North State Journal Staff – Moore County Edition

Jul

19

2023

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By Ryan Henkel, North State Journal

Frustrations boiler over again between Board of Education members

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CARTHAGE — The Moore County Schools Board of Education met Monday, July 10, as animosity continued amongst board members. During discussions regarding the prioritization of the Master Facility Plan projects, emotions seemed to reach a boiling point as verbal clashes between Board Chair Robert Levy and Vice Chair David Hensley increased. Emotions had been running high between the two Republican members dating back to last month’s meeting when the two engaged in a verbal spout regarding what Hensley saw as an overstep by Levy as the Board Chair struck down three of Hensley’s added agenda items. The most recent point…

Jul

19

2023

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By North State Journal Staff

Pinehurst mayoral contest leads Moore County election filings

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PINEHURST — Three candidates are in the race for Pinehurst mayor in this November’s municipal election. The first candidate to file was former village councilmember Kevin Drum, who lost re-election in 2021 and has been vocal about his displeasure with the current members. “I am committed to leading Pinehurst by respecting its traditions and history, by inspiring and empowering fellow council members, village staff, and our citizens, and by restoring transparency to local governance,” Drum said in a statement following his filing. A longtime community leader, Drum was first elected to the village council in 2017 following time spent on…

Jul

12

2023

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By Ryan Henkel, North State Journal

Aberdeen Town Board holds four public hearings regarding property matters

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ABERDEEN — The Aberdeen Town Board met Monday, June 26, with four public hearings on the agenda, all of which related to property matters. The board meeting began with a presentation of their audit report for Fiscal Year 2021-22 presented by Forvis. “As a result of our audit, we issued an unmodified or clean audit report on the town’s financial statements,” said Forvis partner John Frank. “We did not identify any material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in internal controls. Overall, positive financial results for the year.” “We survived COVID, and we’re coming out the other side in good shape,” said…

Jul

05

2023

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State Board of Elections approves voter ID rules, appoints county board members

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RALEIGH — The North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) met on Tuesday, June 27, and approved temporary rules related to the implementation of voter ID rules in North Carolina elections. Beginning with Fall 2023 municipal elections, all voters will be asked to show a form of photo ID when voting in-person and via absentee ballot. “The agency is proposing rules to ensure uniform, standard implementation of the photo ID requirements in all 3,000-plus polling locations and among all 100 county boards of elections,” a statement from the NCSBE read. The board also reviewed more than 1,300 comments on the…

Jun

15

2023

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Hudson to hold field hearing in Pinehurst about substation attacks

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PINEHURST — U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rogers (R-WA), and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) announced last Friday that they would be holding a field hearing on Friday, June 16, in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The field hearing will be open to the public and the press and is set to take place at 10 a.m. at 395 Magnolia Rd. in Pinehurst. The title of the hearing is “Enhancing America’s Grid Security and Resilience.” In December 2022, two electric substations in Moore County were intentionally attacked, resulting in…

Jun

07

2023

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North Moore falls to UCA in baseball championship series

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HOLLY SPRINGS — Uwharrie Charter secured its second state title in four seasons with a two-game series sweep of North Moore last weekend in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 1A baseball championship series. In Game 1, Uwharrie Charter edged North Moore with a 2-1 win. Eagles freshman pitcher Jake Hunter allowed just one run on eight hits, while Uwharrie Charter’s offense came alive in the third inning, with Troy Carver and Ben Medinger contributing key RBIs to secure the win. Game 2 saw Uwharrie Charter assert their dominance, securing an 8-1 win to clinch the championship. Pitcher Brett…

May

03

2023

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Commissioners release budget update for fiscal year 2024

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The Moore County Board of Commissioners held a work session on April 17, 2023, to hear and consider updates from the Board’s appointed two-commissioner task force groups. As a result of the recently completed countywide revaluation, taxpayers have just received new tax assessments, and one of the more pressing concerns is how these new assessments will impact property owners’ tax bills, which will be mailed in July. The Budget Task Force, led by Chairman Nick Picerno and Vice Chairman Frank Quis, has been steadily working with County staff reviewing budget requests and analyzing revenues and expenditures. Earlier this year, when…

Mar

29

2023

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By The Associated Press

North Carolina treasurer running for governor in 2024

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RALEIGH — North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell announced on Saturday he will run for governor in 2024, a bid that will likely require him besting Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson to earn the Republican nomination. While Republicans have controlled North Carolina’s legislature since 2011 and won a majority on the state Supreme Court last November, they have struggled to enter the Executive Mansion. The GOP has won just one gubernatorial general election since 1992, and 2012 winner Pat McCrory served for just four years. Folwell, a former legislator, school board member and state unemployment office chief who was first elected…

Mar

15

2023

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By U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson

HUDSON: Working for you

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“How does this impact you?” That’s the question I ask myself before considering every bill I introduce, cosponsor, or vote on as your Congressman. With our new Republican majority in place, we have hit the ground running this year—and we will not slow down. From stopping soft-on-crime policies, defending the Second Amendment with my Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, protecting our strategic oil reserves, standing up to socialism and the Chinese Communist Party’s use of a spy balloon over U.S. territory, and voting to end COVID-19 vaccine mandates—House Republicans have delivered results for you and families across the country. Following a…

Mar

15

2023

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By Ryan Henkel, North State Journal

New quotes for gym repairs to save Moore County Schools over $6 million

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WEST END — The Moore County Schools Board of Education met Monday, March 13, with multiple endorsements and financial requests on the agenda. The board recognized McDeeds Creek and Pinehurst Elementary Schools for their national recognition as model Professional Learning Communities. “Professional learning communities recognize the key to improved learning for students is ongoing, job-embedded learning for the adults that serve those students,” said board member Ken Benway. “The three big ideas of a PLC call upon educators to focus on learning, build a collaborative culture, and create a results orientation. Schools are recognized based on strict criteria, including a…