The Pilot

The Tyson Sinclair building in Carthage has evolved over the years since its inception as a mansion to a building housing a number of small businesses. Reporter Emilee Phillips shares details about the new businesses opening up shop there and adding to its history. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

Reservoir Park is a well-used recreation area for the Town of Southern Pines, but the town has no way to control its water levels in the event of severe flooding. Reporter Ana Risano details the town’s efforts to initiate proactive repairs of the dam. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

Remote learning has become commonplace across the country. Reporter Matt Lamb outlines the Moore County School District’s intent to formalize plans in the event of school closures. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

Local homebuilder TGU Home Solutions recently won a national small business competition. Reporter Frank Daniels IV tells the business’ story. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

In a split vote, the county commissioners reversed course and approved allocation of occupancy tax funds toward the airport’s efforts to attract commercial air service. Reporter Elena Marsh explains a minimum revenue guarantee and the commissioners’ positions. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

A proposed amendment to the NC Constitution to allow the General Assembly to regulate property tax rates has received pushback from municipalities across the state. Reporter Ana Risano shares details on the proposal and its opposition. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

An Aberdeen resident was fatally struck by a freight train in Pinehurst Thursday evening. Reporter Jonathan Bym shares some of the details. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

The Village of Pinehurst has been exploring fundraising options for the new Given Memorial Library and soon-to-be renovated Tufts Archives. Reporter Matt Lamb details one potential option — naming rights to spaces in the facilities. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

An ongoing effort to bring commercial air service to the county continues through local public-private partnerships, but there are residents who remain opposed to the prospect. Reporter Frank Daniels IV discusses the viewpoints shared during two recent, concurrent meetings. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

After more than a decade, the red, barn-like structure on U.S. 1 in Southern Pines was purchased for a new restaurant concept. Reporter Ana Risano details an additional plan for the location and what’s next. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/