Moore County Connect Newsletter #198 5/06/24

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In Today’s Issue…

🌤 Moore County NC Weather

📰 Trespassing Incident Leads to Shooting in Carthage

📰 Southern Pines Emergency Services Respond to Early Morning House Fire Sunday

📰 Multi-Vehicle Collision on U.S. 1 in Pinebluff

🤝 Local Business Partners

🏀 Local High School Sports Live Stream Links

📅 Local Events

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Trespassing Incident Leads to Shooting in Carthage

A shooting in Carthage, Moore County, led to the death of a man following a confrontation with a homeowner on the evening of May 3. Sheriff Ronnie Fields has confirmed that an investigation is underway, with detectives and forensic teams actively involved. Details are limited pending further investigation and family notification. Source: Moore Couty Sheriff’s Office.

Southern Pines Emergency Services Respond to Early Morning House Fire Sunday

A fire erupted in a home on West New Hampshire Avenue, Southern Pines, early Sunday, May 5. First responders saw flames and smoke upon arrival and quickly addressed the main fire, though more time was needed to eliminate all hot spots and ventilate the area. Various local emergency services worked together at the scene. The investigation into the fire's cause is ongoing. See details MooreBreakingNewz.com.

Multi-Vehicle Collision on U.S. 1n Pinebluff

Saturday evening, May 4, a collision at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Addor Road in Pinebluff involved a Toyota SUV and a Honda Civic, leading to non-life-threatening injuries for the Toyota’s occupants. No serious injuries were reported, and the incident adds to a series of accidents historically occurring at this location. The crash is currently under investigation by the N.C. State Highway Patrol, with multiple emergency services having responded. 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

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• May 7

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

  • TwoStep Tuesday 6:30pm Beginner Twostep at Hatchet Brewery, Southern Pines. $15 includes Open Dancing starting at 7:30pm. Open Dancing only $10.

• May 8

  • Free Paper Shredding Event hosted by the Linden Lodge Foundation 2-4pm See your documents shredded onsite by Shredding360. 2251 Linden Rd, Aberdeen. No Fee but donations to Linden Lodge will be gratefully accepted.

• 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.