Jonathan Bym

A school resource officer checks a clear bag during the fourth annual Moore County Kickoff Classic at Pinecrest Friday. Moore County Schools implemented clear bag guidelines for all athletic events starting this year.

Union Pines running back Adrian Colon is lifted up by offensive lineman Tyler Sales after his first-half touchdown against Westover.

Pinecrest’s Lawson Barrett gets up a set in Wednesday’s game at Union Pines

Water runs over a dam along Bear Creek that can be viewed along the short overlook trail that is near the disc golf course.

The future of the Davis Community Center in Robbins remains uncertain for now, but interest in revitalizing the former all-Black elementary school as a hub for northern Moore is strong.

Pinecrest running back Tyler Johnson carries the ball in a scrimmage at home before the season started.

Union Pines celebrates during a non-conference match between Union Pines and Pinecrest last week.

Something just doesn’t sit right when you see Week 2 of the high school football season bringing some of the region’s marquee matchups, instead of a late October matchup.

Union Pines' Isaac Farris (12) is congratulated on his goal by Weston Schur (15) during a non-conference match between Union Pines and Purnell Swett Tuesday.

Six small businesses in Moore County were named today as recipients of the Duke Energy Foundation Small Business Impact Grant program from the Moore County Economic Development Partnership, including Eliza Quinn Crates, located in Carthage on Courthouse Square.