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The Carthage Board of Commissioners has set several public hearings for its June meeting, including on a proposed rezoning to allow for an indoor shooting range at Sandhills Community College’s

Carthage has had an identity crisis of sorts for a very long time.

There is a proverb that says, “Do not be afraid of growth; be afraid of standing still.”

A new mural in Carthage pays tribute to the local luminaries and landmarks that shaped the culture of the county seat.

A major event usually takes several years to really take hold, and spring is traditionally loaded with them. But a full calendar got wiped out a year ago by the coronavirus almost before anything could begin. Heading into spring 2021, the situation is looking decidedly better. New cases are way down compared to January and February spikes. At the same time, vaccination rates are on the way up, and state restrictions are loosening up just a bit. With all that in mind, organizers are again warily...

The historic buggy factory building in Carthage is being eyed as a potential “entrepreneurial hub” that would serve as a one-stop shop for new businesses.