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Embattled whiskey giant Nearest Green filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with owner Fawn Weaver vowing that their creditors have spun a false web of untruths about their business, which she believed would be exposed by the light of day during bankruptcy hearings. However, the move was short-lived as a federal judge struck down her filing, saying she had no right to seek bankruptcy protection without permission of the overseer of the receivership.

Shannon Cauble, Moore County Highway Department Superintendent, addressed the Moore County Metro Council during the March meeting regarding ongoing problems with the solar farm. She takes issue with the report that Silicon Ranch and LPL Solar gave the council at last month’s meeting, stating that remediation steps they had taken were working well. They reported that the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) inspection would show no violations.

Keeping schools safe and secure has become a top priority for school administrations everywhere, and Moore County schools are no different. Kaleigh Hatfield brought up the subject of weapon detection systems at the March School Board meeting, asking Director Chad Moorehead if he was familiar with the Open Gate systems. Moorehead said he had been looking at options, but was not familiar with that system.

Arnold Air Force Base had an economic impact of $1.2 billion in the 2025 fiscal year.

As happens every spring, budgets become the focus of most county government meetings. Several budget considerations were discussed at March’s School Board meeting.

Andy Bain, with vendor Core and Main, and Ethan Stanley, with manufacturer of Kamstrup meters, reported to Metro Utility Department (MUD) at their March Board meeting to discuss the ongoing meter issues.

The Planning and Zoning Commission considered a preliminary site plan from Scott Fruehauf to re-open the rock quarry on Highway 50. Fruehauf owns Lynchburg Stone, LLC, and plans to operate the quarry on a small scale to serve local needs. He estimates producing 20,000 tons of gravel annually, providing extra tax revenue for the county, savings for customers, as well as four or more new jobs.

Not so fast, spring put on hold

The following individuals were arrested or being held in Metro Moore County March 9 - 15 2026 Ricardo Barrea, Rio Grande. Charged with DUI. Bond $2000 Court 3.17.26 Jason Robert Black, Lynchburg. Charged with DUI. Bond $1500. Court 4.7.26 Cody B Bomar, Unionville. Charge with probation violation. Court 3.21.26 Bryna M Buchanan, Fayetteville. Charged with criminal impersonation, driving on a revoked license and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond $1,000 Court 3.17.26 Moises Caffiero-Gonzalez, Greensboro. Charged with driving with no license.