Moore County Connect Newsletter Issue #033

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🌤 MOORE COUNTY, NC WEATHER

📰 Man Accused of Murdering Allisha Watts Absent from Scheduled Court Appearance

📰 Morganton Road Daytime Lane Closures

📰 Broadband Expansion in Moore County

📰 Cameron Lumber Spill Disrupts Traffic and Damages Pickup

👉 LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: How About You?

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📅 LOCAL EVENTS

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Man Accused of Murdering Allisha Watts Absent from Scheduled Court Appearance

James Dunmore, who faces charges in connection with the murder of Moore County's Allisha Watts earlier this year, was not present in court on Monday, even though he was listed on the administrative docket.

Richard DeVayne from WCNC Charlotte conveyed that Dunmore could be summoned at any moment for administrative matters, like case extensions. The next date for Dunmore's appearance concerning the Watts case remains uncertain.

Morganton Road Daytime Lane Closures

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has announced that paving activities will be conducted on the expanded segments of 15-501 and Morganton Road. As a result, there will be daytime lane closures in effect until Monday, November 6th. Drivers should anticipate delays and, if feasible, are advised to steer clear of the area during this period.

Broadband Expansion in Moore County

Moore County's Board of Commissioners approved further funding to expand broadband access to rural areas. The North Carolina GREAT program, in collaboration with Brightspeed and Charter Communications, aims to offer high-speed internet to areas currently lacking it. Brightspeed previously secured a $4 million state grant, with Moore County contributing $500,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The collaboration with Charter seeks to further enhance coverage, bringing connectivity to an additional 1,459 mostly residential addresses. Charter's proposal, which includes a $10,000 county contribution from ARPA, was unanimously approved. Efforts are ongoing to create a map showing the addresses set to benefit, especially in areas between Robbins and Seven Lakes.

Cameron Lumber Spill Disrupts Traffic and Damages Pickup

In Cameron, a semi-truck carrying lumber shed its load near the McNeil Street railroad tracks on Monday. The dislodged lumber primarily hit a pickup truck, whose occupants were hospitalized. The incident caused considerable damage to the pickup and the railroad's warning arm, leading to CSX halting train operations. Both the railroad and Carthage Street were temporarily closed. The cause of the spill is under investigation by the State Highway Patrol, and the semi-truck's driver was unharmed.

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October 25 Sandhills Comm College Fall Fest 10am-2pm

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

October 27 Boofest for Kids 12 and Under Downtown Park, Southern Pines

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 Moore Area Shag Society (MASS) hosts Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot Band Aberdeen

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 15 Moore County Business Connect Networking Location tbd

November 18 Fall Bazaar at Roseland Barn 10am-4pm 2712 Roseland Rd, Aberdeen

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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