Posts tagged Moore County

Moore County Court Politics Turns to Messy Legal Fight

In early December 2023, contempt proceedings against Moore County Clerk Maness were filed. Following the proceedings, numerous lawsuits and claims of misconduct have emerged from all sides, illustrating how disputes inside a local courthouse escalated into a prolonged political and legal conflict.

LocalPrathamesh PeruriMay 31, 2026Moore County, North CarolinaComment

Moore County Power Outage: The New Year Brings No New Suspects

“On December 3, 2022, an unknown individual or group of individuals sent Moore County residents into darkness. When all was said and done, about 45,000 customers were left without power, with many customers not regaining power until four days later.”

Editor's Picks, LocalGrace WhittemoreJanuary 16, 2023Local, Moore County, Editor's PickComment