Moore County Connect Newsletter Issue #121 2/6/24

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In Today’s Issue…

🌤 Moore County NC Weather

📰 Tragic Collision Claims Life of U.S. Army Soldier in Aberdeen

📰 Three Arrested in Moore County for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Charges

📰 Aberdeen Police Seek Public Help in Appliance Warehouse Larceny Case

🏀 Local High School Sports Live Stream Links

🤝 Local business Partners

📅 Local Events

🎉 Celebrate! Today is…

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Tragic Collision Claims Life of U.S. Army Soldier in Aberdeen

This past Saturday afternoon, a U.S. Army soldier, Rafael Dejesus Flores Jr., died following a motorcycle crash with a pickup truck in Aberdeen. The accident happened as Flores rode north on U.S. 15/501 and collided with a truck turning into the shopping center at Dick’s Sporting Goods. Despite immediate CPR by bystanders, Flores passed away from his injuries. A child and two adults in the truck received minor injuries but were released from the hospital. The crash is under investigation by the Aberdeen Police. See full story CBS17.com.

Three Arrested in Moore County for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Charges

On February 2, following a routine traffic stop in Carthage, Moore County, Sheriff Ronnie Fields announced the arrest of three individuals on charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession. Eric Russell Jeffreys, Russell Lawrence Huddleston, and Pamela Elaine Jones face serious drug trafficking and firearm possession charges, with each held on a $100,000 bond awaiting their court date. The traffic stop revealed methamphetamine, suboxone, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm in their vehicle.

Aberdeen Police Seek Public Help in Appliance Warehouse Larceny Case

The Aberdeen Police Department is requesting public assistance in identifying individuals and vehicles involved in a larceny at Kee’s Appliance Warehouse. Detective Pridgen is the investigating officer, and photos have been shared for identification purposes. Contact the Aberdeen Police Department directly at (910)-944-9721 with any relevant information. An anonymous Tip Line is available at (910)944-4561.

Live Stream Game Links for Moore County High School Sports

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North Moore High School

Pinecrest High School

The O’Neal School

Union Pines High School

Father Vincent Capodanno School

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• 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 14

  • First Health of the Carolinas Hiring Event 11am-1pm Clara McLean House Pinehurst (Registration required at www.ncworks.gov; Apply at https://careers.firsthealth.org

• February 16

  • Don’t Dress For Dinner - Dinner Theatre 6:30-8:30pm

• February 21

  • Moore County Business Connect Networking 6:30-7:30pm 670 SW Broad St. Southern Pines (Beside Beefeaters)

• 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

  • Moore Area Shag Society Monthly Social/Dance featuring Cat5 Band 7-10pm. Tickets $20 in advance / $25 at the door. Event details: www.MASSEventTickets.com

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

• March 8

  • Seven Lakes Art Fest 12-3pm The Atrium, Seven Lakes

• March 16

  • Village of Pinehurst St. Patrick’s Parade 10am Downtown Pinehurst

• March 19

  • Pinecone Pathways Hunt begins

• March 23

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

• March 30

  • Senior Games in the Pines Mar.30 through May 11. Registration deadline March 22. Register Here.

• April 6

  • Annual Highfalls Old Time Fiddlers Convention to benefit local music education 6pm North Moore High School Auditorium Registration 4:30-6pm; $10 Admission. More Information: [email protected]

  • Painted Ponies Live Online Auction (On display on Broad St., Southern Pines)

• 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)