Moore County Connect Newsletter Issue #065 12/1/23

First Public Industrial Park in Moore Co 1 Step Closer / VOP and So Pines Need Councilmembers / Major Accident off Carthage Rd

December 01, 2023

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❔ CAROLINA CURIOSITY TRIVIA

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📰 MCEDP Acquires Land for First Public Industrial Park in Moore County

📰 VOP and Southern Pines Need Councilmembers

📰 Driver Airlifted Following Major Accident off Carthage Rd

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🏀 LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Schedules and more!

📅 LOCAL EVENTS

🎉 CELEBRATE! TODAY IS…

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(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

 

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MCEDP Acquires Land for First Public Industrial Park in Moore County

The Moore County Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP) has acquired a 73-acre parcel for the Iron Horse Industrial Park in Aberdeen, marking the first publicly controlled industrial site in Moore County. This development, celebrated by MCEDP President Natalie Hawkins, was supported by nearly $2 million in funding, including a significant state-directed grant and loans from Moore County and Aberdeen. MCEDP plans rapid development of the site, with site clearing and road construction starting early next year, in line with its mission to boost the local economy and job creation. See full story: MCEDP

VOP and Southern Pines Need Councilmembers

The Village of Pinehurst is opening applications for a new councilmember to fill the vacancy created by Patrick Pizzella's election as Mayor. The new councilmember, to be appointed by the Village Council through a majority vote, will serve until early December 2025. Interested residents can apply by contacting Village Clerk Shannon Konstantinou, with the application deadline set for December 11 at 5 p.m.

The Town of Southern Pines invites applications for a vacant council seat, to be filled for the remaining two years of Taylor Clement’s term until the 2025 election. Mayor-elect Clement highlighted the role's significance in community contribution. The deadline for applications is December 15, with the Town Council overseeing the selection process. The Council, a non-partisan body, is responsible for important town decisions and meets monthly in public sessions. More information.

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Driver Airlifted Following Major Accident off Carthage Rd

According to the Seven Lakes Fire & Rescue, a two-vehicle accident occurred early this morning off Carthage Rd near Thomas Place, involving an overturned pickup truck and a sedan. Both drivers, who were alone in their vehicles, had freed themselves by the time emergency crews arrived. The sedan's driver was airlifted to a trauma center by MedCenter Air, while the pickup's driver declined transport after an on-scene evaluation. The State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, with the MCSO assisting in traffic control.

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Union Pines Wrestlers Make Impressive Start in NCHSAA-Sanctioned Girls Wrestling

Union Pines High School's female wrestling team made a strong showing at the Jim Key Invitational, marking the first official year of girls wrestling sanctioned by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. With only four wrestlers, the team secured a fourth-place finish, highlighted by Gabriella Bumgardner and Lily Blair winning their weight classes. Newcomers Allana Bloniasz and Abigail Pursley also competed, demonstrating the team's growing skill and passion for the sport. Original story with photos: Sandhills Sentinel.

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North Moore Mustangs - Upcoming

  • Men’s Varsity Basketball

    • Dec 1: Home game versus Ascend Leadership, 7:30 p.m.

    • Dec 5: Home game versus Northwood 7:30pm

    • Dec 7: Away game versus Gray Stone Day School 7:30pm

    • Dec 8: Away game versus South Stanley 7:30pm

    • Dec 12: Away game versus O’Neal School 6:30pm

    • Dec 13: Away game versus Southeast Alamance 7:30pm

  • Women’s Varsity Basketball

    • Dec 1: Home game versus Ascend Leadership 6pm

    • Dec 5 Home game versus Northwood 6pm

    • Dec 7: Away game versus Gray Stone Day School 6pm

    • Dec 8: Away game versus South Stanley 6pm

    • Dec 12: Away game versus O’Neal School 5:30pm

    • Dec 13: Away game versus Southeast Alamance 6pm

  • Wrestling

    • Dec 3: Tournament 9am

    • Dec 14 Away at Seaforth 6pm

    • Dec 17 Away at Providence (time tbd)

Union Pines High School Vikings - Upcoming

  • Men’s Basketball

    • Dec 1: Away at Gray's Creek 6pm

    • Dec 4: Away at Douglas Byrd 7:30pm

    • Dec 5: Home Game versus Gray’s Creek 7:30pm

    • Dec 8: Away at South Johnston 7:30pm

    • Dec 12 Away at Lee County 7:30pm

  • Women’s Basketball

    • Dec 1: Away at Gray’s Creek, 6pm

    • Dec 4: Away at Douglas Byrd 6pm

    • Dec 5: Home Game versus Gray’s Creek 6pm

    • Dec 8: Away at South Johnston 6:15pm

    • Dec 12 Away at Lee County 6pm

  • Men’s Wrestling

    • Dec 1 Away versus Pinecrest 6pm

    • Dec 2 Away versus Pinecrest 9am

    • Dec 6 Away versus Southern Lee 5pm

    • Dec 9 Away versus South View 9am

    • Dec 13 Away versus Eastern Guilford 6pm

  • Indoor Track

    • Dec 2: Polar Bear Meet, 9 a.m.

    • Dec 9: Polar Bear Meet at Pinecrest, 9 a.m.

    • Dec 16 Holiday Invitational 9am

    • Dec 29 Polar Bear Meet at Pinecrest 9am

  • Swimming

    • Dec 1: At Pinecrest HS, 6:00 PM

    • Dec 2: At Pinecrest HS, 9:00 AM

    • Dec 6: At southern Lee 5pm

    • Dec 9 At south View 9am

    • Dec 13 at Eastern Guilford 6pm

Pinecrest High School Patriots - Upcoming

  • Men’s Basketball

    • Dec 1 Home versus Overhills 7:30pm

    • Dec 5 Away at Richmond 7:30pm

    • Dec 8 Home versus Apex 7:30pm

    • Dec 13 Home versus Clayton 7:30pm

  • Women’s Basketball

    • Dec 1 Home versus Overhills 6pm

    • Dec 5 Away at Richmond 6pm

    • Dec 8 Home versus Apex 6pm

    • Dec 13 Home versus Clayton 6:30pm

  • Men’s & Women’s Wrestling

    • Dec 2: (Men) Mason Wagner Duals at Pinecrest 8am

    • Dec 2: (Women) Westover Girls Dual tournament at Westover 8am

    • Dec 6: Conference Quad at Richmone 5am

    • Dec 9: (Men) Bobby Abernathy Invitational at Piedmont High 8am

    • Dec 9 (Women) Lady Patriots and JV Invitational at Pinecrest 6pm

    • Dec 12 (Men) Men’s Dual at Freedom Christian 6pm

    • Dec 12 (Women) Women’s Dual at Lumberton 6pm

    • Dec 15-16 WRAL at Knightdale High 8am

    • Dec 21-22 Tiger Holiday Classic at Chapel Hill High 8am

  • Indoor Track

    • Dec 2: Polar Bear #1 at Union Pines

    • Dec 9: Polar Bear #2 at Pinecrest

    • Dec 15: Reindeer Classic at JDL Winston Salem

    • Dec 29 Polar Bear #3 at Pinecrest

  • Swimming

    • Dec 7: Scotland, Hoke and Pinecrest at St. Andrews 6:15pm

    • Dec 14: Union Pines and PInecrest at St. Andrews 6:15pm

Father Vincent Capodanno High School Grunts - Upcoming

  • Men’s Basketball

    • Dec 6 Home versus Thomas Academy 7pm

    • Dec 8 Away at St. Thomas More Academy 6pm

    • Dec 11 Home versus LifeSpring Academy 5:30pm

    • Dec 12 Away at SSLCA 4:30pm

  • Women’s Basketball

    • Dec 6 Home versus Thomas Academy 5:30pm

    • Dec 8 Away at St. Thomas More Academy 4:30pm

    • Dec 12 Away at SSLCA 3:15pm

  • November 30 - December 1

  • December 1-3

  • 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 $10 pp; 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 3

  • 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 5

  • 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

    • Shaw House Holiday Open House 1-4pm by the Moore County Historical Association; The Shaw House 110 West Morganton Rd Southern Pines

  • December 10 

    • The Light of Christmas Moore County Choral Society (Choral, Brass & Percussion Performance) 7-9pm BPAC, Sandhills Comm College

  • 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

Answer: Thomas Wolfe. Notable works include “Look Homeward, Angel”, “Angel of Time and the River”, “You Can’t Go Home Again”, and “The Web and the Rock.”