Moore County Schools Recognitions

The Moore County Schools Board of Education recognized exceptional students and staff from across the district at Monday’s meeting. Those honored included classroom teachers, support staff, and student leaders who exemplify the district motto: Engage. Inspire. Succeed. Honorees came from Robbins Elementary, North Moore High School, Westmoore Elementary, and Union Pines High School’s NJROTC program. Among the recognitions: school counselor Betsy Pilson and receptionist Sarah Maness at North Moore, student body president Ja’Quan Fletcher, veteran educators Kim McQueen and Tina Hare at Robbins, and leaders Kristin Baptista and Mandy McNeill at Westmoore. Union Pines NJROTC received national distinction as a Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors, granting its commander the privilege of nominating students to military academies. District officials commended all for their dedication and achievements. Read More

Share:

Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
LinkedIn

Social Media

Most Popular

Stay connected to Sandhills.

Subscribe To Our Weekly Newsletter

We send one helpful email a week with new releases, special moments, and what’s coming up next.

Related Posts

Morning Rush

Sandhills Sports Report: Pinecrest Advances, Vikings Play Tonight

Monday, November 9, 2026 — Pinecrest’s football playoff run continues after a home victory Friday, while Union Pines boys soccer heads to Apex tonight for a third-round matchup. Today’s Sandhills Sports Report also has the Vikings’ next football opponent and a look ahead to Friday’s postseason games. Pinecrest pulls away from Providence, 49–29 Pinecrest defeated Providence 49–29 in Southern Pines Friday in the first round of the NCHSAA 8A football playoffs. The Patriots improved to

Read More »

Pinehurst Committee Reviews Flock Cameras and Proposed Drone Program

Pinehurst’s new Public Safety Technology Committee began its work November 4 with a discussion of police technology, including Flock license-plate cameras and a proposed drone-response program, according to reporting by The Pilot. The committee was established following community questions about surveillance technology. Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor, the Village Council liaison, emphasized that its work extends beyond Flock cameras to other technologies used or considered for public safety. Chief Explains Flock Camera Use Police Chief

Read More »
Sandhills Local News

Pinehurst Police Department Earns State Accreditation

The Pinehurst Police Department has earned full accreditation through the North Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation program after demonstrating compliance with 116 professional standards, according to an announcement published by Sandhills News. The North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission formally awarded the designation Friday, November 6, during its meeting at Wake Technical Community College’s Public Safety Campus in Raleigh. Review Examines Policies and Operations The voluntary accreditation process requires participating agencies to examine

Read More »