Moore County

I am registered unaffiliated(UNA) and plan on voting in the primary sometime this week. As most of you probably know, unaffiliated voters get to choose what party’s primary they get to vote in.

Especially because of the Presidential race, I’d like to have my vote for Obama heard in the Democratic primary. On the other hand, our (Moore County) contests for state senate, state house, and county commission only have Republicans in the race.

Since my individual vote counts more in the smaller races, because those races stand to have a much greater impact on my local situation, and because the Republican primary winners will be the eventual office holders, I am leaning towards voting in the Republican primary.

The dining room was filled to capacity with possibly one or two empty seats. The atmosphere crackled with the excitement of the upcoming events on our pathway to true change. Jerry Meek, the North Carolina Democratic Party’s Chair was the guest speaker and four candidates for office were working the crowd.

Bobbie Burrell, the outgoing President welcomed everyone, offering the candidates an opportunity to speak “a sentence or two” about themselves.

Orrin Pilkey Set to Present Pauley Lecture Thursday

The Southern Pines Pilot reports that the Moore County District Attorney's Office is continuing an investigation into state Rep. Joe Boylan's 2006 campaign to see if two workers illegally voted in the May 2006 primary.

Late Tuesday night, The Southern Pines Pilot ran a story in which Joe Boylan called the rumors of his wild exploits baseless. The hard copy of the paper hit the stands on Wednesday. By Thursday, Joe had to issue retractions to two of his statements. Misrepresentations? Or Lies? Hmmm.....

I'm posting this to the front page. I don't think the headline makes it clear - this is a big deal. I think we can kiss the hairdresser goodbye. - RP

Lots of municipal elections are up in the air this year, but none will be as exciting as the 5 way primary in Southern Pines!

Hairdresser Joe Boylan goes public to deny rumors that he groped a fellow legislator.

In which a Republican County Commissioner educates Joe Boylan on Land Transfer Taxes, and proper representation of constituencies.

Momoaizo probably won't be able to join us until this evening. She is working hard at a new job and sent this contribution for WoW. Thanks, Mo. We miss seeing you around.

The Moore County Library has five facilities pretty well spread out around the county. The largest one is in the county seat, Carthage. There's also one in the upper part of the county, in Robbins, one in the eastern portion, Vass and two in the southern part, Aberdeen and Pinebluff. The Page Memorial Library, Aberdeen Branch is the second oldest public library in North Carolina

The evening started at the Park and Recreation building on Hillcrest Lane outside of Carthage. Billy Ransom, the director and Maria Morrison the Admin Asst were there to tell us about their department and give us a tour of their facilities.

They have seven staff members and five facilities spread throughout the county offering Youth, Adult and Senior Activities. Their mission statement says,

(Moore County Parks and Recreation) Provides leisure service to the residents of Moore County with first priority to youth and senior adults.

Moore County Youth Activities include Basketball, baseball, softball, flag football, soccer for both boys and girls, Tennis, Volleyball, Cheerleading and Dance Impressions. The Adult and Senior Activities include Co-Ed Softball, 50+ Softball, Good Time Party at the Davis Center the 3rd Friday of each month and Dancing and Tai Chi at the Old West End Gym.