Blog – Moore County Edition

Sep

18

2024

School district emphasizes commitment to safety in light of recent tragedy

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…

Sep

10

2024

By North State Journal Staff

Red Cross schedules Sept. blood drives

NewsMoore County

After a blood shortage this summer, the American Red Cross is holding a number of blood donation events throughout the month of September. While all blood types are needed, there is a particular demand for type O blood donors and those willing to give platelets. Donations made before Sept. 15 get a Red Cross raglan T-shirt, while donations from Sept. 16 to 30 will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Fall for more. In Moore County, there are events scheduled in and over the next few weeks: Sept. 12: 1:30 to 6 p.m. at…

Sep

09

2024

By Asheebo Rojas

Northwood offense redeems itself in Brown’s first win against North Moore

SportsMoore County sports, North Moore, Northwood

PITTSBORO — As Northwood (1-2, 1-0) earned its first win of the season over North Moore (0-3 0-1), 33-13, Friday, Dalton Brown earned a soaked t-shirt and a game ball for winning his first game as the coach of his alma mater. “It feels like a full circle Pittsboro moment,” Brown said. “Just happy to come back and be here with the boys. It’s their team. They did a great job. They put the game plan in action and executed very well. So, I’m very happy about that.” On a big night for the Northwood community, as the East Chatham…

Sep

05

2024

By Ryan Henkel

Aberdeen to hold public hearing for system development fee rate updates

NewsAberdeen Town Board

ABERDEEN – The Town of Aberdeen is looking to potentially raise the rates for its system development fees as a public hearing was set for that very purpose at its Aug. 26 regular business meeting. The Aberdeen Town Board set a public hearing for Oct. 28 in order to discuss changes to the town’s system development fees (SDF) rates for new connections to its water and sewer systems. “We thought we could do it a little bit earlier, but we started looking at the true notice and the posting and we thought we’d rather be safe than sorry, so we…

Sep

04

2024

By North State Journal Staff

Athlete of the Week: Chris Najm

SportsChris Najm, Moore County sports, Pinecrest

Chris Najm is a junior on the Pinecrest football team. The Patriots moved to 2-0 on the year with a win against Overhills, and, for the second straight week, Najm found the end zone three times. He rushed for 85 yards on 15 carries and scored three rushing touchdowns. For the year, Najm leads Pinecrest in rushing yards and touchdowns. He’s the Sandhills Conference scoring leader and ranks second in the league in rushing and total yards. Najm also ranks 20th in the state in rushing, seventh in touchdowns and eleventh in total points.

Sep

04

2024

By Asheebo Rojas

Union Pines grabs seven interceptions in 35-0 win over Northwood

SportsMoore County sports, Northwood, Union Pines

CAMERON — Union Pines (2-0, 0-0) put on a defensive masterclass in its 35-0 win over the Chargers (0-2, 0-0) Friday. The Vikings intercepted the Chargers seven times thanks to different looks and constant pressure from its defensive line and a solid display of ball skills in the secondary. The seven picks are tied for the second-most interceptions in a game in North Carolina High School Athletic Association history. “It’s more of the defensive line for pressuring the quarterback and making him throw it up,” senior defensive back Harley Moyer said. “TJ (Robinson) and Elijah (Clayton), they are so good…

Aug

31

2024

By Cory Lavalette

Athlete of the Week: Caleb Milton

Sportsathlete of the week, caleb milton, Union Pines

Union Pines football senior Caleb Milton is Athlete of the Week. The Vikings beat Triton 42-0 to open the season, and Milton played both ways, contributing on offense and defense. Milton only had seven carries for Union Pines, but four of them reached the end zone as he made the most of his 32 rushing yards. On defense, he returned an interception 38 yards for a fifth touchdown and also recovered a fumble. Not to neglect special teams, Milton also returned a kick 45 yards.