Book review: “Science Nonfiction: Behind The Scenes in University Research”, award-winning scientist Darren J. Lipomi, Ph.D.
November 12, 2026
Pip: Sandhills News this week: budgets climbing, school funding falling short, and at least one chairman heading for the exit — which, in local government, counts as a plot twist. Mara: Editor at Sandhills News covers a lot of ground here — tax pressure across Lee, Moore, and Harnett counties,[Read More…]
As North Carolina voters may face a 2026 decision on limiting property tax growth, local governments are balancing rising school and emergency service costs against Gov. Josh Stein’s affordable housing order, but rapid development, fluctuating real estate values and potential market cooling could strain future funding for schools and infrastructure.[Read More…]
At the May 19 Moore County Commissioners’ meeting, at Chairman Nick Picerno’s request, the board moved the public hearing to the beginning when he learned one wanted to speak about the Uniform Development Ordinance (UDO) and another on a pertinent house bill. John Misiaszek said the May 5 meeting’s resolution[Read More…]
On May 19, Democrat Governor Stein signed an executive order to increase housing opportunities and affordability for all North Carolinians. Executive Order No. 36 directs cabinet agencies to work together to increase housing supply, affordability, and access and to use technology to deliver data-driven solutions. The Governor was joined by Schumata Brown, Town Manager of Maysville in Jones County, Ryan Shaver from the North Carolina Masonry Association, cabinet secretaries, legislators,[Read More…]