Tag: Pinehurst

Pinehurst-based firm hit with federal class action suit

Posted on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Before we get started, please remember that getting sued is not indicative of guilt or liability. Just like being charged does not mean you are guilty. We have courts, judges,

The Pinehurst Hot Mess: Moore County GOP thinks having a job is BAD.

Posted on August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Believe it or not, folks. Laura Sumrall, a relatively recent arrival in Pinehurst from The Village of Annoyingville in the great state of Yankeeland, really has inserted herself into local

The Pinehurst Hot Mess: Appeals Court overrules Webb, kicks Drum lawsuit back to Superior Court (where it belongs)

Posted on August 1, 2023August 1, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Just when you thought things couldn’t get any more acrimonious under the Pizzella-Strickland-Sanborn cabal, along comes the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The Village’s ruling cabal was all giggly with

Condemn “hatred”? The Pilot’s owners NEED TO GO FIRST!

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Again, regular readers know we are not exactly cheerleaders for the Village of Pinehurst governing body. They’ve got a lot of issues that need working out. But one area where

The Pinehurst Hot Mess: “Parachute Pat” zeroes in on a new target

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Brant Clifton

First, let’s get a few things straight. Some of Pat Pizzella’s chablis-sipping, pinkie-in-the-air downtown pals have been contacting me about what they see as “disrespecting” their guy. They claim “Parachute

Prayers and sympathy for a Pinehurst leader and her family

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Brant Clifton

This site has been at odds with Jane Hogeman for as long as she’s been on the Pinehurst Village Council. It’s one thing to have political disagreements. It’s another altogether

The Pinehurst Hot Mess: Kiss your ban GOODBYE.

Posted on April 6, 2023April 6, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Somebody better slip those mean ol’ downtown Yankees their medication a wee bit earlier than usual. Some state senators – including our own Tom McInnis – are seeking to reverse

The Pinehurst Hot Mess: Next on the agenda? Mock some constituents.

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Brant Clifton

I hope hope hope Jeff Sanborn runs crying to the Pilot again. That publicity helped me earn BUSHELS of new local readers. *Keep it up, pal.* It’s come through the

The Pinehurst Hot Mess: ‘Fabricated’ Emails ???

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Brant Clifton

This one ranks right there with ‘the dog ate my homework.’ You’ve all heard bad excuses from kids who have been caught red-handed misbehaving. You expect this stuff from kids,

The Pinehurst Hot Mess: Leadership 101

Posted on March 1, 2023March 2, 2023 by Brant Clifton

It’s pretty sad when folks have to come in to town to educate your elected leaders on how to run stuff. But THAT, my friends, is what state senator Tom