Moore County Connect Newsletter Issue #021

Murder in Aberdeen / Robbins Receives Project Funding / More Traffic Collisions

October 09, 2023

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In Today’s Issue…

🌤 MOORE COUNTY, NC WEATHER

📰 Murder Investigation Underway After Fatal Shooting Near Aberdeen

📰 Robbins Receives Generous Funding for Reservoir Dredging and Theater Renovations

📰 Intersection Collision Injures Two Near Eastwood Community

📰 Mother and Child Survive Terrifying Car Accident in Southern Pines

🏈 LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL - Results from this past Friday’s games

👉 LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: How About You?

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Murder Investigation Underway After Fatal Shooting Near Aberdeen

The Moore County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating a tragic incident involving the murder of a woman at a residence near Aberdeen, off Sand Pit Road. Responding to reports of a shooting in the Sherwood Park subdivision on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 8. Authorities found the victim, who succumbed to gunshot wounds despite paramedics' efforts. The perpetrator(s) fled the scene, triggering a substantial law enforcement presence. A vehicle matching the description provided in connection with the shooting was located, leading to the questioning of a person of interest, though specific details remain undisclosed during the ongoing investigation.

Robbins Receives Generous Funding for Reservoir Dredging and Theater Renovations

In a significant boost for the community of Robbins, North Carolina, the town has secured a total of $748,000 in funding, with $548,000 allocated for the much-needed dredging of their Reservoir and an additional $200,000 earmarked for the revitalization of the Robbins Village Theater. These substantial funds have been made available through the North Carolina General Assembly and are set to breathe new life into crucial local projects.

The success of securing this funding can be attributed to the dedicated advocacy efforts of Senator Tom McInnis and Representative Neal Jackson.

The dredging of the Reservoir promises to enhance water quality, recreational opportunities, and overall environmental sustainability for the town. Meanwhile, the injection of $200,000 into the Robbins Village Theater's renovation project will undoubtedly help restore a cherished cultural institution, and boost the arts and entertainment scene for the entire community.

Intersection Collision Injures Two Near Eastwood Community

A collision at the intersection of Doubs-Chapel Road and Murdocksville Road on Friday afternoon, Oct. 6 near the Eastwood community left two individuals injured. The incident involved a Dodge pickup truck and a Ford pickup truck, with both the female driver of the Ford and a female passenger in the Dodge taken to Moore Regional Hospital for minor injuries. The male driver of the Dodge was evaluated at the scene and released. Traffic was temporarily reduced to one lane as authorities investigated the cause of the collision.

Mother and Child Survive Terrifying Car Accident in Southern Pines

On Sunday, Oct. 8, a young woman and her child narrowly escaped serious injuries in a single-vehicle accident on U.S. 1 South in Southern Pines. Their car went off the road, flipped after losing control on a dirt section, but both managed to get out unharmed. The child was checked and released at the scene, while the mother was transported to the hospital with non-serious injuries. The cause of the accident is not known at this time.

Results from this Past Friday’s Local High School Football Games:

😊Pinecrest HS (Home) 23 Lee County HS 13

😊North Moore HS (Home) 48 Seaforth HS 7

😒Union Pines HS (Home) 0 Richmond HS 26

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October 13 Frights and Pints Movie Night Aberdeen Lake Park

October 13 Live After 5 - Snapback Pinehurst

October 14 Eagle’s Nest Berry Farm Fall Festival 10am-4pm 1556 Currie Mill Rd, Jackson Springs

October 16 Eats, Beats, and Brews Pinehurst

October 10-14 Moore County Agricultural Fair Carthage

October 13 Annual Sardine Festival Aberdeen Lake Park

October 14 Malcolm Blue Festival Malcolm Blue Farm (1177 Bethesda Rd, Aberdeen)

October 15 Prancing Horse Farm Tour 6100 Hoffman Rd, Hoffman

October 18 Moore County Business Connect Networking 670 SW Broad St, Southern Pines

October 21 Holly Arts & Crafts Festival Pinehurst

October 21 Cruisin’ the Park Car Show 9am-3pm Aberdeen Lake Park

October 21 Eagle’s Nest Berry Farm Fall Festival 10am-4pm 1556 Currie Mill Rd, Jackson Springs

October 21 Bake and Bling 10am-2pm Sandhills Woman’s Exchange 15 Azelia Rd. Pinehurst

October 22 Southern Pines Candidates Forum 3:30-5pm Douglas Community Center, Southern Pines

October 27 Children of Fallen Heroes Costume Carnival Fundraiser 6-11pm Moore County Airport Hangar Carthage

October 27 Fourth Friday Market with Trick or Treating 4pm-7:30pm High Octane, Aberdeen

October 27-28 Festival D-Avion Moore County Airport Carthage

October 28 Oktoberfest Tufts Memorial Park, Pinehurst

October 28 Eagle’s Nest Berry Farm Fall Festival 10am-4pm 1556 Currie Mill Rd, Jackson Springs

November 2 CPR Training 5:3o-9:30pm at Pinehurst Fire Dept. 406 Magnolia Rd Pinehurst.

November 4 Lip Rippin Chicken Wing Cookoff Southern Pines

November 9 Communitywide Networking Event by Moore County Chamber of Commerce, Pinehurst Business Partners, and Southern Pines Business Association 5-7pm 160 W. New York Ave. 3rd Floor Southern Pines

November 10 Union Pines HS Rise Up Fundraising Gala 6-10pm Village Pine Venue

November 15 Community Shred Event 10am-2pm Robbins Depot, Robbins

November 25 Village of Pinehurst Small Business Saturday Pinehurst

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