Moore County Connect Newsletter Issue #058

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In Today’s Issue…

🌤 MOORE COUNTY, NC WEATHER

❔ CAROLINA CURIOSITY TRIVIA

📰 Thanksgiving Town Closings

📰 Firefighters Quickly Contain Dawn Wildfire in West End

📰 Another Moore County Lottery Winner: Great-Grandmother wins $250,000!

📰 Pinehurst Turns Small Business Saturday into Small Busines Week!

📰 Where to Purchase 2024 US Open Tickets

📰 Top 10 Thanksgiving Dishes Over the Last 50 Years

👉 LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: How About You?

🤝 LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERS

🏀 LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Schedules and more!

📅 LOCAL EVENTS

🎉 CELEBRATE! TODAY IS…

Question: What is the North Carolina state bird?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

Thanksgiving Town Closings

The Town of Aberdeen Administrative Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24, in celebration of Thanksgiving. Additionally, there will be no garbage or recycling collection on these dates. Collection services will resume on the next regularly scheduled day.

The Southern Pines Public Library will close at 5pm Wednesday Nov.22 and will reopen Monday Nov. 27.

The Southern Pines Welcome Center will close Wednesday November 22 and will reopen Friday November 24.

The Town of Carthage Town Hall will be closed the week of Thanksgiving beginning Monday November 20 through Friday November 24 due to both the Thanksgiving holiday and some minor renovation. The Town Hall will reopen Monday November 27.

Firefighters Quickly Contain Dawn Wildfire in West End

According to Seven Lakes Fire and Rescue, a 2.5-acre woods fire broke out before dawn on Tuesday November 21 near Dowd Road in West End. Local fire units responded quickly, working with the state Forestry Service to contain the blaze by plowing a fire line around it before it could spread in the dry conditions. Thanks to the rapid, collaborative response, the fire was allowed to safely burn itself out within the containment area.

Another Moore County Lottery Winner: Great-Grandmother wins $250,000!

Rosa Yearby, a resident of West End, won $250,000 from a 20X The Cash scratch-off ticket. She bought the ticket at Nic’s Pic Kwik in Pinebluff and later confirmed her win at the same store. Overwhelmed with excitement, Yearby, a great-grandmother of 13, collected her prize in Raleigh, receiving $178,126 after taxes. She plans to use the winnings for paying bills and renovating her home. See full story.

Rose Yearby is the second Lottery Ticket winner in Moore County within the month! Last Monday Pinehurst resident Rose Anderson won $100,000 in the Powerball drawing with a $3 Quick Pick ticket that she purchased from the Quality Mart on Old US 1 South in Southern Pines.

Pinehurst Turns Small Business Saturday into Small Busines Week!

From VOP Communications: The Village of Pinehurst is set to observe Small Business Saturday on November 25, 2023. But wait! There’s more!

This event is not just a single day affair but part of a week-long emphasis on shopping locally, from Monday, November 20, through Saturday, November 25. The Village of Pinehurst is encouraging residents and visitors to patronize small businesses throughout the area, including various shops, restaurants, and service providers located in the Village Center and around key areas such as Hwy 5, Midland Road, Linden Road, and the Village Place area.

To add an element of excitement, shoppers who make purchases at any Pinehurst business during this period are eligible to enter a special drawing. Bring your purchase receipts to the Welcome Center at 90 Cherokee Road, to participate in a drawing to win a gift basket. This basket is thoughtfully filled with items from the local businesses, showcasing the diversity and quality of products available in Pinehurst. Each receipt from a Pinehurst business, including those obtained at the Welcome Center, counts as an entry into the drawing, which will be held after 4:00pm on Small Business Saturday. Participants are not required to be present during the draw to win.

Where to Purchase 2024 US Open Tickets

Various ticket packages are available for purchase for the 2024 US Open (June 10-16) but are going fast as there are approximately 250,000 people expected to visit our area during the week of The Open. 👉 Buy tickets here.

Top 10 Thanksgiving Dishes Over the Last 50 Years

Look familiar? No surprises here. These dishes represent a blend of traditional and modern favorites, capturing the essence of Thanksgiving feasts over the years.

1. Turkey: The star of the meal, often roasted to perfection and sometimes brined or deep-fried for extra flavor.

2. Stuffing: A savory mix of bread, herbs, and vegetables like celery and onions, essential for complementing the turkey.

3. Mashed Potatoes: Creamy, buttery, and often the perfect base for other flavors on the plate.

4. Cranberry Sauce: A sweet and tart sauce, made from fresh cranberries, that balances the savory elements of the meal.

5. Green Bean Casserole: A combination of green beans, creamy mushroom soup, and crispy fried onions, beloved for its rich flavor and texture.

6. Sweet Potato Casserole: A delightful mix of sweet potatoes, topped with marshmallows or a pecan streusel, offering a sweet counterpoint to the savory dishes.

7. Pumpkin Pie: The quintessential Thanksgiving dessert, with its creamy spiced filling and flaky crust.

8. Macaroni and Cheese: A creamy, cheesy side dish that has become increasingly popular at Thanksgiving feasts.

9. Cornbread: A sweet and savory bread, often served as an alternative to traditional rolls, adding a Southern touch to the meal.

10. Roasted Vegetables: A mix of seasonal vegetables like carrots, Brussels sprouts, and parsnips, roasted to bring out their natural sweetness and provide a healthy balance.

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Watch Local High School Sports via Live Stream

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North Moore Mustangs - Upcoming

• Men’s Varsity Basketball

  • Nov 28: Ascend Leadership Academy, 7:00 PM (Away)

  • Dec 1: Ascend Leadership, 7:30 PM (Home)

• Women’s Varsity Basketball

  • Nov 28: Ascend Leadership Academy, 5:30 PM (Away)

  • Dec 1: Ascend Leadership, 6:00 PM (Home)

• Wrestling

  • Nov 23: Voyager Academy, 6 PM (Away)

  • Nov 30: Barlett Yancey, 6 PM (Home)

Union Pines High School Vikings - Upcoming

• Women’s Basketball

  • Nov 21: South View, 6:00 PM (Away)

  • Nov 28: Montgomery Central, 6:00 PM (Away)

  • Nov 29: Western Harnett, 6:00 PM (Home)

  • Dec 1: Gray’s Creek, 6:00 PM (Away)

• Bowling

  • Nov 30: Sandhills Bowling, 4 PM

• Men’s Wrestling

  • Nov 21: Topsail/Dixon (at Topsail)

  • Nov 22: Lumberton (at Lumberton)

  • Nov 28: Home, 6 PM

• Swimming

  • Nov 21: Topsail HS, 6:00 PM

  • Dec 1: Pinecrest HS, 6:00 PM

Pinecrest High School Patriots - Upcoming

• Wrestling (Men’s & Women’s)

  • Nov 18: Union Pines Invitational, 9:00 AM (Men)

  • Nov 18: Roughedge Rumble at Parkwood High, 9:45 AM (Women)

  • Nov 22: Lumberton Round Robin, 10:00 AM (Men & Women)

  • Nov 29: Fuquay-Varina at Pinecrest, 5:30 PM (Men & Women)

• Men’s Basketball

  • Nov 17: Montgomery Central, 7:30 PM (Home)

  • Nov 21: South View, 7:30 PM (Away)

• Women’s Basketball

  • Nov 21: Jack Britt, 6:00 PM (Home)

• Indoor Track

  • Dec 2: Polar Bear Meet, 9 AM

Father Vincent Capodanno High School Grunts - Upcoming

• Men’s Basketball

  • Nov 17: Fayetteville Christian, 5:30 PM (Away)

  • Nov 18: Opponent TBA, 12:30 PM

  • Nov 20: Asheboro Hybrid Academy, 7:00 PM (Home)

  • Nov 27: Asheboro Hybrid Academy, 6:30 PM (Away)

  • Nov 30: Thomas Academy, 7:00 PM (Away)

• Women’s Basketball

  • Nov 17: CFCA, 4:00 PM (Away)

  • Nov 18: CFCA, 11:00 AM

  • Nov 20: Asheboro Hybrid Academy, 5:30 PM (Home)

  • Nov 27: Asheboro Hybrid Academy, 5:00 PM (Away)

  • Nov 28: Berean Baptist Academy, 5:30 PM (Away)

November 23 - Thanksgiving Day

• Blessing of the Hounds 9-11am Buchan Field 225 Mile Away Farm Lane Southern Pines

November 24

• Town of Vass Christmas Tree Lighting 5:30-9PM 129 Main St. Vass (rain or shine)

November 25 

• Village of Pinehurst Small Business Saturday Pinehurst

• Southern Pines Downtown Tree Lighting 6:15pm

• Town of Cameron Tree Lighting 5pm Under the Magnolia Tree Beside the Post Office Cameron 5pm

• Pop-Up Holiday Market at the Fair Barn 9am-2pm Pinehurst

November 30 - December 1

• Toyota Battery Manufacturing Job Fair Nov.30 1-7pm / Dec.1 9am-3pm at the Robbins Fire Station 301 Branson Circle in Robbins

December 1-3

• Outdoor Wonderfest & Market 10am-4pm Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities 555 East Connecticutt Ave. Southern Pines

December 1 

• Village of Pinehurst Christmas Tree Lighting 5-7:30pm James W. Tufts Memorial Park, Pinehurst

December 2 

• Moore Area Shag Society December Dance & Social $10pp; 7-10pm at Down Memory Lane (161 Dawkins St. Aberdeen) Guest DJ Buck Crumpton; Bring a covered dish to share (optional) - entree is provided.

• Town of Cameron Christmas Parade 10am

• Southern Pines Christmas Parade 11am

• Christmas Bazaar at St. John Paul Catholic School 10am-3pm Southern Pines

December 4

• Friend to Friend Benefit Fashion Show 12Noon-3pm 105.S. Ashe St. Southern Pines Tickets: Southern Pines Civic Cluib 910-725-6356

December 7 

• Town of Robbins Christmas Parade 6pm followed by the Christmas Tree Lighting after the parade

• Aberdeen Tree Lightng 6:15pm

December 9 

• Aberdeen Christmas Parade 11am

• Town of Carthage Tree Lighting 6pm

• Town of Carthage Christmas Parade 6:30pm

• Southern Pines Carriage Parade 1pm

December 16 

• Town of Vass Christmas Parade 11am

December 17

• Pop Up in the Pines Market 11am-4pm Hatchet Brewing Company

ONGOING…

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

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