Moore County Connect Newsletter Issue #029

Early Voting / Moore County Candidates / Two Locals Win Prestigious Awards

October 19, 2023

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In Today’s Issue…

🌤 MOORE COUNTY, NC WEATHER

📰 Early Voting for November Municipal Elections in NC Starts Tomorrow!

📰 List of Moore County Candidates

📰 Southern Pines Native, Patrick Dougherty, Among Honorees for Prestigious North Carolina Award

📰 Jennifer White of Candor named “Trailblazer 2023” by Business North Carolina 

👉 LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: How About You?

🤝 LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERS

📅 LOCAL EVENTS

🎉 CELEBRATE! TODAY IS…

Early Voting for November Municipal Elections in NC Starts Tomorrow!

Early in-person voting for the November municipal elections in North Carolina starts on Oct. 19 and concludes on Nov. 4. Moore County residents can vote at the Moore County Agricultural Center in Carthage. However, Cameron, Robbins, and Foxfire Village are excluded from early voting. To check voting eligibility for 2023, residents can visit NCSBE.gov. All voters are required to present a photo ID. While most will use a driver's license, other forms of ID are also accepted. Those without suitable IDs can obtain one for free from their county board of elections until Nov. 4 or vote provisionally by filling out an ID Exception Form. More details on the ID requirements are available at NCSBE.gov/voterID.

Southern Pines Native, Patrick Dougherty, Among Honorees for Prestigious North Carolina Award

On Thursday, Nov. 9, the esteemed North Carolina Award will be presented to six notable individuals, including the internationally acclaimed sculptor, Patrick Dougherty. A local from Southern Pines, Dougherty has made significant contributions to the fine arts. The ceremony, taking place at the North Carolina Museum of Art, will be officiated by Governor Roy Cooper. Established in 1961, this award has recognized over 250 individuals for their outstanding achievements in various fields. Dougherty, with his unique sculptures and numerous accolades, stands as a testament to the talent emerging from North Carolina.

Jennifer White of Candor named “Trailblazer 2023” by Business North Carolina

Jennifer White, a 36-year-old native of Candor and the dynamic President of Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway, has been honored as a "Trailblazer 2023" by Business North Carolina magazine. Growing up in Pinehurst, she was immersed in the world of railways, a legacy started by her father, Robert Menzies, in 1987. After a stint in Charlotte's real estate, Jennifer dedicated a decade to the family railway, known for its freight connections and special holiday rides. Educated at UNC Charlotte and influenced by her blended family's values, Jennifer balances her professional achievements with a vibrant family life, including her soon-to-retire Marine husband and five children. Under her leadership, the railway recently acquired a 104-mile track, hinting at a revival of Pinehurst's historic luxury train tourism. Congratulations Jennifer!

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October 19 Playind Dead - A Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt 4-5:30pm 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 21 Playing Dead: A Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt 4-5:30pm The Encore Center, Southern Pines

October 21 Moore Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Strings Showcase 7pm Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church (330 S. May St. Southern Pines)

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

October 24 Citizens Academy (Starts Oct.24) with Pinehurst Police Department now accepting applications.

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

October 31 Trunk or Treat 6-8pm at Moore County Sheriff’s Office (302 S. McNeil St., Carthage)

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 12 Southern Pines Chili Cookoff Noon-3pm $10 Day of the event; Competitor Registration

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

November 18 Annual Household Hazardous Waste Event 10am-2pm Pinecrest High School, Pinehurst

November 25 Village of Pinehurst Small Business Saturday Pinehurst

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Monday Nights Southern Soul Line Dancing; Beg 6pm; Int 7:15pm; $10pp at The Roast Office (95 Cherokee Rd. Pinehurst)

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