Downtown Aberdeen was once the shopping hub of Moore County, the gateway to the Sandhills for many in the surrounding region. Reporter Ana Risano draws on the past to share the story of the town's efforts to revitalize its downtown and draw new residents and businesses to the once-thriving municipality.

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