for a new restaurant concept. Reporter Ana Risano details an additional plan for the location and what’s next.

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

https://www.thepilot.com/

Last week the school board voted to transfer security responsibilities to the county Sheriff's Office after board chair Robin Calcutt said they "tried everything" to fully staff its department. Reporter Matt Lamb explores the history, how the board came to its decision and what comes next.

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

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County growth is evident at all levels, and the Moore County ABC Commission has just opened a new facility to accommodate increasing sales. Reporter Frank Daniels IV talks about how the facility serves the county, both with beverages and through direct investment.

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

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State and local officials came out in support of Carlie C’s grocery store in Robbins. Reporter Jonathan Bym explains how, without owner Carlie “Mack” McLamb's investment, northern Moore County would lie in a food desert.

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

https://www.thepilot.com/

For the second time this year, the Pinehurst Village Council has passed a resolution regarding the Traffic Circle. Reporter Ana Risano explains the new action and how it relates to the ongoing discussion between the council and NCDOT.

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

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