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The Moore County Chamber of Commerce is proud to have served this community for over 52 years. As the area’s largest business organization, our members serve as the key economic drivers for our local economy, ensuring continued prosperity. To that end, the Chamber is honored to serve as a Convener, Catalyst and Champion of this great community and all who have decided to call this place home or do business here. Moore County is an exciting place to raise a family, retire, and run a business. Each of the eleven communities that encompass Moore County are unique and special, and we are confident you will find the one that fits you best. Moore County is home to world-class healthcare, dynamic educational options, exciting cultural ex- periences that rival many larger communities, is near Fort Bragg and has an abundant amount of natural resources to explore on any given day. In addition, there are numer- ous opportunities for you to find a place to serve within the non-profit community. I encourage you to take a moment and browse through this magazine and fall in love with all that Moore County has to offer. I certainly did. Start mapping out your dreams and memories. Take a moment to smell the pines or pick up one of our famous pinecones. Embrace the Carolina blue sky, even on a brisk January day. Stop at one of the local breweries, cider house or pubs. Explore a local boutique. Enjoy a cup of joe at a local coffee shop in the early morning. Relax at a local park taking in the scenery. Discover a place where you can work, place and relax. You will never want to leave, and you will immediately want to call this place home. Moore County is a great community that is growing daily, and the Chamber is excited to share with you the many businesses and non-profits that have chosen to locate here. Supporting local is key to our success. Take a moment to explore all we have to offer. As we often say, #togetherwearemoore. Welcome home.
With warm regards,
Linda M. Parsons, IOM, CCEC President & CEO Moore County Chamber of Commerce
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MOORE COUNTY CHAMBER STAFF Table of LINDA M. PARSONS, IOM, CCEC, President and CEO [email protected] Contents
JANA VOLITIS, President’s Message ...... 4 Director of Operations Together We Are Moore...... 10 [email protected] History of the Chamber...... 12 Your Chamber Member Benefits...... 13 Chamber Events and Programs...... 14 ANNELISE O’CONNOR, Member Specialist Coordinator Moore County at a Glance...... 16 [email protected] General Information...... 20 Our Towns...... 22 Culture...... 30 Local Music...... 34 Events & Festivals...... 36 Volunteers...... 38
© 2020 Moore County Chamber of Commerce Local Non-Profits...... 39 Published by The Pilot, LLC Pet Friendly Community...... 40 Best of the Pines...... 41 Editorial: Pat Taylor, Ginny Trigg, Laura Douglass Health Care...... 42 Design: Scott Yancey Education...... 48 Photographers: Pat Taylor, Ted Fitzgerald, Brandi Swarms, School Directory...... 54 Glenn Sides, Leilani O. Taylor, David Sinclair, Jaymie Baxley, Cassie Butler, Hannah Sharpe, Laura Gingerich, Sarah Corce Housing...... 56 Healthy Living...... 60 Area Races...... 63 MOORE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Breweries and Wineries...... 64 1295 OLD US HWY 1 S, SUITE B, SOUTHERN PINES, NC 28387 910.692.3926 | FAX - 910.692.0619 Moore County Jobs...... 67 [email protected] Youth Activities...... 71 WWW.MOORECOUNTYCHAMBER.COM Military Life...... 73 Golfing...... 75 Area Courses Directory...... 76 The information in this directory has been carefully gathered and compiled to ensure maximum accuracy. The Moore County Chamber of Commerce cannot guarantee either the correctness of all information The Great Outdoors...... 77 furnished to them nor the complete absence of errors and omission. Hence, responsibility for same neither can be, nor is assumed. No portion of this publication is to be reproduced without permission Moore Outdoors...... 79 from the Moore County Chamber of Commerce. Blessing of the Hounds...... 80 Backroads...... 81 TO ADVERTISE IN THE LIFESTYLES & RECLOCATION GUIDE Member Directory...... 82 PLEASE CONTACT THE PILOT NEWSPAPER AT 910.693.7271 www.moorecountychamber.com 7
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Winter is coming. That means the holiday shopping season together we need to support our local clubs, youth sports, has already begun and if you’re like 40 percent of consumers, nonprofits and businesses,” she said. “It is not just a one day you’ve already started picking out gifts. thing. This is a mindset we need to be in all year.” But where you shop is every bit as important as when Through the #Together We Are Moore hashtag, the idea is you shop. to let the community harness the power of social media. The “For years we have all embraced the ‘Shop Small, Shop slogan, in effect, becomes a mutual expression of gratitude. Local’ idea around the holidays. But it’s time to think about Katrin Frankin, president of Pinehurst Business Partners, this differently,” said Linda Parsons, president and CEO of the said she is excited about the new initiative. Moore County Chamber of Commerce. “We have so many “I feel like the Chamber is perfectly positioned to spearhead great businesses. We need that momentum to carry this revamping and re-inspiring of what we already know through the entire year.” and like about the holiday season,” Franklin said. That idea sparked #Together We Are “At this point, Shop Small Saturday is Moore, a new year-round social media expected. But to turn that idea on its head campaign focused on community- and figure out how we can use that building that was initiated by the momentum to create a yearound Chamber earlier this month. investment, that is genius!” “If we shop in our community, Franklin opened Bump & Baby, do business in our community, all an expectant mother and baby these things we do together as a boutique, in the village of Pinehurst community, this is economically in 2015. Earlier this year she better and socially better. We can added This Little Piggy, a children’s give back to the place that we all love Shop Sandhills - Support Moore boutique in downtown Southern to call home,” Parsons said. “We are Pines, to her portfolio. leading this to help everybody. It is not Together “So many people come to Moore a Chamber thing: it is about supporting County and are blown away by our the community as a whole.” unique ability to connect our community. And they are only seeing this on a small scale, A NEW MINDSET popping in and out,” she said. “But we get to live it.” Families will spend around $1,048 this holiday Franklin said she, like other small store owners, spends season on gifts and decorations. And of those purchases, nearly a lot of time researching prices to make sure they remain 56 percent will be made online, according to the National Retail competitive. But beyond fair pricing, she said the idea behind Federation’s recent consumer survey. the Together We Are Moore campaign speaks to who we are To give mom-and-pop businesses a bigger piece of the as a community. Christmas pie, American Express came up with the Shop Small “What we have is a really strong neighborhood-driven Saturday campaign back in 2010. Now almost a decade later, mentality,” she said. “In our shops, we are not just transactions. business guilds and Chambers of Commerce across the country We are building relationships and solving problems for our participate annually in this Thanksgiving week campaign. neighbors. The added value you get from making a connection, Parsons said the Moore County Chamber was one of the as a business owner or a customer, is through the roof.” earliest adopters of the Shop Small, Shop Local concept, but In the Seven Lakes business district, Ed Hill of Edward Hill feels it’s not enough. Wealth Management sees similar strengths and challenges. “We want people to realize that we are a community and Born and raised in the same community he continues to
10 www.moorecountychamber.com call home, Hill also serves as president of the Seven Lakes Business Guild. “I believe our county has a bubble over it. Especially here in Seven Lakes that is true. I can put my kids on bicycles and not worry. We have that small town feel,” Hill said. As a local businessman, a volunteer with multiple nonprofits and civic organizations, and father of three sons with his wife, Alicia, Hill said the family-oriented aspect of Moore County coupled with the demographics and market opportunities offer the right balance. “In my profession, I do a lot of face-to-face business. It is important to have that interaction and look people in the eye,” Hills said. “If you are trying to work over the phone or online, you can’t build that same relationship.” He said #Together We Are Moore is a great reminder for people to think about what services are available in their own backyard. “It’s amazing how many businesses are here in the community that people don’t even think about,” he said. Seven Lakes is an unincorporated area, but population-wise is the area’s fourth largest “town.” The business guild welcomes new members and coordinates several community events including an annual Chili Cook-Off to raise money for road repairs in the main business village, and also civic functions like installing dozens of American flags along Seven Lakes Drive for Veterans Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. “People can go online and walk the Amazon sidewalk to find what they need and checkout. But there is a real difference when you walk outside and stop by your local shops and offices,” Hill said. Aberdeen’s downtown planner Christian Haas said it is “absolutely vital” to think about shopping local more than just one day per year. “Our focus should be to spread the value of local economies until it becomes second nature choose brick and mortar over mouse and keyboard,” he said. “The Amazon Effect is a real and is threatening the charm of small town America. While online shopping may allow us to get products cheaper and without getting off the couch, it results in fewer locally owned businesses, less homegrown entrepreneurship, fewer people walking around downtown districts, diminished municipal budgets from depressed sales tax revenues, and an overall disintegration of our sense of community. Every time we choose buying local over the convenience of shopping online, we’re weaving the fabric of our community a little bit tighter,” he added. Jana Volitis serves as the Moore Chamber’s director of operations. She said supporting the local economy also means supporting the area’s nonprofits by attending events or volunteering, stopping by a Farmers Market or local produce stands, grabbing a show put on by a local musician, and selecting a local contractor or professional when you need services. “If everyone realizes how little they would need to give back if everyone gave back,” she said, “it would make such a difference.
www.moorecountychamber.com 11 HISTORY OF THE CHAMBER Learn how the Moore County Chamber of Commerce was established and where we are headed.
History tells a story of the first ‘chamber of commerce’ comprised of all shapes and sizes. We have a strong and how it dates to Roman Times, 1599 in Marseilles, relationship with the largest employers in the France. The State of New York stakes claim to the county, to those members who are self-employed first American chamber philanthropists. We recognize of commerce in 1768. By there isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ facilitating relationships for our area businesses. After between English colonists a successful half century, and merchants, the New York the Chamber looks forward Chamber paved the way for to continuing to connect businesses to be self-sustained. business and community. The very first members of the New York Chamber consisted By identifying with an By identifying with an of a wholesaler/banker, a sea established business captain, and an auctioneer to established business organization, we aim to name a few. They established provide sincere creditability commerce and trade, setting a organization (MCC), to our members. The use of precedence for all chambers to our logo in print and online follow. Today the same mission collateral is just one of the exists for the Moore County we aim to provide a many benefits offered to Chamber of Commerce (the our members. Creating a MCC); to foster a ‘Vibrant sincere creditability brand for the Chamber and a Business Community’. modern new look, the MCC to our members. Board and Staff are excited to In 1967 a group of 20 visionaries continue expanding the vision anticipated the evolution of our for Moore County. Fostering business community and choose the ‘Shop Small, Shop Local’ to incorporate the Chamber. Since our creation the MCC culture county wide. With an ever-changing business has remained involved in local advocacy initiatives, and climate, it is vital to the health of our local economy strives to provide the most accurate position for the for the MCC to understand the needs of our area business community. Understanding the value of your businesses and we constantly monitoring the pulse time, the MCC Board and staff, work on behalf of the of business. community to maintain and improve the quality of life Moore County has to offer. In addition the Chamber The Chamber looks forward to fostering all the new regularly provides programming to help our businesses relationships we started with members this year, and grow and prosper. we are sincerely grateful for the members who have guide our path in the previous years. We are ready to The MCC has evolved since inception and now more grow expansively with all members, large and small. than ever the Chamber is focusing on new initiatives The future is bright here in Moore County, join us, to support our membership. The demographic of our as we revolutionize the business term ‘Chamber membership is diverse. Our County businesses are of Commerce!
12 www.moorecountychamber.com YOUR CHAMBER MEMBER BENEFITS Connecting Business & Community
Member ResourcesYOUR CHAMBER& social media. Let the community know about By utilizing Member Center, which is complimentary your hard work! with your ChamberMEMBER Membership, you have access to theBENEFITS diverse membership within the Moore County Chamber Professional Development of Commerce. FindConnecting contact information, Business post job & Community Many opportunities will be provided throughout the year openings & press releases immediately! to educate & train your staff. From HR compliance laws to presentation skills, there are a Lead the Way variety of resources to optimize your Whether you are looking to business’s capabilities! explore leadership opportunities for yourself VISIBILITY Online Social or your staff, the Stand out and get noticed It’s not just who you know, Marketing Chamber provides as an active member of your community! it’s who others know! Many opportunities various ways to Networking is powerful. will be provided grow. Become throughout the involved through year to educate the Ambassador & train your Committee, staff. From HR Moore Young compliance GROWTH Professionals, laws to or attending Training and DISCOUNTS education can create presentation Member to Member the Moore economic growth discounts increase skills, there by bringing business County your buying power. to Moore County. are a variety Leadership Businesses can offer a of resources Institute— discount for products and services. to optimize North your business’s Carolina’s capabilities! second oldest $ leadership development Advertising YOUR VOICE Choosing to join the program of its kind. We advocate on CREDIBILITY your behalf. Have a Your reputation Chamber provides say in the Chamber’s matters. Chamber you the opportunity to Networking advocacy efforts. Membership is advertise through in office The Chamber provides respected by the community. brochure racks & bulletin boards, a variety of ways to meet Member directories, both print and potential clients as well as grow online, and on the Chamber website. your network of professional colleagues including the Small Business Luncheon and Business After Hours. Local Advocacy Through Chamber Membership, local advocacy initiatives keep you informed & act as a collective voice Share the Success for the business community as a whole. Staying informed Our Members are encouraged to share their success keeps business owners empowered! through press release promotion on the Chamber website
www.moorecountychamber.com 13 CHAMBER EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Professional Development Moore County Leadership Institute (MCLI) A variety of Member trainings are held throughout the MCLI is designed to support, grow and develop year. These are scheduled based on the professional local business men and women into key leaders within development needs of our Members. Examples include Moore County. Presentation Skills, LinkedIn Training, and How to use Internet of Things. Annual Golf Classic Annual event hosted by the Chamber to Moore Young Professionals (MYP) provide an enhanced networking opportunity. Moore Young Professionals (MYP) is an initiative designed to build a stronger community for the future leaders of Moore County through professional Human Resource Executives development, fostering connections, and serving the Association (HREA) local community. Monthly human resource luncheons are held to provide education and professional development .
Business Networking Luncheon (BNL) Small Business Network luncheons provide Government Affairs professionals a time to connect and network. Advocacy for sound public policy at all levels of government to improve the business climate in Moore County. Business After Hours (BAH) Business After Hours is an event held at various Moore Trivia Member locations for the purpose of networking with The Chamber, in partnership with the Boys & Girls like minded professionals and Chamber Members. Club of the Sandhills, hosts a fun filled night of trivia.
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3 Attend a Membership Orientation 3 Bring promotional material to the 3 Become a Chamber Ambassador Chamber office for visitors 3 Join Moore Young Professionals 3 Join the Member to Member Discount Program 3 Support Members by doing business locally 3 Advertise in LifeStyles, our (see our online Member Directory) award-winning relocation magazine 3 Add the Chamber logo to your website 3 Join the Military Discount Program
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Office 910.420.1045 • 800.334.6613 19 Chinquapin Rd, Pinehurst, NC 28374 [email protected] www.voprentals.com Moore County is strategically located along US Highways 1, 15, and 501. Just Moore County 1 mile from US Highway 220, I-73 and I-74 and 30 minutes from Interstate 95. Both commercial and residential traffic can easily travel to and through our community. Proximity to major interstates makes Moore At County a desirable location for new a and expanding businesses as Glance well as a growing residential sector. Moore County’s property tax rate per $100 valuation is $.465. A $.02 amount is added to this rate for coun- ty-wide Advanced Life Support ser- vices, but even at $.51 cents, Moore County has the lowest property tax rate per $100 valuation when com- pared to the nine surrounding counties. This tax rate applies to both real estate and personal property. For a complete listing of tax rates for each community, visit the Moore County Government website at www.moorecountync.gov.
Town Property Tax Rate* Aberdeen .49 Cameron .575 Carthage .505 Foxfire .38 Pinehurst .30 Pinebluff .39 Robbins .75 Southern Pines .40 Taylortown .50 Vass .51.5 Whispering Pines .37 Most jurisdictions have a fire district tax *As of July 2017 In the Middle of Metros Airports (calculated from the Old Courthouse in Carthage) Area Raleigh 62 Miles Moore County Airport Fayetteville Regional Airport Charlotte 77 Miles Gilliam-McConnell Airfield
Greensboro 65 Miles International Durham 67 Miles Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) Winston-Salem 82 Miles Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
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287 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Southern Pines, NC 28387 EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED (910) 690-7400 Population Demographics
Black or African-American 12.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9% Asian 1.6% Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander 0.2% Two or more races 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
White 83.1%
Sources: US Census Bureau, July 1, 2018 98,682
51.6% 51.8% Age & 48.2% Labor Force Statistics As of October 2019 Gender Source: NCDOC Labor & Economic Analysis Division In labor force 43,126 21.3% 23.9% 5.8% Employed 41,581
Persons Persons Persons Persons Female Male Unemployed 1,545 Under 5 Under 18 20-64 65+ 3.6% Unemployment Rate Largest Area Employers Total households | 47,928 As of Q2 2019 Source: NCDOC Labor & Economic Analysis Division Employer Name Employees FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. 1,000+ Under $50k 41.5% Moore County Schools 1,000+ Pinehurst LLC 1,000+ County of Moore 500-999 $50-$100k 34% St. Joseph of the Pines 500-999 Sandhills Community College 250-499 $100-$200k 17.2% Pinehurst Medical Clinic, Inc. 250-499 Lee Electrical 250-499 Harris Teeter 250-499 HOUSEHOLD INCOME Over $200k 7.4% Food Lion 250-499 Pinehurst Surgical 250-499 Penick Village 250-499 First Bank 250-499
18 www.moorecountychamber.com Employment and Wages by Industry Public and Private Sectors as of 2017 Source: NCDOC Labor & Economic Analysis Division Industry Sector No. of Establishments Total Wages Taxable Wages Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 78 $3,844,382 $3,108,548 Mining 4 $949,864 $752,140 Utilities 12 $4,767,720 $557,612 Construction 466 $39,040,542 $25,709,452 Manufacturing 180 $36,610,884 $23,872,882 Wholesale Trade 196 $13,922,314 $7,536,256 Retail Trade 680 $61,596,186 $43,220,232 Transportation & Warehousing 102 $15,760,256 $5,827,424 Information 70 $7,962,238 $3,957,844 In 2018 and 2019, Finance & Insurance 272 $26,009,558 $8,709,584 Real Estate 228 $8,984,068 $5,413,522 Policom ranked Professional & Technical Services 604 $39,428,270 $15,962,038 Management of Companies 32 $11,378,636 $5,254,246 Moore County the Administrative and Waste Services 378 $30,338,010 $23,325,102 Educational Services 140 $59,939,588 $6,374,226 Healthcare & Social Assistance 620 $237,843,592 $60,617,508 top micro-politen Arts & Entertainment 108 $12,865,632 $9,767,732 Accomodation & Food Services 426 $57,931,158 $51,184,034 economy in Other Services, Ex. Public Admi 486 $19,241,284 $13,225,634 Public Administration 94 $90,069,176 $0 North Carolina.
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Building Permits Building permits must be obtained before any construction or remodeling of an existing building can be undertaken. Prior to any work, contact the local community administrative office for, guidelines and permit applications.
Driver’s License and License Plates Places of Worship A driver’s license, good for four years, must be acquired within 30 There are many options of churches and houses of worship days of becoming a North Carolina resident. When registering for in Moore County. Currently, there are over the first time in the state, residents must bring proof of mileage, 230 churches/houses of worship representing 29 name of liability insurance company, and policy number as well as denominations. Each week, the local paper, The Pilot, previous certificate or title. The license may be obtained from the compiles an abbreviated listing with locations, services and Driver’s License Division of the North Carolina Department of contact numbers. Motor Vehicles located at 521 South Sandhills Boulevard (US 1 North) in Aberdeen. For more information, call (910) 944-7555 or visit www.ncdot.org/dmv.
New residents must register a motor vehicle by the expiration of the time granted by the reciprocity agreement between North Carolina and the prior state of residence (usually 30 days) or when gainful employment is accepted, whichever occurs first. For a detailed description of what items are needed when registering a vehicle and the fees required, visit www.ncdot.org/dmv. To register a vehicle, registrants must present a valid North Carolina identi- Pets fication cward. Most Vehicle & License Plate Renewal Offices are North Carolina state law requires that all dogs and cats have open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. A local North rabies vaccinations after the age of four months and display their Carolina License Plate Agency is located at the Town and current vaccination tag. There are different laws for leash control Country Shopping Center on US 1 North in Aberdeen. in the various jurisdictions around Moore For more information, call (910) 944-1303. County. Contact the local government office to learn more. Moore County Animal Services, (910 )947-2858
20 www.moorecountychamber.com Voting Voter registration is open to anyone who is 18 years of age and has lived in their district a minimum of 30 days. Registration forms can be picked up at the local libraries, the Department of Motor Vehicles, or the Moore County Board of Elections. The deadline to register to vote in this state is 25 days before the day of the election. Forms that are received by the county Board of Elections office or postmarked by the dead-line are accepted as valid applications for the upcoming election. Utilities Also, agency and DMV voter registration transactions that are completed by the dead- Telephone line are accepted as valid for the upcoming election. Applicants will be notified by the Windstream – Residential Customers county Board of Elections of their precinct and polling place assignments. Aberdeen – (910) 944-2301 Pinebluff – (910) 944-3101
Windstream – Business – (800) 843-9214
CenturyLink – (877) 290-5458
Charter Communications – (919) 776-1800
Aspire Telecom Inc – (828) 236-0406
Randolph Telephone Membership Corporation – (336) 879-5684
Local Media Outlets Spectrum – (888) 438-2427 Newspapers The Pilot - Southern Pines • (910) 692-7271 • www.thepilot.com Cable Television Magazines Spectrum – (888) 438-2427 PineStraw Magazine - Southern Pines • (910) 693-2467 • www.thepilot.com/pinestrawmag Electricity OutreachNC - Southern Pines • (910) 692-9609 • www.outreachnc.com Central Electric Membership Corporation –(919) 774-4900 Pinehurst Magazine - Pinehurst • (919) 782-4710 • www.pinehurstmagazine.com
Sand & Pine Magazine - Southern Pines • (910) 315-0467• www.sandandpinemag.com Duke Progress Energy – (800) 452-2777
Sandhills Magazine - (843) 856-2532• www.sandhillsmag.com Randolph Electric Membership Corporation – (910) 948-3401 Radio Stations Star 102.5 FM – Soft Rock • (910) 692-2107 • www.star1025fm.com Gas WIOZ 550 AM – 40s, 50s & 60s • (910) 692-2107 • www.wioz.com Coopers LP Gas – (877) 248-9483
WEEB 97.3 FM 990 AM – Talk • (910) 692-7740 • www.weeb990.com Ferrellgas – (910) 944-3066
LIFE 103.1 FM – Timeless Favorites • (919) 775-1031 • www.life1031.com McNeil Oil & Propane – (910) 944-2329 TV Stations Piedmont Natural Gas – (800) 752-7504 Sandhills TV3 - Southern Pines • (910) 695-0044 • www.sandhillstv3.com Web/News Sites Sandhills Propane – (910) 695-1804 The Pilot - Southern Pines • (910) 692-7271 • www.thepilot.com Van Derveer’s Gas Co. – (910) 428-9634
The Sway - Southern Pines • (910) 692-7271 • www.itsthesway.com Water Choose Local MC - Southern Pines • www.chooselocalmc.com To obtain water, contact the local community administrative office to set Moore Choices - Southern Pines • www.moorechoices.net up your account. Sandhills Sentinel - Pinehurst • 910-246-8022 • www.sandhillssentinel.com www.moorecountychamber.com 21 Our Towns
Moore County is as much a through Moore County came to envy the golf resorts and authentic southern hospitality, and tourism established charming southern community as it itself as a plausible industry. is a northern utopia. Diverse life style The northern half of the county has retained some of its “glory day” fervor by continuing to exist as a collection options are a result of the area’s of small southern towns. Farmers and landowners unique geography that’s claimed upkeep the vast country landscapes that facilitate the area’s popular agriculture and equestrian industries. fame for the world’s greatest golf. The southern half of the county is made up of Before Moore County became known for its golf, it suburban housing communities that value small town was known for its agriculture, textile and long-leaf pine living. It’s largely made up of medical professionals and industries, and major railways that transported the retirees that support local businesses and maintain the resulting commodities out of the county. golfing industry’s top-notch status. When Donald Ross came to the United States at Moore County residents can live on country back- the beginning of the 20th century, he changed the future roads as easily as they can live in housing communities of the area’s economy. Ross’ innovative golf course that are closer to the county’s urban hub. Whether it’s a designs took the area by storm, which affected the stroll through the town, or admiring the countryside in a cultural structure of the whole county. People traveling pick-up truck, Moore County has something for everyone.
22 www.moorecountychamber.com Moore County Population: 98,682 (July 1, 2018)
Form of Government: Council/Manager
Commissioner Chairman: Frank Quis
County Manager: Wayne Vest
Phone: 910-947-6363
Physical Address: Courthouse Square, Carthage, NC 28327
Mailing Address: PO Box 905, Carthage, NC 28327
Website: www.moorecountync.gov
Incorporated: 1783
Property Tax Rate: $.51 cents per $100 valuation
www.moorecountychamber.com 23 Aberdeen Population: 7,708 Form of Government: Council/Manager Mayor: Robert A. Farrell Manager: Paul Sabiston Phone: 910-944-1115 Physical Address: 115 North Poplar Street, Aberdeen, NC 28315 Mailing Address: PO Box 785, Aberdeen, NC 28315 Website: www.townofaberdeen.net Incorporated: 1893
Cameron Carthage Population: 334 Population: 2,,497 Form of Government: Mayor/Commissioners Form of Government: Council/Manager Mayor: Christina Moore Mayor: Jimmy Chalflinch Manager: Sherry Wallace Manager: Tom Robinson Phone: 910-245-3212 Phone: 910-947-2331 Physical Address: 247 Carter Street, Physical Address: 4396 Hwy 15-501 Cameron, NC 28326 Carthage, North Carolina 28327 Mailing Address: PO Box 2482, Website: www.townofcarthage.org Cameron, NC 28326 Incorporated: 1796 Incorporated: 1876
Foxfire Pinehurst Population: 1,017 Population: 16,320 Form of Government: Mayor/Council Form of Government: Council/Manager Mayor: Mick McCue Mayor: John Strickland Village Clerk: Lisa Kivett Village Manager: Jeffrey Sanborn Phone: 910-295-5107 Phone: 910-295-1900 Physical Address: 2145 Foxfire Rd.Suite 12 Physical Address: 395 Magnolia Road Foxfire Village NC 27281 Pinehurst, NC 28374 Website: www.foxfirenc.com Website: www.vopnc.org Incorporated: 1977 Incorporated: 1980
Robbins Population: 1,204 Form of Government: Council/Manager Mayor: Lonnie English Interim Manager: Jon Barlow Phone: 910-948-2431 Physical Address: 101 N. Middleton St. Robbins, NC 27325 Mailing Address: PO Box 296, Robbins, NC 27325 Website: www.townofrobbins.com Incorporated: 1935 TRUSTED LOCAL REAL ESTATE ADVISORS FOR OVER 45 YEARS Casey Cathy Chris Barbera Breeden Gavrelis 910–639–4266 910–639–0433 910–260–2259 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Deborah Emily Frank Darby Hewson Sessoms 910–783–5193 910–315–3324 910–639–3099 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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Linda Mansuru Pamela Criswell Mustapha O’Hara 910–783–7374 910–709–7901 910–315–3093 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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Whether it’s a stroll through the town, or admiring the countryside in a pick-up, Moore County has something for everyone
www.moorecountychamber.com 27 Southern Pines Population: 14,277 Form of Government: Council/Manager Mayor: Carol Haney Manager: Reagan Parsons Phone: 910-692-7021 Physical Address: 125 SE Broad St. Southern Pines, NC 28387 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 838 Southern Pines, NC 28388 Website: www.southernpines.net Incorporated: March 7, 1887 Pinebluff Population: 1,549 Form of Government: Mayor/Commissioners Mayor: Rachel Byrd Town Clerk: Betty McDuffie Phone: 910-281-3124 Physical Address: 325 East Baltimore Avenue Pinebluff, NC 28373 Mailing Address: PO Box 367 Pinebluff, NC 28373 Website: www.townofpinebluff.ruralwaterusa.com Incorporated: 1899
Vass Taylortown Population: 783 Population: 839 Form of Government: Mayor/Commissioners Form of Government: Mayor/Council Mayor: Henry E. Callahan Mayor: James Thompson Town Clerk: Mabel Walden Town Clerk: Rita Maness Phone: 910-245-4676 Phone: 910-295-4010 Physical Address: 50 Main Street, Physical Address: 140 S. Alma St. Vass, NC 28394 Taylortown, NC 28387 Mailing Address: P. O. Box 487, Vass, NC 28394 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1274 Taylortown, NC 28374 Website: www.townofvassnc.gov Website: www.taylortown.org Incorporated: 1907 Incorporated: 1987
Whispering Pines
Population: 3,335 Mayor: Alexa Roberts Form of Government: Council/Manager Village Manager: Rich Lambdin Phone: 910-949-3141 Physical Address: 10 Pine Ridge Drive Whispering Pines 28327 Website: www.whisperingpinesnc.net Incorporated: March 14, 1969 YOUR SMILE IS OUR EXCELLENCE!
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www.moorecountychamber.com 29 CULTURE
CultureIf exploring the arts is your style, Moore County has plenty to offer. The county’s Arts Council hosts a variety of events, such as free concerts, local art showings and classes for adults and children. The Artists League of the Sandhills has created a place and environment where others can pursue their artistic goals.
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