Moore County Connect Newsletter Issue #135 2/22/24

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In Today’s Issue…

🌤 Moore County NC Weather

📰 Golf Galaxy plans March 8 Opening at Morganton Park South

📰 Elderly Couple Found Dead in Pinehurst Home

📰 Public Assistance Requested in Locating Murder Suspect Margaret Marie Davis

📰 State-of-the-Art Mohs Surgery Office to Open in Morganton Park by Cary Skin Center

🏀 Local High School Sports Live Stream Links

🤝 Local Business Partners

📅 Local Events

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Golf Galaxy plans March 8 Opening at Morganton Park South

Anticipation mounts for the opening of several key retailers in Morganton Park South, following the completion of Carolina Green Parkway. Early openings include Golf Galaxy with a March 8 planned opening and DICK’S Sporting Goods to follow around the same time, with others like HomeGoods,Five Below and Half Moon Outfitters to follow in late March. The 147,000-square-foot Target store is aiming for an October opening. The project also includes a 269-unit apartment complex and future plans for a BJ’s Wholesale Club and Starbucks, marking significant growth and investment in Southern Pines. See details MooreCountyEDP.org.

Elderly Couple Found Dead in Pinehurst Home

An ongoing investigation is in place after a caretaker found an elderly couple deceased in their Pinehurst home around 9am Tuesday morning, February 20. Officials are in the process of notifying the family, stating the incident poses no threat to the public and appears to be isolated. More details to come, Sandhills Sentinel.

Public Assistance Requested in Locating Murder Suspect Margaret Marie Davis

The Moore County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Marshals are seeking public assistance in locating Margaret Marie Davis, who is currently wanted on charges of Second Degree Murder. Authorities urge anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to come forward and contact them at 910-303-2597. Davis is said to frequent Southern Pines and Aberdeen. Source: Moore County Sheriff’s Office

New State-of-the-Art Mohs Surgery Office to Open in Morganton Park by Cary Skin Center

Cary Skin Center is set to open a new medical office in March 2024 at Morganton Park in Southern Pines, North Carolina, focusing on Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer treatment. This expansion enhances the center's capacity to deliver specialized, effective skin cancer care in a modern facility, leveraging the expertise of its highly trained surgeons. The new office is part of Morganton Park North, contributing to a growing healthcare community in the area. More details einnews.com.

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• February 21

  • Moore County Business Connect Networking 6:30-7:30pm 670 SW Broad St. Southern Pines (Beside Beefeaters) No cost.

• 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

  • Community Art Market 11am-3pm 100 Russell Dr. in Star

• March 5

  • Twostep Tuesday Classes at Hatchet Brewing Company, Southern Pines Beginner class 6:30-7:30pm $15. No registration needed. Pay at the door. Singles welcome.

  • Open Dancing at Hatchet Brewing Company. Southern Pines. Tuesdays 7:30-9:45pm. $10 cover. Pay at the door. Dance 2step, Swing, Shag, NightClub, ChaCha, and more to a mix of Country, Blues, Beach and Pop musc.

• 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

  • 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.