Episodes

  • The Pilot's News Briefing 12/19/25 - Part 1

    The Pilot's News Briefing 12/19/25 - Part 1
    Dec 19 2025
    During a special called meeting in Robbins, the town's board of commissioners heard public comment and an updated estimate for the Ellie Jean Project play park. Reporter Jonathan Bym shares the latest. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    6 mins
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 12/19/25 - Part 2

    The Pilot's News Briefing 12/19/25 - Part 2
    Dec 19 2025
    After a rocky year, Southern Pines Brewing Company on Thursday, Dec. 18, announced plans to close its remaining brick and mortar locations. Reporter Frank Daniels IV lays out the timeline. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    9 mins
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 12/18/25

    The Pilot's News Briefing 12/18/25
    Dec 18 2025
    After six years in business, Hatchet Brewing Company owner and CEO Greg Walker has announced plans to close the company. Reporter Frank Daniels IV shares how Walker described the decision-making process and his next steps in the coming weeks. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    11 mins
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 12/17/25

    The Pilot's News Briefing 12/17/25
    Dec 17 2025
    Following the announcement of a $75,000 grant to the Town of Robbins for an accessible playground, funds for which were initially seeded by the Ellie Jean Project, the town's Board of Commissioners tabled a decision on accepting the funds pending a “transparent figure” for the complete project. Reporter Jonathan Bym explains the details ahead of a special-called meeting to address the project. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    5 mins
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 12/16/25

    The Pilot's News Briefing 12/16/25
    Dec 16 2025
    In a recent meeting, the Southern Pines Town Council approved updates to the town's subdivision codes in an effort to create development pathways for small-to-medium-style home options. Reporter Ana Risano explains some of the changes and how they will apply to the town. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    10 mins
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 12/12/25

    The Pilot's News Briefing 12/12/25
    Dec 12 2025
    A recent school board decision could reshape how meeting agendas are arranged. Reporter Matt Lamb outlines the change and its impact on the board's regular business meetings. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    8 mins
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 12/11/25

    The Pilot's News Briefing 12/11/25
    Dec 11 2025
    The local CVB announced the recipients of the second distribution of grants from its One-time Project Fund. Reporter Elena Marsh shares the recipients and some of the discussion surrounding the decision-making during the authority's recent board meeting. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    13 mins
  • The Pilot's News Briefing 12/10/25

    The Pilot's News Briefing 12/10/25
    Dec 10 2025
    At a recent Board of Commissioners meeting, town officials were briefed on a water capacity and storm water assessment. Reporter Ana Risano explains the details. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/
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    10 mins