Category: Moore County

Pessimism, cynicism and the fundraising blues

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Brant Clifton

I’m often told I am way too cynical about this politics and election stuff. I always respond to that with: “Give me something to root for and fight for.” But

Once again, state government smacks down Dockery, Town of Robbins

Posted on September 5, 2026September 5, 2026 by Brant Clifton

It’s been a few months since we learned of the state audit which determined the Town of Robbins and its mayor Cameron Dockery failed over multiple consecutive years to perform

When RINOs roar: Moore County GOP gets all cease & desist on nascent conservative caucus

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Brant Clifton

With three months to go before the big November election, there is little harmony to be found in one of the most loyal GOP-voting counties in North Carolina. Something called

Hero dad, Marine Corps vet sets his sights on a seat on the Moore County school board

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Many husbands and fathers out there talk of being ready to risk their lives to defend their families. Carthage area resident Jim Pedersen actually had to do it during a

Hysteria. It’s no longer just a classic Def Leppard song.

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Create a problem. Or, better yet, deny there is a problem when there clearly IS. Evidence – shmevidence – be damned. Whip up the low-information general public into a frenzy.

State board of Ed. member denied party endorsement in local school board run

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Brant Clifton

In November, Moore County voters will have to select from among four candidates for two at-large seats on their county’s board of education. Three of the filed candidates are Republican,

Moore among NC counties getting gouged on electricity costs

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Raleigh’s John Locke foundation has released a very interesting study illustrating: (1) how electricity costs are having an extraordinary impact on our current affordability crisis and (2) how pricing is

Two FirstHealth hospitals among 11 in NC warned by Trump admin about pricing transparency

Posted on June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 by Brant Clifton

President Trump and his team are going hard at the issue of affordability — particularly affordability of healthcare services – amid serious economic concerns and right here in front of

Tape of 911 call released in alleged swatting of conservative candidate

Posted on June 13, 2026 by Brant Clifton

We reported earlier on an alleged swatting of Moore County Board of Education candidate Jim Pedersen. According to court records, charges have been filed and a disposition hearing is set

Partisan elections for school board, municipalities coming to Moore County?

Posted on June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Legislation making that happen is moving its way through the GOP-controlled legislature in Raleigh. Right now, the county school board and city councils provide the only opportunity for registered Democrats