Blog – Moore County Edition

May

24

2024

Athlete of the Week: Janie Spicer

Sportsathlete of the week, Janie Spicer, Moore County sports, Union Pines

Janie Spicer is a senior for the Union Pines’ girls’ lacrosse team. The Vikings won their first-ever state title and wrapped up an undefeated season. Spicer led the way winning NCHSAA Most Valuable Player honors after scoring three goals, with four assists, in the championship game. She also took the NCHSAA Sportsmanship Award. For the season, Spicer led Union Pines in shots on goal and was second in goals and assists. She also led the squad in ground balls and was second in turnovers forced. ‌

May

24

2024

By North State Journal Staff

Union Pines takes state girls’ lacrosse title

SportsMoore County sports, Union Pines

Spring sports wrapped up with a first-ever school title for Union Pines girls’ lacrosse. Here’s a look at the playoff roundup. Girls’ lacrosse Union Pines won the first girls’ lacrosse state title in school history, finishing off a perfect 18-0 season. The Vikings had their biggest scare of the season in the state semifinals, trailing Croatan at the half before rallying for a 14-13 win. Ellie Powell had six goals and Janie Spicer five in the comeback victory. Union Pines then blew out Bishop McGuinness, 20-6, to win the 1A/2A/3A title. Powell had another six goals and Spicer three. The…

May

19

2024

By North State Journal Staff

Union Pines student killed in crash

NewsMoore County Schools

A student from Union Pines High School was killed in a car crash, Moore County Schools announced in a press release Tuesday afternoon. “During this extremely difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with the student’s family, friends and the Union Pines High School community,” the release read. “Understanding the impact of this tragedy on our students and staff, we are actively providing necessary resources and support. Counselors and other support personnel are available to all students and staff, offering a safe space for those who may need assistance.” The school district did not share any additional information on the…

May

18

2024

By Cory Lavalette

Athlete of the Week: Bohdi Robertson

Sportsathlete of the week, Bohdi Robertson, Pinecrest, Pinecrest High school

Pinecrest baseball’s Bohdi Robertson is our Athlete of the Week. Robertson is a sophomore for the Pinecrest baseball team. Robertson got the ball for the Patriots’ playoff opener, against Green Hope, and threw a complete game shutout for the 5-0 win. Robertson struck out eight in the 92-pitch gem and allowed just two hits and a walk. For the year, Robertson is 9-1 in 12 games and has 67 strikeouts in 46 innings while allowing less than a baserunner an inning and sporting an 0.90 ERA.

May

18

2024

By Ryan Henkel

Commissioners approve land for new fire station

NewsMoore County Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved a $235,000 land purchase for a new fire and EMS station on J. Dowdy Road, during its meeting last week. “This is a project we’ve been working on for a couple of years to increase the EMS coverage by putting a [quick response vehicle] out on J. Dowdy Road and also in partnership with the local fire department to have a fire station out there to help reduce the insurance rating out there,” said Public Safety Director Bryan Phillips. The board also approved a pair of change orders on the courthouse project, amounting…

May

18

2024

By North State Journal Staff

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

SportsMoore County 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…

May

10

2024

By North State Journal Staff

Athlete of the Week: Maddy Telemeco

Sportsathlete of the week, Maddy Telemeco, Moore County sports

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.

May

10

2024

By North State Journal Staff

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

SportsMoore County 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…

May

10

2024

By Jordan Golson

Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to Elizabeth Dole, 18 others

NewsElizabeth Dole, Joe Biden, Presidential Medal of Freedom

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…

May

10

2024

By Ryan Henkel

Moore Board gives schools bond funds for district-wide improvements

NewsMoore County Board of Commissioners

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…