Moore County Connect Newsletter Issue #073 12/11/23

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In Today’s Issue…

🌤 Moore County NC Weather

❔ Carolina Curiosity Trivia

👉 Would You Like Your Business Spotlighted here?

📰 Aberdeen Anticipates Junction Hall, a Melting Pot of Local Flavors

📰 Homeward Kitchen Opens in Southern Pines with Charitable Twist

📰 Charitee’ Taylor of Carthage Makes the Top 20 Cut of Greatest Baker

📰 Package Mailing Deadlines

🤝 Local business Partners

🏀 Local Sports - Schedules and Live Feed Links

📅 Local Events

🎉 Celebrate! Today is…

Question: In the early 20th century, Moore County saw the rise of a significant industry that shaped its economic development. What industry was this?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

Aberdeen Anticipates Junction Hall, a Melting Pot of Local Flavors

Set to open in 2025, Junction Hall is an innovative food hall concept that will be located in a historic 15,000+ square foot building at 124 W. Main St. in downtown Aberdeen. It aims to be a vibrant culinary hub, celebrating the rich history and diverse flavors of the North Carolina Sandhills. The project focuses on supporting local cuisine, chefs, artisans, and farmers, with a vision to become a central gathering and cultural junction for the community. See full story Sandhills Sentinel.

Homeward Kitchen Opens in Southern Pines with Charitable Twist

On December 6, Golden Corral's long-awaited new fast-casual concept, Homeward Kitchen, officially opened for business in Southern Pines. The opening ceremony, highlighted by a ribbon-cutting event, also announced a charitable initiative with Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care. Jason Kornosky leads the venture as VP of Operations, focusing on growth and enhancing customer experiences. The restaurant offers a homely menu with both classic and unique options, in a setting that supports dine-in, take-out, and drive-thru. This opening marks the beginning of a planned expansion of Homeward Kitchen locations. See full article QSR Magazine.

Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care was founded in 1986 by eleven local churches. It has grown significantly since its inception, now receiving support from 64 local churches, the United Way of Moore County, as well as contributions from individuals, businesses, and various community groups.

The primary goal of the Coalition is to ease the burden of hunger and financial difficulties faced by households in Moore County. This is achieved through the support of the community, the commitment of devoted volunteers, and the revenue generated from The Coalition Resale Shops.

Charitee’ Taylor of Carthage Makes the Top 20 Cut of Greatest Baker

Congratulations to Charitee’ Taylor, who has made the top 20 cut of the Greatest Baker competition! Charitee’ is a local baker from Carthage who is now in the race to make the top 15 bakers in the competition. The next cut ends Dec 14th. If Charitee’ wins, she will be the recipient of $10,000 and will be featured in Bake from Scratch Magazine. To top off her win, she will meet in person with Cake Boss Bobby Valastro for some one on one encouragement and professional tips. Good luck Charitee’! Vote for Charitee’ here.

• FedEx Ground Dec. 15

• FedEx Home Delivery Dec. 15

• FedEx Freight Economy Dec. 12

• USPS Ground Advantage™ 5-day Dec. 16

• USPS 2-day Dec. 20

• USPS Priority Mail® Dec. 21

• USPS Priority Mail Express® Dec. 20

• UPS 3 Day Select Dec. 19

• UPS Next Day Air Dec. 21
  

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Sandhills Community College Men’s Basketball

Watch home games live on the Stretch Internet Portal.

• Dec. 13 Home - Sandhills CC vs Pitt CC 6pm

• Dec. 16 aT Mountain Gateway CC 1pm

• Jan. 3 aT Davidson-Davie CC 7pm

Watch Local High School Sports via Live Stream

You should be able to find live stream links to some of our local high school games and matches on the National Federation of High School Associations website 👉 https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/

North Moore Mustangs - Upcoming

• Men’s Varsity Basketball

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

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

• Women’s Varsity Basketball

  • 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 12 Away at Lee County 7:30pm

• Women’s Basketball

  • Dec 12 Away at Lee County 6pm

• Men’s Wrestling

  • Dec 13 Away versus Eastern Guilford 6pm

• Indoor Track

  • Dec 16 Holiday Invitational 9am

  • Dec 29 Polar Bear Meet at Pinecrest 9am

• Swimming

  • Dec 13 at Eastern Guilford 6pm

Pinecrest High School Patriots - Upcoming

• Men’s Basketball

  • Dec 13 Home versus Clayton 7:30pm

• Women’s Basketball

  • Dec 13 Home versus Clayton 6:30pm

• Men’s & Women’s Wrestling

  • 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 15: Reindeer Classic at JDL Winston Salem

  • Dec 29 Polar Bear #3 at Pinecrest

• Swimming

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

Father Vincent Capodanno High School Grunts - Upcoming

• Men’s Basketball

  • Dec 11 Home versus LifeSpring Academy 5:30pm

  • Dec 12 Away at SSLCA 4:30pm

• Women’s Basketball

  • Dec 12 Away at SSLCA 3:15pm

• December 16 

  • Town of Vass Christmas Parade 11am

  • Moore Philharmonic Orchestra 19th Annual Holiday Concert 7pm at Pinecrest High School in Pinehurst

• December 17

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

  • A Christmas Concert by the Moore County Concert Band 2pm Bradshaw Performing Arts Center 3395 Airport Rd, Pinehurst (Free Admission)

• 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: The peach industry. Moore County became a major center for peach farming in the early 1900s, which significantly contributed to the local economy and agricultural heritage.