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🌱 What’s driving new jobs from Robbins to Southern Pines this quarter?
Also check out Planning Board Regular Meeting on the Southern Pines Patch calendar
Hello Southern Pines! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What's driving new jobs from Robbins to Southern Pines this quarter?
- How a Robbins couple built a trail system that's earning statewide praise
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 73.
- Saturday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Economic Development reports increased activity across county (sandhillssentinel.com) — Moore County's latest economic development report highlights new business leads, job growth, and activity tied to Southern Pines, including a VIP tour of Amazon's last‑mile facility in Southern Pines Corporate Park. Officials are also backing Robbins manufacturers, exploring new industrial sites, and raising $1.2 million in pledges to help restore commercial air service at Moore County Airport. 
• Robbins couple honored with inaugural state trails award (bizfayetteville.com) — A Robbins couple has been honored with North Carolina's inaugural Great Trails State Everyday Trail Maker Award after being nominated by Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen. Their Foothills Outdoors nonprofit created the Bear Creek Trail system in northern Moore County, now offering 14 miles of hiking and biking, paddling access, disc golf, and annual races that draw outdoor enthusiasts from across the Sandhills.
📸 Around Southern Pines
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Southern Pines
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- Planning Board Regular Meeting →
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6:00 pm - Tween & Teen Drop-In Craft →
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10:00 am - STEAM Sunday: LEGO Block Party! →
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2:30 pm - Baby Rhymes →
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10:15 am - Technical Review Committee →
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1:30 pm - Town Council Work Session →
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3:00 pm - Creativity Club at the Fire Station: Space Geoboards! →
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3:45 pm
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Tuesday August 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
- MS Back to School Night
Moore County Schools Carthage, NC 28327
4:30 pm - HS Back to School Night
Moore County Schools Carthage, NC 28327
6:00 pm - Board of Education Special Called Meeting
Moore County Schools Moore County Board of Elections, 700 Pinehurst Ave, Carthage, N
7:45 am - ES Back to School Night (all ES and K-8 schools)
Moore County Schools Carthage, NC 28327
5:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Monday August 24
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Southern Pines PatchAM possible:
- In-Joy Coaching LLC — (910) 695-6244
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 8/18 - EMME UPDATE - you may remember Emme, the dog that was sighted in Aberdeen wearing a red collar and leash...
then suddenly appeared in Seven Lakes West. We are happy to report that Emme is continuing to do well, but needs some extra time to recover from her… (Nextdoor East Southern Pines)
- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Kitchen Manager Great Opportunity! in Southern Pines. Apply here.
- L Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate-PINE CREST PLAZA in Southern Pines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Southern Pines here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pinehurst
- Pinehurst Resort: Names Ethan Ganot vice president of marketing (firstcallgolf.com)
- 10 Legendary Golf Courses That Define The South (southernliving.com)
- Seven Lakes Sewer Moves Ahead (thesevenlakesinsider.com)
Carthage
- Early Voting Set for November Election (thesevenlakesinsider.com)
Ok Southern Pines! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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