May
18
2024
By North State Journal Staff
Girls soccer brackets released, while Union Pines reaches girls’ lax final four

Girls soccer brackets released, while Union Pines reaches girls’ lax final four

Sports
Union Pines softball and girls’ lacrosse join Pinecrest baseball in the later rounds of their respective state tournaments, while girls’ soccer gets ready to kick off the postseason. Boys’ tennis All three local teams saw their playoff runs come to an end last week. No. 10 seed North Moore fell to No. 7 Chatham Charter, 5-2 in the second round, finishing their season with a 3-9 record. In 4A, No. 5 Pinecrest was upset by No. 12 Broughton in the second round, ending the season with a 13-2 mark. In the 3A bracket, No. 10 Union Pines got a second-round…
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May
10
2024
By North State Journal Staff
Athlete of the Week: Maddy Telemeco

Athlete of the Week: Maddy Telemeco

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Maddy Telemeco is a junior for the Union Pines girls’ lacrosse team. The top-ranked Vikings blew out Havelock, 27-0, in their second-round game in the NCHSAA playoffs. Telemeco led the way for Union Pines with 10 points in the game. She scored four goals and added six assists. She also added four ground balls and controlled six draws. Telemeco leads Union Pines in assists and shot percentage. She’s second in turnovers caused and total points and ranks third on the team in goals.
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May
10
2024
By North State Journal Staff
Tennis, lacrosse teams still fighting, while baseball, softball suit up

Tennis, lacrosse teams still fighting, while baseball, softball suit up

Sports
Playoffs are underway in boys’ tennis, as well as boys’ and girls’ lacrosse. Baseball and softball are joining the NCHSAA postseason this week. Here’s a look at how the area teams are doing in the brackets. Boys’ tennis Pinecrest and Union Pines both won their NCHSAA playoff openers, while North Moore got a first-round bye, meaning all three area teams were still alive as of the start of this week, which saw second-round action take place after press time. North Moore, the No. 10 seed in 1A faced No. 7 Chatham Charter (12-6). No. 5 Pinecrest advanced via forfeit past…
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May
10
2024
By Jordan Golson
Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to Elizabeth Dole, 18 others

Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to Elizabeth Dole, 18 others

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President Joe Biden on Friday bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people, including civil rights icons such as the late Medgar Evers, actor Michelle Yeoh, prominent political leaders such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Rep. James Clyburn, and actor Michelle Yeoh. Also honored was North Carolina’s own Elizabeth Dole, recognized for her lifetime of public service across a variety of arenas. In a release from the White House announcing the recognition, Senator Dole’s work as a U.S. Senator, as Secretary of Transportation under President Reagan and Secretary of Labor under President George H. W. Bush, and as…
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May
10
2024
By Ryan Henkel
Moore Board gives schools bond funds for district-wide improvements

Moore Board gives schools bond funds for district-wide improvements

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The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved a request from the Moore County School System to utilize bond premium funding for the additional purpose of district-wide improvements at its Tuesday, April 16 meeting. “Bond premium funds are currently purposed for the use of gym modernization and updates,” said assistant superintendent of operations Jenny Purvis. “We currently have five gyms that are being updated. We’re in the process of that right now and we estimate that there should be an estimated $3.4 million remaining in those bond premium funds once we finalize and finish completion of those five gyms.” There are…
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May
04
2024
By Robert Owens
CCCC car show supports automotive programs

CCCC car show supports automotive programs

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Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) will host its 7th annual Car and Motorcycle Show on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school’s Main Campus in Sanford. The show is the school’s platform to showcase its automotive programs, with free admission and no registration fee. Donations are encouraged with all proceeds supporting CCCC’s automotive restoration and motorcycle mechanics programs. All vehicle makes and models can compete, with awards and door prizes available for registered vehicles. Food trucks will be on hand, with countless opportunities to meet other motorcycle and auto enthusiasts while supporting an essential community…
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May
04
2024
By North State Journal Staff
Moore Regional Hospital earns top marks for patient experience

Moore Regional Hospital earns top marks for patient experience

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FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital has been named a 2024 Outstanding Patient Experience Award recipient by Healthgrades, a leading resource for consumers seeking information on hospitals and doctors. The award, which Moore Regional received for the 17th consecutive year, recognizes the hospital's commitment to providing exceptional care experiences for patients and their loved ones according to the company. The recognition places Moore Regional among the top 15% of hospitals nationwide for patient experience. Healthgrades applies a scoring methodology to ten patient experience measures using Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey data submitted by the hospital's own patients. The…
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May
04
2024
By North State Journal Staff
Playoffs loom as regular seasons come to an end

Playoffs loom as regular seasons come to an end

Sports
It’s crunch time for high school spring sports. Girls’ soccer, with a week to go in the regular season, is the only sport preparing for playoffs already. Baseball and softball have wrapped up the regular season, and playoff fields have already been announced in golf, lacrosse and tennis. Boys’ tennis North Moore finished the regular season with a 3-9 record and received the No. 10 seed in the 1A bracket. The Mustangs received a first round bye and will take on No. 7 Chatham Charter (12-6) in the second round. At 12-1, Pinecrest earned a No. 5 seed in 4A…
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May
04
2024
By Ryan Henkel
Board of Education approves preliminary budget for upcoming year

Board of Education approves preliminary budget for upcoming year

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The Moore County Schools Board of Education met Monday, April 15, discussing the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. Superintendent Tim Locklair, who briefed the board, said the proposed budget would total $166.5 million with almost $39 million coming from Moore County, an increase of some $3.7 million. Assistant Superintendent for Budget and Finance Tina Edmonds reported that district staff found budget efficiencies of $632,800 by freezing out various vacant positions as well as a local technology grant. “There’s been a lot of hard work and I believe it’s a good budget,” said board chair Robert Levy. “I believe it’s…
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May
04
2024
By Ena Sellers
Love, Lowriders, Latinos

Love, Lowriders, Latinos

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PITTSBORO — Crowds dropped in on Saturday for the Lowrider Show at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. The event, now in its fourth year, is the brainchild of Manuel Araiza, who along with his brothers Francisco, and Jose, and their dad, also Francisco, bring it to life to highlight the Latino culture. The event attracts lowriders — a moniker that applies to both the cars and their owners — from Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia and all parts of North Carolina to share the love for these meticulously customized vehicles. City Knights Lowriders Car Club in Fayetteville was one…
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