Pinehurst News

Moore County will celebrate its patriotism Saturday with a variety of events for this year's Independence Day, offering both locals and visitors a fun, commemorative and authentic holiday experience.

A state House committee has approved a mechanism to allow referendums before involuntary annexations can take place, but some foes aren't satisfied with the provision.

Michael Byers couldn't wait to get back on the docks to go tubing again. The 15-year-old stood on the steps of the Windemere's subdivision clubhouse ready to take off the second the boat returned to the dock.

Aaron Stewart walked onto the 18th green at Pinehurst's No. 2 course on Monday and allowed himself a peek at the imposing figure standing near the clubhouse.

State Sen. Harris Blake is continuing to promote business transactions between North Carolina and Asian nations.

Every year, we gear up for spring flowers and colorful gardens. One of the most popular and colorful plants is the strawberry, which seems to be a magnetic attraction for everyone.

A vehicle stop on Murdocksville Road near Pinehurst Tuesday resulted in the seizure of 20.5 pounds of marijuana and the arrest of two individuals.

On a short list of those things for which North Carolina is justifiably famous, there is the sport of golf.

A second fundraiser to benefit Robert Leffer, the trucker from Sanford who was badly injured in an accident this year, will take place July 18.

The Moore County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved District Attorney Maureen Krueger's request to pursue two grants.

Moore County Chapter No. 966 of Vietnam Veterans of America raises money through a raffle to support needs of local veterans of all eras.

Tanner Bowden of Blossom earned a spot on Friday to play in the 2009 U.S. Kids Golf Teen World Championship.

After a closed session Monday night, the Moore County Board of Commissioners approved four right-of-way easements and a property swap, all aimed at improving utilities in the village of Pinehurst.

Education has never been more important to Moore County than it is right now. Our corner of the world may be a tiny element in a global recession, but at home the effect at the moment is brutal.

Two speakers expressed opposing views about the budget and a proposed tax rate cut during the public-comment period at the Monday meeting of the Moore County Board of Commissioners.

Replacement of five lift stations in Pinehurst is on the way, thanks to $3 million in federal stimulus money.

The Southern Pines-Pinehurst area has again garnered high marks for its economic strength.

Taylortown doesn't have its own fire department, so the town pays some $64,000 a year to neighboring Pinehurst for the protection.

Kathy Wilford looked around at the 200-plus people seated in the Village Chapel in Pinehurst on Monday afternoon "Everyone in this room has a story," she offered.

Settlement of a civil suit stemming from a 2007 inmate suicide is on the agenda for the Monday meeting of the Moore County Board of Commissioners.