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Moore County Connect Newsletter #246 7/02/24
Moore County Schools and Sandhill Libraries Receive Major Digital Equity Grants / Fireworks Safety Reminders / 4th of July Fireworks Events
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In Today’s Issue
🌤 Moore County NC Weather
📰 Moore County Schools and Sandhill Libraries Receive Major Digital Equity Grants
📰 Fireworks Safety Reminders
🤝 Local Business Partners
🎆 Fourth of July Fireworks Events
📅 Local Events
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Mike Lenzini, Branch Manager
Moore County Schools and Sandhill Libraries Receive Major Digital Equity Grants
North Carolina will distribute $30 million in Digital Champion grants to 63 organizations to enhance digital equity. Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, the grants will provide devices, affordable internet access, and digital literacy training to various target populations. Moore County Schools and the Sandhill Regional Library System are among the recipients, receiving $300,000 and $500,000 respectively. Governor Cooper and NCDIT Secretary Jim Weaver emphasize the importance of digital inclusion for work, learning, and connectivity. The initiative aims to address digital accessibility, affordability, and literacy across the state. See details Sandhills Sentinel.
Fireworks Safety Reminders
Follow Local Laws: Know and obey local fireworks regulations.
Keep a Safe Distance: Light fireworks in open areas away from flammable objects and maintain distance.
Supervise Children: Always have adults handle fireworks; keep kids at a safe distance.
Have Safety Gear: Keep water, a hose, or fire extinguisher nearby and soak used fireworks.
Use Responsibly: Light one at a time, don't relight duds, and avoid aiming at people or animals. Wear safety glasses.
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Support our local farmers!
The Vass Farmer’s Market is now open as well.
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FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS
Date | Time | Event | Location | Description |
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Wed, July 3 | 6 p.m. | Festivities Kick-off | Village of Pinehurst | Free concert, kids activities, fireworks. |
Thursday, July 4 | 9:45 a.m. | Parade | Village of Pinehurst | Pet parade at 9:45 a.m., Regular parade 10 a.m. |
Thur, July 4 | 11 a.m. | Parade | Carthage | |
Thur, July 4 | 5-10 p.m. | Evening Celebration | Aberdeen Lake Park | Live music, food vendors, kids zone, fireworks, NOT ALLOWED: Pets, alcoholic beverages, personal fireworks, coolers. |
Fri, July 5 | 6 p.m. | 5th of July Freedom Celebration | The NAV | Food trucks, drinks, Whiskey Pines band, meet and greet with Sandhills Bogeys, fireworks 9 p.m. Bring your own chair. |
Check out our new Local Events Calendar!
NEW EVENTS ADDED EVERY DAY!
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.