Blog – Moore County Edition

Oct

01

2024

North Moore breaks through

SportsMoore County sports

It was a week where everybody’s “0” must go. North Moore got rid of the 0 in its win column, posting a dominant win over Jordan-Matthews. Meanwhile, Pinecrest saw its 0 in the loss column disappear, with a loss in its conference opener. Union Pines The Vikings enjoyed a bye week last Friday, after opening 4-1 on the season, their best since 2015. This week, the Vikings are back in action with a home game against Scotland in a Sandhills conference contest. Kickoff is Friday at 7:30. The Fighting Scots are 3-3, 2-0 in the Sandhills and coming off a…

Sep

27

2024

By Ryan Henkel

County considers expanded shelter operations

NewsMoore County Board of Commissioners

CARTHAGE — Moore County is continuing to look for ways in which it can help more animals. At its Sept. 17 regular business meeting, the board held a public hearing to hear about a proposed expansion and potential improvements to Moore County Animal Operations. The Sheriff’s Office had initially approached the board about adding a surgical suite and in-house veterinary staff to its animal operations department back in August. “The problem that we have been confronted with over the last year are complaints over our euthanasia rates being too high and our inept ability to run a county animal shelter…

Sep

27

2024

By Shawn Krest

Bibibop brings Korean fast casual to Southern Pines

NewsMoore County, Southern Pines

SOUTHERN PINES — The fast casual dining scene in Southern Pines got a bit more color and flavor with the opening of Bibibop in the Target Shopping Center. The Asian grill celebrated its grand opening last Thursday as the rapidly growing chain continues its expansion. Bibibop was founded in 2013 in Columbus, Ohio, by Korean immigrant Charley Shin, who was already a successful restaurant chain entrepreneur with his Charleys Philly Steaks — a mall food court staple. The Southern Pines store will be Bibibop’s 68th location, spread across 10 states, and the company hopes to add another half-dozen states to…

Sep

26

2024

By North State Journal Staff

Union Pines gets milestone win

SportsMoore County sports, North Moore, Union Pines

Union Pines is having its most successful season in recent years, while North Moore is struggling more than it has in the past few campaigns. After a week off, Pinecrest will rejoin the football fray this week. Union Pines The Vikings bounced back from their first loss of the year in week four to get back on the winning track Friday night. Union Pines pulled out a 7-6 win in a defensive struggle at home against Lee County. The win was a milestone one or the Vikings. Union Pines has played Lee County every year since 2013 and had never…

Sep

23

2024

By North State Journal Staff

Athlete of the Week: Harley Moyer

SportsHarley Moyer, Moore County sports, Union Pines

Harley Moyer is a senior defensive back on the Union Pines football team. The Vikings are 4-1, and the defense is a big reason why. Union Pines shut out their first three opponents this season and held Lee County to just 6 points, their fewest in nine seasons. Moyer tied for the team high in tackles against Lee, with nine, including eight solo stops. He also recovered a fumble in the 7-6 victory. For the year, Moyer has four interceptions, which leads the Sandhills Conference and is third best in North Carolina Division 3A. He’s also recovered two fumbles and…

Sep

20

2024

By Stanly County Journal staff

Athlete of the Week: Emily Regtuyt

Sportsathlete of the week, Emily Regtuyt, Pinecrest High school

Pinecrest volleyball sophomore Emily Regtuyt is Athlete of the Week. The Patriots have won four of their last five, including two of three last week, and are now 9-5 on the year and leading the Sandhills at 5-0. Regtuyt had six blocks in a win over Scotland, adding three kills, an ace, two digs and two assists. For the year, she leads the team in blocks and is second in hitting percentage. Her 42 blocks also lead the Sandhills Conference.

Sep

18

2024

By Ryan Henkel

School district emphasizes commitment to safety in light of recent tragedy

NewsMoore County Board of Education

CARTHAGE – In light of the recent shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia as well as due to an influx of community concerns, the Moore County Schools Board of Education was provided with a high-level overview of the safety and security measures that are in place in the district at their Sept. 10 regular business meeting. “Over the years, we’ve had a distinct focus on building and improving safety and security in Moore County Schools,” said Superintendent Tim Locklair. “That includes the systems, processes and practices, but also the resources and relationships we’ve built in the community to employ…

Sep

17

2024

By North State Journal Staff

Union Pines, Pinecrest enjoy fast starts

SportsMoore County sports

Moore County lost one unbeaten last week but still has an undefeated football team. Here’s a look at where the three schools across the county stand on the gridiron. Union Pines The Vikings suffered their first loss of the season, after opening 3-0. Union Pines fell to Randleman, 21-7, on the road. The three straight wins to open the year gave Union Pines as many wins as it had in any of the last three full seasons. The Randleman loss was also the first time Union Pines has surrendered points this season, after opening with three straight shutouts, 42-0 at…

Sep

12

2024

By North State Journal staff

Athlete of the Week: Brandon Powell

Sportsathlete of the week, Brandon Powell

North Moore football senior Brandon Powell is Athlete of the Week. The Mustangs fell to 0-3 on the year with a loss to Northwood, but Powell went out on his shield in the game. He rushed for 213 yards on 21 carries, scoring once. He had a long run of 61 yards and added a catch for 25. Powell currently leads North Moore in rushing and scoring and is among the conference leaders in rushing yards.

Sep

12

2024

By Ryan Henkel

Commissioners to assist with out-of-pocket costs for K-3 teachers

NewsMoore County Board of Commissioners

CARTHAGE – Following a surplus of sales tax dollars from last fiscal year, the Moore County Board of Commissioners has found a way to offer a bit more support to local teachers. At the board’s Sept. 5 regular business meeting, the commissioners approved a one-time allocation of $40,000 to Moore County Schools to be distributed to K-3 teachers to assist with out-of-pocket supply costs. “In our elementary level, there’s certainly more print material, more materials that many times teachers take on on their own to make their classrooms very welcoming,” said MCS superintendent Tim Locklair. “We certainly appreciate the commissioners…