Moore County Connect Newsletter #157 3/19/24

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Judge Denies Release of Suspect in Allisha Watts Case Amid Unresolved Autopsy

James Dunmore, facing murder charges for the death of Allisha Watts, will stay in jail on a $1 million bond, despite his lawyer's plea for a non-secured bond based on an autopsy report that labeled Watts' cause of death as "undetermined." The court's decision was influenced by Dunmore's violent history and allegations of him hiding Watts' body. Watts was last seen with Dunmore before her family reported her missing in July of 2023, leading to Dunmore's arrest after her body was found in a forest, showing signs of decomposition and missing bones. The uncertain autopsy findings add complexity to the ongoing legal proceedings. See details wccbCharlotte.com.

Aberdeen Fire Incident Leads to Felony Charges Against Two Pinebluff Residents

Caitlyn Moore and Myron Hash, from Pinebluff, North Carolina, have been charged with felony and misdemeanor offenses for intentionally starting a brush fire in Aberdeen, as a form of retaliation against a nearby resident. The incident, investigated by the Moore County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina Forestry Service, led to their arrest, where authorities discovered marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The charges against them include setting fire to woodlands, conspiracy, injury to property, and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. They were released on a written promise, with a court appearance set for Thursday. See details cbs17.com.

Hit-and-Run SUV Driver Faces Charges in Moore County Motorcycle Crash

On Saturday, March 16, near the Cox’s Double Eagle Harley Davidson dealership, a motorcyclists was hit by a Mercedes SUV hit a Harley Davidson motorcycle, causing the rider to be hospitalized with road rash injuries. The motorcycle was slowing to turn into the dealership when the SUV struck it from behind. The SUV driver, who initially fled the scene, was detained by police at his home, with charges pending for DWI and leaving the scene. A secondary accident occurred shortly after, involving a Chevrolet Colorado rear-ending a Jeep, resulting in hospital checks for the occupants. See details Sandhills Sentinel.

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• March 19

  • Pinecone Pathway Hunt Begins

  • Twostep Tuesday at Hatchet Brewing Co. Beginner Twostep Class 6:30-7:30pm $15 (includes Open Dancing after class.)

  • Open Dancing at Hatchet Brewing Co. 7:30-9:45pm $10 Dance to a Carolina Mix of Twostep, Shag, Swing, Nightclub, and more.

• 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]

  • Town of Vass Easter Egg Hunt 1pm Sandy Ramey Keith Park, Vass.

• 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

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

• April 20

  • Town of Vass Spring Festival 10am-3pm Seaboard St., Vass

• 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