Volume 3 Issue 7: Sep 8, 2023

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Sep 14, 2023

Tourism growth: Moore County surpasses $750 million in visitor spending for 2022

The ‘Home of American Golf’ saw an 11 percent increase in visitor spending from numbers reported in 2021 - COURTNEY COOK SSLLW METOE/UNSPLASHIn 2022, Moore County witnessed an unprecedented $750 million in economic impact from visitor spending, an 11 ...

Sep 14, 2023

Foodie Tours: Walking and trolley tours help showcase restaurants that make Moore County more unique

Foodie Tours Owner Victoria ‘Tori’ Hypes (pictured left) said she enjoys keeping the focus on local businesses andrestaurants and interacting with restaurant owners. Walking and trolley tours are available with different themes anddifferent foods - P ...

Sep 14, 2023

Mission accomplished: Moore County Airport completes millions of dollars in runway renovation projects after a year in progress

The renovation included repairing the taxiways and runway from general wear and tear, along with the construction of 17 new hangars to help with plane storage - Photo provided by Moore County AirportThe Moore County Airport team is celebrating a job ...

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Sep 14, 2023

Putting with pride: Golf grips manufactured in Moore County are a top choice among players

James Ledford - Photo provided by Golf PrideMoore County has a lot to offer visitors and residents alike, but it is most well known for being a hot spot for golf. Players of all levels and from all overthe world travel to play on these legendary cour ...

Sep 14, 2023

Wondrous return for Woodlake: New owners of Woodlake Country Club raise the par

Aerial shot of Oates House and Woodlake - All photos pulled from woodlaketoday.com For sisters Cara Spencer, Janene Aul and Jacqueline Smith, who are the driving force behind the revamped Woodlake Country Club located in Vass, themotivation to r ...


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Wrapping up nicely: Major construction finishes up on new R & R Brewing location coming soon to downtown Clinton

Since announcing their intention to move into the historical Henry Vann building in 2023, the R & R team has been busy working with local and state historical preservation organizations to renovate the building.


Rich in memories: Rich Farm & Venue offers affordable space with modern amenities for customers to reserve for their special celebrations

Rich Farm & Venue is a 37-acre space with amenities suitable for any occasion such as weddings, birthday parties and more. Photos provided by Rich Farm & Venue. Rich Farm & Venue in the town of Roseboro combines affordable prices and


A novel concept: New bookstore and wine bar coming to downtown Fayetteville

Kellie Artis is the owner of Bound & Vine, a soon-to-open independent bookstore and wine bar. Photo by GFBJ. Bookworms and wine lovers are in for a treat as downtown’s newest tenant prepares to open later this year. Kellie Artis is the