Moore County Connect Newsletter Issue #122 2/7/24

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In Today’s Issue…

🌤 Moore County NC Weather

📰 Morganton Park South Update

📰 North Carolina to Welcome Legal Sports Betting March 11

📰 Help Needed to ID Suspect in Elderly Aberdeen Victim's Account Fraud Case

📰 Foxfire Village Police Chief Chad Shue Retires

🏀 Local High School Sports Live Stream Links

🤝 Local business Partners

📅 Local Events

🎉 Celebrate! Today is…

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Morganton Park South Update

Morganton Park South, the much-anticipated 266,000 square-foot shopping center in Southern Pines, NC, is nearing the opening of its first anchor stores. The project spans roughly 100 acres, with the initial phase covering 45 acres, including a new four-lane parkway for improved access.

The shopping center will be anchored by Target, set to open in October 2024, with other stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Home Goods, and Five Below opening in late March and early April 2024. The shopping center will offer 25,000 square feet of upscale small shop spaces, introducing new restaurants and retail options, and is 98% leased with only two spaces remaining.

Additional features include a clock tower, pond, and fountain to enhance the shopping experience. The next phase involves 269 apartment units by Zimmer Development Company, while the third phase will introduce a BJ’s Wholesale Club, a coffee shop, and another restaurant on an 18-acre site. Construction on BJ’s will be starting soon. Complete details: Fayetteville Business Journal

North Carolina to Welcome Legal Sports Betting March 11

North Carolina is set to launch legal sports betting on March 11th, 2024, ahead of the U.S. Open Championship at Pinehurst Resort. This move, facilitated by legislation passed in July 2021, will introduce both mobile and retail sports betting opportunities across the state. With the U.S. Open and the 2024 NCAA March Madness tournament on the horizon, North Carolina residents will have plenty of opportunities for sports betting, enhanced by promotional offers from major operators like FanDuel and DraftKings. The state will also benefit from an 8% tax on gaming revenue. Full story golfoklahoma.org.

Help Needed to ID Suspect in Elderly Aberdeen Victim's Account Fraud Case

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is seeking the public's help to identify a female suspect who fraudulently withdrew money from a 71-year-old Aberdeen resident's account using a fake ID. The fraudulent transactions occurred on January 17th and 18th at a bank on Julian R. Allsbrook Highway. Chief Shane Guyant announced the investigation, initiated after notification from Aberdeen police on January 24th. The public is encouraged to contact Detective N. Bankert at 252-533-2810 or anonymously through Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444 with information about the woman pictured above.

Foxfire Village Police Chief Chad Shue Retires

Police Chief Chad Shue of Foxfire Village has announced his retirement effective February 1, 2024, concluding a commendable 16+ years of service. Having started his career as a Patrol Officer in 2007 and ascending to Police Chief in 2015, Shue leaves behind a legacy of dedication and exemplary service. Lieutenant Garner is assuming the role of acting supervisor for the police department until further notice. Details Foxfire Village Website.

Live Stream Game Links for Moore County High School Sports

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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)