Moore County Connect Newsletter Issue #023

Missing Teen/McKenzie Lane Closure/Maples Course Soft Opening/Artillery Drills

October 11, 2023

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📰 Help locate Missing Teen Fredrick Cooper

📰 McKenzie Rd Lane Closure Today

📰 Woodlake Country Club Residents Enjoying Soft Opening of Renovated Maples Course

📰 Marines Descend on Fort Liberty for Biannual Field Artillery Drills and will be joined by the 82nd Airborne Division

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👉 LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: How About You?

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Help Locate Missing Teen Fredrick Cooper

MIssing Teen Fredrick Cooper, 16 years old

The Aberdeen Police Department is reaching out to the community for help in locating a missing juvenile. Sixteen-year-old Fredrick Cooper was reported missing by his family on the evening of October 7, 2023. He was last seen in the Berkley Community. Fredrick is believed to be on foot, and he may be alone or in the company of another juvenile. Unfortunately, we do not have any specific information about his clothing at this time.

If you happen to come across Fredrick or possess any information regarding his whereabouts, we urge you to contact the Moore County Non-Emergency line at 910-947-2911 after regular hours. During business hours, please get in touch with Detective Vaughn at 910-944-9721. Your assistance can make a significant difference in ensuring Fredrick's safe return.

McKenzie Rd Lane Closure Today

Moore County Public Utillities will temporarily close the westbound lane of McKenzie Rd West at the junction of NC 5 Hwy and Old NC 2 Hwy on Wednesday, October 11th. The closure will be in effect from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to facilitate essential utility maintenance work. We recommend choosing an alternative route during this period. It's important to note that the eastbound lane on McKenzie Rd West will remain unaffected and open for regular traffic. Get in touch with Moore County Public Utilities at 910-947-6315 if you have questions.

Woodlake Country Club Residents Enjoying Soft Opening of Renovated Maples Course

For a 30-day period that started September 20, 2023, Woodlake Residents can experience a preview of the newly renovated Maples Course at a discounted rate. Each resident will have the opportunity to play one round during this time. Furthermore, residents are welcome to invite nonresidents as their special guests during this exclusive period.

After October 20, rates will be adjusted, and tee time booking will transition to a semi-private basis. Woodlake Country Club Members will then enjoy priority booking and tee times.

The Maples Course Renovation has gained recognition, securing a spot on GolfPass's list of "25 Notable Golf Course Renovations Set to Shine in 2023." This extensive project included clearing overgrowth and removing encroaching trees that, over the years, had obscured the natural beauty of the course.

The Woodlake Country Club's transformation, led by sisters Cara Spencer, Janene Aul, and Jacqueline Smith, began with a personal connection to the once-neglected property near Vass. Neglect and legal disputes plagued the site after Hurricane Matthew breached the dam, draining the lake.

Marines Descend on Fort Liberty for Biannual Field Artillery Drills and will be joined by the 82nd Airborne Division

The Marines are in town for their semi-annual field artillery exercises at Fort Liberty. The 10th Marines Field Artillery Regiment will be stationed at Fort Liberty, engaging in these drills through October 25.

During this period, the regiment will be honing their skills with M777 Howitzers and high mobility artillery rocket systems. These exercises may produce significant noise and reverberations due to the explosive nature of their detonations.

Notably, the 82nd Airborne Division will join the activity, contributing to the already resonant training sessions from Wednesday to October 27. The field artillery units from the 82nd Airborne Division will engage in live fire training, enhancing their combat proficiency.

To minimize disruptions for the local community, no firing exercises will occur between 10 a.m. and noon on Sundays. However, they will continue with reduced rounds during nighttime hours to ensure their readiness. Additionally, in consideration of the local community, the release also mandates that large weapons should not be fired between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. daily. These measures aim to balance essential military training with the needs of the surrounding area.

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October 10-14 Moore County Agricultural Fair Carthage

October 12 Health & Wellness Fair for Moore County Residents 50+ 10am-12noon Moore County Senior Enrichment Center

October 13 Frights and Pints Movie Night Aberdeen Lake Park

October 13 Live After 5 - Snapback Pinehurst

October 14 Eagle’s Nest Berry Farm Fall Festival 10am-4pm 1556 Currie Mill Rd, Jackson Springs

October 13 Annual Sardine Festival Aberdeen Lake Park

October 14 Malcolm Blue Festival Malcolm Blue Farm (1177 Bethesda Rd, Aberdeen)

October 15 Prancing Horse Farm Tour 6100 Hoffman Rd, Hoffman

October 18 Moore County Business Connect Networking 670 SW Broad St, Southern Pines

October 21 Holly Arts & Crafts Festival Pinehurst

October 21 Cruisin’ the Park Car Show 9am-3pm Aberdeen Lake Park

October 21 Eagle’s Nest Berry Farm Fall Festival 10am-4pm 1556 Currie Mill Rd, Jackson Springs

October 21 Bake and Bling 10am-2pm Sandhills Woman’s Exchange 15 Azelia Rd. Pinehurst

October 22 Southern Pines Candidates Forum 3:30-5pm Douglas Community Center, Southern Pines

October 24 Citizens Academy (Starts Oct.24) with Pinehurst Police Department now accepting applications.

October 27 Children of Fallen Heroes Costume Carnival Fundraiser 6-11pm Moore County Airport Hangar Carthage

October 27 Fourth Friday Market with Trick or Treating 4pm-7:30pm High Octane, Aberdeen

October 27-28 Festival D-Avion Moore County Airport Carthage

October 28 Oktoberfest Tufts Memorial Park, Pinehurst

October 28 Eagle’s Nest Berry Farm Fall Festival 10am-4pm 1556 Currie Mill Rd, Jackson Springs

November 2 CPR Training 5:3o-9:30pm at Pinehurst Fire Dept. 406 Magnolia Rd Pinehurst.

November 4 Lip Rippin Chicken Wing Cookoff Southern Pines

November 9 Communitywide Networking Event by Moore County Chamber of Commerce, Pinehurst Business Partners, and Southern Pines Business Association 5-7pm 160 W. New York Ave. 3rd Floor Southern Pines

November 10 Union Pines HS Rise Up Fundraising Gala 6-10pm Village Pine Venue

November 15 Community Shred Event 10am-2pm Robbins Depot, Robbins

November 18 Annual Household Hazardous Waste Event 10am-2pm Pinecrest High School, Pinehurst

November 25 Village of Pinehurst Small Business Saturday Pinehurst

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