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Stacy Brewer launched the inaugural edition of The Pilot in Vass. The publication aimed to "support the growth of Vass and the neighboring areas." It was located in a building built by Mr. A. Cameron, which still exists in Vass today.

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Column: Trump Has Assumed Economic, Political Risks That Could Jeopardize the Country’s Wellbeing

4 days ago | thepilot.com | Jim Martin

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Back-to-Back Vikings: Union Pines Lacrosse Tops Villains Again For Repeat Title

1 week ago | thepilot.com | Jonathan Bym

The path to the state title match was different, but the result, against the same opponent, was eerily similar for the Union Pines girls lacrosse team Friday in Durham. The Vikings defended the N.C. High School Athletic Association state title, winning by an 18-8 score over Bishop McGuinness inside Durham County Memorial Stadium. kAm{@4<65 :?
College's State Audit Notes Discrepancies

1 week ago | thepilot.com | Matt Lamb

A state audit of Sandhills Community College has identified a series of missteps and reporting errors for fiscal year 2024. Recently released by the Office of State Auditor Dave Boliek, the report identified $6.2 million in reporting errors, resulting from what it deemed inadequate internal control and review mechanisms and a lack of experience in establishing critical financial reporting processes required to ensure accurate financial oversight.
Union Pines Girls Lacrosse Back in the State Title Match

1 week ago | thepilot.com | Jonathan Bym

The defending state champions are back to defend their crown. The Union Pines girls lacrosse team defeated top-seeded J.H. Rose 14-11 on the road Wednesday in the NCHSAA 1A/2A/3A East regional final to punch its ticket for a second straight title contest. kAm%96 ':<:?8D W`b\eX H:== 7246 E96 (6DEVD E@A D665 q:D9@A |4vF:??6DD E9:D H66<6?5 2E sFC92> r@F?EJ $E25:F>] %:>6 %qs] %96 ':==2:?D 92G6 =@DE E96 =2DE EH@ DE2E6 E:E=6 4@?E6DED[ :?4=F5:?8 =2DE J62CVD a_\e H:? 7@C E96 ':<:?8D]k^Am kAm&?:@?
Aberdeen Approves Budget, Park Updates

1 week ago | thepilot.com | Ana Risano

The Aberdeen Board of Commissioners has approved the town’s 2025-2026 fiscal year budget, which retains the current tax rate and funds several capital projects. On Tuesday night, Town Manager Paul Sabiston gave a rundown of the budget, which the town board has been closely monitoring since its first all-day retreat on the topic in March. The operating budget is estimated at $21.5 million, with $15.54 million in the general fund and $5.96 million for water and sewer.
Pinehurst Sets Out to Finalize Budget Details

1 week ago | thepilot.com | Matt Lamb

On Tuesday, the Pinehurst Village Council set out to cross the “Ts” and dot the “Is” on the fiscal year 2026 budget, navigating the final state-mandated hurdle: a public hearing. Despite a fully developed proposed plan, Village Mayor Patrick Pizzella called a fourth quarter audible that could have slightly changed next year’s budget calculus.
Taylortown Proposes Draft Budget

1 week ago | thepilot.com | Elena Marsh

Taylortown is joining the fray with other municipalities to conclude its budget in time for the new year beginning July 1. This is the second year that Taylortown has held budget workshops with town officials as well as a budget hearing to gather public input on town spending. kAm%@H? p5>:?:DEC2E@C r2C@=J? r@=6 2?5 E96 E@H?’D DE277 2?5 56A2CE>6?ED AC6D6?E65 2 5C27E 3F586E E@ E96 3@2C5 @? |2J af[ 2 32=2?465 3F586E H:E9 2 ]cfd 46?E E2I C2E6 7@C 6G6CJ S`__ :?
Aberdeen Approves Budget

1 week ago | thepilot.com | Ana Risano

With little flourish, the Aberdeen Board of Commissioners approved the town’s 2025-2026 fiscal year budget, which retains the current tax rate and funds several capital projects. On Tuesday night, Town Manager Paul Sabiston gave a rundown of the budget, which the town board has been closely discussing since its first all-day retreat on the topic in March. The operating budget totals just more than $21.5 million, with $15.54 million in the general fund and $5.96 million for water and sewer.
Southern Pines Council Reviews Parking at Downtown Park

1 week ago | thepilot.com | Ana Risano

It’s been over a decade since the town made changes to the parking lot next to Downtown Park, which previously served the former police station. Now, it’s mostly used as park parking and by the weekly farmers market. On Tuesday, the Town Council looked at four options for updating the parking lot or transitioning it into another use. But the council members did not agree on one design and asked town staff to firm up some details before reviewing it again.
Pinecrest Holds Second-Largest Athletic Signing Event

1 week ago | thepilot.com | Jonathan Bym

In front of a packed crowd of families and fellow students inside the James Moore Gymnasium, 15 Pinecrest student-athletes signed to play the sport they represent collegiately in the second-largest signing event in the last decade. Students from football, track and field, volleyball, softball, golf, wrestling and cheerleading were among the mass of Patriots honored Thursday. kAm“(96? x E@@< @G6C 2D 2E9=6E:4 5:C64E@C 6:89E J62CD 28@[ H6 H2?E65 E@ >2<6 E9:D 52J DA64:2=] (6 DE2CE65 :E :?