Pinehurst Resort has announced their plans to open a new microbrewery and pub restaurant in late spring 2018. They have already begun restoring the 7,000 square-foot historic steam plant building in the Village of Pinehurst, within walking distance of the center of the quaint historic Village and less than a mile from The Carolina Hotel. The […]
Jason and Michelle Howk are no strangers to Moore County, but they never realized that they would retire here. After Jason’s 15 years of duty as an officer and 14 moves, they consider their move to Pinehurst to be their last because Jason says they have found “a vibrant and intellectually curious community” here. Jason first became […]
Thinking back, it was more than a dozen years ago now. Neither she nor her husband played golf. They were not an equestrian family. They were nowhere near retirement age. And they planned to have children. “Most people would have thought we were crazy even to consider moving to a ‘retirement community’ in the Sandhills […]
Two guys in the field were disappointed their gear wasn’t up to the hardworking standards their dangerous jobs demanded. Frustration begat inspiration and they decided to try their own hand in business. The lifelong friends and former soldiers knew they could — and would — do better. Aberdeen-based Spiritus Systems creates nylon tactical gear primarily […]
Leaders Support New Moore County Economic Plan From The Pilot 12/8/17 by Laura Douglass, Staff Writer The health care and hospitality industries are key drivers for Moore County’s economy, and a new three-year strategic plan unveiled this past week envisions a stronger economic future based on growth opportunities in both fields. “Health care and medical-related […]
What is the best way to take advantage of the dynamic changes that are underway while maintaining the area’s charm and quality of life? These are weighty questions that a new countywide community and economic development strategic plan seeks to answer. Partners in Progress (PIP) is spearheading this effort and have contracted with The Hayes […]
From The Pilot 8/31/17 An agricultural harvest of a different sort has borne fruit in Ellerbe: In September, the Sandhills AGInnovation Center (SAIC) will begin operations. More commonly described as a regional food hub, the center will function as an essential link in the logistical chain between local farmers and commercial buyers. “The genesis of it — […]
