August 11, 2026
Roberta Nee Adams
Early voting is in, final vote is today
E arly voting for the Moore County August General Election is complete, and today wraps up final voting. According to Administrator of Elections James Sanders, the early voting numbers came in at 1,234 votes cast, which is slightly less than the 2022 early voting figure of 1,273.
Suttles wins again in World Art Awards
Multi-award-winning local artist Robert “Mutt” Suttles wins again this year in the World Art Awards. After placing 4th last year for one of his works, he entered two of his works this year. Both were winners. One placed second…
Ready … Set … Back to School
Summer vacation is rapidly coming to an end, signaling time to head back to class. Teachers are already back to work, for their in-service sessions, and to prepare their classrooms for the new school year.
Water loss numbers improve significantly
After fighting water losses that hovered near 50% for the past several years, The Metro Utility Board got some welcome news at the July meeting. June’s water losses came in at 29.82%, well below the state’s 40% acceptable number.
Women of Wartrace, taking care of business
Anyone taking a trip to Wartrace who hasn’t been there lately is going to notice some big changes. Almost every storefront on the square and adjacent street is now open for business. Notably, every one of those businesses are owned and operated by women, and they are revitalizing the city.
Voluntary Pre-K needs students
Director of Schools Chad Moorehead advised the school board at July’s meeting that Moore County’s free Pre-K class is in danger of losing funding this year. The state pays $89,053 for the class, and the district pays the remaining $45,000. The state funding is, however, dependent on the class having 90% of the children at four years of age. For the class of 20 students, this works out to 18 students.
Another roadblock for Gateway
The Gateway Company is currently suing Moore County regarding zoning changes that have blocked their moving forward with building an apartment complex on a property… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Silicon Ranch has a dam problem
Silicon Ranch representative Bryan Runion attended July’s Planning and Zoning meeting to update the commission on the status of the project. Prior to him… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Early voting begins Friday
Early voting for the August General Election begins on July 17, and runs through July 31. Those wishing to vote early may do so… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Concerned citizens group wants transparency, accountability
Concerned Citizens of Moore County held an open meeting at the American Legion Building. Approximately 22 people attended. The meeting was conducted by the Concerned Citizens founding members Regina Adcock, Keith Moses, Robert Bracewell, and Hampton Hoffman. Hoffman announced at the beginning of the meeting that he would be stepping down, as he will be moving from Moore County. He has withdrawn his name from the August ballot for a District 2 council seat.