The Lynchburg Times

20/08/2024

TUESDAY'S TOP STORY | In a move that left Silicon Ranch officials slightly flabbergasted, the Metro Council voted 9-6 to table a proposed solar farm building permit fee structure that would have brought nearly half a million dollars into Metro coffers.

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In a move that left Silicon Ranch officials slightly flabbergasted, the Metro Council voted 9-6 to table a Metro Codes solar farm building permit fee structure that would have brought nearly half a million dollars into Metro coffers.

14/08/2024

WEDNESDAY'S TOP STORY | It's a hard-to-get bottle that's produced just once a year. This week, Jack Daniel's introduced a new rye whiskey in honor of our military heroes.

It's a hard-to-get bottle that's produced just once a year. This week, Jack Daniel's introduced a new rye whiskey in honor of our military heroes.

14/08/2024

Help the Jack Daniel Employees' Credit Union honor local vets by donating items that will be distributed at the AEDC Veterans' Appreciation Picnic. There's a box located in their lobby for donations and a list of needs below.

14/08/2024

If you have overdue library books, let’s return them, shall we?

The library will be closed Weds. August 14th and Friday, August 16th for inventory. Please return any overdue items as soon as possible.

13/08/2024

Moore County Middle School Raider Ty Smith holds on for positive yards against Cascade last night at Doug Price Field in Lynchburg. The Raiders lost to the Champions 22-13 but according to head coach Manny Buchanan, Smith had an outstanding game. "We moved him around a lot because we had a couple injuries. He's kind of like our Swiss army knife on offense this year." (PHOTO CREDIT: jeffreedphotography.com)

13/08/2024

The Metro Utility Board will meet tonight at 6 p.m. at the MUD offices located at 705 Fayetteville Highway. A discussion of the contract between MUD and The Retreat at Whiskey Creek is on the agenda.

13/08/2024

Thanks to a national grant, the Metro Moore County Sheriff's Department will receive $50,000 in funding for body-worn cameras for local deputies.

13/08/2024

It's born from the ingenuity of local rural farmers, who shrugged at the idea of a private, investor-owned power grid. On Saturday, the Duck River Electric Membership Corporation will celebrate nearly 90 years of doing it themselves with their annual meeting.

12/08/2024

Both Moore County Civil War and Underground Railroad sites are eligible for the latest round of state preservation grants. The grant cycle will open on August 12.

12/08/2024

AI is a growing field and those who don't understand may get left behind. Motlow and Google just partnered to make sure Moore County students have the necessary tools.

11/08/2024

It's an annual event to raise money for a memorial scholarship fund honoring a beloved LES teacher. Organizers plan the Robbie McKenzie Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament for October 19.

11/08/2024

A note from Director of Schools Chad Moorehead about the possibility of Moore County schools being closed on Monday due to electrical issues at Lynchburg Elementary:

The main electrical breaker at the elementary school has to be replaced. The breaker had to be ordered and while it was supposed to be shipped overnight and arrive on Saturday, it has not arrived in Lynchburg as of this morning. We have been told that it will arrive at the airport in Nashville by 3:00 p.m. today. Electricians will start the process of replacing it this afternoon so that once we have it in Lynchburg it can be installed. It will also have to have an inspection before we can have school tomorrow. There is a possibility that schools will have to remain closed tomorrow in order to complete this process. We will keep everyone updated on this process, but it might be best to have a plan for schools being closed tomorrow.

11/08/2024

From an abandoned basketball in a Buckeye Road driveway to the dream of a $50 million community center in Rutherford County. One former Raider and his wife are dreaming big and looking to make a difference one kid at a time.

09/08/2024

COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Save the date for a cool new fundraiser held right here in Lynchburg. Locals will host Beer & Brats on Saturday, November 2 from 5-8 p.m. There will be lots of tasty morsels plus a silent auction and live donation to benefit Junior's House Inc. It's an area nonprofit that provides free advocacy to to victims of child abuse and neglect in Moore, Lincoln, Marshall, and Bedford counties.

09/08/2024

Morning Raiders! You get the day off. Moore County Schools will be closed on Friday August 9. Due to a power failure at Lynchburg Elementary School. Go back to bed and enjoy your long weekend.

07/08/2024

An unprecedented solar energy project in Moore County requires an unprecedented building permit fee structure. On Tuesday, local planning and zoning officials sent their $490,000 recommendation to the Metro Council for approval.

06/08/2024

Former local Susan Harrison Osborne died recently in Carlyle, Illinois. A Lynchburg memorial service will be held in the coming weeks. Read complete details here: https://thelynchburgtimes.com/susan-harrison-osborne-obit/

06/08/2024

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: The Metro Planning and Zoning Commission will meet today (August 6) at 4:30 p.m. at the County Building with an agenda of new business. Silicon Ranch, who previously appeared on the agenda, will not appear at today's meeting, according to the local officials.

06/08/2024

The Raider to Blue Raider pipeline is strong here in Lynchburg. On Saturday, local families will celebrate their graduates during summer commencement ceremonies held at the Murphy Center.

06/08/2024

Registration is now open for the annual Tunnels to Towers 5K Run & Walk in Lynchburg. The event honors first responders who lost their lives during the 9/11 tragedy.

Read more here: https://thelynchburgtimes.com/tunnel-to-towers-2024/

05/08/2024

It's been a fantastic year for the Lynchburg Swimming Pool but all good things must come to an end. They'll remain open on Saturdays only through August 31.

05/08/2024

All Jack Daniel tours now serve a little local product. It's a move in anticipation of the grand opening of the new tasting rooms being built behind the Motlow House.

05/08/2024

LYNCHBURG TODAY | It's the first full day back to school for Moore County students, and those zany Main Street skeletons were out in full force this morning to brighten their day. Welcome back, Raiders!

03/08/2024

We see all y’all itching to decorate for fall. Why not support our local student athletes too?

The Moore County Middle and High School Baseball teams are selling mum’s to raise funds for uniforms and facility upgrades. You can order from any player through Sept. 9. Mums will be delivered on Sept. 19. Color options are: red, yellow, white, purple and orange and they are $15 each!l.

03/08/2024

COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Local folks are teaming up today to raise a little money for this year’s senior class. The annual Moore County Fire Department and Project Graduation Horse Show happens at 5 p.m. in Wiseman Park.

02/08/2024

Just a few more weeks until Friday Night Lights returns to Raider Stadium. They will kick off their 2024 season at home against Cascade. Be sure to screen shot this schedule for a handy reminder. And special thanks to jeffreedphotography.com for the graphic. Head on over to his page and give him a follow if you'd like to see his sports photography throughout the season.

02/08/2024

BREAKING NEWS: Looks like all three incumbents will be returning to serve on the Metro Council in the Fourth District. Arvis Bobo (180 votes), Bradley Dye (180 votes), and Peggy Sue Blackburn (158 votes) were re-elected. Lucille Coleman received 132 votes. These are unofficial results. The election will not be certified until next Thursday. (A Lynchburg Times Photo)

02/08/2024

BREAKING NEWS: Looks like it was a nail biter in the Metro Council First District race. The top three candidates were Shane Taylor (132 votes), Amy Cashion (130 votes) and Daryl Richards (130 votes). Sunny Rae Moorehead received 129 votes. There are three available seats. These are unofficial results, which will not be certified until next Thursday. {A Lynchburg Times Photo)

02/08/2024

BREAKING NEWS: With 100 percent of local precincts reporting, we have a winner in the fourth district Metro School Board race. Kaleigh Hatfield has defeated incumbent Nathan Buchanan by a margin of 146 to 108. (A Lynchburg Times Photo)

02/08/2024

BREAKING NEWS: We've got the unofficial results of the Metro Moore County Property Assessor race from tonight's County General Election. With 100% of the districts reporting, Shaun "Shrek" Sherrill has defeated Tom Taylor by a margin of 615 to 489. (A Lynchburg Times Photo)