June 23, 2026
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Lady Lions top Raiderettes in opener
The Raiderettes were able to string together seven hits but only got one run to show for it as they fell 11-1 in the their season opener against Cannon County in Woodbury.
Richland holds off late Raiderette run
There will be no three-peat at the state championships as the number- two ranked Richland squad shut the door on the Raiderette playoff quest, ending their season 49-40 in the second round of the regional tournament.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tax freeze vs tax relief
County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS) member Joe Griffin gave a presentation to the Metro Council at February’s meeting comparing Tennessee’s tax relief program with a county tax freeze. One major difference is that tax relief is administered by the state, and a tax freeze is administered by the county.