Episodes

  • The Pilot's News Briefing 02/27/26

    The Pilot's News Briefing 02/27/26
    Feb 27 2026
    A new legal filing brings an effort to disqualify Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Michael Stone from incumbent Clerk of Court Todd Maness’ ongoing defamation suit against Moore County District Court Judge Beth Tanner and Clerk of Court challenger Deborah Duerring. Reporter Matt Lamb outlines the suit and a phone call between Stone and Tanner entered as evidence with the filing. 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 02/26/26

    The Pilot's News Briefing 02/26/26
    Feb 26 2026
    After the state adjusted its population growth projections, the Sandhills Metropolitan Planning Organization debated the expected rate it set for its own project planning. Reporter Ana Risano explains the State Office of Budget and Management projections and how the SMPO responded. 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 02/25/26

    The Pilot's News Briefing 02/25/26
    Feb 25 2026
    Union Pines’ wreslting teams are the first to accomplish a sweep in the NCHSAA girls and boys championships. Reporter Jonathan Bym talks about the program’s growth and the wrestlers’ dedication. 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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    7 mins
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 02/24/26

    The Pilot's News Briefing 02/24/26
    Feb 24 2026
    A recent law from the General Assembly places restrictions on some local municipal regulations, such as street design standards and flag and flagpole placement. Reporter Elena Marsh relays discussion of how the law impact Carthage at the town's recent board of commissioners meeting. 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 02/20/26

    The Pilot's News Briefing 02/20/26
    Feb 20 2026
    The ongoing legal challenges surrounding a defamation suit filed last month by incumbent Clerk of Superior Court Todd Maness has grown into a series of court filings that lay out accusations involving several attorneys and Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Michael Stone. Reporter Matt Lamb outlines the current state of the actions and the web of filings. 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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    16 mins
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 02/19/26

    The Pilot's News Briefing 02/19/26
    Feb 19 2026
    A verdict in the case involving the death of Allisha Watts has been reached, but her community sees the approved plea deal as an injustice for their dear friend and family member. Reporter Ana Risano recounts the history of the case and the outcome of its most recent hearing. 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 02/18/26

    The Pilot's News Briefing 02/18/26
    Feb 18 2026
    The State Board of Election has sent letters to so-called legacy voters seeking missing data. Reporter Elena Marsh explains who qualifies as a legacy voter and the effort's roots in a lawsuit challenging the results of a State Supreme Court election. 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 02/17/26

    The Pilot's News Briefing 02/17/26
    Feb 17 2026
    Following months of discussion about the potential sale of the former Robbins police station, another part of the building could change hands. Reporter Jonathan Bym shares details of a purchase agreement presented by the Northern Moore Family Resource Center. 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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    5 mins