# The Pilot's News Briefing 05/12/26

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Podcast: [The Pilot](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pilot-6581326)
Published: 2026-05-12T20:38:54+00:00
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Duration seconds: 250

## Resource

Reservoir Park is a well-used recreation area for the Town of Southern Pines, but the town has no way to control its water levels in the event of severe flooding. Reporter Ana Risano details the town’s efforts to initiate proactive repairs of the dam. The Pilot Newspaper is a twice-weekly, award-winning community newspaper based in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. https://www.thepilot.com/

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