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Moore County public meetings in 2024

53 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 5, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Board

Conditional rezoning of 1280 Leaman Rd. from agricultural to B-1-CZ

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a conditional rezoning request to change the land at 1280 Leaman Rd. from Rural Agricultural to Neighborhood Business (B-1-CZ) for a mini‑warehouse. The board will also approve the November 7, 2024 meeting minutes as part of the consent agenda.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves conditional rezoning for mini-warehouse on Leaman Rd

The Moore County Planning Board unanimously approved a conditional rezoning request for 1280 Leaman Rd, changing the zoning from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Neighborhood Business Conditional Zoning (B-1-CZ) for a mini-warehouse (self-service) use. The board also adopted a Land Use Plan Consistency Statement citing Goal 1, Recommendation 1.7, and recommended approval to the Board of Commissioners. The public hearing for the Board of Commissioners is scheduled for January 21, 2025.

Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Board considers economic incentive agreement and zoning requests

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a proposed economic incentive agreement and a conditional rezoning request. The board will also consider a special use permit for the Brookwood Phase 5 conservation subdivision and an amendment to the road name and addressing ordinance.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Nov 7, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Board

Board to hear rezoning request for wireless facility on NC 24‑27 highway

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a conditional rezoning of a property at 9739 NC 24‑27 Highway from Rural Agricultural to Rural Agricultural Conditional Zoning for a wireless communication facility. The board will also consider several Unified Development Ordinance amendments related to use tables, accessory uses, and personal workshop/storage building standards. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Wed Nov 6, 2024 · 10:30

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider 911 upgrades, hurricane aid, and road ordinance changes

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will consider contracts for 911 center upgrades, a wellness program, and hurricane recovery aid. The agenda includes public hearings on a road naming ordinance and a conservation subdivision permit, along with approval of fee changes and contract amendments.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Oct 15, 2024 · 16:00

Board of Commissioners

Board holds a Planning – Land Use Tutorial

The Moore County Board of Commissioners meeting on October 15, 2024 will include a Planning – Land Use Tutorial. The agenda lists only the call to order, the tutorial, and adjournment.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Oct 15, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider opioid settlement funds and rezoning requests

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will review consent agenda items including opioid settlement funds and budget amendments, and hold public hearings on economic incentives and rezoning requests.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Oct 1, 2024 · 10:30

Board of Commissioners

Moore County Board of Commissioners to review rezoning and land transfer requests

The Board of Commissioners will consider several planning items, including a land rights transfer to the Town of Southern Pines and a special use permit for Unity Grove Baptist Church. The meeting includes calls for public hearings on rezoning requests and a site visit to the proposed Uwharrie Motorsports Park and Resort.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Sep 19, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Board

Board will hear rezoning requests for Doby Rd and a planned development

The Moore County Planning Board will meet on September 19, 2024 at the Historic Courthouse in Carthage. The agenda includes approval of the August 1, 2024 meeting minutes, a watershed allocation request from the Town of Southern Pines, and a public hearing on two rezoning proposals. The board will also receive a report from the Planning Department and review upcoming community events.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Sep 17, 2024 · 17:30

General

Board will consider revisions to the Seven Lakes Sewer Capital Project ordinance.

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will adopt a consent agenda that includes meeting minutes, tax refunds, budget amendments, and revisions to several finance and public‑works ordinances. Public hearings will be held on a transportation grant application for FY 2025‑2026 and on the sheriff’s animal‑operations expansion. The board will discuss old business concerning Unified Development Ordinance amendments and new business on IT network upgrades, fire department funding options, and airport‑related projects.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $119,080 IT network upgrade, funds VIPER radios and airport

The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved several key items: a $119,080.30 contract with Carolina Advanced Digital for a core network equipment upgrade, funding for replacement Kenwood radios to comply with TDMA regulations, and $50,000 for airport projects and grant matches. The board also adopted amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (items 1, 2, 5, 7) and denied amendments 3, 4, and 6, while recommending the Planning Board consider moving personal workshop/storage buildings to the principal use table with a size limit. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Sep 17, 2024 · 16:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to receive update on opioid settlement funds

The Board of Commissioners will hear a municipal officials update and input regarding opioid settlement funds. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board holds annual opioid settlement meeting with municipalities

The Moore County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on September 17, 2024, to conduct the annually required municipal update on opioid settlement funds. County Manager Wayne Vest presented information (Appendix A), and the board heard comments from a law enforcement representative and a citizen. No formal decisions were made; the board voted 5-0 to adjourn.

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 15:00

General

Subdivision Board reviews two conservation subdivision preliminary plats

The Moore County Subdivision Review Board will meet on September 10, 2024 at 3:00 PM in the Public Works Conference Room. The board will consider approval of the June 13, 2023 meeting minutes. It will review preliminary plats for the Gretchen Pines Phase 5 conservation subdivision (Parcel ID 20220346, partial of 10000166) and for the Brookwood Subdivision Phase 5 (Parcel ID 00991560). The board will also discuss member term expirations and related by‑law appointment provisions.

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5227 US 15-501 Hwy, Carthage
Mon Sep 9, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Public safety radios and capital funding discussed by the Board

The Board will discuss several public‑safety topics, including radios, right‑sizing of resources, and capital‑funding needs. It will also consider planning matters such as an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance text and floodplain/flood‑elevation considerations.

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✓ Decided: Board directs radio purchase for fully county-funded departments

The Board of Commissioners discussed public safety radio purchases, right-sizing, and capital funding, directing staff to bring radio purchases for 100% county-funded departments to the next agenda. They also discussed a potential $20,000 apparatus study, asking fire departments to self-report by year-end or face a funded study. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only vote was to adjourn.

Rick Rhyne Public Safety Center, Carthage
Thu Sep 5, 2024 · 10:30

Board of Commissioners

Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance amendments to zoning districts

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda, recognitions, and several public hearings, including a hearing on Unified Development Ordinance amendments affecting zoning districts. They will also hold a quasi‑judicial hearing on a special use permit for Unity Grove Baptist Church’s expansion at 849 Mount Carmel Road. Additional items include Medicaid transportation contracts, a truck purchase, a bond referendum revision, and appointments to county boards.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $40K for teacher supplies, UDO amendments

The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved a $40,000 allocation to Moore County Schools for teacher supplies, adopted amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance to allow indoor recreation in industrial districts, and approved a special use permit for a fellowship hall at Unity Grove Baptist Church. All votes were 4-0.

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Aug 22, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Board reviews opioid settlement fund allocation and public safety upgrades

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will discuss a range of items, including how to use opioid settlement funds, the county's occupancy tax, and a surgical addition for animal services. Additional topics are VIPER radio system upgrades, fire department capital funding needs, amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, erosion control measures, Trillium Health Services, and the 2024‑25 legislative goal proposals for the NCACC.

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Rick Rhyne Public Safety Center - Community Room, 2nd Floor, Carthage
Tue Aug 20, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider rezoning, mobile food vendor rules, and health contracts

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will address a conditional rezoning request, amendments to the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance, and Unified Development Ordinance changes regarding mobile food vendors. The board will also review addendums for several health service agreements.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Aug 6, 2024 · 10:30

Board of Commissioners

Board to approve revised NCDEQ funding and ordinance for Seven Lakes Sewer Project

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes minutes, a transportation contract with the Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills, and several public‑works items. Public hearings will be held on a road‑name amendment, a conditional rezoning request for 3883 Busbee Rd., and Unified Development Ordinance amendments for mobile food vendors. New business includes a backhoe purchase from James River Equipment Carolina, LLC, a contract for services with NeoGov, and a resolution on SL 2024‑45 (SB 607). Presentations from the Board of Equalization, the NC Department of Justice, and Public Safety will also be heard.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Aug 1, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to discuss Unified Development Ordinance amendments

The Moore County Planning Board will approve minutes from the July 11, 2024, meeting and hold a public hearing on amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The proposed changes affect the intent of zoning districts, the table of uses, and specific use standards for indoor recreation.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to modify the text amendment with A., C., and E., stricken from the text and approve as amended. Member Daly seconded
4 yea
Newman yea · Daly yea · Jackson yea · Brady yea
Tue Jul 16, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Moore County Board of Commissioners to address 2024-2025 tax levy

The Board of Commissioners will consider the charge of the 2024-2025 tax levy and settlement reports for 2023-2024. The meeting includes several contract approvals for health services, economic development, and public safety.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Jul 16, 2024 · 17:15

General

Moore County board to accept subdivision deed for Brookwood Phase 4

The Moore County EMWD Board of Directors will review and likely accept a deed of dedication for the Brookwood Subdivision Phase 4 during its July 16 meeting. The board will also approve minutes from two recent special meetings.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Jul 11, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Board

Conditional rezoning request for 3883 Busbee Rd.

The Planning Board will consider a conditional rezoning request for 3883 Busbee Rd. and potential amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding mobile food vendors. The board will also review minutes from the May 2, 2024, meeting.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Jun 20, 2024 · 10:00

Board of Commissioners

Moore County Board of Commissioners to adopt FY 2024-2025 budget ordinance

The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the FY 2024-2025 Moore County Budget Ordinance. The agenda also includes discussions regarding public utility system development fees and county position classification and pay plans.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Jun 20, 2024 · 09:45

General

EMWD Board to consider adoption of the FY 2024-2025 budget ordinance

The East Moore Water District Board of Directors will meet on June 20, 2024. The board is scheduled to consider adopting the FY 2024-2025 budget ordinance.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Jun 18, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Public hearings for the FY 2024-2025 budget and several zoning ordinance amendments

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the recommended FY 2024-2025 budget and proposed fare increases for the ROAP Program. The agenda also includes multiple public hearings for Unified Development Ordinance amendments involving rezoning, wireless towers, and subdivision requirements.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Jun 18, 2024 · 17:00

General

Public hearing for the FY 2024-2025 recommended budget

The Board of Directors will hold a public hearing regarding the recommended budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The meeting also includes a review of minutes from the May 21, 2024, special meeting.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Jun 6, 2024 · 10:30

Board of Commissioners

Moore County Board to consider Unified Development Ordinance amendments

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on proposed changes to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding wireless towers, accessory uses, and subdivision requirements. The agenda also includes discussions on infrastructure work for the NC 211 Widening Project and various county contracts. Additionally, the board will address budget amendments and several committee appointments.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue May 28, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Moore County commissioners to discuss budget updates and water system fees

The Board of Commissioners will review budget updates and county capital needs priorities. The meeting includes discussions regarding water system development fees and an animal shelter update. Additionally, the board will address Senate Bill 166 and the Special Forces Memorial Center.

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Moore County Senior Enrichment Center, West End
Tue May 21, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Board to present FY 2024-2025 Recommended County Budget

The Board of Commissioners will review the recommended budget for FY 2024-2025 and hold public hearings on utility fees, transit fares, and zoning requests. The meeting includes decisions on public works contracts and property management projects.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue May 21, 2024 · 17:15

General

East Moore Water District presents recommended FY 2024-2025 budget

The East Moore Water District Board of Directors will review budget amendments and the recommended budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The board will also call for a public hearing regarding the proposed budget.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue May 7, 2024 · 10:30

Board of Commissioners

Moore County Board discusses school budget and zoning requests

The Board of Commissioners will review the Moore County Schools Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and several planning items. The meeting includes public hearings for zoning requests and discussions regarding courthouse renovations and opioid settlement funds.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu May 2, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to hold public hearings on six UDO amendments and a warehouse request

The Moore County Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding several proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The board will also consider a specific land-use request for a mini-warehouse project. These decisions affect how the county regulates subdivisions, accessory uses, and utility facilities.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Apr 16, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners hold public hearings on rezoning and road name ordinances

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding a rezoning request on Murdocksville Rd. and amendments to the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance. The body will also consider contracts for water line replacement and bond funding for Moore County Schools.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Apr 4, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to hold public hearings on zoning and ordinance amendments

The Moore County Planning Board will hold public hearings to consider zoning requests and changes to the Unified Development Ordinance. The board will review specific land use requests and updates to subdivision and utility facility standards.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Apr 2, 2024 · 10:30

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners to hold public hearings on road names, zoning, and utility fees

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding a road name ordinance amendment, a Unified Development Ordinance amendment, and a system development fee analysis. The body will also consider appointments to several county boards and review various contract amendments.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Apr 2, 2024 · 10:15

General

EMWD Board to review ARP Capital Project Ordinance revision

The Moore County EMWD Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes from a February special meeting and discuss a second revision to the ARP Capital Project Ordinance.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Mar 19, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Board considers pallet recycling facility rezoning and fire department capital requests

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional rezoning amendment for a pallet recycling and production facility. The meeting includes reviews of capital expenditure requests for fire departments and several contract extensions for property management.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Mar 7, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to hold public hearings on rezoning and ordinance amendments

The Moore County Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding a rezoning request and two amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The meeting also includes a training session led by Associate County Attorney Tron Ross.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Mar 5, 2024 · 10:30

Board of Commissioners

Board considers contracts for well construction and sheriff's office services

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several new contracts and a rezoning request. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding an amendment for a pallet recycling and production facility.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Feb 20, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Moore County Board considers rezoning requests and sewer project agreement

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests. The body is also reviewing a professional services agreement for the Seven Lakes Sewer Project and an audit services contract.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Feb 20, 2024 · 17:15

General

EMWD Board to review North Gate Phase 1 Deed of Dedication

The Moore County EMWD Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes from a previous special meeting and discuss a deed of dedication for North Gate Phase 1.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Fri Feb 16, 2024 · 14:00

General

Moore County Commissioners to discuss land use plan update

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss an update to the land use plan. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a meeting with the Board of Education.

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Moore County Senior Enrichment Center, West End
Thu Feb 15, 2024 · 17:30

General

Moore County holds public forum on Land Use Plan update

The Board of Commissioners is hosting a public forum to discuss updates to the county's Land Use Plan. The meeting includes an overview from the Planning Department and an orientation from the Mid-Carolina Council of Governments.

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North Moore High School (Auditorium), Robbins
Tue Feb 13, 2024 · 17:30

General

Moore County hosts public forum on Land Use Plan update

The Board of Commissioners is holding a public forum to discuss the update of the county's Land Use Plan. The meeting includes an overview from the Planning Department and an orientation from the Mid-Carolina Council of Governments.

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Union Pines High School (Auditorium), Cameron
Fri Feb 9, 2024 · 09:00

General

Commissioners to receive update on Moore County Schools capital needs

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss capital needs for Moore County Schools. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

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Moore County Senior Enrichment Center, West End
Tue Feb 6, 2024 · 10:30

Board of Commissioners

Board considers rezoning requests and public safety expenditures

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests. The board will also discuss fire department capital expenditures and water and sewer infrastructure projects.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Feb 1, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to hold public hearing on debris management facility rezoning

The Moore County Planning Board will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a conditional rezoning request. The board will also review the minutes from the January 4, 2024, meeting.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Jan 25, 2024 · 14:00

Board of Commissioners

Board discusses Land Use Plan update following public forum

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to debrief on the January 18, 2024, public forum regarding the Land Use Plan update. The body will discuss next steps for the planning process.

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Moore County Senior Enrichment Center, West End
Tue Jan 23, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Moore County Board considers rezoning and UDO amendments

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a rezoning request and several Unified Development Ordinance amendments. The meeting includes a quasi-judicial hearing for a religious institution special use permit and a discussion on Medicaid expansion staffing.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Jan 23, 2024 · 17:15

General

EMWD Board to discuss FY 2024-2025 budget adoption schedule

The East Moore Water District (EMWD) Board of Directors will meet to review administrative items. The board is scheduled to discuss the adoption timeline for the FY 2024-2025 proposed budget.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Jan 18, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Moore County holds public forum on Land Use Plan update

The Board of Commissioners is hosting a public forum to discuss the update of the county's Land Use Plan. The meeting includes an overview from the Planning Department and an orientation by Green Heron Planning, LLC.

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Pinecrest High School Auditorium, Southern Pines
Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 10:30

Board of Commissioners

Moore County Board considers rezoning and alcohol sales ballot proposition

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several planning amendments and a rezoning request. They will also discuss adding a proposition for the sale of malt beverages and wine in Greenwood Township to the November 2024 ballot.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 10:15

General

EMWD Board to consider emergency water purchase agreement with Town of Carthage

The Moore County EMWD Board of Directors will meet to review minutes from a previous special meeting and discuss an emergency water purchase agreement with the Town of Carthage.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Mon Jan 8, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Moore County Commissioners to discuss 2025 budget and school funding

The Board of Commissioners will review the County Fiscal Year 2025 budget and funding for Moore County Schools. The meeting includes updates on the Land Use Plan, the Hwy 211 project, and the court facility project.

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Moore County Senior Enrichment Center, West End
Thu Jan 4, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to hold public hearings on two rezoning requests

The Moore County Planning Board will meet to discuss two specific rezoning requests. The board will hold public hearings to consider changes to land use designations for properties on L Cooper Road and Juniper Lake Road.

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Historic Courthouse, Carthage