Episodes

  • The Pilot's News Briefing 10/13/26

    The Pilot's News Briefing 10/13/26
    Oct 13 2026
    Moore County has taken a step toward addressing future water concerns. Managing editor Ana Risano describes the combined plan involving partnership with Southern Pines and acquisition of Crystal Lake in Vass. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    8 mins
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 10/15/26

    The Pilot's News Briefing 10/15/26
    Oct 15 2026
    Ten years ago Hurricane Matthew stalled off the coast, dropping nearly a foot of precipitation on an already rain soaked North Carolina. Reporter Jonathan Bym looks back at some emergency management lessons and how the storm affected Woodlake. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    13 mins
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 10/01/26

    The Pilot's News Briefing 10/01/26
    Oct 1 2026
    The Pinehurst Village Council created a Public Safety Technology Advisory Committee, in part to review audits of the contracted Flock Safety cameras in the village. Reporter Frank Daniels reviews what led up to its formation and who will sit on the committee. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    10 mins
  • The Pilot's Briefing 10/14/26

    The Pilot's Briefing 10/14/26
    Oct 14 2026
    Golf carts are a common sight on roads throughout Pinehurst, adding to the culture of the village. Reporter Rebekah Mann shares details surrounding a recent fatal crash and concurrent safety considerations village administration has considered. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    10 mins
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 09/30/26

    The Pilot's News Briefing 09/30/26
    Sep 30 2026
    A recent meeting in Carthage saw a community come out to advocate for its safety and commissioners work to shore up a town building. Reporter Jonathan Bym explains the concerns from the Southbury community and the town’s next steps with the Hurley Thompson Building. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    8 mins
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 09/29/26

    The Pilot's News Briefing 09/29/26
    Sep 29 2026
    With Southern Pines consolidating staff into its newly renovated Town Hall, the town council considered options for some of its now vacant buildings. Managing editor Ana Risano describes what council members are cinsidering for two of those buildings. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    6 mins
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 09/25/26

    The Pilot's News Briefing 09/25/26
    Sep 25 2026
    A recent Southern Pines Fire Department training exercise in a historic downtown home raised interest and ire from nearby residents. Reporter Ana Risano explains the process and considerations when homeowners choose to donate a home for training. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    12 mins