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  • Joined: February 25, 2026
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Candidate lineup for May, August elections

With the filing deadlines for both the May 5 Republican Primary and the August 6 County General Election having passed, the ballots shape up as follows: For the May 5 Republican Primary, the only name appearing on the ballot will be William Raline, who is running for Sheriff, and will be on the August ballot should he win the primary.

TSSAA will now have a one-time transfer rule

A new rule will be a part of the TSSAA affecting student athletes in grades 6-8 and grades 9-12, that being a one-time transfer rule. This comes after Governor Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 16 into law on Feb. 23.

Arrests

The following individuals were arrested or being held in Metro Moore County March 9 - 15 2026 Ricardo Barrea, Rio Grande. Charged with DUI. Bond $2000 Court 3.17.26 Jason Robert Black, Lynchburg. Charged with DUI. Bond $1500. Court 4.7.26 Cody B Bomar, Unionville. Charge with probation violation. Court 3.21.26 Bryna M Buchanan, Fayetteville. Charged with criminal impersonation, driving on a revoked license and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond $1,000 Court 3.17.26 Moises Caffiero-Gonzalez, Greensboro. Charged with driving with no license.

Quarry proposal goes to Metro Council

The Planning and Zoning Commission considered a preliminary site plan from Scott Fruehauf to re-open the rock quarry on Highway 50. Fruehauf owns Lynchburg Stone, LLC, and plans to operate the quarry on a small scale to serve local needs. He estimates producing 20,000 tons of gravel annually, providing extra tax revenue for the county, savings for customers, as well as four or more new jobs.