November 9, 2026
Roberta Nee Adams
Halloween in the Hollow was all treats
Halloween arrived with perfect weather, overcast and slightly cool, but not a drop of rain. By mid-afternoon the crowds started to show up, and show up they did! Trunk or treaters set up their stations, armed with plenty of…
Election Day is Tuesday
Tuesday, November 3rd is Election Day. Early voting numbers show a substantial increase in the number of early and absentee votes over the 2022 mid-terms. This could most likely be due to the sales tax increase for Moore County, which is once again on the ballot. Moore County residents will consider raising the sales tax rate by $.0025, from 9.50% to 9.75%. That amounts to $.25 per $100 spent. Again, tourists will bear the load for this tax, to Moore County’s benefit, while the effect on residents will be minimal.
Garbage service changing in Moore County
Mayor Sloan Stewart announced to the Metro Council at October’s meeting that the county’s garbage service will be changing in December. The Solid Waste Board has decided to begin using Richardson Waste Removal out of Fayetteville for the bulk of garbage service in the county.
Halloween in the Hollow this Saturday
Halloween in the Hollow will take place this Saturday, October 31, providing safe and fun activities for kids of all ages. Festivities begin at 2 p.m. with a Jack-OLantern contest at the Gazebo. At 3:30 p.m. the square will close to traffic, and Trunk or Treat participants will set up their stations. Prizes will be awarded for the top three station decorations.
Thunder rolls into town Saturday
There is nothing else like the sound (and the feel!) of those two-wheeled heavies when they roll by. Saturday, October 24, there will be a rally of them rolling into town for the day. It’s the annual Thunder in the Hollow rally, and those motorcycles will be thundering around town from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Planning tightens data center moratorium
With one moratorium in place regarding data centers, and another in the works to address housing development in Moore County, the Planning Commission has begun the work of developing ordinances that will ensure smart growth in the county without burdening its residents.
Haithcote wins judgement against Hayes
In a recent lawsuit filed against Claude “Chip” Hayes, Spencer Haithcote alleged that Hayes failed to make payments to Haithcote’s retirement account and Roth IRA. Haithcote was employed by Hayes as site foreman for the Whiskey Creek development in Lynchburg. He was employed by Hayes from June 2025 until he resigned in July 2026.
Lawn Sessions return for fall
With all of the hustle and bustle of The Jack in town October 9 and 10, the perfect way to relax and recoup follows closely. The Lawn Sessions are back. Friday, October 16 the music starts off at 5:30 pm. The Huffer Brothers, Lynchburg’s favorite sons Andy and Lee, will be headlining the event. Kentucky singer/songwriter Hunter Flynn fills out the bill.
Free Income Tax service? Maybe
One of the services that the United Way of South Central Tennessee provides is titled VITA, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. That program was available here in Moore County at one time, and did a land office business providing free tax service to Moore County residents – until COVID hit. After COVID, the program never restarted for lack of volunteers.
‘The Jack’ kicks off today
The trailers are getting set up at Wiseman Park. The teams are beginning their preparations. The excitement and anticipation are building. And this afternoon at 5:00 “The Jack” officially gets off to a rousing start with the Parade of Teams, led by the MCHS Marching Band.