(Article by Elizabeth Lincicome, North State Journal) It is unsurprising that even before the Coronavirus pandemic took hold North Carolina was ranked among one of the top migration destinations for years. But recent data compiled by moving company United Van Lines shows our state ranks No. 7 on a list of states witnessing the biggest […]
Now more than ever, effective leadership is playing a pivotal role at college campuses across the country. This fall, long-time board member Pat Corso of Southern Pines takes the helm as the new chairman of the Board of Trustees at the university, filling a critical leadership role. Joining Corso as newly elected board officers are […]
Pinehurst No. 2 has become the first anchor site for future U.S. Open championships, the United States Golf Association (USGA) announced earlier today. The masterpiece course designed by Donald Ross has been selected to host the organization’s preeminent men’s championships events in 2024, 2029, 2035, 2041 and 2047. Over the 25-year period, these events are projected to have […]
Just announced, the United States Golf Association has chosen the Village of Pinehurst for establishing a new second headquarters to be called Golf House Pinehurst. The project includes the relocation of its golf equipment Research & Test Center, construction of a museum and visitor center, and offices for the USGA’s Foundation and Green Section. These facilities will […]
The United States Golf Association will build a second headquarters in Pinehurst, to be called “Golf House Pinehurst”, under a multi-million incentive package approved by state and local leaders. A new economic development project, dubbed “Project Woodpecker,” rolled out Tuesday during a public hearing before the Moore County Board of Commissioners. The Pinehurst Village Council […]
Moore County ranks in the top 10 percent in terms of economic strength for small economies nationally and holds the top spot for “micropolitan” areas in North Carolina for the third consecutive year. Florida-based consulting firm Policom catalogs the nation’s 384 metropolitans and 542 micropolitans, annually, looking at each area’s long-term tendency to grow consistently in […]
Veterans Guardian is expanding its workforce, again. The locally owned and operated company has been one of the area’s fastest growing businesses since it was established in August 2017. “We are hiring 35 employees here in the Sandhills. Currently we have about 100 employees so we are growing our workforce by one-third. It is really […]
Southern Pines Brewing Company’s newest release is more than just a pint of suds. Inspired by the ‘Together We Are Moore’ hashtag that encourages folks to shop local, you can call it a Czech pilsner with a cause. or $1 a case or keg, the beer is being sold exclusively wholesale to local restaurants and […]
Camelot playground at Cannon Park, Pinehurst Since the beginning of the pandemic, the outdoors is the one place that has never been off limits. With summer upon us, it’s never been a better time than now to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. What better place to do that than at a […]
Elizabethtown, N.C. – North Carolina’s Southeast (NCSE), an economic development public-private partnership that markets an 18-county region, has launched a new marketing website www.ncse.org that promotes Moore County for business relocation and expansion as part of the southeast region. The comprehensive website will build on NCSE’s national and global marketing to encourage the creation of new jobs, capital […]
