Moore County Connect Newsletter Issue #067 12/4/23

New Lead in Substation Attacks / Twigg & Co. Plan for In-Store Farmer's Market / Santa Can Shag!

December 04, 2023

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❔ CAROLINA CURIOSITY TRIVIA

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📰 New Lead in Substation Attacks: FBI Seeks Public's Aid in Locating Suspect Van

📰 Twigg & Co. Unveils Plans for an In-Store Permanent Farmer's Market

📰 Santa’s Got a Brand New Bag Shag! Moore Area Shag Society December Dance Fun

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🏀 LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Schedules and more!

📅 LOCAL EVENTS

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(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

 

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New Lead in Subastation Attacks. Photo: WRAL News

New Lead in Substation Attacks: FBI Seeks Public's Aid in Locating Suspect Van

A year after the Moore County substation attacks, the FBI and Moore County Sheriff's Office are seeking public help to locate a silver or light blue Honda Odyssey, believed to be linked to the incident. The van, model years 2011-2017, was seen on the night of the attack between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. The image above represents what the van may look like. A $100,000 reward is offered for information leading to a resolution. The public is encouraged to report sightings to the FBI or the Sheriff's Office. FBI:1-800-225-532 Moore County Sheriff’s Office tip line: 910-947-4444

Twigg & Co. Unveils Plans for an In-Store Permanent Farmer's Market

Twigg & Co., an Aberdeen retail store dedicated to championing artists, crafters, makers and small business owners, has embarked on an innovative project to establish a permanent farmer's market within their store. This initiative aims to create a dedicated space for local food vendors and farmers, providing a platform for them to showcase and sell their products. The company has already set aside a specific area for this market and is now actively seeking partnerships with local food purveyors.

Santa’s Got a Brand New Bag Shag!

'Tis the season for jingle bells, mistletoe, and... shag dancing? You bet! The Moore Area Shag Society turned up the holiday cheer at their monthly social dance on December 2, 2023, and guess who dropped by? Santa himself! And let me tell you, Santa not only knows his way around a chimney but also the dance floor!

Santa's Got Moves! The club members were in for a treat as Santa (a.k.a. Randy Burnett) showed off some smooth shag moves. Who knew Santa could dance the Shag, the official state dance of North Carolina, with such flair? It turns out, when he's not delivering presents, he's probably practicing his dance steps!

The event took place at Down Memory Lane in Aberdeen, a venue that is home for the club's members. The atmosphere was electric, filled with the rhythms of beach music, courtesy of guest Shag DJ, Buck Crumpton.

Feast, Friends, Music and Mystery Gifts Adding to the festivities, members enjoyed a delightful covered dish dinner. The spirit of giving was in the air, as 10 lucky attendees received mystery gifts, compliments of the club.

With over 80 people in attendance, the hall was buzzing with energy and laughter. It was a night where friends, old and new, came together, united by their love for beach music and the Shag dance.

Until Next Time If you missed out on this one, don't worry – the Moore Area Shag Society meets monthly and is always happy to welcome new members. Whether you’re a seasoned Shagger or just curious about this joyful dance, you’re invited to join the fun!

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North Moore Mustangs - Upcoming

  • Men’s Varsity Basketball

    • 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 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 14 Away at Seaforth 6pm

    • Dec 17 Away at Providence (time tbd)

Union Pines High School Vikings - Upcoming

  • Men’s Basketball

    • 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 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 6 Away versus Southern Lee 5pm

    • Dec 9 Away versus South View 9am

    • Dec 13 Away versus Eastern Guilford 6pm

  • Indoor Track

    • 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 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 5 Away at Richmond 7:30pm

    • Dec 8 Home versus Apex 7:30pm

    • Dec 13 Home versus Clayton 7:30pm

  • Women’s Basketball

    • 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 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 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

  •  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

  • January 6

    • Moore Area Shag Society Monthly Social 7-10pm at Down Memory Lane, Aberdeen

ONGOING…

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

Answer: House in the Horseshoe, located in Glendon, which is in Moore County. Visitors can tour the house. More information.