We’ve raved about Moore County’s dynamic craft brewery scene in previous articles as we are home to four microbreweries and a cider house, but we may soon have a new offering on the spectrum of spirits. Southern Pines couple Brad and Jessica Halling of Rickhouse Properties have a conceptual development plan for their American Whiskey Co. project, a resort-like distillery campus off... Read More »

A special “Community Close-Up” section about Moore County is featured in the January 2021 issue of Business North Carolina magazine.  “Game on in Moore County” talks about Moore County’s efforts to attract development, businesses, and talented people to relocate here.  The feature highlights the USGA’s September 2020 announcement of establishing ... Read More »

The Carolina Horse Park’s Painted Ponies Art Walk returns to Southern Pines from January 27 through March 30, 2021. In its second year as a fundraising event for the Park, the Painted Ponies Art Walk has grown and will feature 12 sculptures (10 ponies and 2 smaller foals) meticulously hand-painted by local artists. The 5-foot-tall fiberglass sculptures will again line Broad Street in do... Read More »

As Moore County gets into the spirit of holiday shopping, the spirit of shopping locally to support our County’s businesses is growing.  We all know what a tremendous negative impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on many of our local businesses, so the spirit of resiliency and of residents coming together to “Shop Small, Shop Local” in Moore County this holiday seaso... Read More »

Plans for a United States Golf Association headquarters in Pinehurst are expected to come with a multi-million dollar influx of economic activity over the next 10 years along with a commitment to hold five U.S. Open Championships at Pinehurst No. 2 between 2024 and 2047. Pinehurst’s Village Council has now approved an economic incentive package in support of Pinehurst Resort’s ef... Read More »

Check out this fantastic video, "A Local's Guide:  Weekend Getaway in Pinehurst and Southern Pines", made through a partnership between Our State magazine and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas.  Berkshire Hathway's local Moore County office is Pinehurst Realty Group.  Moore County has so much to offer in addition to the phenomenal golf:  great restaurants, shopp... Read More »

Residents in Moore County already know what a phenomenal hospital FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital is and how fortunate we are to have a premier healthcare system serving Moore County.  FirstHealth is on the frontlines fighting the coronavirus pandemic and providing excellent care to current COVID-19 patients, and they stand ready to battle whatever future wave the pandemic ... Read More »

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 influx of new moves between March and August of this year. “If we just look at the last few months, the t... Read More »

Pinehurst No. 2 has become the first anchor site for future U.S. Open championships, the United States Golf Association (USGA) just announced. 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 a $2 bi... Read More »

Just announced, the United States Golf Association has chosen the Village of Pinehurst for establishing a new second headquarters.  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 be an investment of at least $25 mil... Read More »