Moore County Connect Newsletter Issue #090 1/1/24

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In Today’s Issue…

🌤 Moore County NC Weather

❔ Carolina Curiosity Trivia

👉 Would You Like Your Business Spotlighted here?

📰 Happy New Year Message

📰 5 Essential Defensive Driving Skills

🤝 Local business Partners

📅 Local Events

🎉 Celebrate! Today is…

Question: Which early industry was powered by rivers in the Piedmont region of North Carolina?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

Happy New Year from the Moore County Connect Newsletter!

As we usher in 2024, we want to extend our warmest wishes to all the amazing members of our community. May this year be filled with prosperity, joy, and above all, health and safety for you and your loved ones.

Our community newsletter continues to grow and thrive thanks to your unwavering support. Our mission remains clear: to provide you with timely summaries of local news, events, and other information that impacts our community. We are here to be your quick and convenient source of valuable updates that help keep you informed.

We'd like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our readers and advertisers. Your support has been instrumental in our success. As we embark on this new year, we kindly ask for your help in spreading the word about the Moore County Connect Newsletter. If you know someone in our community who would benefit from receiving our newsletter, please share it with them. Together, we can ensure that everyone stays connected and informed.

Once again, we wish you a prosperous and safe New Year filled with happiness and community spirit. Thank you for being a part of the Moore County Connect Newsletter family.

Cheers to a fantastic 2024!

Warm regards,

The Moore County Connect Newsletter Team

Moore County’s Rash of Accidents: Drivers beware!

A recent surge in vehicle accidents across Moore County has prompted concern in our community. Here are 5 defensive driving skills you should review.

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.

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.

• 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: Textile Mills