New Resident Information

WELCOME TO THE VILLAGE OF PINEHURST

As a new resident of Pinehurst, you recently made big changes in your life. We want to provide you information and resources to help establish your new life in Pinehurst.

This information may ease your transition to your new community.

POLICE AND FIRE

For all emergencies always call 911 first.

Pinehurst Police- 295-3141 (Non-emergency)

Pinehurst Fire- 295-5575 (Non-emergency)

UTILITIES

Electric- Progress Energy (800-452-2777)

Cable- Time Warner (910-692-6684)

Telephone (Land line)- CenturyLink (910-864-9011)

Wireless Telephone - AT&T Wireless, T-Mobile, US Cellular and Verizon Wireless

Water & Sewer- Moore County Public Utilities (910-947-6315)

Natural Gas- Piedmont Natural Gas (800-275-6264)

TRASH PICK-UP, RECYCLING AND YARD WASTE

Trash Pick-Up-Pinehurst Public Services Department - (910-295-5021)

Service once weekly
Holidays- Wednesday is make-up day
East of Hwy. 5- Mondays (attached schedule)
West of Hwy. 5- Tuesdays (attached schedule)

Recycling- Pinehurst Public Services Department (910-295-5021)

Service once weekly
East of Hwy. 5- Thursdays (attached schedule)
West of Hwy. 5- Fridays (attached schedule)

Click here to determine if you are East or West of Hwy 5.

Yard Waste- Pinehurst Public Services Department (910-295-5021)

All picked up on Wednesdays

Pinewild- Waste Management (910-692-5800)

Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste- Wednesdays
Holidays- will receive notification

Moore County Landfill- off Hwy. 5 South- 456 Turning Leaf Way (910-295-4202)

Free mulch is available at this landfill.

VOTER REGISTRATION

You may register to vote at the Department of Motor Vehicles, Libraries, or Moore County Board of Elections in Carthage, or call 910-947-3868, or click here.

LOCAL NEWSPAPERS

The Pilot (Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) - 910-692-7271

The News and Observer (Raleigh- daily) - 800- 522-4205

The Fayetteville Observer (Fayetteville- daily) - 800-722-0457

DRIVER’S LICENSE, REGISTRATION AND VEHICLE INSPECTION

Driver’s License- NC Department of Motor Vehicles is located at 521 S. Sandhills Blvd. (U.S. 1) in Aberdeen, or call 910-944-7555, or visit ncdot.org/dmv/.

Registration- NC License Plate Agency is located in the Town and Country Shopping Center on U.S. 1 in Aberdeen, or call 910-944-1303, or visit ncdot.org/dmv/.

Vehicle Inspection- ncdot.org/dmv/.

PINEHURST AREA CODE

The area code in Pinehurst is 910.

MAIL, ZIP CODES

US Post Office- Pinehurst South at 80 Blake Blvd. (910-295-1231)

The Zip Code for Pinehurst is 28374 for both delivery and PO boxes.

LIBRARY

The Given Memorial Library is located at 150 Cherokee Road in downtown Pinehurst. They are open Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm and Saturday from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. You can contact the library at 910-295-6022.

The Tufts Archives/Pinehurst History Museum is located in the Given Memorial Library.

TIME AND TEMPERATURE

To find out the current time please call 910-692-2121.

This is the current weather in Pinehurst.

AIRPORTS

Pinehurst is served by both regional and international airports. Below are the airports along with their distance from Pinehurst.

Moore County Airport (about 6 miles)
Fayetteville Regional Airport  (about 45 miles),
Raleigh Durham International Airport  (about 75 miles)
Piedmont Triad International Airport  (about 80 miles)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (about 100 miles)

NEWCOMERS OF PINEHURST

Pinehurst has a Newcomers group that you can reach at 910-315-2471 or go to their website pinehurstnewcomers.com.

VILLAGE GOVERNMENT

The Village is governed by a Mayor and a four-member Council. All are elected in non-partisan races, held in odd numbered years, and serve four-year staggered terms. The Village has chosen the Council/Manager form of government which generally gives policy-making responsibility to the Council and administrative responsibilities, including personnel decisions, to the Manager. The Manager and the elected officials work hand in hand to develop sound policies, plans and financial decisions. Village Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public. Council members conduct work sessions on the 2nd Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. and on the 4th Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.; regular meetings are on the 4th Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Like most communities, the Village of Pinehurst offers many opportunities for volunteer service. These include service on the Planning and Zoning Board, Community Appearance Commission, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, Conservation Commission, Village Center Enhancement Committee, Water Committee, Beautification Committee and the Community Watch Board.

PERMITS REQUIRED

As a new Pinehurst resident, you know what a special community you have chosen. To maintain our beautiful village, you may find that you need permits or permission for some activities. The Planning and Inspections Department can help you with the following:

Fences, walls, pet houses or similar structures
Decks, swimming pools and outdoor spas
Bulkheads and docks
Propane tanks

Residential change-out or upgrades (e.g. heating & air conditioning units)
Home occupations
Irrigation wells
Playground equipment

*Note: If you are moving into a gated community, check for additional governance rules.

COUNTY GOVERNMENT

As a Village resident, you are also a resident of Moore County. Five Commissioners serve four- year staggered terms and are chosen in partisan elections held in even numbered years. Some of the County’s responsibilities include schools, social services, and health services.

EDUCATION

Public schools in Pinehurst are a part of the Moore County Schools headquartered in Carthage- 910-947-2976. Pinehurst schools include:

Pinehurst Elementary School - 910-295-6969
West Pine Elementary School - 910-673-2004
West Pine Middle School - 910-673-1464
Pinecrest High School - 910-692-6554

Private schools in the area include:

Calvary Christian School (Southern Pines) - 910-692-8311
Episcopal Day School (Southern Pines) - 910-692-3492
Pope Paul II (Southern Pines) - 910-692-6241
The O’Neal School (Southern Pines) - 910-692-6920

Post-Secondary Education in the area includes:

Sandhills Community College - 910-692-6185
St. Andrews Presbyterian College - 910-695-3888

HEALTH CARE AND SENIOR SERVICES

FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital- 155 Memorial Drive (off NC 211) - 910-715-1000 firsthealth.org.
Some larger clinics or facilities in the area include:

- Carolina Eye Associates - 910-295-2100
- Center for Health and Fitness - 910-715-1800
- Pinehurst Dermatology - 910-295-5567
- Pinehurst Medical Clinic - 910-295-5511
- Pinehurst Neurology - 910-295-6868
- Pinehurst Radiology - 910-295-4400
- Pinehurst Surgical - 910-295-6831
- Sandhills Urgent Care - 910-692-5555
- Sandhills Center for Mental Health - 910-673-9111

Moore County Senior Enrichment Center- 910- 215-0900

PINEHURST GREENWAY TRAIL

People of all ages enjoy walking, jogging, or biking along the trail that runs through the Pinehurst area. The corridor of green space includes woods and open meadows.

The Greenway Wildlife Habitat Committee is responsible for the Pinehurst Conservation Commission’s efforts to protect habitats for wildlife in public areas starting with the Pinehurst Greenway. The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for building and maintaining the trail. When completed, the trail will cover 24 miles through Pinehurst. Map of current trail is available.

CODE RED SYSTEM

The Village of Pinehurst has instituted the CodeRED Emergency Notification System. Click here to find out more about this system and how to sign up.