Moore County Connect Newsletter #193 4/30/24

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In Today’s Issue…

🌤 Moore County NC Weather

📰 Tragic Monday Morning Fire near Carthage Claims Two Lives

📰 Logging Truck Mishap and Multi-Car Collision in Carthage

📰 Robbins Police Department Requests Your Help

🤝 Local Business Partners

🏀 Local High School Sports Live Stream Links

📅 Local Events

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Tragic Monday Morning Fire near Carthage Claims Two Lives

Two men were tragically killed in a fire that occurred early Monday in a Moore County mobile home. The fire, which destroyed the home and blocked Union Church Road for hours, is currently under investigation. At this time, no information is available about the two individuals. Multiple local emergency services responded to the incident. See details WRAL.com.

Logging Truck Mishap and Multi-Car Collision in Carthage

A logging truck accident at Highway 24/27 and Bethlehem Church Rd in Carthage Monday afternoon resulted in logs spilling onto the road and a subsequent three-car collision during clean up. No serious injuries were reported, but the incident caused significant traffic disruptions. See details Sandhills Sentinel.

Robbins Police Department Requests Your Help

On April 9, 2024, a break-in occurred at Tarheel Drug Pharmacy in Robbins. Officers arriving at the scene confirmed that the pharmacy had been forcibly entered, and various items along with cash were stolen. The Robbins Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify two suspects. They have requested that anyone with information about the incident contact them at 910.948.3549 or via email at [email protected]. See details Sandhills Sentinel.

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!

Want to nominate a Moore County Business for a Spotlight?

• 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 2

  • Attention Business Owners: Lunch ‘N Learn: Work Smarter & Earn More With AI and Automation Presenter Teresa Robinson of TR Marketing. 11:30am-1pm The Biz Spot 206 Commerce Dr. Southern Pines. $15 (Includes Lunch) Register Here. There are only 15 spots.

• 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.

  • Young Eagles Kids Fly Free Event 9am-1pm Moore County Airport. More Information. 

  • Friends of Aberdeen Library Used Book Sale 9am-1pm at 123 Exchange St. Aberdeen. Plenty of books for children and adults.

• 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

  • Friends of Aberdeen Library Used Book Sale 9am-1pm at 123 Exchange St. Aberdeen. Plenty of books for children and adults.

• May 17-18

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

• May 18

  • Splash Pad Now Open for the Season Daily 10am-6pm through Labor Day - Moore County Sports Comples, Carthage.

  • Friends of Aberdeen Library Used Book Sale 9am-1pm at 123 Exchange St. Aberdeen. Plenty of books for children and adults.

• May 19

  • Moore County Concert Band - Patriotic Tunes performance at Community Congregational Church 141 N. Bennett St, Southern Pines.

• 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

• May 25

  • Friends of Aberdeen Library Used Book Sale 9am-1pm at 123 Exchange St. Aberdeen. Plenty of books for children and adults.