Feb
11
2022
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By Moore County Staff
Picerno drops House bid, submits name for vacant Moore commission seat

Picerno drops House bid, submits name for vacant Moore commission seat

Government, News
PINEHURST — Former Moore County Commissioner Nick Picerno said in an email to supporters he was submitting his name to the Moore County Republican Executive Committee to fill the vacant term of Louis Gregory, who recently announced his intent to resign in February. In life, things change, that’s a given. In the past couple of weeks since announcing my intention to run for NC House District 78, several events have taken place that significantly effect that decision," said Picerno. He cited the ongoing litigation over the state's new district lines, saying that the court battle has caused chaos and confusion…
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Feb
11
2022
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By A.P. Dillon
Moore County Schools launches investigation into sex ed allegations

Moore County Schools launches investigation into sex ed allegations

News,
RALEIGH — The Moore County public school district has launched an investigation after allegations of explicit remarks made by a New Century Middle School teacher during a course on reproductive health and safety. Radio show host J.D. Zumwalt highlighted the allegations during his Jan. 27 broadcast and prefaced his comments by telling his audience to change the channel because none of what he was about to say should be heard by children. Zumwalt referenced two children who heard the alleged remarks. One was an 11-year-old female student in sixth grade and the other was allegedly a 13-year-old. The 11-year-old came…
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Feb
09
2022
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By Moore County Staff
Moore County Schools creates book review committee

Moore County Schools creates book review committee

Government, News
CARTHAGE — Following a challenge to a controversial book with a transgender story-line, the Moore County Schools has appointed a Community Media and Technology Advisory Committee to review the inclusion of the book “George” in two school libraries. The book remains on the shelves at Union Pines High School and McDeeds Creek Elementary School after building-level committees at both schools recommended the book stay in the libraries. The committee — which will be comprised of teachers, administrators, parents and students — will make a recommendation to the Board of Education. By statute, the local board of education has sole authority…
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Feb
09
2022
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By Moore County Staff
Gregory changes retirement date

Gregory changes retirement date

Government, News
PINEHURST — After announcing his retirement from the Moore County Board of Commissioners with an effective date of March 1, Louis Gregory has changed his retirement date to Feb 16. The County GOP Executive Committee will select Gregory’s replacement at a Feb. 18 meeting. Gregory’s change will lengthen the amount of time the appointee will serve. The appointee will serve through December 1. A special election will be held allowing voters to select the person who will complete the final two years of Gregory’s term.
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Feb
09
2022
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By Moore County Staff
Ben Carson coming to Pinehurst for lecture

Ben Carson coming to Pinehurst for lecture

Entertainment, Events,
PINEHURST — Former federal Housing Secretary Ben Carson will speak at the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center on March 18. Carson will be the first speaker of 2022 in the James E. Holshouser, Jr. Lecture Series, which is hosted at the Bradshaw Center. Carson is a retired neurosurgeon and politician who served in the Trump administration from 2017 to 2021. He was a candidate for President of the United States in the 2016 Republican primaries.
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Feb
09
2022
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By Hillel Italie | The Associated Press
Kellyanne Conway memoir ‘Here’s the Deal’ coming out May 24

Kellyanne Conway memoir ‘Here’s the Deal’ coming out May 24

Entertainment,
NEW YORK — Former White House counselor Kellyanne Conway has a memoir out May 24: “Here's the Deal” is billed by her publisher as a look beyond the headlines of the Trump administration and her family life, including her husband and prominent Trump detractor, George Conway. “Not just the story of the White House, ‘Here’s the Deal' takes the reader inside Kellyanne’s own house, on her own terms,” Threshold Editions announced Wednesday. “Kellyanne became a fulcrum between the see-sawing demands of a West Wing job in one of the most consequential eras in our history, motherhood to four school-age children,…
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Feb
09
2022
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By Moore County Staff
Pinehurst to review proposed street dining ban in March

Pinehurst to review proposed street dining ban in March

Government, News
PINEHURST — The Village of Pinehurst’s proposed outdoor street dining ban will be subject to review some time in March. The ban, which is slated to take effect on April 1, would prevent restaurants from using adjacent property for outdoor seating. Expanded outdoor dining has been a rare area of bipartisan agreement between Republican legislative leaders and the Democratic governor, with outdoor options first executed via executive order from Roy Cooper and later codified into state law. A discussion during the Village Council’s Jan. 11 work session outlined three options for outdoor street dining. Jeff Batton, Assistant Village Manager of…
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Feb
09
2022
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By Moore County Staff
Vikings grapplers come up short in state title match

Vikings grapplers come up short in state title match

Sports
Union Pines captain, senior Aiden McCafferty wrestles against Fred T. Foard’s Zane Birtchet in the 170-pound weight class during the 3A State Dual Team championship wrestling match on Saturday, February 5 at Greensboro Coliseum. McCafferty defeated Birtchet by pinfall. Foard won the overall match 58-12 sending the Vikings home as state runner-up. (DAVID SINCLAIR/For the North State Journal) GREENSBORO — A battle of top seeds in the state 3A dual team wrestling championships ended with the defending state champion claiming another title. The Union Pines Vikings faced the Fred T. Foard Tigers from Newton in the state championship at Greensboro…
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Feb
09
2022
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By Robert Levy
LEVY: Jack:  We can handle the truth

LEVY: Jack:  We can handle the truth

Opinions
When White House spokesperson Jen Psaki was asked why illegal aliens were not screened for COVID, she replied, “They’re not intending to stay here for a lengthy period of time.”  There are two things that are unique to American voters. They like to end their sentences with prepositions and they like to be lied to. It is a heritage found throughout our history. In 1846, President James K. Polk (originally from Pineville) told Congress that “México has passed the boundary of the United States, invaded our territory and shed American blood on American soil.” It was a lie. At the…
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Feb
03
2022
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By Moore County Staff
Union Pines advances to state wrestling championship

Union Pines advances to state wrestling championship

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PINEHURST — After capturing their 15th straight conference championship in varsity wrestling last week. The Union Pines Vikings set their sights on another trophy as the state dual team tournament started this week. After all three Moore County schools reached the state tournament, the Vikings are the only remaining team after they advanced to the 3-A state championship match with a win over Orange Wednesday night. Union Pines was the host team and #1 seed. Union Pines reached the championship with first and second round wins over Harnett Central and Westover. The top-seeded Vikings continued to host Wednesday and defeated…
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