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Several pieces of North Carolina legislation 2026 are now law after Governor Josh Stein signed a series of bills addressing housing, farmland conservation, employment regulations and government policy. While the legislation applies statewide, several measures could eventually influence decisions affecting Moore County and communities throughout the Sandhills. Housing and Land Conservation One new law encourages partnerships between local governments and private developers to increase housing opportunities across North Carolina. Communities experiencing rapid population growth may
The Pinehurst Medical Group expansion is taking another major step forward after the Pinehurst Village Council approved plans for a new three-story medical office along Regional Drive and Page Road. The project reflects the continued growth of healthcare services in Moore County as the Sandhills continues to attract new residents and businesses. Village Council Approves Site Plan The proposal received approval during an administrative hearing before the Pinehurst Village Council. Because the development exceeds two
The long-discussed Southern Pines YMCA project will not move forward after the YMCA of the Sandhills announced it could not secure enough private funding to build the proposed facility. The nonprofit has informed town officials it will return the eight-acre property that had been set aside for the project. Fundraising Fell Short According to YMCA leadership, a year-long fundraising effort generated support from several donors but did not raise enough money to meet project deadlines
