The following new businesses have been filed with the Moore County Register of Deeds Office.

May 3, 2006

MPH Gifts, Martha Harris (owner) in Southern Pines.

May 4, 2006

In the Last Days Ministries, Lawrence Coppedge (owner) in Southern Pines.

May 5, 2006

SS Volleyball, Shelby R. Strunk (owner) in West End.

May 8, 2006

Brooke Insurance and Financial Services, Lynne E. Oakley (owner) in Whispering Pines.

C.R. Drake Mercantile, Carmen Gordon (owner) in Carthage.

May 11, 2006

Brighter Beginnings Learning Center, Heather C. Windish (owner) in Lakeview.

May 12, 2006

Direc A Sat, Direct Sat TV LLC (owner) in Southern Pines.

State Health Care Licensing & Certification Institute, Jeffrey N. McKoy (owner) in Southern Pines.