Randolph Record – Moore County Edition

Sep

20

2023

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By Randolph Record

Union Pines gets hard-fought win, while North Moore drops to .500

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Two Moore County teams were in action week five, giving the county schools a split of conference games on Friday. Union Pines had a hard-fought double-overtime win, while North Moore fell to .500 on the season with a shutout loss. Pinecrest had the week off. Union Pines 40, Lee County 33, 2OT: Austin Mooring scored from two yards out to get the go-ahead touchdown in the second overtime, then Union Pines got a sack to end Lee County’s possession and clinch a win in a game of runs at Lee County. The Yellowjackets scored the game’s first two touchdowns, both…

Sep

14

2023

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By U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson

HUDSON: We will always remember

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September 11th, 2001 was one of the darkest days in our nation’s history. The images of 9/11 remain ingrained into the collective memory of Americans across our nation. I still remember watching TV when the second airplane crashed into the World Trade Center that morning. What we witnessed in the hours and days that followed were some of the most courageous and heroic acts of good. We saw hundreds of first responders rush into the smoke and flames of those burning buildings, passing civilians fleeing. We heard about the courageous passengers on United Airlines Flight 93 who sacrificed their lives…

Sep

13

2023

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By Randolph Record

Seagrove Library celebrates 50th anniversary

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SEAGROVE — The Seagrove Public Library celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 9, with a fanfare of live music, hotdogs, and fond memories. The event, which originally was going to be held outside, had to be moved into the library as some one hundred people showed up to express their support and gratitude for the occasion. The Southwestern High School Choir opened the ceremony, singing “Down to the River to Pray” before continuing with several other songs. Raffle tickets and t-shirts were available for purchase during the event, along with complimentary hot dogs and drinks for everyone in attendance. …

Aug

30

2023

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By Randolph Record

Pinecrest gets lone football win in the county

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Week two of the high school football season saw two of the three local teams go down in defeat. Pinecrest was the lone team to record a win, moving to 2-0 on the season with a 44-20 road win over 0-2 Overhills. The Patriots have scored 92 points in their first two games. It’s their most explosive start to a season since winning the first two games of 2015 by a combined 95-8 score, en route to a 6-0 start that season that saw Pinecrest score 305 points. The Patriots were led against Overhills by 196 yards rushing by junior…

Aug

16

2023

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By U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson

HUDSON: Protecting our veterans & honoring our fallen heroes

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As the representative of the largest Army base in the world, making sure our community’s veterans, troops, and their families get the support they deserve is among my top priorities. At the end of July, the House passed the FY24 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. This legislation will strengthen our commitment to our veterans by fully funding veterans’ health care programs, benefits, and other critical VA programs. This legislation is also providing nearly $800 million above President Biden’s budget request for military construction to improve our national security. I was able to secure large wins for…

Aug

16

2023

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By Randolph Record

Nominations open for upcoming state fair’s ‘Farm Family of the Day’

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RALEIGH — While the 2023 N.C. State Fair is still a couple of months away, competition applications and event planning are already in motion. The fair officials have opened up nominations to honor 11 farm families to be recognized as the Tractor Supply Company’s “Farm Family of the Day.” This is the third year Tractor Supply Company has sponsored the program to celebrate farm families behind the state’s “$103.2 billion agriculture and agribusiness industry.” “The State Fair’s earliest beginnings sought to elevate the understanding of new agricultural practices and technology. Helping people make the connection between farming and the food…

Aug

09

2023

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By Ryan Henkel, North State Journal

Pinehurst Council approves nominations to Neighborhood Advisory Committee

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PINEHURST — The Village of Pinehurst Council met Tuesday, July 25, with a somber opening in regards to the passing of Councilmember Jane Hogeman. “With respect to today’s council meeting and to maintain a desire for privacy and appropriate decorum, the family has asked that comments about Jane come only from Reverend Hugh Tudor-Foley tonight,” said Mayor John Strickland. “Not from staff, council members or the public.” “The beauty of our Village will be a reminder to us of Jane’s life of service to others,” Tudor-Foley said. “Her character, commitment, dedication and friendship. We ask that you deal graciously with…

Aug

02

2023

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By Ryan Henkel, North State Journal

VinFast breaks ground on automotive manufacturing facility in Chatham County

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MONCURE – VinFast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, broke ground on their proposed billion dollar facility in Chatham County Friday, July 28. In an event attended by VinFast executives, the Vietnam Ambassador to the United States, Gov. Roy Cooper as well as various government officials, VinFast laid out their future plans and goals regarding the factory located in the Triangle Innovation Point megasite. “Just over a year ago, Vinfast announced the plan to build our first North American manufacturing facility and today we are here to start the construction of the first EV factory in North Carolina which will have…

Aug

02

2023

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By Ryan Henkel, North State Journal

Southern Pines Council postpones decision on potential S. Bennett St. planned development

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SOUTHERN PINES — The Southern Pines Town Council met Tuesday, July 11, with multiple public hearings on UDO updates, annexations and architectural reviews on the agenda. The council first approved the appointment of Mary Miller to the Appearance Commission on a three-year term and as a representative of the ETJ and approved an amendment to the Yard Sales Ordinance in order to remove misdemeanor arrest as an allowed remedy of a violation of the ordinance and that inspection authority is limited to the portion of a yard sale site that is open to the public for the purposes of the…

Jul

26

2023

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By Ryan Henkel, North State Journal

Pinehurst Council approves appointments to Neighborhood Advisory Board

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PINEHURST — The Village of Pinehurst Council met Tuesday, July 11, with primarily presentations and appointments on the agenda. The council first approved two appointments to the Pinehurst Neighborhood Advisory Committee, Carolyn Jamison and Jennifer Tomilin. “The first is in regards to the newly formed neighborhood of North Lake Pinehurst,” said Village Manager Jeff Sanborn. “We had a lot of interest from the neighborhood. We had four applicants that we interviewed, and we agreed that the best candidate for the position was Carolyn Jamison. Carolyn has served on the NAC previously, representing the civic group, and also was an alternate…