Moore County Connect Newsletter Issue #110 1/24/24

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In Today’s Issue…

🌤 Moore County NC Weather

📰 Zillow Names Pinehurst It’s Most Popular Retirement town of 2023

📰 Moore County Airport Gears Up for U.S. Open with Major Upgrades

📰 Road Closure Today - Graham Rd Pinehurst

📰 Summary of Aberdeen Town Board Regular Meeting

📰 Another Scam Alert

🏀 Local High School Sports Live Stream Links

🤝 Local business Partners

📅 Local Events

🎉 Celebrate! Today is…

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Zillow Names Pinehurst It’s Most Popular Retirement town of 2023

Source: Bizjournals.com

Moore County Airport Gears Up for U.S. Open with Major Upgrades

The Moore County Airport is undertaking extensive upgrades in anticipation of the U.S. Open Championship this summer. These improvements include the construction of new hangars, resurfacing of the main runway, updating taxiways, and the installation of state-of-the-art LED lighting. The terminal building is also receiving a facelift with necessary renovations. These developments are in response to an expected surge in air traffic, with estimates suggesting around 2,000 flights and over 5,000 passengers during the championship week.

Post-championship, the airport looks forward to further advancements. A significant grant of $5 million from the NCDOT Division of Aviation is set to fund future expansions and technological upgrades, in line with the airport's vision for handling next-generation aircraft technologies. These initiatives underscore the airport's critical role in regional economic development, as highlighted by Senator Tom McInnis. See extensive details at Sandhills Sentinel.

Road Closure Today - Graham Rd Pinehurst

Village of Pinehurst: Road closure near 55 Graham Rd between 7am and 4:30pm for a power pole replacement. Motorists who do not live on this street are asked to please avoid the area.

Summary of Aberdeen Town Board Regular Meeting

Here are highlights from the Aberdeen Town Board regulat meeting that was held January 22.

1. Approval of the Consent Agenda, which included an amendment to the Sportsplex Project Ordinance.

2. Recognition and certificates were given to law enforcement officers.

3. Public comments included a request for a donation towards a new skate park.

4. Reports were presented by the Manager and Finance Director.

5. The Board conducted public hearings on various zoning and permit requests, approving some and denying others.

6. Approval of a text amendment and an amendment to the fee schedule.

7. Appointments were made to the Downtown Aberdeen Advisory Board.

8. Acceptance of a financial guarantee for street trees and sidewalk improvements.

9. A grant award was accepted for improvements to the Sportsplex.

10. The budget calendar for the next fiscal year was approved, and the meeting schedule for March 2024 was adjusted.

11. The Board received a Master Concept from Planning Staff for the further development of the downtown Central Business District and Town Pedestrian Plan.

See full document.

Another Scan Alert

Sheriff Fonnie Fields warns the public about recent scams involving imposters claiming to be from the Moore County Sheriff's Office, who falsely tell citizens they have an arrest warrant for not responding to a federal subpoena. The scammers ask victims to buy prepaid credit cards and give out personal information to avoid arrest. The Sheriff's Office reminds the public that law enforcement never demands money to prevent arrest and advises people to call them directly at 910-947-2931 for any doubts or concerns. Source: Moore County Sheriff’s Office

Live Stream Game Links for Moore County High School Sports

Click the link and search for the game you want to see.

North Moore High School

Pinecrest High School

The O’Neal School

Union Pines High School

Father Vincent Capodanno School

Click the logos to learn more about our Business Partners.

• January 27

  • Furry Fun Run 10am-12noon Southern Pines Whitehall Reservoir Park. You must register your pets. F.r information call 910-692-7376.

  • Small Business Fair (Handmade Local Items) 10am-4pm 405 McReynolds St. Carthage

  • 3rd Annual Moore County Education Expo - National School Choice Week 10am-2pm Sandhills Community College

• January 29

  • Vass Business Association Networking Mixer 6pm Midnight Bee Supply Event Lodge

• February 3

  • Moore Area Shag Society Monthly Social 7-10pm at Down Memory Lane, Aberdeen - $10 Members, $15 Guests (Yearly Membership: $5)

• February 9

  • 8th Annual Caring Hearts for Canines Furever Yours Valentine’s Day Gala, Country Club of North Carolina, Pinehurst. Tickets

• February 10

  • Casino Night Fundraiser Sponsored by The Women of the Pines 6-10pm The Fair Barn, Pinehurst

  • 2024 Soup(er) Bowl Showdown 2-4pm Downtown Aberdeen

  • St. Sebastian Smackdown Crossfit Competition and Benefit for the St. Jean Paul II School Athletics. 8:30am - 5pm. Registration closes Feb.8. Southern Pines Crossfit, 105 E. Connecticutt Ave, Southern Pines

• February 24

  • Introduction to Centering Prayer - Registration at 8:30am Program 9am-1pm at the Clara McLean House in Pinehurst (For more Information: [email protected])

• March 2

  • Woofstock (Martin Park Fundraiser) 10am-2pm 210 Memorial Park Ct. Southern Pines

• March 23

  • Easter Egg Hung 10:30am to 12:30pm - Cannon Park, Village of Pinehurst

• April 13

  • Linden Lodge Dog Dash Benefit 10am-12pm $20 per person; Takes place in the Village of Pinehurst.

Ongoing…

• First Sunday of the Month

  • Cars and Coffee Car Drive-in 9-11am Village of Pinehurst

• 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)