Moore County Connect Newsletter 9/25/2023 Issue #010

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September 25, 2023

In Today’s Issue…

🌤 MOORE COUNTY, NC WEATHER

📰 Congrats to Caring Hearts for Canines! 🐶

📰 Annie Oakley cabin in Pinewild recently torn down

📰 FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Ranks 17th in Fortune/PINC AI™ U.S. Top 100

🏈Final Score from Friday night High School Football

👉Coming Soon - Local Business Spotlight

📅 LOCAL EVENTS

🤝 LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERS

🎉 CELEBRATE! TODAY IS…

Congratulations to Caring Hearts for Canines! 🐶

In the heart of Southern Pines, North Carolina, Caring Hearts for Canines has been a beacon for dogs since 2014, offering them a chance at a love-filled life.

Founded by Jennifer Johnston Chopping, this non-profit emerged in response to North Carolina's high euthanasia rates. Their mission? Rescue and re-home dogs from high kill shelters, ensuring they receive the love and care they deserve.

Every dog welcomed by Caring Hearts is showered with love, vetted, microchipped, and, if of age, spayed or neutered, all funded by generous donations.

Beyond rescues, CHFC is committed to community education, emphasizing the importance of spay/neuter and proper canine care. Their growing network of volunteers and donors are the pillars of this noble mission.

One such miracle unfolded recently. Caring Hearts for Canines announced the joyous news that they have successfully purchased their building, thanks for the overwhelming support from the community. A few months ago, they reached out, and the community answered with overwhelming generosity. Through a sizable matched donation, fundraising events, and the #buythebuilding initiative, they realized their dream. Owning their building solidifies their role in the community and will enable them to continue their mission.

As they celebrate, CHFC encourages continued support, reminding us of the mutual rescue journey: "We Rescue Them, They Rescue Us."

Annie Oakley cabin in Pinewild recently torn down

Yes, Annie Oakley lived in Pinehurst and contributed much to the community. During her cherished time in Pinehurst, Oakley showcased her remarkable shooting skills, impressing many with her unique feats. She transitioned from shooting apples off her husband's head to performing mirror-assisted backward shots after a cautionary comment from Pennsylvania’s then-governor in 1916. Actively involved in her community, Oakley managed the Pinehurst Gun Club and trained an estimated 15,000 women in shooting. Although her offer to train soldiers during World War I was declined, she frequently entertained the troops. In a notable act of generosity, she donated her melted gold medals to support the establishment of what is now the renowned FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Ranks 17th in Fortune/PINC AI™ U.S. Top 100

Amidst a challenging year for many hospitals with increased closures and bankruptcies, FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, N.C., has been recognized as the 17th best hospital in the U.S. by the Fortune/PINC AI™ 100 Top Hospitals list in the Large Community Hospital category. This list evaluates 2,644 U.S. hospitals based on various performance metrics. FirstHealth stood out with high ratings in operational efficiency, patient experience, and financial health, marking its 8th appearance on the list. The selection process for the 100 Top Hospitals is unbiased, with hospitals not applying or paying for the honor. PINC AI™ projected that if all U.S. hospitals matched the top 100's performance, significant patient and financial benefits would be realized suggesting that an additional 272,000 lives would be saved, and 432,000 patients would be spared complications.

 🏈Final Score from Friday night High School Football:

Pinecrest 20 Richmond 12

Is Your Business One of Moore County’s Best Kept Secrets?

Hello Moore County Neighbors! We know our community is brimming with businesses that have fascinating stories and big hearts. If you’re a local business owner making waves, crafting unique experiences, or simply putting smiles on faces, we want to chat with you! “Moore County Connect” is eager to shine a light on the unsung heroes of our town. Let’s collaborate and let the community know what makes your business special. Apply for your business to be featured or nominate one!

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👉 Woofstock has been rescheduled for March 2, 2024!

September 28 Voter Photo ID Event Douglass Community Center, Southern Pines

September 29 (Varsity 🏈 Home) Pinecrest vs Southern Lee Pinehurst

October 7 AutumnFest Southern Pines

October 13 (Varsity 🏈 Away) Pinecrest vs Scotland Laurinburg

October 13 Live After 5 - Snapback Pinehurst

October 16 Eats, Beats, and Brews Pinehurst

October 10-14 Moore County Agricultural Fair Carthage

October 15 Prancing Horse Farm Tour 6100 Hoffman Rd, Hoffman

October 21 Holly Arts & Crafts Festival Pinehurst

October 28 Oktoberfest Tufts Memorial Park, Pinehurst

November 4 Lip Rippin Chicken Wing Cookoff Southern Pines

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