Tag: Moore County

Some odds and ends for the November election

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Brant Clifton

UNC TV recently hosted a joint interview with the two candidates on November’s ballot for NC Court of Appeals seat 1: Michael Byrne (R) and John Arrowood (D). Click HERE

Town of Robbins financial woes hindering fire dept.’s quest for county $$$$

Posted on September 26, 2026September 26, 2026 by Brant Clifton

We’ve reported extensively about the financial woes and mismanagement within the government of Moore County’s Town of Robbins. Click here if you need to get refreshed or catch up. Robbins

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

Is public education failing our kids? (A good question for an election year)

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Most of us don’t take our responsibilities as voters as seriously as we should. In election years, we focus on whatever Bret Baier tells us is important while ignoring so

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,

GOP VIP sounds off on partisan local elections

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Many of you may know Miriam Chu from her many years of service to the state and local Republican Party organizations. She has served statewide as vice-chairman of the NC

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