Episodes

  • The Pilot's News Briefing 10/13/26

    The Pilot's News Briefing 10/13/26
    13 Oct 2026
    Moore County has taken a step toward addressing future water concerns. Managing editor Ana Risano describes the combined plan involving partnership with Southern Pines and acquisition of Crystal Lake in Vass. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    8 min
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 10/20/26

    The Pilot's News Briefing 10/20/26
    20 Oct 2026
    Early voting is open at three polling places in Moore County, and showing a strong turnout. Managing editor Ana Risano reviews the numbers. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    6 min
  • The PIlot's News Briefing 10/22/26

    The PIlot's News Briefing 10/22/26
    22 Oct 2026
    Each year, Moore County Schools principals, with teams of teachers, support staff and parents, create strategic improvement plans for schools growth. Reporter Frank Daniels IV explains the process and the presentations from some of those principals. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    13 min
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 10/15/26

    The Pilot's News Briefing 10/15/26
    15 Oct 2026
    Ten years ago Hurricane Matthew stalled off the coast, dropping nearly a foot of precipitation on an already rain soaked North Carolina. Reporter Jonathan Bym looks back at some emergency management lessons and how the storm affected Woodlake. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    13 min
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 10/16/26

    The Pilot's News Briefing 10/16/26
    16 Oct 2026
    The Moore County Board of Education approved the formation of two new foundations to support teachers and students across the district. Reporter Frank Daniels IV explains the foundations and what the district’s foundation committee plans next. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    11 min
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 10/21/26

    The Pilot's News Briefing 10/21/26
    21 Oct 2026
    Carthage residents are under water restrictions while the town upgrades its water treatment facility. Reporter Jonathan Bym explains the need and what Carthage is planning. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    7 min
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 10/27/26

    The Pilot's News Briefing 10/27/26
    27 Oct 2026
    Pinehurst Pizza, founded in 2011 by August “Doug” Beechler, is tossing things up with a transition to the next generation of owners. Reporter Emilee Phillips details the changes that AJ Beechler, with his wife Sam, is bringing to his father’s pizzeria. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    9 min
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 10/28/26

    The Pilot's News Briefing 10/28/26
    28 Oct 2026
    Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills developed an updated plan for its mixed-use and mixed-income community in Aberdeen called Sandhills Station. Reporter Rebekah Mann describes the changes presented to the town’s board. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    7 min