Moore County Road Construction 2026: Major NCDOT Projects Ramp Up on US-1, US-15-501, NC-5 and NC-211 Photo by Max Andrey SOUTHERN MOORE COUNTY, NC — Drivers should expect a major increase in roadwork in 2026 as long-planned transportation upgrades accelerate across the area. Multiple large-scale road improvement projects are expected to pick up speed in […]
Moore County Local News Update: Superintendent Search, Carthage Fire, and Lawsuit at Youth Psychiatric Facility
Updated: December 23, 2025 | Market: Moore County, NC • Sandhills Region | Station: Star 102.5 FM A quick snapshot of what’s happening across Moore County and the Sandhills: Moore County Schools begins a superintendent search, a fast response contains a Carthage multifamily fire, and a lawsuit alleges abuse at a West End youth psychiatric […]
Pinehurst Man Pleads Guilty in $6 Million Military Contract Bid-Rigging Case
Sandhills Daily | Crime A Pinehurst resident has pleaded guilty in a federal bid-rigging conspiracy involving U.S. military procurement contracts, with officials estimating the affected commerce at roughly $6 million. What happened Federal prosecutors say Brett Sanborn, identified as the president of a North Carolina construction company, conspired with other individuals and businesses to suppress […]
Pinehurst Reviews Noise Rules for Better Neighbor Relations
Pinehurst Fine-Tunes Noise Rules and “Good Neighbor” Practices Pinehurst leaders say they’re trying to keep the peace without quieting everyday life. At a recent Village Council meeting, officials reviewed the town’s noise ordinance and said overall complaints remain low and concentrated in just a couple of locations. Village Manager Doug Willardson told council members that […]