In their February 2024 issue, Business North Carolina magazine featured Moore County in a special “Community Close-Up” section written by Kathy Blake. Moore County is known for many things including country living, charming small towns, and its vibrant economy, to name a few. This article explores how Moore County is now also known for its […]
The Village of Pinehurst can now add another accolade to its resume: most popular retirement town. Pinehurst in Moore County — which will host the 2024 U.S. Open golf tournament — ranked as the “most popular retirement town” in Zillow’s list of most popular housing markets of 2023. Zillow defines a retirement town as one in […]
[Pinehurst, NC] – On November 30, the Moore County Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP) acquired a 73-acre parcel of land in Aberdeen that will contain the Iron Horse Industrial Park. This makes Iron Horse the first publicly controlled industrial park site in Moore County. “Today is a momentous day in my organization’s history. For the first […]
A tract of land off N.C. 211 in Aberdeen has long been identified as a site for industrial development. The Moore County Economic Development Partnership plans to purchase and prepare the 73-acre property called Iron Horse Industrial Park. “It has all of the key infrastructure needed to be developed as a heavy industrial site,” said […]
SOUTHERN PINES, NC – Members of the Moore County Chamber of Commerce Grant Selection Committee recently distributed over $100,000 in grants to help downtown business owners enhance their establishments. Forty businesses received checks ranging from $500 to $5,000 from the Grant Selection Committee. The money was provided by the Duke Energy Foundation to recognize the […]
[Pinehurst, NC] – The Moore County Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP) is proud to announce the upcoming 2023 Moore Entrepreneurial Summit. This must-attend event is designed to bring together aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs, small business owners, thought leaders, and industry experts for an evening of inspiration and education. Event Details: • Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 […]
This year’s North Carolina budget includes a $25 million appropriation for an auxiliary high school on the campus of Sandhills Community College for vocational-track students. The appropriation is included in the biennial budget. The funding, proposed by state Sen. Tom McInnis and Rep. Neal Jackson, both of whom represent Moore County, provides a grant for […]
PINEHURST─ FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, including its Hoke and Richmond campuses, was recognized today as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® according to an independent quality analysis provided by PINC AI™ and reported by Fortune. Moore Regional Hospital is the only hospital in North Carolina to earn the prestigious designation as one of the […]
Changes to the Town of Robbins’ Unified Development Ordinance approved by the town’s Board of Commissioners on 9/14/23 opens the door for more economic development potential for Moore County’s northernmost municipality. Previous ordinances had barred the inclusion of any stockyards, slaughterhouses or rendering facilities for animal processing for food; however, the board amended that ordinance […]
Moore County has become a popular place to visit, live and do business. It ranked as the seventh fastest-growing county in the state in 2022. Natalie Hawkins, president of Moore County Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP), spoke to members of the TriCities group, which comprises Aberdeen, Southern Pines and Pinehurst, about the county’s economy. The Pinehurst-Southern […]
