Moore County Connect Newsletter Issue #133 2/20/24

Moore County Sheriff’s Operation Uncovers Illegal Drugs and Liquor / Community Calls for Balanced Growth in Recent Moore County Land Use Plan Update / Aberdeen Police Make 2nd Arrest in June 2023 Armed Robbery Case / Hydrant Testing Scheduled in Aberdeen: Potential Water Impact Alert / Insider Insight by Wealth Advisor Nathan Cherry

February 20, 2024

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In Today’s Issue…

🌤 Moore County NC Weather

📰 Moore County Sheriff’s Operation Uncovers Illegal Drugs and Liquor

📰 Community Calls for Balanced Growth in Recent Moore County Land Use Plan Update

📰 Aberdeen Police Make 2nd Arrest in June 2023 Armed Robbery Case

📰 Hydrant Testing Scheduled in Aberdeen: Potential Water Impact Alert

🏀 Local High School Sports Live Stream Links

🤝 Local Business Partners

👀 Wealth Advisor Nathan Cherry Insider Insight: When Did You Have Your Last Financial Checkup?

📅 Local Events

 

 

 

 

 

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Mike Lenzini, Branch Manager

 

Moore County Sheriff’s Operation Uncovers Illegal Drugs and Liquor

A Carthage man, Matthew Lee Warren, was arrested on Thursday, February 15 in Moore County after a drug raid uncovered methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and non-taxpaid liquor at his residence. Facing multiple charges, including possession of methamphetamine and non-taxpaid alcohol, Warren is held on a $5,000 secured bond, awaiting a court hearing on February 29. See details CBS17.com.

Community Calls for Balanced Growth in Recent Moore County Land Use Plan Update

Moore County's recent public forum on the Land Use Plan (LUP) update, held February 15, drew significant community engagement, with residents expressing concerns over rapid development and its impacts.

Speakers at the forum, ranging from local farmers to real estate professionals, underscored the need for responsible growth that considers environmental sustainability, community values, and the economic well-being of existing residents. They called for a development approach that balances new housing and commercial projects with the preservation of the county's rural character and agricultural heritage.

The forum concluded with assurances from county officials, including Commissioner Chair Nick Picerno, that the community's feedback would be taken into consideration as the LUP undergoes revisions. See details Sandhills Sentinel.

Aberdeen Police Make 2nd Arrest in June 2023 Armed Robbery Case

On February 16, Aberdeen Police successfully apprehended 19-year-old Jai’don Nashaun Hines, marking a significant breakthrough in a case of armed robbery. The incident, which occurred on June 10, 2023, involved a male victim who was forcefully robbed of his belongings at the intersection of Meredith St and Keyser St in Aberdeen, North Carolina. The victim reported that two assailants, armed with a handgun and an assault rifle, threatened him during the robbery.

Damek Tangan Locklear, also from Aberdeen, was apprehended shortly after, on June 29, 2023. Charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon among other crimes, Hines was detained on a $135,000 secured bond. Source: Aberdeen Police Department.

Hydrant Testing Scheduled in Aberdeen: Potential Water Impact Alert

The Aberdeen Fire & Rescue Department will undertake fire hydrant testing from March 1 to July 31, 2024. This may result in temporary changes in water pressure and clarity. Residents are advised to avoid using cloudy water for laundry and to drive carefully near testing sites. Source: Town of Aberdeen

 

 

Live Stream Game Links for Moore County High School Sports

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

 

Click the logos to learn more about our Business Partners.

Local Marketing Specialist. Reach the people in the community you serve. Call 910-597-0987 to get Moore Reach and Moore Visibility.

Moore County Business Connect Meeting this week, Wednesday Feb.21 6:30-7:30pm

670 SW Broad St. Southern Pines

If this were your business logo, it would be seen over 10,000 times every week. Call 910-597-0987 for this spot.

www.YourWebsiteLink.com

 

Wealth Advisor Insider Nathan Cherry: When Did You Have Your Last “Financial Checkup?”

Located at 510 NW Broad St. Southern Pines 910-692-9014 [email protected] 

It’s common to get dental checkups, auto checkups, and everyone checks in with their tax professional to make sure everything is in order. And yet, many people often neglect to get a “financial checkup.”

I hear stories often from people who tell me they have not met with their advisor in 2 or 3 years. They aren’t sure what’s in their accounts, how they are invested, whether they are on track for retirement; and most have never discussed insurance or their estate with their advisor.

It would be wise to plan to meet with your advisor at least twice each year. Once to review accounts and risk tolerance, and once for a deeper financial planning update (which should include discussions around your insurances, estate, and tax position).

Do you really want to wait until age 60 to find out you aren’t where you thought you would be? Why not schedule a meeting to review your current position and get a 2nd opinion on whether any adjustments need made?

Contact Nathan at 910-692-9014 or [email protected].

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Do you have a favorite Moore County Business You Would Like to Nominate for a Spotlight?

 

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  • February 21

  • February 23

    • Coffee With a Cop 8-10am (Carthage Police Dept.) Buggy Town Coffee, 201 S. McNeill St. Carthage

  • February 24

    • Introduction to Centeringi 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 (You do not have to be a member to attend.)

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

  • March 8

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

    • Health Symposium II “New Approaches to Old Problems” 10am-12Noon by Women of the Pines. There is no cost, but registration is required. Pinehurst Village Hall 395 Magnolia Rd, Pinehurst.

  • March 9

    • Moore Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser 8-10am at Kickback Jacks in Southern Pines. $10 per plate in advance or at the door.

  • March 15

    • Robbins Fire & Rescue 3rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner 11am-Until; Drive Thru or Dine In

  • March 16

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

  • March 19

    • Pinecone Pathway Hunt Begins

  • March 3

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

  • March 30

  • 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