Moore County Connect Newsletter #184 4/19/24

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In Today’s Issue…

🌤 Moore County NC Weather

📰 Volunteer Opportunities Abound as Pinehurst Gears Up for US Kids Golf World Championships

📰 Vinfast Vehicle Manuracturer Chatham County Update

📰 Coming Soon! New Ag + Art Tour

📰 First Hole-in-One Recorded at Pinehurst No. 10

📰 Southern Pines Public Library Closing Next Week for Maintenance

🤝 Local Business Partners

🏀 Local High School Sports Live Stream Links

📅 Local Events

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Volunteer Opportunities Abound as Pinehurst Gears Up for US Kids Golf World Championships

The 19th U.S. Kids Golf World Championships will take place in Pinehurst from July 23 to August 4, featuring over 2,200 young golfers from around 60 countries. This event is crucial for promoting young talent and has a substantial economic impact on the local area, exceeding $14 million annually. Volunteers are needed and recruitment is open, offering various roles and benefits to participants. Click HERE for volunteer information.

Vinfast Vehicle Manuracturer Chatham County Update

VinFast reaffirmed their commitment to opening a new $4 billion electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Moncure by late 2025, despite initial delays. Moncure, located in Chatham County, is within commuting distance from Moore County. The plant, expected to create 7,500 jobs, has prompted significant investment from the state. The company is also expanding its U.S. dealership network to support increased inventories, which currently make up a substantial portion of their assets. VinFast's stock took a hit after the recent earnings announcement, but the project promises significant economic benefits for the region. See details newsobserver.com.

Coming Soon! New Ag + Art Tour

The Ag + Art Tour, a new initiative in Moore County, North Carolina, aims to bridge agriculture with the arts, enhancing local tourism and community engagement. Set to run every weekend in October, the tour will feature local farms paired with artists, showcasing the county's diverse agriculture and vibrant arts scene. The event is a collaboration between the local CVB, the Arts Council of Moore County, and the North Carolina Cooperative Extension. For details see Sandhills Sentinel.

First Hole-in-One Recorded at Pinehurst No. 10

Bill Sterling of Craddockville made golfing history by recording the first hole-in-one on the new No. 10 course at Pinehurst, N.C. Using a 7-iron, he aced the 132-yard, par 3 second hole. This marks his first hole-in-one in 60 years of playing the sport. He was accompanied by friends Charlie Cameron, and Laura and Dr. Michael O’Reilly. See details ShoreDailyNews.com

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

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• April 19

  • Movie in the Pines - “Trolls” 7:45pm Downtown Park (145 SE Broad St.) Southern Pines

• April 19-21

  • Seagrove Potters 16th Annual Celebration of Spring Pottery Tour - Spring Kiln 10am-5pm

• 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

  • One Day Cornhole Tournament 11am-3pm Aberdeen Lake Park.

• April 20-21

  • Spring Home and Garden Expo at The Fair Barn.

  • Carolina Pines Dance Club Monthly Dance 6-9:30pm Tyson Sinclair Ballroom, 2nd Floor 105 McReyholds St., Carthage.

• 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 26

  • Aberdeen Postmaster’s House Fundraiser - Chicken Bog Plate Sale 204 E. South St. Aberdeen ( All proceeds go to help preserve the oldest private residence in Aberdeen.)

• April 27

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

  • Springfest Arts & Crafts Fair Downtown Southern Pines 10am-4pm

  • Spring Craft Market 9am-3pm Fidelity Bank Parking Lot, Robbins

• 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