The Pilot – September 29, 2010 Moore County is one of the nation’s best communities for young people, according to a list released by America’s Promise Alliance. At an awards ceremony Sept. 21 in front of the Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the alliance named Moore County one of the top [...]
SMS Students Participate in Camp Challenge
September 23, 2010 By
The Pilot – September 22, 2010 Communities In Schools of Moore County and five Southern Middle School students participated in Camp Challenge 2010. Camp Challenge, which is sponsored by the North Carolina Bankers Association, combines a summer camp experience and an academic setting with instruction in age appropriate personal financial skills. These students were nominated [...]
Stuff the Bus Continues Through Sunday
August 9, 2010 By
Published by The Pilot – August 7, 2010 Check out The Pilot “Stuff the Bus” Photo Gallery Volunteers are stuffing school buses with back-to-school supplies for local students while local shoppers take advantage of tax-free purchases this weekend. The effort is part of the Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive sponsored by Communities in Schools. [...]
Beast is Back: Fister to Play in CIS Golf Benefit
July 23, 2010 By
The Pilot – July 10, 2010 Check out The Pilot Photo Gallery from our event with “The Beast” Celebrities are flocking to Pinehurst. First Ben Crenshaw visited, then Henry Winkler, followed by Vince Gill. Now “The Beast” is coming back to town. Sean “The Beast” Fister, 15-time Long Drive World Champion, will return to Pinehurst [...]
CIS Sponsors Summer Fun Expo
July 14, 2010 By
Nearly 2,000 people attended the first Sandhills Family and Summer Fun Expo recently at the Elks Lodge in Southern Pines. The Expo kicked off early with 100 runners participating in the 5K Hoyt Kennedy Memorial Race/Walk, followed by the opening of the Expo activities. “The Expo really exceeded our expectations. We had great weather, a [...]
Beast is Back: Fister to Play in CIS Golf Benefit
July 14, 2010 By
Published by The Pilot – July 10, 2010 Celebrities are flocking to Pinehurst. First Ben Crenshaw visited, then Henry Winkler, followed by Vince Gill. Now “The Beast” is coming back to town. Sean “The Beast” Fister, 15-time Long Drive World Champion, will return to Pinehurst on July 11 and 12 for the fourth annual Fore [...]
Community Involvement Makes Difference at Southern Middle
July 14, 2010 By
Published by The Pilot. – Friday, June 25, 2010 Southern Middle School has worked hard to build a bridge between community and school. This effort is reflected when approaching the school. Trees, pine straw landscaping, picnic tables and a pergola can be seen in front of the school. This landscaping is a result of the [...]
COMPASS trip to the Coalition
July 14, 2010 By
On Thursday, July 8th, six students from the Communities In Schools of Moore County COMPASS Project kicked off their service project with a tour of the Sandhills Moore Coalition for Human Care. After a video presentation and a walking tour of the facility, the students left with an better understanding of what the Coalition does [...]
Down in the Dirt at Vass-Lakeview Elementary
May 15, 2010 By
Second graders at Vass-Lakeview Elementary School got down in the dirt to plant and learn about where food comes from May 7, thanks to the efforts of Lee and Karen Gulley of Good Land Nursery. Students planted seeds and plants with Communities in Schools volunteer, Kathy Byron, and Master Gardener volunteer Bill Cameron. Students also [...]
Sandhills Family Fun & Summer Expo A Success
April 21, 2010 By
April 21, 2010-Pinehurst, NC— Nearly 2000 people had a great day the First Annual Sandhills Family and Summer Fun Expo this past Saturday. The Elks Lodge in Southern Pines was over flowing with cars, kids, parents, smiles and laughter. The Expo kicked off early with 100 runners participating in the 5K Hoyt Kennedy Memorial Race/Walk, [...]
