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  • The Pilot's News Briefing 08/05/25
    A sinkhole which opened up on West Pennsylvania Avenue in Southern Pines during rains related to Tropical Storm Chantal is still being repaired. Reporter Ana Risano has details on timeline for completion and impacts.
    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 08/01/25
    School board member David Hensley has questioned whether the district is harboring illegal aliens, in contradiction to 8 U.S. Code 1324. Reporter Matt Lamb followed up for the story.
    The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
    https://www.thepilot.com/
    12 min
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 07/31/25
    The Carthage Board of Commissioners heard from the mayor of Pittsboro during a meeting on July 30 about the experiences of the Chatham County seat with recent growth in an attempt to prepare for growth in Carthage. Reporter Elena Marsh discusses the latest news in Moore County.
    The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
    https://www.thepilot.com/
    12 min
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 07/30/25
    The Southern Pines Planning Board has voted to recommend two duplexes in the West Southern Pines community for approval by the town council. Reporter Ana Risano brings us the story.
    The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
    https://www.thepilot.com/
    6 min
  • The Pilot's Briefing 07/29/25
    The Roast Office coffee shop closed its doors on July 27, and reporter Frank Daniels IV brings some of the background of the recently reported events surrounding the termination of the business's lease in the Outpost building.
    The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
    https://www.thepilot.com/
    18 min
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 07/25/25
    The Given Tufts Memorial Library moved one step closer to fruition as the Village Council received bids on the project this week. Reporter Matt Lamb talks about the bids and what the process will look like as the council members select a bidder and move into the construction phase.
    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 07/24/25
    Taylortown has reached a settlement with hotel developers Parks Hospitality Group following a months-long development moratorium and subsequent lawsuit. The moratorium was cut short by the General Assembly, and the Parks and Summit Hospitality Group will present plans to the town council in August.
    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 07/23/25
    Robbins now has its own food truck park on the corner of Rockingham Street and Broad Street in its historic downtown. Following a rezoning in March, and somewhat of a trend in Moore County, the McDuffie family opened its food truck park this week. They expect it to build slowly, but once the momentum comes the family has more plans for the space, including a trail and picnic areas.
    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 07/22/25
    The affects of Chantal are still felt in Moore County, and Aberdeen and Southern Pines' parks departments are working to restore trails and municipal parks. Reporter Ana Risano brings an update on that work and the items on the agenda for tonight's Southern Pines Town Council business meeting.
    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 07/09/25
    The state of emergency in Moore County ends tonight (Wednesday, July 9) after being declared Sunday evening following the flooding caused by Tropical Storm Chantal. Reporter Jonathan Bym talks about what a state of emergency is and what it allows county administrators to do.
    The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina.
    https://www.thepilot.com/
    6 min

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