Moore County Connect Newsletter Issue #087 12/28/23

Hounds on the Grounds: Moore County's Fox Hunting History / Pines Adopts Advanced Asset Management

December 28, 2023

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❔ Carolina Curiosity Trivia

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📰 Hounds on the Grounds: Moore County's Prestigious Fox Hunting History

📰 Enhancing Community Service: Southern Pines Adopts Advanced Asset Management

📢 Holiday Anouncements & Notifications

🤝 Local business Partners

📅 Local Events

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Question: What educational program was started by UNC for WWI veterans? 

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

Hounds on the Grounds: Moore County's Prestigious Fox Hunting History

The Hounds on the Grounds event is coming up January 6 and is open to the public at the historic Weymouth House. The event is a local tradition but “Hounds on the Ground” goes beyond showcasing the skills of the hounds. It’s an event suitable for all ages with fun activities, displays, and chances to learn for the entire family. Guests can delve into the history of foxhunting, understand how the hounds are trained, and discover the conservation practices that are integral to the sport.

Fox hunting in Moore County has a rich history that began in 1914 with the establishment of the Moore County Hounds, the state's oldest recognized foxhound pack, by James Boyd and his brother, Jack. In 1974, the Walthour-Moss Foundation, created by Pappy and Ginny Moss, played a crucial role in sustaining mounted fox hunting in the area. This foundation manages a 4,000-acre preserve dedicated to riding and fox hunting, which has become the primary hunting ground in Moore County.

Enhancing Community Service: Southern Pines Adopts Advanced Asset Management

The Town of Southern Pines, is enhancing its approach to managing a variety of important town assets by partnering with OpenGov, a leader in specialized software for local governments. The software, Cartegraph Asset Management, will be instrumental in overseeing and maintaining different types of town assets. These include public infrastructure like roads and bridges, municipal facilities such as town halls and parks, essential equipment and vehicles used for maintenance, and valuable data about these assets.

By integrating advanced features like GIS for accurate mapping and mobile applications for fieldwork, this software promises to streamline operations, improve maintenance of town assets, and ultimately provide a better experience for residents. This technological advancement aligns Southern Pines with other public entities nationwide, adopting modern solutions for efficient and effective community service.

Holiday Anouncements & Notifications

  • Town of Aberdeen: 

    • Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, Dec 25 - Wednesday, Dec 27 in observance of Christmas.

    • No garbage collection on the days the Town offices are closed. The makeup schedule for each day will be:
       Dec 25 garbage will be picked up on Wednesday, January 3.
      Dec 26 garbage will be picked up on the next regularly scheduled day.
      Dec 27 garbage will be picked up on the next regularly scheduled day.

    • Town offices will be closed January 1.

    • No garbage pickup on Monday January 1. Makeup date will be Wednesday January 3.

  • Carthage

    • Town offices are closed Dec.25-27.

  • Southern Pines Public Library

    • Closed Dec 23-26 and Dec 31-Jan 1

  • Moore County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services

    • Closed Dec 23-27. For animal emergencies call 910-937-2931

  • Village of Pinehurst: 

    • Garbage collection services will be delayed by one day during Christmas week

    • The Village of Pinehurst Offices: Closed Mon., Dec. 25, through Wed. Dec. 27 Will reopen Thursday, Dec. 28, at 8:30 a.m.

    • Cannon Park Community Center: Closed Mon., Dec. 25, through Wed. Dec. 27

    • Given Memorial Library and Tufts Archives: Closed Mon., Dec. 25, through Wed. Dec. 27

    • Village Hall: Closed Mon., Dec. 25, through Wed. Dec. 27

    • Village Parks: Regular operating schedule

    • Curbside Christmas tree collection will be each Wednesday from Jan. 3 to 31. Place undecorated trees curbside no later than 7 a.m. on Wednesdays.

  • Moore County Schools

    • School offices and Central Services are closed to the public Dec. 18 through Jan. 1 2024


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  • Nightly through December 31 

    • Holly Jolly Lights 5-10pm 135 Fox Run Rd , Pinehurst (Christmas Light Show and Display)

  • December 31

    • First Eve Annual Pine Cone Drop 6-8pm Downtown Southern Pines

  • January 6

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

    • Kid’s Saturday at Given Memorial Library (Monthly Themed Craft Event)

    • Hounds on the Grounds 8am-5pm at Weymouth House.

  • January 18

    • Moore County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting - Moore Count Land Use Update 5:30pm Pinecrest High School Auditorium

  • January 27

    • Furry Fun Run 10am-12noon Southern Pines Whitehall Reservoir Park. You must register your pets. Fo910-692-7376.r information call

ONGOING…

Monday Nights

  • Southern Soul Line Dancing; Beginner 6pm; Intermediate 7:15pm; $10pp at The Roast Office (95 Cherokee Rd. Pinehurst

First Saturday of the month 

  • Moore Area Shag Society Monthly Social 7-10pm at Down Memory Lane, Aberdeen ($10 Members, $15 Guests)

  • Kid’s Saturday at Given Memorial Library (Monthly Themed Craft Event)

Answer: UNC Extension