Moore County Connect Newsletter #219 5/31/24

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In Today’s Issue…

🌤 Moore County NC Weather

📰 Fiber Optic Internet Now Available to Over 18,000 Homes in Moore County

📰 Moore County Sheriff’s Office Releases 911 Calls

📰 Challenges Mount for VinFast

📰 North Carolina New Driver’s License Design

🤝 Local Business Partners

📅 Local Events

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Fiber Optic Internet Now Available to Over 18,000 Homes in Moore County

Ripple Fiber has launched fiber optic internet services in Southern Pines and the Village of Pinehurst, NC, reaching over 18,000 homes with plans to expand to 8,000 more by 2026. Moore County officials praise the investment for enhancing community services. The high-speed, durable fiber network supports various digital needs, including remote work and streaming. Ripple Fiber is committed to community growth and exceptional customer service. See details at BizFayetteville.com.

Moore County Sheriff’s Office Releases 911 Calls

The Moore County Sheriff’s Office has released the 911 calls from the deadly shooting on Dowd Road in Carthage that took place on May 30. To hear the calls, go to Sandhills Sentinel.

Challenges Mount for VinFast

VinFast's planned $4 billion factory in Chatham County, North Carolina, may face further delays due to challenges in attracting U.S. customers. While expanding its dealership presence, VinFast is scaling down the factory's size and awaiting a new construction permit. The factory, initially expected to open in late 2025, aims to produce 150,000 electric vehicles annually and create 7,500 jobs. VinFast is also expanding its dealership network across several U.S. states. See details WRAL.com.

North Carolina New Driver’s License Design

The North Carolina DMV is introducing new driver licenses, permits, and ID cards with enhanced security features to combat fraud. Made from polycarbonate and personalized with laser engraving, the new cards are designed to be more secure and durable. The design includes familiar North Carolina imagery and over 50 security features. Production starts this week, with the current design phased out by the end of June. See details NCDOT.gov.

From Southern Pines Parks and Recreation:

All Pickleball courts will be closed Thurs & Fri May 30-31 for maintenance. The courts will re-open Saturday morning.

Support our local farmers!

The Vass Farmer’s Market is now open as well.

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?

Check out our new Local Events Calendar!

We hope you enjoy our new events calendar. We will be adding improvements including the ability to submit your own events plus the ability to get event reminders delivered right to your phone! Please bear with us as we upgrade.