Moore Government
Jack Daniel’s water needs test MUD capacity
South Bottling plant closed Aug. 31 after a leak drained fire-protection tanks, forcing MUD to balance refill against water pressure.
MUD OKs line project, pushes developer policy forward
Greg Guinn will lead MUD as board moves forward with $583K project, new rules governing utility costs tied to development.
Beyond the Square
A stronger economy may depend less on landing one giant employer and more on stacking smaller wins that fit the county.
P&Z starts building guardrails for data centers
With a two-year pause already in place, commissioners are turning their attention to the rules that could outlast it.
P&Z weighs how – and where – county should grow
Development moratorium discussed as Moore County reviews rules governing subdivisions, zoning, infrastructure, and growth.
County, Gateway agree on many facts, split over zoning rules
Court filings show sharp differences over density, traffic, and which version of the zoning ordinance controls proposed development.
Council sends quarter-cent sales-tax increase to voters
Moore County voters will decide in November whether to raise the combined sales-tax rate from 9.50% to 9.75%.
Moore County’s quarter-cent question, explained
From groceries to tourism to county revenue, here’s a plain-English look at the proposal before Monday’s vote.
BZA leaves Whiskey Creek RV park unresolved
Road access, bridge concerns took center stage as proposed 45-space RV park stalled before the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Council advances quarter-cent sales tax referendum
9.75% proposal heads to an Aug. 31 vote, council fills three boards, and begins search for District 1 school board member.
Gateway settlement heads to Aug. 31 legal briefing
Officials will meet with legal counsel after developer submitted proposed settlement agreement amid its townhome court challenge.
Northcutt challenges Tanyard Hill process
After an 11-2 rejection in July, the rezoning returned to discussion Monday with procedural criticism and council pushback.
What Moore County’s sales tax proposal means
From a $35 purchase to a $250 grocery bill, here’s what Moore County’s proposed sales tax increase would mean at the register.