Aberdeen Times was started by Billy & Beth Marts in 2011. Owner Billy Marts joins us to talk about this popular online publication and the tremendous growth of his on line paper as well as the many changes witnessed in Moore County over the last 15 or so years. As a native of Moore County Billy’s perspective is heartfelt and the passion for his business quite self-evident.
Today, the Aberdeen Times has over 20,000 Facebook follows, which is more than double any other Moore County news agency.
In the last 30 days the Aberdeen Times has generated 578,899 pages viewed!
In addition to providing all of the local Moore County news to citizens at no cost, the advertisers on the Aberdeen Times have remained steadfast and loyal because of results.
Billy’s story and support of Moore County is a great story.
John (JD) Zumwalt, a candidate for the NC House of Representatives is our featured guest and is joined by avid supporter, Nick Picerno, Chairman of the Moore County Board of Commissioners.
JD & Nick answer questions about the upcoming election as well as giving us an opportunity to meet Zumwalt.
Chairman Picerno discusses why he is supporting Zumwalt over the incumbent Jamie Boles.
The free flowing conversation touches upon many of the key issues that Moore County citizens will have to make important decisions about at the March 2016 Primary. These topics include:
a. Quarter cent sales tax and it’s direct application to our school system.
b. Moore County being left out of the recent sales tax base expansion.
c. The NC Lottery fund, d. the General Assembly not fully funding teaching positions.
Both guests are acutely aware of the national political scene and the media’s over glamorizing the issues from both sides of the aisle. With that in mind, JD talks about being a servant of the people and sticking to the facts. His commitment to the teachers and students of Moore County is made very clear.
Zumwalt has no prior political experience, having retired from US Army Special Operations in 1997. He has worked as a tug boat pilot, a firefighter and a police officer. His wife of 34 years, Mindi Zumwalt, passed away of cancer in February of this year.
Zumwalt mentions how his wife’s deep love of education led to his involvement in this election and mentions of a few of the issues he sees as key to voters of Moore County.
You can read more about JD Zumwalt on his Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/jd.j.zumwalt?fref=ts or on his blog/group, No Moore Good Old Boys.
Hamp Thomas of Carolina Appraisers is our featured guest along with real estate broker Renee LeFlore of Fore Properties.
Hamp discusses many facets of the Appraisal Industry today in Moore County. His information is a valuable reference for Buyers & Sellers alike.
In addition, Hamp talks in depth about: Appraisal shortfalls, E Valuations and the future of the Appraisal industry as we know it, pricing property,
best home improvements, and the emotions involved for Buying & Selling real estate in today’s Moore County market.
Additional Information about Hamp Thomas
Author of 10 plus books, numerous CE courses approved for CE in over 40 states, 30 + YouTube real estate/appraisal videos, Realtor University
Webinar, CDEI Certified Distance Education Instructor, Appraiser, realtor, approved real estate and appraisal instructor in state of NC and in 40+
states. Most importantly ,a husband, father and grandfather.
Moore County resident, Amy Smith is a consultant for Isagenix, a firm specializing in Nutritional Supplements and proven healthy shakes for many different reasons.
Amy talks about the products, the technology and the science that makes Isagenix such a well-known product on the market that is dominated by a lot of competition.
Her personal quest for better health; her family ties; and her sincere desire to coach, mentor and help others makes for a fascinating conversation with a lady who is bright, articulate and very passionate about all she does.
Julia Brokmeyer, Owner, Moore Choices, LLC, www.moorechoices.net joins us along with Marian Caso of Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlor,http://www.ladybedfords.com/, and Executive Director of the Pinehurst Business Partners, www.pinehurstbusinesspartners.com to share information on a multitude of Christmas events happening in Moore County in general and the Village of Pinehurst in particular.
In addition to the Christmas events, Moore Equine Events & Peaceful Meadows Farm (on Facebook) is featured as is the great Southern Pines Restaurant, FOUR SEASONS ON BROAD at 315 SE Broad St. Southern Pines (on Facebook) where great Manhattan style & quality dining in a casual atmosphere is the rule of the day. 910 725-0665
These 3 ladies make it clear that Moore County is changing for the better with many events that cater to people of all ages, but especially to the younger families with children.
