The changing demographics are part of Moore County these days and who better than to weigh in on those changes than the younger voices of Moore County.

Our guests range in age from 8 – 15 and all of these youngsters and young adults have a great heart and spirit.

Their conversation and observations are priceless.

Joining us are 8 yr. old Wyatt Roth; his 5th grade sister, Mason, and new residents of Moore County via a military transfer, 3rd grader, Emma Meissen, age 9 & 6th grader Alex Meissen, age 11. Rounding out our guests are Abigail & Aaron Lopez, who are both 9th graders at Pinecrest High School. They are exceptionally well raised young adults with a great head on their shoulders.

Owners of the Pinehurst Olive Oil Company, Cameron & Co, and Cooper & Bailey’s join us to discuss last minute Christmas shopping ideas and the spirited and proactive Pinehurst retail environment emerging in the historic Village area.

Kimberly Mims – Pinehurst Olive Oil Company – 105 Cherokee Road, Suite B-E – www.thepinehurstoliveoilco.com – 910 986-0880 Choosing the freshest ingredients. Understanding the value of nutrition. Incorporating cooking techniques that preserve flavor.  Whether you cook for one or twenty-one, you know that creating a meal is about more than serving food. A good meal can inspire, motivate or comfort. Food brings people together, fusing connections that nourish body and soul. Whether your taste is bold and vibrant or airy and light, you will find the perfect complement to your cooking at The Pinehurst Olive Oil Co. Olive oil has inspired great cooking since Biblical times, but few understand its health value or culinary properties. Take a few moments to explore our site to learn more about the many advantages of these delicious and healthy oils.

Caroline Miller – Cameron & Company – 105 Cherokee Rd. – www.camcopinehurst.com – 910 295-7200 In the last few years we have introduced a wider selection of gourmet foods, delicious grilling and dipping sauces, cheese ball mixes to be served as an appetizer or as a dessert. Homemade gift cookies, peach bud candies, mint tins, salsas, jellies/jams and other specialty foods that we will continue to add to our site. Our customers are always glad to see those “hard to find’ items. We have custom Pinehurst, NC items such as T-shirts, hand towels, Christmas ornaments and wooden plaques. We also carry a wide selection of novelty golf ornaments and gifts. This year we have totally moved into the “cutting edge” scene with our new lines of colorful purses, jewelry, monogrammed items, custom car monograms and vinyl lettering. If it can be monogrammed we have the letters for you. We are also offering a selection of OKA B shoes, from their thongs to heels, shoes with or with out bows and ribbon to change your look. Due to the widespread trend in Home Entertaining we pride ourselves with a large selection of hostess goodies, creative gifts, serving trays, wine stoppers, spreaders, ice buckets and scoops, acrylic glasses, guest towels, wineglass crystals and candle holders . Our store is located in the beautiful area of old downtown Pinehurst, which is a global tourist destination. We are grateful to be able to now offer our website at the overwhelming request of our customers. Thank you for visiting our site. We look forward to serving you with all your gift needs. Remember our company was founded on traditional values and customer service. If you canít find something please do not hesitate to call us and we will do our very best to work with you in finding the perfect gift or item

Meghan Davis – Cooper & Bailey’s – 105 Cherokee Rd. – www.cooperandbaileys.com – 910 603-8088  Cooper & Bailey’s is a trendy and fashion forward boutique offering the latest styles of the season at an amazing price point. Whether it’s a casual outfit for a daily outing or a cocktail dress for that special occasion, we have it all, and for all ages. We are a mother daughter duo, and love interacting with customers to show them the versatility of pieces to accommodate varying age groups. Our popular Tartan Blanket scarves are trendy yet suitable for teens and adults alike. All of our clothing and accessories can easily be paired with our main Jean line, Level 99 jeans. All of their jeans are constructed with Tencel, offering a super comfortable
and quality jean for the price.No outfit is complete without the proper handbag and our Satchel line offers quality handmade leather bags, made right in Savannah, Georgia. House of Harlow, and the ever popular Sheila Fajl Earrings are some additional jewelry lines we carry. We encourage anyone and everyone to visit us in store or online at
www.cooperandbaileys.com. Scout us via social media on Instagram and Facebook to catch the newest arrivals and how to style them! We look forward to seeing you, and as always, it’s a beautiful day in Pinehurst!

The reflections of these independent store owners touch on the environment of cooperation in the Village and the many positive changes that once again put the Village of Pinehurst in the spotlight as the cente of Moore County.

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Earl Wright started Project Santa over 20 years ago and has tirelessly worked on providing & ditributing toys and bikes to needy children in Moore County at Christmas time. Earl, his wife, Shern, and volunteer Ming Gillis talk about this year’s collection drive and the experiences they have had over many past Christmas mornings at Bo’s Supermarket parking lot overseeing the happy faces on the children when they receive their bike. This year is no exception. Donations and bikes can still be given to Project Santa. Call Shern at 910 639-4048 or attend today’s fundraiser (Dec. 13th ) from 11:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m at Bo’s Supermarket parking lot.

The 22nd presentation of The Nutcracker will be presented by the well known Terpsichore Dance School of Southern Pines at the Owens Auditorium at the Sandhills Community College from Dec. 19th through Dec. 21st. Owner and teacher, Kellye Parks is joined by 4 of her students who have major roles in this years production and are all students at Pinecrest High School who have danced together in various roles throughout their formative years. Kellye’s family extends far beyond her daughter, Kasey, who was recently injured in a cheerleading accident & double cast as Dream Clara) to the many girls she has worked with over the past 20+ years.

More than the production itself, these four impressive young ladies talk about their life long experience with the Terpsichore Dance School, and the many valuable life lessons the teaching and coaching have provided to them  in their development as dancers and as people. Their revelations and honest assessments are heartfelt and encouraging to any parent who might consider entering their child into this fine program.

Sophmore Mary Costanza (playing the Arabian Princess), Junior Lexie Metzger (playing the role of Dream Clara), & seniors Annabelle Hale and Ryan Cooke (double cast as the Sugar Plum Fairy) are four young ladies with focus, direction, talent, discipline and grace.

Tickets are now on sale by contacting the studio at 910 695-1116

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The Southern Pines Business Association (SPBA) was founded in 1979 by a  small group of dedicated merchants, the SPBA continually works toward the promotion, beautification and overall improvement of the Southern Pines community.

President Jessica Harrelson and past President and current Parade chairperson, Bruce Bishop of the Insurance Center talk about the upcoming Christmas events planned by the SPBA, but more importantly talk about the organization; it’s place in our lives and the value local businesses can dervive from their efforts and from local merchant participation.

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Jerry Townley of Berkshire Hathaway and Dave Berger of Keller Williams talk  with us about the Toys for Tot (TFT) program in Moore County and their 12 year association with this iconic organization. Their focus is getting toys into the hands of children and their families for the Christmas season, who might not be able to provide for themselves as well as some others. The
spirit of giving and sharing is alive and well through the Toys for Tots program and further illustrates how many ‘nets’ citizens of Moore County are provided 12 months a year. It’s not to late to donate toys for this Christmas season. Call Jerry Townley at 910 690-7080.

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