The Robbins Board of Commissioners approved a resolution of intent regarding the town's reservoir. Reporter Jonathan Bym explains the associated decisions made surrounding the resolution and the town's efforts to secure the future of its water resources. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

Once upon a time, in a land called Aberdeen, there was a library. It served the community well for more than 100 years. But, as the area grew, the 960-square-foot library became cramped between its books and expanded technology. Reporter Ana Risano continues the story about the nearly-ready replacement. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

In an effort to streamline administration and looking to improve visitor behavior in authorized rentals, the Pinehurst Village Council seems poised to approve new measures. Reporter Matt Lamb outlines the three options discussed during the recent council meeting. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

After 29 years, Project Santa will see its last Christmas Day giveaway this year. Reporter Ana Risano explains what's next for Earl Wright and his non profit. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

Felicia and Zach Marks, both head coaches at Union Pines of volleyball and basketball respectively, met and married through their careers as Vikings coaches. Reporter Jonathan Bym explores their story — and how they’re able to keep calm under pressure. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

The Moore County Humane Society is breaking ground on a new facility off N.C. 22 a little under five miles from its existing location. Reporter Elena Marsh details the construction and expected uses for the new building. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

The Moore County commissioners reviewed some lesser-known elements of public safety at a recent meeting. Reporter Elena Marsh shares the range of services that fall under the county's public safety operations. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

Generative AI has become commonplace in many aspects of U.S. culture, including the workforce, and that led Will Herring, the Moore County School district’s assistant director for technology, to present a student framework for AI learning to the board during a recent work session. Reporter Matt Lamb breaks down the framework and discusses how it will impact different age groups. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

North Carolina is one of the top states in the country to be targeted by scammers, with more than $330,000 in losses reported in Moore County in 2024. Reporter Jonathan Bym details some of the data and an awareness event to be hosted by the Pinehurst Police Department. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

The Pilot's unofficial results for the 2025 municipal elections across Moore County. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

During a workshop meeting, Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields entertained the potential to absorb the school district's police department. Reporter Matt Lamb explains the reasoning and barriers to the process. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

Southern Pines Brewing Company announced Monday it was closing The Traveler, its Fayetteville location. Reporter Frank Daniels discusses actions the bank is pursuing against SPBC and the court's decision. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

For more than two years, the High Falls Dam has been in the subject of a disagreement between residents of northern Moore County and an organization committed to restoring the natural flow of rivers around the country. Reporter Jonathan Bym details the latest move, this time involving Representative Richard Hudson asking for intervention from the U.S. Department of the Interior. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

A series of focus group meetings, held by a group of library consultants, showed that the Moore County Library facility in Carthage is too small to serve the needs of the population. Reporter Ana Risano shared some of the feedback and the next steps for the library consultants. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

Next week, the Moore County commissioners and school board will hold their first joint meeting since March, where the schools district discussed impending plans for a new Carthage Elementary School and the two bodies agreed on more collaboration. Report Matt Lamb brings a story he worked on with reporter Elena Marsh about the upcoming meeting. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

After two years in the making, Moore County commissioners adopted the 2025 Moore County Land Use Plan as the county's guide for considering growth over the coming decade. Reporter Elena Marsh explains what the document says and how its different from the previous plan. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

Robbins is set to join the NC League of Municipalities’ Municipal Accounting Services Cybersecurity and Technical Assistance program, positioning the town to become current with audits. Reporter Jonathan Bym explains where the town stands after two years of searching for a firm to perform the service. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

In response to a change of town code approved in May by Aberdeen's Board of Commissioners, the town's planning board has recommended the commissioners approve a map outlining the N.C. 5 Priority Corridor Overlay — the first step in creating corridors along other main Aberdeen thoroughfares. Reporter Ana Risano explains the overly map and how is changes the zoning restrictions. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

Despite unanimous support by the Board of Education in a closed session to pursue a 32-acre site just past the intersection of Vass-Carthage and Joel roads for a new Carthage Elementary School, pushback from the community has some members questioning the course of action. Reporter Matt Lamb details some of the internal communication and what’s next. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

The Moore County Airport Authority has decided to hire a communications firm to help with messaging to area small business owners. Reporter Elena Marsh explains that the Authority board believes investment from local business owners will be critical to securing a minimum revenue guarantee fund to bring commercial service back to the airport. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/