Located at the corner of Hemp and S. Kennedy streets, the old Milliken textile plant has long been at the center of Robbins, but the town’s Board of Commissioners are now looking ahead to what might replace it. The plant, which once employed hundreds in the northern Moore County town, closed in the 1990s and […]
The town of Aberdeen and Moore County are planning to ready 73 acres available in the Iron Horse Industrial Park in Aberdeen for development. The 128-acre Iron Horse property on Carolina Road has rail access, natural gas, and town sewer and water utilities. Mayor Robbie Farrell called it a “gold mine” waiting for development. The project proposes Moore County […]
The most recent annual economic impact for the Moore County Airport (KSOP) has increased to over $107 million, placing the airport in the top 15 of the General Aviation Airports in North Carolina. This data was recently published by the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation and followed the State of Aviation biannual report developed […]
MOORE COUNTY, N.C. (Nov. 29, 2022) – Building on the recent announcement of Golf House Pinehurst and its commitment to foster a stronger golf community in North Carolina, the USGA has partnered with Sandhills Community College to create the USGA Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program (GAP). The 12-month registered program through ApprenticeshipNC is designed for anyone with an interest in pursuing a career in golf […]
360° Tour The Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has announced the launch of the first of its kind virtual tour for the Pinehurst area, using advanced virtual and augmented technology produced by SkyNav. Visitors and event planners can now experience the Home of American Golf using high-definition panoramic imaging that creates […]
Moore County Partners in Progress (PIP) recently released their Quarterly Progress Report highlighting their activities and initiatives in the areas of economic development, community development, and workforce development for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. “What’s notable this quarter are our efforts related to supporting Moore County’s existing industries, as well as the progress we made toward […]
The developer of a massive new mixed-use development spoke before a group of key Moore County business leaders on October 27th, outlining plans for a sweeping project, Morganton Park South, that could be transformational for southern Moore. “In one of the worst kept secrets in Moore County, yes, a Target is officially coming to Southern Pines,” […]
PARTNERS IN PROGRESS IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR THIS POSITION. Moore County Partners in Progress (PIP) is recruiting candidates for a newly created Business Development Director position. This new position will work collaboratively with existing staff to facilitate business attraction, expansion, and retention in Moore County, NC. About the Opportunity The newly created Business Development Director […]
The Carthage Century Committee recently received a $25,000 Hometown Revitalization Grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support small businesses in downtown Carthage. Recognizing the tremendous value small businesses across Duke Energy’s NC service territory bring to creating vibrant downtowns, the Duke Energy Foundation awarded a total of $500,000 to 20 non-profits across the state. “As a longtime Carthage Century […]
OnlyInYourState recently named Pinehurst and Southern Pines in its list of “10 Small Towns in North Carolina That Offer Nothing but Peace and Quiet”. While we would agree that those towns are peaceful and relaxing and are great places to enjoy small town life at a less hectic pace, they certainly aren’t sleepy or particularly quiet for that […]
