November 9, 2026
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Moore splits with Cascade in middle school hoops
The Moore County Middle School Middle School got its hoops season underway this past week, splitting a pair with Cascade, the boys winning and the girls taking a loss. Champions…
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.
It’s copperhead season in Tennessee
It’s Copperhead season in Tennessee and state wildlife officials are urging the public to be aware what might be lurking in that pile of leaves, along the trail or in your flower pot.
Moore County falls at Fayetteville
The Moore County Raiders held their first half-time lead since week-one but saw it dissolve in the cold October mist as they fell at Fayetteville City 34-7 in a key…
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.
Public hearing on proposed quarry Tuesday
The Metro Lynchburg/Moore County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 in the county building basement at 241 Main Street for the purpose of requesting…
Free flu shots Tuesday
Want something for free? The Tennessee Department of Health is offering free flu shots Tuesday. The event will be held at Lynchburg Church of Christ located at 376 Main Street…
Tennesseans urged to follow fire prevention best practices during wildfire season
Beginning Oct. 15, Tennesseans must obtain a free burn permit before burning leaves or natural debris or conducting prescribed burns. As wildfire season begins, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) encourages residents and visitors to observe National Fire Prevention Week by practicing fire prevention and exercising extra caution when burning outdoors. Tennessee averages about 1,000 wildfires each year, burning approximately 18,000 acres.
Motlow soccer runs through district
Motlow Bucks Soccer has had a great 2026-27 season thus far, starting 9-52 while tearing it up in the district, going 7-1-2.
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.