West Southern Pines at a Crossroads

Posted on February 4, 2021February 8, 2021 by All Things Moore County

Guests:
Kim Wade – President West Southern Pines Civic Club
Rev. Dr. Paul Murphy – Pastor Trinity AME Zion Church, & member SP Town Council
Vincent Gordon – Chair Southern Pines Land & Housing Trust
Fenton Wilkinson – Land & Housing Trust Project Manager

Community leaders discuss the largely unknown history of West Southern Pines starting with the fact that in 1923 West Southern Pines was one of the first incorporated Black Towns in North Carolina, progressing to what it was like growing up in the community in the 1960’s and then to the conditions in the community today.

The initiatives by both the Land & Housing Trust and the Town of Southern Pines that engaged the current residents to describe what revitalization of West Southern Pines means to them are highlighted. The preferred path that emerged for the residents is the opportunity to improve the physical, economic and social fabric of the community while preserving their history and culture is described. The other path facing West Southern Pines at the current crossroads, gentrification, is defined and its consequences discussed. The pivotal role the fate of the currently surplused Southern Pines Primary School will play in which path is the future of West Southern Pines is explored. The show ends with very positive visions that are ahead for the community.

For more information on the redevelopment of the SP Primary School and ways to contribute visit the Land & Housing Trust website https://www.splandandhousingtrust.org/

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ENCORE CENTER – VALENTINES WEEKEND PRODUCTION OF LOVE LETTERS BY A.R. GURNEY

Posted on February 2, 2021July 27, 2022 by All Things Moore County

The Encore Center continues to work around Covid issues with a busy yet cautiously crafted schedule of events.

Director of Education Jacob Toth brings Laura Morgan to the show to discuss the A.R. Gurney Pulitzer nominated play, LOVE LETTERS.
Laura is currently Mrs. Senior North Carolina and an experienced actress and performer who resides in Pinehurst.
Bill Sahadi will join Laura on stage to perform the script consisting of over 50 years of ‘letters’ between 1930 – 1980.

The Encore Center is partnering with Ashten’s Restaurant to provide a Dinner/Show package.

https://www.facebook.com/encorebycpas/

910 725-0603

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Flint Long – A career in show business and Paying it Forward

Posted on January 10, 2021January 12, 2021 by All Things Moore County

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THE WEYMOUTH CENTER FOR THE ARTS & HUMANITIES – A SOUTHERN PINES TREASURE OF HISTORY & FUTURE PROMISE

Posted on December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 by All Things Moore County

www.weymouthcenter.org
555 E. Connecticut Ave.
Southern Pines, N.C. 28387
910-692-6261

Guests:
Kathryn Talton – President of the Board of Directors & Publicity Chairperson
Katie Wyatt – Fundraising Co-chair & Music Committee Chair
Dorothy (Dottie) Starling – Board Member, Librarian, Archivist

The story of Weymouth is a continuous narrative of conservation, literature, music, and hospitality.
“Around Easter in 1904, a Pennsylvania industrialist and sportsman named James Boyd stepped off the train to spend the night in Southern Pines with his family. He took a carriage ride to have a look at one of the last stands of original longleaf trees. Both sportsman and naturalist, he quietly purchased 2,000 acres and set about constructing his winter home he named Weymouth, after his favorite estate in England. He had no idea the transformation he enacted.” –James Dodson (OurState Magazine)

In order to preserve and protect the Boyd House and its beautiful surroundings, Friends of Weymouth was chartered as a nonprofit corporation in 1977 and purchased the home and grounds in 1979 to establish a cultural center.

Today the Weymouth Center stands as a beacon of the history and culture of Southern Pines and the important role the Boyd family played in the evolution of Southern Pines.
The conversation from these three passionate ladies details all that the Weymouth Center has been to the community and what it is today with the hopes for what it can continue to stand for as we move forward into 2021 and beyond.

Bridge Campaign Print Sale at Eye Candy Gallery

Local artist Frank Pierce has generously offered this print (12 x 22 inches) of his gorgeous painting of the Weymouth Center for part of our Bridge Campaign.
If you're missing Weymouth or want to tap into the writing magic of the Weymouth Center, this would be a great addition to your studio. There are only 100 of these, each selling for 100 dollars and 100 percent of the proceeds go to Weymouth. If you wish to have it framed at Eye Candy Art Gallery & Framing, 15% of the proceeds of the framing go to Weymouth.
Each person who buys a print is automatically entered into a drawing for the original painting. Eye Candy Gallery – 910 246-2266

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THE SANDHILLS WOMAN’S EXCHANGE & ENCORE CENTER

Posted on December 6, 2020December 6, 2020 by All Things Moore County

Welcome to our show two new guests from a local non-profit that may be new to many of our listeners. BARB SUMMERS is the President and BARBARA KEATING is the Vice President of the Sandhills Woman’s Exchange in the Village of Pinehurst.

• You should know a little about the history of our 1810 log cabin on Azalea Road. The SWE started in 1922 in the cabin we proudly occupy today. So we are in our 98th year…and looking forward to a big celebration in 2022 when we are 100 years old. Originally located at Ray’s Grist Mill, about 2 miles from Pinehurst, after the Civil War it was bought by the Archibald McKenzie family and used as their kitchen. In 1895, James W. Tufts started Pinehurst and was charmed by the cabin. He built a new kitchen for the McKenzie family and moved the cabin log by log to its current location. The cabin was initially a museum, then home of ‘Uncle’ Jerry Mitchell, then a residence for Tom Cotton and his brother, both free slaves. With encouragement from Mrs. Tufts, who was a member, Mr. Tufts gave the cabin to the SWE. In 1924, Mrs. Charles Crocker donated the necessary funds to enlarge the building for purposes of the Exchange. When funds allowed, it was enlarged and modernized to be one of the oldest structures in Pinehurst today.

• We are a member of the Federation of Woman’s Exchanges, the oldest continuously operating woman’s charitable organization in the U.S. Prior to the Covid 19 outbreak in March, there were only 20 Exchanges operating in the U.S. Sadly, four of those have had to close completely in the past few months…they were in Texas, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are proud to still be among the 16 Exchanges remaining….thanks to the hard work of our Board, volunteers and guests.

• Our mission statement is ‘Helping others help themselves.’ It began way back when a woman in the country on a farm needed a way to supplement her family’s income. By using her skills to make quilts, pottery, dolls, and baked goods, she was able to bring them to the Exchange to sell. Today our Gift Shop features the wares of 25 Artisans who retain 60% of their sales; the cabin keeps 40% for sustainability. We hope our listeners will ‘Shop Local’ at the Cabin.

15 Azalea Road – P.O. Box 215 – Pinehurst, N.C. 28370
910 295-4677 – Across from the Village Chapel
www.sandhillswe.org

Artistic Director, Greta Zandstra is back to talk about the Encore Center’s new December production – Christmas, FL. Along with Greta is actress Morgan Piner. This one woman show is featured on Friday & Saturday evening, Dec. 11th & 12th at 9 p.m., along with a 4 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Dec. 13th. Seating is limited to 25 guests per show. All Social distancing guidelines to be observed. Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased at www.EncoreCenter.net or by calling the box office at 910 725-0603.

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