Moore County Connect Newsletter Issue #152 3/13/24

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In Today’s Issue…

🌤 Moore County NC Weather

📰 New Substation Planned for Moore County in Response to Grid Attacks

📰 Fatal Collision Between Passenger Car and Dump Truck in Carthage

📰 Public Parking Behind The Theatre and Lisi Italian Ends March 16th

📰 Moore County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Waiving Adoption Fees

🏀 Local High School Sports Live Stream Links

🤝 Local Business Partners

📅 Local Events

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New Substation Planned for Moore County in Response to Grid Attacks

Duke Energy is set to enhance its power grid security and reliability in Moore County by constructing a third power substation, following attacks on existing facilities in December 2022 that left 45,000 customers without electricity. This new substation aims to provide additional redundancy for rerouting power during emergencies. The attacks of 2022 highlighted the vulnerability of rural power infrastructure and prompted Duke Energy to adopt a proactive stance on grid security.

Duke Energy is currently navigating the rezoning process for the new substation's proposed site along U.S. 15/501, a residential area. The community is invited to discuss the project further at a public hearing scheduled for March 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Carthage Townhall. See details MyFox8.com.

Fatal Collision Between Passenger Car and Dump Truck in Carthage

A fatal accident involving two dump trucks and a passenger car occurred on US Highway 15-501 in Carthage, resulting in the death of the car's driver and blocking traffic for an extended period. The collision, which happened just before 9:30 am on Tuesday, prompted a large-scale emergency response. No other injuries were reported, and the cause of the accident is currently under investigation. Contributed by: Billy Marts of Moore Breaking News Facebook Page.

Public Parking Behind The Theatre and Lisi Italian Ends March 16th

The lease for parking spaces at the Maples Building (77 Cherokee Rd) is set to expire on Saturday, March 16th. This is the paved area that runs behind the Theatre and beside Lisi’s outdoor seating area. Public parking will not be available in this lot after the mentioned date.

Moore County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Waiving Fees

There’s not a better time to find your next furry family member.

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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• March 13

  • Moore Young Professionals March Social 5:30pm Southern Pines Growler, Southern Pines.

• March 15

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

  • Praying Justice For Allisha Watts Prayer Vigil 6-7pm Southern Pines Center 1250 W. New York St., Southern Pines. Speaker: Pastor Dock Kelly III of Ohio.

• March 16

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

  • Downtown Aberdeen Spring Open House 9am start. Business Hours may vary.

• March 19

  • Pinecone Pathway Hunt Begins

• March 21

  • Pitching Clinic 6-8pm Moore County Sports Complex Gym Guest Speaker Jim Comis.

• March 22

  • Friends of Aberdeen Library Open House 12Noon-6pm Location: The future home of the new Aberdeen Community Resource Center/Library, 123 Exchange St., Aberdeen. The public is invited to see the historical building and blank slate prior to resuming renovations.

• March 23

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

  • Spring Fashion Show Fundraiser by Women of Seven Lakes 1-3pm at Chapel in the Pines, Seven Lakes. Tickets: [email protected]

• 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.

• AprIl 17

  • Pranding Horse 40th Anniversary and Barn Dance 6-10pm at the Fair Barn, Pinehurst. More Information and Tickets.  

• April 25

  • 50 Years of Fashion by Women of the Pines 11:30am-2:30pm at the Fair Barn, Pinehurst. Tickets are on sale now. Information and Tickets.

• May 3-4

  • Town of Cameron Street Fair 9am-5pm Both Days. Rain or Shine.88