The Southern Pines Town Council moved through a full agenda Tuesday night, swearing in elected officials, approving a broad housing overhaul, and advancing an industrial redevelopment plan that the board says will support job growth.
Mayor Taylor Clement opened the meeting by inviting students from the Boys and Girls Club to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. She told the room that taking part in local government should be viewed as a privilege. Fittingly, during public comment, a resident urged the town to find ways to boost participation in future municipal elections, citing that numbers were on the decline across most parts of the county.
Council Backs Major Housing Changes…