I know an engineer who is helping rebuild roads in western North Carolina following Helene. He has seen and shared tales of the devastation of the infrastructure.

Writing these words a scant few days before the 5th of November, I find myself looking past the outcome of a national referendum to an enduring reality that will be ...

Since the Southern Pines Town Council approved Patrick’s Point, a 288-apartment complex along U.S. 1 and bordering the Village Green Circle, life has been anything but normal. The mayor, Taylor ...

One item not likely to be found on too many holiday shopping lists this year is a money clip. “Cash is king.” “In God we trust. All others pay cash.” “Cash it in.” “My money is green just like anyone ...

During the homestretch of the 2024 election, I complained repeatedly about the absence of serious engagement by presidential and congressional candidates with the critical issue of the national debt.

The voters have sent a clear message to the Board of Education to change its direction. Stop the continuous disruptive micro management by board members and let the professional educators ...

There are a few lessons one can take away from Tuesday night’s results in the four Moore County Board of Education races.

Learning to drive in England 70 years ago, I became accustomed to roundabouts as a matter of course. Upon immigrating to Canada back in the ’70s, I found them nonexistent. However in the last 10 years ...

Both political parties have seemingly endorsed excluding tip income from federal income taxation. I have another idea. How about establishing a lower income tax rate on required minimum distributions ...

Imagine Youth Theater (IYT) is set to captivate audiences with its upcoming production of “Into the Woods,” the Tony ...

From “Up, Up and Away” to “Wichita Lineman” in an evening that celebrates his timeless songbook, Bradshaw Performing Arts ...

The historic downtown Southern Pines hotel The Jefferson Inn is headed for the auction block on the steps of the Moore County ...