John Zumwalt – District 52 Candidate For NC State Representative

Posted on February 3, 2016February 4, 2016 by All Things Moore County

March 15th is election day in Moore County. For John Zumwalt it has been a 34 year journey that brings him to this day and to his vision for Moore County’s future with a spirit and a heart for his very special past.

Beyond the policy, beyond the rhetoric and beyond the posturing, John believes that two of his greatest assets are his lack of political experience and his deep seated belief in the value of a fair-minded & funded educational system in Moore County that recognizes the teachers, the teacher assistants, the infrastructure, AND THE STUDENTS.

John’s journey to this point reflects years of raising a wonderful family, with his wife, Mindi, a teacher in her own right, who passed away a year ago this weekend. Mindi was a teacher in four or five different states as she and John moved thru John’s many vocations. They raised their children and elevated one another through the years.

Mindi may have been the initial source of John’s inspiration but coupled with his principled and steadfast nature he has been given a new voice and vision as he moves forward as a spokesperson, a teacher and a tireless advocate for Moore County and all its citizens.

Treasurer Angie McKew, a family friend for 19 years, shares John’s passion and heart and she is able to weave the special texture of her friendship with Mindi and the Zumwalt family over the years.

There is much to hear and much to see in this podcast and full video presentation.

You’ll quickly see that it is not politics at all, but heartfelt passion and his sincere commitment that fuels the Zumwalt candidacy.

Yes, you’ll hear about the issues of the day, but if you look very closely, you’ll see a man… you’ll see a heart… and you’ll see an unwavering commitment to serve “We the People” of Moore County.

https://www.facebook.com/Zumwalt-A-Voice-for-Moore-1667885096802100/

https://www.facebook.com/jd.j.zumwalt

Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care, Inc.

Posted on January 31, 2016January 31, 2016 by All Things Moore County

For almost 30 years, Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care has been providing emergency assistance to struggling families in Moore County. Founded in 1986 by twelve local churches, today the Coalition is led by Executive Director, Barrett Walker and receives support from individuals, businesses, and groups throughout the community.

Listen to the podcast below to learn about the services the Coalition provides and dispel some common misconceptions about the organization.

Executive Director Barrett Walker discusses the rich history of The Coalition Resale Shops’ location on Pennsylvania Avenue as well as the
integral function they serve in fulfilling the Coalition’s mission. Barrett walks listeners through the referral and job counseling services the
Coalition provides as well as providing basic needs such as food clothing. Learn about the Coalition’s community events such as the Empty Bowls fundraiser on Feb. 21st, the new initiative of a Work Uniform Assistance Program, Shoes for Students and the Pack the Pickup Food Drive. Volunteers are obviously the heart of the Coalition and Barrett explains the many ways each of us can get involved to help the less fortunate in our community this holiday season.

Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care provides emergency food, clothing and financial assistance to residents of Moore County, NC. For more information visit their website at www.sandhillscoalition.org or call (910) 693-1600.

Thyme & Place Café – Southern Pines

Posted on January 15, 2016January 15, 2016 by All Things Moore County

The culture of the South is about tradition and recipes handed down over time, and it is also about being adapted and enhanced with new interpretations and preparation methods. Authenticity of food is always related to story, and most often story relates to history

~ what’s old doesn’t have to be old-fashioned.

A fresh concept in dining and marketplace opened in August of last year in Southern Pines, Thyme & Place Café. Have you been there yet? If not, this gem is worth visiting.

Thyme & Place Café is a full-service café with a licensed kitchen where food entrepreneurs can make, market and sell their products. The café is a delightful blend of breakfast-and-lunch eatery and kitchen entrepreneurship, fulfilling a true need within our talented, agricultural community.

The brainchild of owner Leslie Philip, Thyme & Place Café is a cross-section of restaurant, marketplace and communal kitchen that Leslie, herself a
baker, would have been thrilled to have access to when she and her husband moved to Moore County three years ago. After over 25 years in large-scale food manufacturing, working smaller and on a local scale with community outreach is the next step in her career.

The licensed kitchen available to rent is a pertinent addition to the successful farm-to-table movement across our region. Now users have an uptown, stylish café where they can both make their product plus have access to word-of-mouth marketing through the Thyme & Place café and social media.

While the kitchen can be rented, so too can the venue for events such as breakfast meetings, bridal showers, birthdays, or just for fun.

In addition to kitchen users, café staff fills their bakery case each morning with familiar and creative baked goods, from homemade pop tarts and coconut cream pie to apricot rosemary bars and grape coffee cake. Croissants with savory and sweet fillings have a strong following among the regular customers, and Saturdays always bring a new offering to start the day with, along with a great cup of coffee or tea brewed at your table in a unique tea diffuser.

Soups are made in-house and are served with homemade savory chips. Quiches, both with crust and gluten-free versions, make for a hearty meal.

Thyme & Place Café has also been chosen as a vendor of gourmet frozen foods from Ladyfingers of Raleigh. Known for their ham rolls, Ladyfingers now sells a dozen meals to go, which can help get dinner on the table in one hour.

Located at the intersection of culinary and community, down a short dirt road, but worth the journey, Thyme & Place Café is a place to come and relax, have a great meal, a sweet dessert, and in true community spirit, maybe meet someone new.

See us on Facebook.

Thyme & Place Café
155 Hall Avenue
Southern Pines
910-684-8758

The Aberdeen Times: Moore County’s Online News Site for Up to the Minute Facts

Posted on December 29, 2015December 29, 2015 by All Things Moore County

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.

Christmas Events in Moore County

Posted on December 4, 2015December 4, 2015 by All Things Moore County

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.