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  • The Pilot's News Briefing 03/13/26
    The school board approved a district calendar for next year, settling on a "traditional" calendar despite strong support for an early start schedule. Matt Lamb breaks down the difference and relays the board's discussion.
    The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
    https://www.thepilot.com/
    9 min
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 03/12/26
    A newly proposed mixed use development for Carthage was approved by the town’s planning board. Reporter Elena Marsh describes the project and shares the mostly-favorable feedback from residents.
    The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
    https://www.thepilot.com/
    10 min
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 03/11/26
    During a daylong planning retreat, officials from the Town of Aberdeen reviewed priorities for the upcoming year while recapping completed projects. Reporter Frank Daniels IV brings an overview of the meeting.
    The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
    https://www.thepilot.com/
    14 min
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 03/10/26
    About 250 buildings in West Southern Pines are now documented in a survey of the area’s rich history. Reporter Ana Risano explains how the the work stopped shy of what the community wants — recognition of the history of the predominantly African American neighborhood.
    The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
    https://www.thepilot.com/
    9 min
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 03/06/26
    The county has been seeking a long term water source for some time and recently approved a contract for LKC Engineering to begin an evaluation of Crystal Lake. Reporter Elena Marsh explains the agreement and what it means for the county's efforts.
    The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
    https://www.thepilot.com/
    9 min
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 03/05/26
    Recent grants from the North Carolina Departments of Environmental Quality will allow Robbins and Southern Pines to address needed water and sewer line capabilities. Reporter Jonathan Bym shares some of the details of the grant and how the towns will utilize them.
    The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
    https://www.thepilot.com/
    7 min
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 03/04/26
    Results from the March 3 primary election are in. Though unofficial until certified by the Moore County Board of Elections, reporter Frank Daniels IV reviews the outcomes.
    The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
    https://www.thepilot.com/
    8 min
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 03/03/26
    The Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care continues to see increasing need in the community with more clients, food distribution and households receiving financial aid. Ana Risano outlines its recent efforts to step up aid and some plans for the future.
    The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
    https://www.thepilot.com/
    8 min
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 02/27/26
    A new legal filing brings an effort to disqualify Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Michael Stone from incumbent Clerk of Court Todd Maness’ ongoing defamation suit against Moore County District Court Judge Beth Tanner and Clerk of Court challenger Deborah Duerring. Reporter Matt Lamb outlines the suit and a phone call between Stone and Tanner entered as evidence with the filing.
    The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
    https://www.thepilot.com/
    14 min
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 02/26/26
    After the state adjusted its population growth projections, the Sandhills Metropolitan Planning Organization debated the expected rate it set for its own project planning. Reporter Ana Risano explains the State Office of Budget and Management projections and how the SMPO responded.
    The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
    https://www.thepilot.com/
    14 min

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