Sign-ups for assistance from Moore Care, Inc, are currently under way and will continue through May 28. Moore Care is the local non-profit group that provides back-to-school supplies to low-income families with children who attend Lynchburg Elementary School. “We base qualification guidelines off of the Federal Poverty Level,” said Moore County president Dawn Casey. “This year, we are accepting children whose family income is up to 150 percent of the
NASHVILLE — A federal judge overseeing changes at the state Department of Children’s Services expressed cautious optimism Monday that the agency’s new leadership can resolve some of its problems. The tone of the hearing marked a decided change from a January hearing where U.S. District Judge Todd Campbell expressed frustration that the agency seemed to be moving backward and concern for the safety of the children in its care. That
The Metro Moore County Sheriff’s Department has teamed up with the Metro Moore County Health Department in the DEA’s National Take Back Initiative. On Saturday, April 27 they will be collecting any Prescription Pharmaceuticals that anyone has that is expired or no longer needed. This is a great time to clean out the medicine cabinet of unwanted prescriptions. All medications can be dropped off at the Sheriff’s Dept. at 58
Tickets are now on sale for the fourth annual Red Cross Mash Bash event, which is being held at the Jack Daniel Distillery on Saturday, May 18 from 6-10 p.m. The event is a casual affair with country flair, where locals can come to kick back and enjoy barbeque, beverages and live music performed by Southern Moss in a relaxed atmosphere while supporting a worthy cause. Red Cross volunteers are
All children in Tennessee deserve a healthy, happy and safe childhood. This April, it’s your turn to make a difference for the kids in your neighborhood. “Children are suffering from a hidden epidemic of child abuse and neglect,” reports the website Childhelp.com. “Every year, 3.3 million reports of child abuse are made in the United States involving nearly 6 million children. The United States has the worst record in the
Anyone wanting to learn more about hospice and end-of-life choices is welcome to attend a three-day seminar on the subject at Motlow College beginning this Thursday night. The course, “HOSPICE 101: Living Life with Hospice,” will be conducted on Thursday April 4, 11 and 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with different speakers featured each night. In conjunction with Motlow State Community College, Hospice Compassus will be offering the three-week
Each year thousands of lives could be saved around the world if citizens were more equipped with first aid skills. United Regional Medical Center and the Coffee County Rescue Squad are teaming up to bring emergency education awareness to area residents. On Saturday, Feb. 9, URMC and CCRS will present “Knowledge Saves Lives: A Free Emergency Education Event” from 10 a.m. until noon at the Coffee County Rescue Squad Building
In conjunction with the Lynchburg Chamber Of Commerce, the Middle Tennessee Corvette
MANCHESTER — Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park will host its 37th
The Moore County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting sobriety roadside safety checkpoints
The Metro Moore County Council will convene in a regular meeting on
LYNNVILLE – The Moore County Raiderettes were eliminated from the postseason Saturday
CHAPEL HILL — The Moore County Raiderettes had a shot at snapping
In conjunction with the Lynchburg Chamber Of Commerce, the Middle Tennessee Corvette
MANCHESTER — Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park will host its 37th