The Pilot

During a special called meeting in Robbins, the town's board of commissioners heard public comment and an updated estimate for the Ellie Jean Project play park. Reporter Jonathan Bym shares the latest.

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After a rocky year, Southern Pines Brewing Company on Thursday, Dec. 18, announced plans to close its remaining brick and mortar locations. Reporter Frank Daniels IV lays out the timeline.

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After six years in business, Hatchet Brewing Company owner and CEO Greg Walker has announced plans to close the company. Reporter Frank Daniels IV shares how Walker described the decision-making process and his next steps in the coming weeks.

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

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Following the announcement of a $75,000 grant to the Town of Robbins for an accessible playground, funds for which were initially seeded by the Ellie Jean Project, the town's Board of Commissioners tabled a decision on accepting the funds pending a “transparent figure” for the complete project. Reporter Jonathan Bym explains the details ahead of a special-called meeting to address the project.

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

https://www.thepilot.com/

In a recent meeting, the Southern Pines Town Council approved updates to the town's subdivision codes in an effort to create development pathways for small-to-medium-style home options. Reporter Ana Risano explains some of the changes and how they will apply to the town.

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

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A recent school board decision could reshape how meeting agendas are arranged. Reporter Matt Lamb outlines the change and its impact on the board's regular business meetings.

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

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The local CVB announced the recipients of the second distribution of grants from its One-time Project Fund. Reporter Elena Marsh shares the recipients and some of the discussion surrounding the decision-making during the authority's recent board meeting.

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

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At a recent Board of Commissioners meeting, town officials were briefed on a water capacity and storm water assessment. Reporter Ana Risano explains the details.

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

https://www.thepilot.com/

Amazon has opened its Southern Pines delivery station heading into the holiday season. Reporter Frank Daniels IV explores some of the details surrounding the company in North Carolina.

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

https://www.thepilot.com/

Though the 2026 election cycle has just begun, the North Carolina Senate District 21 race already has its first notable development. Reporter Matt Lamb breaks down a cease-and-desist sent order to Ray Daly on behalf of State Sen. Tom McInnis.

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

https://www.thepilot.com/