Hand Clutch Tractor Club supports youth in FFA
June 21, 2026
The Moore County Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP) approved the appointment of Chris Vonderkall, Senior Vice President of the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation, to serve on its Board of Directors. The appointment was voted on and approved during the organization’s May Board Meeting, with Vonderkall’s term beginning July 1, 2026. Vonderkall[Read More…]
From the Office of Rep. Neal Jackson, with Sandhills News editorial discretion The North Carolina House voted 73-46 on May 20 to override Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of House Bill 87, Educational Choice for Children Act, advancing the school choice measure to the Senate, which must concur for it to[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…]