The Pilot

Development in Moore County has increased at a seemingly exponential rate. Reporter Ana Risano breaks down the behind-the-scenes process that municipal planning departments undertake after a developer or business brings a potential project to a town.

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

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In an infrastructure attack this past weekend, a fiber optic cable was intentionally severed off Old Morganton Road in Southern Pines. Reporter Jonathan Bym shares a timeline and details from the Moore County Sheriff's Office investigation of the incident.

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The Moore County Schools' selection of a potential site for a new Carthage Elementary School has drawn criticism from some neighboring property owners and skepticism from at least one county commissioner. Reporter Matt Lamb outlines the concerns with the site and the process that led to the consideration of a parcel on Vass-Carthage Road.

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

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In a growing county, development seems like its never far around the corner, yet the Moore County Board of Commissioners voted to prevent major subdivisions in the Seven Lakes and Woodlake gated communities. Reporter Elena Marsh describes what makes a major subdivision and what the vote means for future development in those communities' zoning districts.

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

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Last month the Moore County board of commissioners approved $4 million for a new forensics lab. Reporter Jonathan Bym talks about the Sheriff's Office's plans for the facility.

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

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While Aberdeen has worked to expand parking in its historic downtown, the town commissioned a study to determine what the overall need is for future planning. Reporter Ana Risano details the consultants' findings.

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

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The discussions surrounding Moore County Schools' consideration to hire unarmed security guards comes at a time when some question why the district hasn't already hired more School Resource Officers, or SROs. Reporter Matt Lamb examines the challenges facing the district's ability to hire more officers.

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

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Chief Warrant Officer 4 Garrett Illerbrunn was injured in Iraq in 2023, and he, his wife and their son have been on a journey of recovery together these past two years. Reporter Elena Marsh shares the details of a retirement ceremony that will be held in his honor this weekend at the Harness Track in Pinehurst.

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

https://www.thepilot.com/

A 30-year veteran of the Southern Pines Police Department is retiring after a career following in his father's footsteps, serving the community where he grew up. Reporter Jonathan Bym talks about Deputy Chief Charles Campbell's career and his plans for retirement.

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

https://www.thepilot.com/

Following a week-long study of uninterrupted traffic patterns on U.S. 1 during the morning drop-off at STARS public charter school, the Moore County Sheriff's Office has decided to remove deputies in the future. Reporter Ana Risano shares what the school and DOT found during the study.

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

https://www.thepilot.com/