The county is a museum, its past preserved and improved upon. Route 1, a mile or so from historic downtown Southern Pines and fortunately further from Pinehurst is everything that makes a great community ugly and common. We saw the best and worst of a county whose main industry is tourism. It is ironic that we are drawn to Moore County because of its quaint towns and beautiful open spaces, not so much golf as the trees and green fairways, water, and pine needles that shape the holes of over 40 courses. It is money that keeps Pinehurst and Southern Pines living museums.
Money stops indiscriminate development.
Money controls zoning. It stops unwanted business from scarring the residential landscape. You build the way the wealthy homeowners want or you don't come to town. We don't need you. You are our guest.