June 15, 2026
News
Nursing Center wins national award
Lynchburg Nursing Center has been recognized as a 2026 Bronze – Achievement in Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living. The center…
Council approves jail renovations
Sheriff Tyler Hatfield appeared before the May Metro Council Meeting to update the members on his revisions to the quote for the jail renovations. Cuts to the original quote brought…
No AI Data Center at Arnold
After months of speculation of an AI data center coming to Arnold Air Force Base, the base has announced that a data center will not be coming to the base.…
Federal Court broadens Nearest Green receivership
A federal judge has broadened the receivership scope in the Nearest Green case, ordering that Grant Sidney also be put under the receivership umbrella. “The Receiver is DIRECTED to promptly…
Deadline looms for honorary commander program
Arnold Air Force Base is now accepting nominations for the Arnold AFB Honorary Commander Program. The intent of the program is to create one-on-one opportunities to inform and educate local…
Director Moorehead addresses Planning Commission
Director of Schools Chad Moorehead spoke to the Planning and Zoning Commission at May’s meeting to give an update on school enrollment. Though enrollment has seen a steady increase in recent years, this year’s enrollment jumped by 44 students. Though that number may not seem like a lot, with average class sizes running between 65 and 75 students from year to year, that number is close to a whole new graduating class.
MUD reduces rates again
The Metro Utility Department’s budget was the main topic of May’s board meeting. The 2026-2027 budget sees few changes from this year’s budget other than allowing for rising costs…
Storybook Theater sets performances
Angela Comp Has chosen the book It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler to convert to a play for her Lynchburg Storybook Theater Club this year. The play…
Moore County graduation this Friday
Fifty-five Moore County seniors are set to walk the stage this Friday evening during Moore County graduation. The event will begin at 6 p.m. this Friday at the high school…
Gateway lawyers up at planning meeting
Gateway Development Corporation’s representative Troy Woodis returned to the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission’s May meeting, bringing legal counsel Madison Haynes with him. Prior to Tuesday’s meeting a five-page legal…