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The Daily Herald The Maury County Commission Budget committee is moving forward with a budget amendment that aims to better manage the county’s waste. The total waste produced by the region’s population has increased between 6% and 8% each year, according to calculations from the local solid waste department. The resolution amends a previously considered resolution that would allow additions to the current transfer station facility. The proposal includes adding a compactor, obtaining the services of a grinder and moving the Chickasaw Trace convenience center to the new transfer statio...

The Pilot asked our readers to help us find young professionals deserving of this award through an open nominations phase in January and February of this year. We received over 170 nominations identifying 120 candidates. An independent panel of judges comprised of Moore County business and community leaders evaluated the nominees based solely on the information that was provided in the nomination. They were specifically looking for professional success, proven leadership skills and a résumé of community service. Likely, you will see familiar faces. Maybe, you’ll find your next real...

Littering has become an unintended consequence of COVID-19 and lockdowns Litter pick-up has slowed because of COVID-19. Have you noticed a lot of trash along roads in your area? Author: Bill McGinty Updated: 5:59 PM EST March 4, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Have you noticed the litter along our roadways lately? It’s apparently an unintended consequence of COVID-19 and lockdowns. Yeah, it’s a mess for sure. Some of the secondary roads are bad, but the freeways are just terrible and litter abatement programs aren’t looking to get back out there until late spri...