Moore County News | News, weather, and sports from across Moore County.

Weather

Moore County faces hot, dry week as fire danger remains high

April 13, 2026

Beyond Moore County

Historic return to the Moon: Artemis II launch timing and visibility for Moore County

April 1, 2026

Local

Moore County bans all open burning despite state exemption near homes

April 1, 2026

Southern Pines

broken clouds

84.1 ° F

84.1 °

84.1 °

34 %

2.6mph

76 %

Sun

82 °

Mon

71 °

Tue

69 °

Wed

80 °

Thu

69 °

GO LOCAL

Cameron / Vass

Crash splits power pole, shuts down Union Church Road for hours

March 27, 2026

Crash near Carthage leaves one airlifted Sunday afternoon

Carthage / Eastwood March 22, 2026

Union Church Road closed after crash sends four to hospital

Cameron / Vass March 22, 2026

Suspect killed after firing at cars, MCSO deputies in Cameron

Cameron / Vass March 21, 2026

Measles exposure alert linked to Moore County golf shop

Aberdeen / Pinebluff March 19, 2026

Beyond Moore County

Historic return to the Moon: Artemis II launch timing and visibility for Moore County

April 1, 2026

F-16 intercept plane from Southern Pines during Trump visit to Fort Bragg

February 13, 2026

Brunswick County deputy shot, suspect killed in Leland incident

September 22, 2025

Cameron man caught armed, posing as officer at Kirk memorial site

September 21, 2025

Politics

F-16 intercept plane from Southern Pines during Trump visit to Fort Bragg

February 13, 2026

Pinebluff mayor apologizes to citizens but won’t resign after Charlie Kirk email controversy

September 19, 2025

Roy Cooper launches bid for U.S. Senate in North Carolina

July 28, 2025

Senator Thom Tillis announces he will not seek reelection

June 29, 2025

Education

Moore County students hit five-year highs in reading and math

September 3, 2025

Moore County Schools announces new principals for 2025–26

June 10, 2025

Moore County Schools honors students and educators with STEM awards

June 5, 2025

Union Pines senior becomes first recipient of Grow Moore Teachers Pathway Scholarship

May 8, 2025

Sports

Rockingham Speedway hits the market after NASCAR’s triumphant return

May 30, 2025

Pinehurst Resort unveils plans for 11th course, designed by Coore & Crenshaw

April 21, 2025

Grammy winner Darius Rucker joins Carolinas Golf Foundation as ambassador

April 16, 2025

NASCAR coming back to “The Rock” in 2025

August 29, 2024

Weather

Moore County faces hot, dry week as fire danger remains high

April 13, 2026

NC statewide burn ban in effect as drought and wildfire danger persist

March 29, 2026

What to do when a tornado warning is issued for your area

March 16, 2026

Moore County residents urged to avoid outdoor burning under Monday Red Flag Warning

December 28, 2025

Video

Carthage / Eastwood

Two-alarm fire destroys home in downtown Carthage

December 7, 2025

Pinehurst / Taylortown

Early morning fire heavily damages Pinehurst home

August 13, 2025

West End / Eagle Springs

Semi truck teeters off Big Juniper Creek bridge, Dowd Road closed

August 12, 2025

Cameron / Vass

Teen airlifted in critical condition after shooting near Vass

July 30, 2025

Cameron / Vass

Active power line falls on truck, traps driver along Highway 15-501

July 24, 2025