Moore County Connect Newsletter Issue #088 12/29/23

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In Today’s Issue…

🌤 Moore County NC Weather

❔ Carolina Curiosity Trivia

👉 Would You Like Your Business Spotlighted here?

📰 Sheetz in Carthage Grand Opening Friday

📰 Urgent Call for Driver Caution in Moore County After Rash of Accidents

📢 Holiday Anouncements & Notifications

🤝 Local business Partners

📅 Local Events

🎉 Celebrate! Today is…

Question: What was North Carolina's state fruit chosen in 2001? 

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

Sheetz in Carthage Grand Opening Friday

Friday, December 29th, marks the grand opening of Sheetz Store #809 at 1025 Monroe St in Carthage. This event will not only feature the ceremonial ribbon cutting for this new location, but attendees will also have the chance to participate in exclusive giveaways. As part of a community-focused initiative, guests bringing a non-perishable food item for donation to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina will be rewarded with a Sheetz branded bag (available from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, one per customer, while supplies last).

The highlight of the celebration is the chance to win 'Sheetz for a Year', a grand prize valued at $2,500 in the form of a Sheetz Z-Card. Participants can register for the draw at the big red tent from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with the winner announced shortly after the ribbon-cutting at 11:00 AM.

Additionally, there will be $250 Z-Card giveaways scheduled throughout the morning at 10:15am, 10:30am, and immediately prior to the grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting at 10:45am.

Urgent Call for Driver Caution in Moore County After Rash of Accidents

A recent surge in vehicle accidents across Moore County has prompted an urgent appeal for increased driver caution.

Authorities cite speeding, distracted driving, and adverse weather as major contributors to these incidents. The message to the community is straightforward: slow down, stay focused, and drive safely.

The impact of these accidents extends beyond the individuals involved, affecting families and the entire community. Local law enforcement can intensify safety campaigns, but the responsibility lies with each driver.

The community is urged to respond to this series of accidents by committing to responsible and defensive driving.

5 Essential Defensive Driving Skills

1. Maintain Situational Awareness: Constantly scan the environment for potential hazards, including other vehicles, pedestrians, and changing road conditions, and anticipate possible dangers.

2. Adhere to the 3-Second Rule: Keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead, ideally a three-second gap, which should be increased in poor weather conditions or when driving larger vehicles.

3. Manage Blind Spots Effectively: Adjust mirrors to minimize blind spots and physically check over your shoulder before changing lanes. Also, be aware of other vehicles' blind spots, especially large trucks and buses.

4. Expect the Unexpected at Intersections: Approach intersections with caution, anticipating potential hazards like red-light runners, changing lights, and unexpected pedestrian or cyclist crossings.

5. Control Speed and Adapt to Conditions: Obey speed limits and adjust your speed according to road, traffic, and weather conditions, slowing down significantly in adverse conditions for safer maneuvering and longer reaction times.

Holiday Anouncements & Notifications

• Town of Aberdeen: 

  • Town offices will be closed January 1.

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

• Southern Pines Public Library

  • Closed Dec 31-Jan 1

• Village of Pinehurst: 

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

  • 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

• Moore County Senior Enrichment Center

  • Closed Sat December 30 and Monday, January 1.

• Robbins

  • Town Hall Closed Monday January 1
    

Click the logos to learn more about our Business Partners.

Would you like to have your Moore County business featured here in our Local Business Spotlight? We would love to share your business with the rest of Moore County. You can apply for your own business or nominate a business!

👇 Select an Option:

 ✅ Own a local Business? Apply to be featured.

  ❤ Love a local business? Nominate them.

• 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 7

  • Artists League of the Sandhills Instructor’s Demonstration Day and 2024 Class Registration 2-4pm 129 Exchange St. Aberdeen

• 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. F.r information call 910-692-7376.

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: The Scuppernong grape