November 9, 2026
News
Moore County voters choose Blackburn, pass sales tax measure
Moore County voters approved all three proposed constitutional amendments and narrowly supported a sales and use tax referendum in Tuesday’s general election, according to unofficial results released by the Moore…
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…
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.
Daylight Saving Time to fall back Sunday
JARRETT GOODMAN Contributor
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.
Mock election picks Blackburn in landslide
DUANE SHERRILL Contributor
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.
State eyes U.S. Space Academy campus in Coffee County
The Megasite in Coffee County could be the location of the proposed United States Space Academy according to an announcement by Governor Bill Lee. The governor announced Tennessee’s intent to…
Bulldogs beat Raiders on Senior Night
The Cornersville Bulldogs avenged their loss to Moore County last season and are now one win away from a perfect regular season after defeating the Raiders on Senior Night 28…
Perfect storm – Wildfire risk elevated
An unusually hot summer, a significant drought and damage dating back to last year’s ice event could form a perfect storm this fall when it comes to wildfires in the south, according to a report released by the Southern Group of State Foresters.