Reprinted with permission by The News & Observer of Raleigh. State Auditor Dave Boliek’s June 4 “rapid response special report” grabbed attention. © 2024 All contents © The Pilot LLC. Contents cannot ...

I’m not sure where Mr. Sheffield got his information, but the first college football game was played between Rutgers and Princeton universities, Nov. 6, 1869, in New Brunswick, NJ. Rutgers ...

What a great celebration and parade for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. The soldiers marching were so proud. Soldiers watching, active and retired, were proud and felt appreciation ...

The post office is not what it used to be. It is great if you want to send a letter to California, Hawaii or Alaska. But it is not so ...

The North Carolina House and Senate have enacted very different versions of a 2025-27 state budget, even though two plans would authorize virtually the same amount of spending. The differences ...

You don’t have to probe too deeply these days to see what’s happening on Morganton Road and nearby U.S. 15-501 in Southern Pines. Those who have been here a few ...

I’ve always believed that journalism is a young person’s business. It takes stamina to sit in tediously long meetings, chase after the reluctant source and be willing to put your ...

The USGA does it yet again. It just keeps making mistakes on the big stage and when we can see their mistakes on TV. Just ask golfer Sam Burns.

On behalf of Moore County Indivisible, we wish to thank members of the Southern Pines Police and Fire departments for their outstanding presence and service at the “No Kings” rally ...

When the Moore County Post 12 American Legion baseball team started its program last summer, players like Austin Patterson ...

The Moore County Sheriff’s Office and Southern Pines Police Department announced the addition of K-9 officers this week.

Southern Pines fire officials were recently honored by the Sandhills Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution for their ...