Moore County – Moore County Edition

Nov

06

2024

Republican Ben Moss wins reelection for NC House’s 52nd District seat

News2024 election, Ben Moss, Jimmy Self, Moore County, NCGA

RALEIGH — Incumbent Republican Rep. Ben T. Moss, Jr. has won reelection over Democratic challenger Jimmy Self for the Moore County House District 52 seat. While results are still unofficial, Moss has taken in 61.08% of the vote to Self's 38.92% Moss has served two terms in the North Carolina House and now heads into a third term in January 2025. He represented District 66 from 2020-2022 before redistricting in 2023. Moss ran unopposed in the 2022 general election, but defeated incumbent Republican Jamie Boles in the primary by a thin margin: 3,688 votes to 3,226. He now represents all of…

Nov

05

2024

By North State Journal Staff

Republican Tom McInnis wins reelection for NC Senate’s 21st District seat

News2024 election, Maurice Holland Jr., Moore County, NCGA, Tom McInnis

RALEIGH — Republican Incumbent Senator Tom McInnis has defeated Democratic challenger Maurice (Butch) Holland, Jr. to secure reelection to Moore County's Senate District 21 seat. Results have yet to be finalized but voting data shows McInnis taking in 67% of the vote to Holland's 33% with 61% of precincts reporting. McInnis will advance to his sixth term in the North Carolina Senate in January 2025. McInnis has been an NC Senator since 2015 but was redistricted into the 21st district in 2023. In the 2022 general election, McInnis won a close race against Democrat Frank McNeill Jr, garnering 36,468 votes…

Nov

05

2024

By North State Journal Staff

Republican Neal Jackson wins reelection for NC House’s 78th District seat

News2024 election, lowell simon, Moore County, NCGA, randolph county, Rep. Neal Jackson

RALEIGH — Freshman Incumbent Republican Rep. Neal Jackson has defeated Democratic challenger Lowell Simon in the House District 78 race which covers portions of Moore and Randolph Counties. Results, while still unofficial, show Jackson taking in 71.63% of the vote to Simon's 28.37%. Jackson, a pastor, has served in the seat for one term having been first elected in 2022. Jackson originally took the seat in 2023 following the retirement of Allen McNeill who was District 78’s representative from 2012 to 2022. In that 2022 election, Jackson garnered 27,787 votes or 76.6% of the ballot, to defeat Democrat Erik Davis…

Nov

05

2024

By North State Journal Staff

Republican John Sauls wins reelection for NC House’s 51st District seat

News2024 election, ginger bauerband, john sauls, Moore County, NCGA

RALEIGH — Incumbent Republican Rep. John Sauls has defeated Democratic challenger Ginger Bauerband in the Moore County House District 51 race. Results are not final, however Sauls has garnered 64.37% of the vote compared to 35.63% for Bauerband. Sauls is in his sixth term in the North Carolina House and now heads into his seventh term in January 2025. The incumbent has been in his position since 2017 and will represent all of Lee County and the northeastern part of Moore County. In 2022, Sauls received 16,973 votes or 65% of the vote compared to Democrat Malcolm Hall’s 9,147 or…

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

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…

May

24

2024

By Ena Sellers

Moore volunteer fire depts. receive more than $14K in grants

NewsMoore County, volunteer fire

The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal announced the recipients of the 2024 Volunteer Fire Department Fund, also known as Fire Grant, on May 15. Two departments in Moore County received more than $14,000 between them. Eastwood Fire was awarded $11,200 and Westmoore Fire received $3,068. The money will go towards new equipment and must be paired with matching funds. "Fire and rescue organizations protect our communities large and small across North Carolina, but sometimes their budgets don't grow with their responsibilities," stated Brian Taylor, State Fire Marshal in the announcement. "Our emergency service personnel should be supported with…

May

04

2024

By Robert Owens

CCCC car show supports automotive programs

NewsCentral Carolina Community College, Moore County

Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) will host its 7th annual Car and Motorcycle Show on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school’s Main Campus in Sanford. The show is the school’s platform to showcase its automotive programs, with free admission and no registration fee. Donations are encouraged with all proceeds supporting CCCC’s automotive restoration and motorcycle mechanics programs. All vehicle makes and models can compete, with awards and door prizes available for registered vehicles. Food trucks will be on hand, with countless opportunities to meet other motorcycle and auto enthusiasts while supporting an essential community…

May

04

2024

By Ena Sellers

Love, Lowriders, Latinos

NewsMoore County

PITTSBORO — Crowds dropped in on Saturday for the Lowrider Show at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. The event, now in its fourth year, is the brainchild of Manuel Araiza, who along with his brothers Francisco, and Jose, and their dad, also Francisco, bring it to life to highlight the Latino culture. The event attracts lowriders — a moniker that applies to both the cars and their owners — from Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia and all parts of North Carolina to share the love for these meticulously customized vehicles. City Knights Lowriders Car Club in Fayetteville was one…

Mar

13

2024

By North State Journal Staff

Moore County schools have successful week in spring sports

SportsMoore County, spring sports

Most of the spring high school teams continued promising starts to the season in a busy week outdoors across the county. Baseball Pinecrest is off to a perfect start this season, going 4-0. The Patriots swept all three games this past week, beating Terry Sanford, 13-1. Two days later, Pinecrest topped Oak Grove, 12-4, and they finished the week with a dramatic walk-off, 4-1 win over Myers Park. Bryant Kimbrell was the hero, with a three-run homer to end it. He also pitched the final four outs of the game to get the win on the mound. North Moore won…