Ryan Henkel – Moore County Edition

Apr

12

2024

Moore could gain seven new road names

The Moore County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, April 2, approving a number of agenda items for future consideration including the naming of seven new roads. Per county ordinance, no new roads in unincorporated Moore County can be created without the approval of the board. The roads, which will be privately maintained, will be considered for approval at the April 16 meeting. They are Bluestone Drive, Candace Lane, Cross Arrow Way, Freida May Lane, Nancy Court, October Road and Palmer Grey Court. Another item was to tweak the UDO to make clear that the use of a personal workshop or…

Pinehurst opens hiring for new village manager

NewsPinehurst Council

Pinehurst will have a new village manager before the close of 2024 according to a timeline adopted by the Village of Pinehurst Council at its regular meeting on March 26. Current Village Manager Jeff Sanborn announced his intention to resign effective October 25, so the goal is to have his replacement start in November. “Leading our exceptional Village staff has been one of the most rewarding professional experiences I have had in my life,” Sanborn said in the Feb. 29 press release announcing his upcoming departure. “I know that we have the right people and systems in place to ensure…

Aberdeen to install four-way stop on South Street

NewsAberdeen Town Board

The Aberdeen Town Board met Monday, March 18, voting to approve a new four-way stop at the intersection of South Street and Glasgow Street as an attempt to slow down through traffic. According to Director of Public Works Joe Wood, the four-way stop will be installed after the street resurfacing project is finished in the area. The town had already reduced the speed limit on South Street down to 20 mph and posted new signage indicating such, but the commissioners felt that that still wasn’t doing enough to address the issue, so the four-way stop was a necessary next step.…