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09/06/2026

More than 4,000 homes in southern Moore County have access to new fiber optic infrastructure with the installation of cabling in and around Aberdeen. Kinetic recently announced completion of the project, listing the town as one of its “Gig-Ready Communities,” which it classifies as an area where more than 75 percent of homes have access to the company’s high-speed internet, bringing with it the potential for local job openings as the company continues to expand.

According to a study from the Fiber Broadband Association of broadband connectivity in rural communities that are either underserved, have access to basic services or access to smaller fiber providers, rural counties with broadband adoption rates of over 80 percent see higher economic growth “while comparable underserved communities experience economic stagnation.”

Those advantages extend to about a 15 percent increase in home values, 213 percent higher business growth and an 18 percent increase in per capita income.

More than 4,000 homes in southern Moore County have access to new fiber optic infrastructure with the installation of cabling in and around Aberdeen. Kinetic recently announced completion of the

09/06/2026

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09/06/2026

The Arts Council of Moore County held its September 2026 gallery opening to showcase “Quiet Dialogues in Canvas and Paper,” a joint exhibit of works by Sharon Ferguson McLeod and Marilyn Vendemia. “Quiet Dialogues” will be on display through Sept. 25, at the Campbell House Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines.

See more from the event: https://www.thepilot.com/quiet-dialogues-opening/collection_6d94ba74-c501-4fc5-b3a8-b0eb1dd8b334.html #1

09/05/2026

UPDATE:
As of 9 a.m. Sunday morning, Duke Energy reported more than 320 customers remained without power in Moore County, and it expects to restore power by 5 p.m. Sunday evening. Randolph Electric indicated that all of its customers in Moore County have had power restored.

A severe thunderstorm has led to more than 2,300 Duke Energy customers, more than 2,000 Central Electric customers and approximately 650 Randolph Electric customers without power across Moore County, according to the utility providers.

A severe thunderstorm has led to more than 2,300 Duke Energy customers, more than 2,000 Central Electric customers and approximately 650 Randolph Electric customers without power across Moore County following

09/05/2026

Residents from across Moore County continue to speak against the use of Flock Safety-branded cameras by local law enforcement, reiterating safety concerns and calling it “unconstitutional surveillance.”

These cameras, identified as automatic license plate readers, are installed along several public roadways in Moore County, and across the state and nation. These devices are some of the latest in technology law enforcement has used for a couple decades. The Sheriff’s Office has maintained the LPRs are one resource that aid officers when investigating cases.

On Tuesday, a handful of residents, many who have previously raised issues with the devices, addressed the Moore County Board of Commissioners with their concerns.

Residents from across Moore County continue to speak against the use of Flock Safety-branded cameras by local law enforcement, reiterating safety concerns and calling it “unconstitutional surveillance.”

09/05/2026

A set of changes to two of Pinehurst’s guiding development documents is on the way to the Village Council for final approval.

During its recent meeting, the village’s Planning and Zoning Board voted to recommend changes to the municipality’s Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and its Engineering Standards and Specifications Manual.

Planning Director Alex Cameron said he plans to bring the recommendations before the council during its meeting on Sept. 22.

A set of changes to two of Pinehurst’s guiding development documents is on the way to the Village Council for final approval.

09/05/2026

During its September First Friday summer concert series event, the Sunrise Theater hosted the Jon Stickley Trio, an Asheville-based band featuring violinist Lyndsay Pruett, drummer Hunter Deacon and Jon Stickley on guitar.

See more from the event: https://www.thepilot.com/gallery/first-friday-with-jon-stickley-trio/collection_85c80fa4-d6ec-4481-8d61-8f678707ef9c.html #1

09/05/2026

Defending a triple-option run attack gives a defense a challenge, given that on any play, three or more players have a chance to have the ball in their hands.

Pinecrest coach Nick Eddins knows that full and well, having coached that offense to much success in the past, but stopping it was a challenge in and of itself for the Patriots’ defense against Davie County.

The War Eagles picked apart and torched the Patriots for 359 yards in a 42-29 win in Southern Pines Friday.

Recaps from both games last night.

Defending a triple-option run attack gives a defense a challenge, given that on any play, three or more players have a chance to have the ball in their hands.

09/05/2026

Friday Night Finals

09/04/2026

Football is back to Friday nights again! Content from the gridiron can be found in one place on The Pilot website at https://www.thepilot.com/sports/football/

Follow along for tonight's scoreboard from Union Pines' and Pinecrest's Week 3 contests.