May
18
2022
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By Ryan Henkel
Moss tops Boles, Jackson cruises as Moore County sets November election ballots

Moss tops Boles, Jackson cruises as Moore County sets November election ballots

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Moore County results in line with state-wide elections RALEIGH — The 2022 North Carolina GOP primaries concluded last night and Moore County will have a handful of new GOP challengers for local offices. In the races for the two NC House of Representatives seats, incumbent Jamie Boles fell to fellow House member Ben Moss is District 52. Moore County resident and political newcomer Neal Jackson emerged as the GOP nominee to replace retiring Allen McNeill for the District 78 seat which includes much of Randolph County and part of Moore. In the Republican primaries for Board of Commissioners District I…
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Apr
13
2022
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By North State Journal Staff
Southern Pines will consider election changes, Chick-fil-A move

Southern Pines will consider election changes, Chick-fil-A move

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SOUTHERN PINES — Southern Pines could see new election rules as well as a new Chick-fil-A location in the near future. The town council met last week for a planning session ahead of their business meeting this week with various development and governmental process items on the agenda.  Before the meeting got under way, Mayor Carol Haney reminded attendees that the Pinehurst Harness Track would be hosting a matinee race. “If you’re looking for a giggle, harness track this Saturday is the mayor’s race,” said Haney. “Let the games begin.”  One of the first items for discussion at the meeting…
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Mar
25
2022
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By North State Journal Staff
Carson lays a cornerstone grounded in faith

Carson lays a cornerstone grounded in faith

News, Politics
PINEHURST — A politician, a brain surgeon and a philanthropist walked into a room Friday night in Pinehurst and it was the same person. Dr. Ben Carson delivered a lecture as part of the Governor James E. Holshouser Jr. Lecture Series and the neurosurgeon turned presidential candidate did not disappoint the crowd of approximately 700 who attended the sold-out event.  Carson was delayed in his arrival to Moore County due to flight cancellations commented during his lecture that he was leaving it up to God whether he wanted the 70-year-old former surgeon and his wife Candy to travel to the…
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Mar
09
2022
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By Moore County Staff
2022 primary election ballots are set

2022 primary election ballots are set

Government, News, Politics
PINEHURST — Candidate filing for Moore County in the 2022 elections ended on Friday, March 4. Republicans will continue to hold countywide offices, as no Democrats filed for full-term county commission seats, clerk of court, register of deeds, sheriff, or two N.C. House seats. In addition, two district court seats did not have a Democrat file for office, and one seat did not see a Republican file. In the N.C. House, the seat being vacated by the retirement of Allen McNeill has three candidates running: Neal Jackson, David Ashley, and Cory Bortree. A primary will also take place between current…
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Mar
09
2022
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By Moore County Staff
County GOP hosts full convention

County GOP hosts full convention

News, Politics
PINEHURST — The Moore County Republican Party hosted its annual convention Saturday at the Pinehurst Village Hall. Moore County resident and prominent conservative attorney Cleta Mitchell was the keynote speaker. Mitchell, who is part of the Conservative Partnership Institute and the Election Integrity Network, spoke about election reforms and election integrity activities that are being implemented at local, state and national levels. Over 200 attendees were present for the convention, which included precinct meetings. Tom Beddow is the county chairman for the 2021-22 election cycle.
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Mar
09
2022
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By Robert Bortins
BORTINS: Democrats don’t want you to believe the pain in your pocket

BORTINS: Democrats don’t want you to believe the pain in your pocket

Opinions, Politics
I believe America’s best days can be ahead of us, but it will take Americans uniting and going back to common sense policies to make it happen. I believe that in Moore County we will have an unprecedented opportunity this fall to elect local people who believe in you and me. President Biden in his State of the Union said his priority is on reducing inflation, but the radical left policies which he is supporting will only make it worst for most Americans. Here are some policies that would immediately help: Make America energy independent again. One of the sanctions…
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Jan
12
2022
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By North State Journal Staff
Moore County sees increase in Covid cases

Moore County sees increase in Covid cases

Government, News, Politics
CARTHAGE — Covid cases have risen steadily in Moore County since mid-November. Through Sunday, January 9, the county experienced over 200 new cases per day. As of Monday, over 260 people have died with Covid in the county, according to public health officials. Over 90% of the deaths were in patients 50 years and older. No deaths have occurred in Moore County among residents under the age of 25. Over 91% of the county’s adult population has received at least one dose of the vaccine with 89.6% of residents over 65 being fully vaccinated, according to the CDC.
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Jan
12
2022
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By Matt Mercer
Two Republicans in race to succeed McNeill

Two Republicans in race to succeed McNeill

News, Politics, State,
ASHEBORO — Republican State Rep. Allen McNeill’s (R-Randolph) announcement that he would not seek re-election in the N.C. House of Representatives in the 2022 election has drawn two candidates to succeed him in the state house seat covering much of Randolph and Moore counties. The 2021 redistricting session changed the boundaries of District 78, shedding some precincts in eastern Randolph County and adding much of western Moore County including the village of Pinehurst. Both candidates who have announced their intention to run are Moore County residents. Neal Jackson, pastor of Beulah Baptist Church in Bennett, had filed for the seat…
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Dec
15
2021
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By Randolph Record
Board of Elections meeting nixed for December

Board of Elections meeting nixed for December

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ASHEBORO — This week’s meeting of the Randolph County Board of Elections was canceled after the recent rescheduling of 2022 primaries in the state. Melissa Johnson, who’s director of the Randolph County Board of Elections, sent a notice announcing the cancellation of Tuesday’s meeting. The next meeting of the board is set for 5 p.m. Jan. 11. Last week, the North Carolina Supreme Court suspended candidate filing for all offices for the 2022 primary election. This included municipal contests. In doing so, the North Carolina Supreme Court pushed back the date of the primary from March 8 to May 17.…
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