Chamber and Moore County Schools Host Career Technical Education Signing Days
SOUTHERN PINES, NC – The Moore County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Moore County Schools, hosted three Career Technical Education (CTE) Signing Days throughout the month of May. These annual Signing Days highlight high school students and honor those who are making a commitment to a technical education, an immediate career or military career pathway. It is an opportunity to embrace the dignity of work. “We are excited to partner once again with Moore County Schools for these signing day
Southern Pines Town Council Approves Master Plan for Whitehall at Reservoir Park
On Tuesday, May 9th, the Southern Pines Town Council gave their unanimous approval to the master plan for "Whitehall at Reservoir Park." During a public hearing, Assistant Town Manager Jessica Roth and Parks & Recreation Director Cindi King emphasized the plan's focus on providing passive recreation opportunities while also protecting the longleaf pine forest and red-cockaded woodpecker habitats.During the hearing, the Town Council heard from ten community members. Many expressed gratitude towards the Town
Reservoir Park Included in 2023 Ambient Lakes Monitoring Program
Reservoir Park is part of this year's Ambient Lakes Monitoring Program (ALMP) led by the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality. ALMP inspections are routine and completed on a 5-year rotating schedule across the state. Reservoir Park is one of about 160 lakes included in the ALMP rotation. Park visitors may see staff from the department's Water Resources division this summer. They will be on-site monthly from May to September to collect water samples. These samples will be tested to help track
Southern Pines Public Hearing on Whitehall Master Plan
SOUTHERN PINES, NC - The Southern Pines Town Council will host a public hearing on the Whitehall master plan on Tuesday, May 9th at 6pm in the E.S. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Town staff will present the recommended master plan for enhancing Whitehall to provide public passive recreation. The Town worked with CPL and Creech & Associates on this project. The plan accomplishes three key goals on Whitehall's 157 acres: 1) protects the longleaf pine forest and red-cockaded
