August 10, 2026
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NEWS Photos by Bob Murray.
Middle School Raiders on winning streak
The Moore County Middle School baseball team went on a three game winning streak this past week, winning both ends
Middle School Raiderettes take first losses
After starting the season 2-0 the Moore County Middle School softball team finally caught a loss, falling 9-2 to Westwood after tearing up the Fayetteville Tigers 13-3.
Planning and Zoning sends data center moratorium to council
The Planning and Zoning Commission once again addressed the issue of placing a moratorium on commercial data centers in Moore County. Chair Dexter Golden announced to the commission that County Attorney Bill Reider has drawn up the proposed verbiage for the moratorium.
Primary confusion resolved, Sheriff Hatfield on ballot
Moore County’s first ever Republican Primary Election has caused confusion over filing deadlines. Deadlines for some offices were accelerated, whether those candidates would be running in the primary or not.
Governor Lee visits Lynchburg for America 250
Governor Lee and his wife Maria visited Lynchburg briefly last Friday as part of his America 250 tour. Beginning last July and continuing until July of this year, the governor is touring all 95 Tennessee counties in celebration of the country’s 250th birthday.
John Scott Fletcher, 84
John Scott Fletcher of Lynchburg passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family at the age of 84.
John Dixon Spear, 84
John Dixon Spear, 84, of the Wartrace community in Moore County was tragically killed in an auto accident, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Wartrace.
Raiders light up Rockets
The Moore County Raider Middle School baseball team has started the season with home and away splits against Westwood and Cascade while taking a close loss to Lewisburg.