Sep
06
2023
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By North State Journal Staff
Pinecrest, Union Pines both record wins in week three 

Pinecrest, Union Pines both record wins in week three 

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It was a successful weekend for high school football teams in the county, as squads representing Moore County went a perfect 3-0 in Week Three.   In addition to North Moore’s win over Northwood, Pinecrest and Union Pines both landed in the win column on Friday.   Pinecrest moved to 3-0 on the season with a 27-24 win over Middle Creek, dropping the Mustangs to 1-2 on the season. It’s the second 3-0 start in the last three years for the Mustangs and the third in the last five seasons.   In a game where yards were scarce, Jaylin Morgan scored three touchdowns…
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Sep
06
2023
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By Asheebo Rojas
North Moore out-muscles Northwood, 38-12, in conference opener 

North Moore out-muscles Northwood, 38-12, in conference opener 

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North Moore (2-1, 1-0) ran all over Northwood (1-2, 0-1) Friday night, beating the Chargers, 38-12, in the first week of conference play.  The Mustangs overpowered the Chargers with their physicality in the run game and on the defensive side of the ball. North Moore constantly gained chunks of yards on the ground, even after running the same plays consecutively out of the option.   The Mustangs ran in five touchdowns.   “We were physical tonight,” North Moore head coach Andrew Carrouth said. “I think our guys especially in the second half imposed our will a little bit, and that was a…
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Sep
06
2023
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By Ryan Henkel
Aberdeen approves new memorial bench program

Aberdeen approves new memorial bench program

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ABERDEEN – The Aberdeen Town Board met Monday, August 28, with consideration of a handful of internal requests on the agenda.  To start the meeting, two officers – Cameron Parent and Kirsten Czako, took their Oath of Offices, and another, Jimmy Covington, was promoted to Sergeant before the board and meeting attendees.   “This is a great event,” said Mayor Robbie Farrell. “It’s always good for the board to see this happen. We’re so glad that you’re going to work for the Town of Aberdeen. These men and women are the reason that you can sleep well at night. They’re the…
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Aug
30
2023
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By Randolph Record
Pinecrest gets lone football win in the county 

Pinecrest gets lone football win in the county 

Sports
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…
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Aug
30
2023
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By Matt Mercer
Annual Moore County visitor impact report shows 11.3% increase 

Annual Moore County visitor impact report shows 11.3% increase 

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CARTHAGE — Domestic and international visitors to and within Moore County spent $749.50 million in 2022, an increase of 11.3% from 2021, according to new data.   The spending report comes from an annual study commissioned by Visit North Carolina, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.  State tax revenue generated in Moore County totaled around $28.9 million through state sales and excise taxes, as well as taxes on personal and corporate income.   Statewide, North Carolina set a record for visitor spending in 2022. As previously reported in May, travel statewide rose 15.2%, an increase following a 2021…
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Aug
30
2023
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By Ryan Henkel
Southern Pines to look into implementing subscription-based recycling services

Southern Pines to look into implementing subscription-based recycling services

Government
SOUTHERN PINES – The Southern Pines Town Council met Tuesday, August 8, with an agenda full of public hearings and action items.  To begin the meeting, the council first held four public hearings, the first of which was to decide on a new approach for garbage and recycling services.  “This project actually started over a year ago,” said assistant town manager Mike Cameron. “We hired Davenport Lawrence back in January. We’ve done a contract extension to get us through December 31 of 2024 with GFL to continue solid waste and recycling services.”  The council was presented with four options that…
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Aug
23
2023
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By North State Journal Staff
Two of three county football teams start off with wins 

Two of three county football teams start off with wins 

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It was a successful start to the 2023 high school football season for two of the three teams in the area. North Moore High School and Pinecrest High School both opened their seasons with non-conference wins, while Union Pines High School took a loss in the opener.   North Moore, coming off a 13-1 season last year and trip to the state quarterfinals, got off on the right foot as the Mustangs shut out Carver, 27-0, on the road. The Mustangs were led by 114 yards and a touchdown on the ground by Kolby Ritchie. Jakarey Gillis added 77 yards and…
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Aug
23
2023
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By Ryan Henkel
Board of Education approves extension to Superintendent’s contract 

Board of Education approves extension to Superintendent’s contract 

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CARTHAGE – The Moore County Schools Board of Education met Monday, August 14, with a few budgetary matters as well as an update on the Superintendent’s contract on the agenda.  The first action item the board approved was the purchase of three new activity buses from White’s IC Bus at the price of $130,758 per bus.   According to the plan presented by Assistant Superintendent for Operations Jenny Purvis, two of the buses would be purchased with ESSER funds, and the third bus will be funded through Transportation 706 funds.  “We’re moving forward with the purchase of three activity buses to…
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Aug
16
2023
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By U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson
HUDSON: Protecting our veterans & honoring our fallen heroes

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…
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Aug
16
2023
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By Randolph Record
Nominations open for upcoming state fair’s ‘Farm Family of the Day’

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…
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