Moore County Connect Newsletter #175 4/9/24

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In Today’s Issue…

🌤 Moore County NC Weather

📰 Painted Ponies Auction Raises $102,000

📰 Moore County Shines as 8th Best Place to Live in North Carolina

📰 Firefighters Overcome Outbuilding Fire in Vass

📰 Overnight Road Improvements on Page Road and Highway 15-501

📰 Town of Vass Looking for Old Pictures

🤝 Local Business Partners

🏀 Local High School Sports Live Stream Links

📅 Local Events

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Painted Ponies Auction Raises $102,000

The 5th Annual Painted Ponies ArtWalk Exhibit was a smashing success, raising $102,000 for the Carolina Horse Park from the auction of 16 artistically designed pony sculptures. Congratulations to all the lucky new owners of the 16 stunning pieces of art!

Moore County Shines as 8th Best Place to Live in North Carolina

Moore County ranks as the 8th best county to live in North Carolina, according to Stacker.com and Niche ratings. Factors contributing to its high ranking include public schools, educational attainment, cost of living, and housing. Wake County claimed the #1 spot. See details TheMountaineer.com.

Firefighters Overcome Outbuilding Fire in Vass

An early morning fire on April 6th in Vass prompted a swift response from multiple fire departments, including Cypress Pointe Fire/Rescue and Southern Pines Fire/Rescue. The fire consumed an outbuilding and threatened a garage on White Rock Rd. before quickly being brought under control. The Moore County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause.

Overnight Road Improvements on Page Road and Highway 15-501

NCDOT begins nighttime infrastructure improvements at Page Road, Memorial Drive, and along Highway 15-501 between the traffic circle and Hwy 73, with work scheduled from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. this week. Flaggers will assist motorists.

Town of Vass Looking for Old Pictures

The Town of Vass is looking for old pictures, especially of the Vass Water Treatment Plant. We will try to dig up an email address where you can send them.

Live Stream Game Links for Moore County High School Sports

North Moore High School

Pinecrest High School

The O’Neal School

Union Pines High School

Father Vincent Capodanno School

Are you a Moore County business owner with a story to tell? We want to feature you!

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

• April 9

  • Twostep Tuesday at Hatchet Brewery Southern Pines Beginner Twostep Class 6:30pm $15 (includes open dancing after class) Open Dancing 7:30pm $10

• April 11

  • Turning the Page II Gala by The Friends of the Aberdeen Library 6-9pm at Soiree on South, Aberdeen. Go to FriendsofAberdeenLibrary.org for information and tickets.

  • Lunch ‘N Learn: How to Launch a Multi-Media Marketing Campaign on STAR 102.5 Presenter Doggie Washington. 11:30am-1pm at The Biz Spot, 206 Commerce Ave. Southern Pines. Click here to Register.

• April 12

  • Alive After 5 is back with Heads Up Penny 5:15-9pm at Pinehurst Arboretum.

• April 13

  • Linden Lodge Dog Dash Benefit 10am-12pm $20 per person; Village of Pinehurst.

  • Sandhills Dog Fair Vaccine Clinic 10am-2pm at Pinehurst Village Arboretum.

  • Joel Road 5 Mile Yard Sale 8am-2pm Carthage

• April 15

  • Deadline for Sandhills Motoring Club Expo registration. Registration Link.

• April 16

  • Twostep Tuesday at Hatchet Brewery Southern Pines Beginner Twostep Class 6:30pm $15 (includes open dancing after class) Open Dancing 7:30pm $10

• AprIl 17

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

• April 18 

  • Lunch ‘N Learn: Grow Your Business with AI Presenter John Vaughn. 11:30am-1pm at The Biz Spot, 206 Commerce Ave. Southern Pines. Registration Link.

• April 20

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

  • Clenny Creek Heritage Day 10am-4pm at The McClendon Cabin. History, crafts, food, and live music.

  • Blues and Brews: A Festival at the Farm 12-7pm at Malcolm Blue Farm Admission $5

• April 20-21

  • Spring Home and Garden Expo at The Fair Barn.

• April 23

  • Twostep Tuesday at Hatchet Brewery Southern Pines Beginner Twostep Class 6:30pm $15 (includes open dancing after class) Open Dancing 7:30pm $10

• April 25

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

  • Lunch ‘N Learn: Unleashing Your Story’s Power: 7 Pitfalls to Avoid for Authentic and Impactful Brand Storytelling Presenter Josh Bozeman. 11:30am-1pm at The Biz Spot, 206 Commerce Ave. Southern Pines. Registration Link.

• April 25-28

  • Palmetto to Pines Cluster Dog Show by Moore County and Myrtle Beach Kennel Clubs 8am-5pm Southeastern NC Agricultural Center in Lumberton, NC.

• April 27

  • Medicine Drop at Seven Lakes Fire Department 10am-2pm. Bring your expired and unused medications for safe disposal. West End.

• April 30

  • Twostep Tuesday at Hatchet Brewery Southern Pines Beginner Twostep Class 6:30pm $15 (includes open dancing after class) Open Dancing 7:30pm $10

• May 3-4

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

• May 4

  • Moore Area Shag Society Dance/Social 7-10pm DJ Jerry King; Members $10/Guests $15 (Memberships $5 for the year) at Down Memory Lane, 161 Dawkins St. Aberdeen.

  • May the Force Be With You Costume Party 6-9pm Tyson Sinclaire Ballroom in Carthage.

• May 7

  • Moore County Choral Society Spring Concert: Illumination 4-5pm Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church in Southern Pines

• May 11

  • 35th Annual Carthage Buggy Festival 9am-4pm Downtown Carthage

• May 17-18

  • Pro Rodeo Gates open 6pm, Rodeo starts at 8pm nightly Moore County Agricultural Fairgrounds in Carthage

• May 22

  • Blood Drive Sponsored By the Women of Seven Lakes, Hosted by the Red Cross. 10am-3pm at Seven Lakes North Clubhouse. Make reservations at RedCross.org, Appointment for Zip Code 27376 and 7 Lakes N Clubhouse.2