Gritty MCMS Raiderettes battle for one-point win in Unity rematch
On Thursday, the fierce Moore County Middle School Raiderettes fought back in the fourth quarter to earn a one-point win over Unity.
January 23, 2026
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LES janitor charged with assault following investigation
On January 14, 45-year-old Eric Wayne Flemming of Lynchburg was charged with two counts of simple assault for inappropriate physical contact with a juvenile student. He is scheduled to appear in General Sessions Court on January 27.
Weavers seek expedited hearing to reconsider receivership in Uncle Nearest, Inc. case
In a new filing in the Uncle Nearest, Inc. lawsuit, Fawn and Keith Weaver are seeking an expedited court hearing to determine whether a court-appointed receivership should continue. The filing contends that uncertainty surrounding ownership and governance, along with operational decisions made during the receivership, have coincided with declining sales.
Proposed sewer rate decrease not brought to a vote at heated January meeting
One member suggested lowering sewer rates for the second time in less than a year, but the issue failed to come to a vote at the MUD Board’s January meeting.
Judge recuses himself in Blackburn animal cruelty case
The judge presiding over Metro Council member Peggy Blackburn’s animal cruelty case recused himself Tuesday during her first court appearance, though no specific reason was stated on the record. Judicial recusals are a standard legal practice intended to preserve impartiality and public confidence in the court system.
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HOMECOMING: Former sheriff’s daughters return as tour guide at Moore County Jail Museum
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS | Two of former Moore County Sheriff Ron Cunningham’s daughters recently returned to Lynchburg to serve as tours guides in their former home, the Moore County Jail Museum.
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Lion get past MCMS Raiders
The middle school Raiders fell behind early on Thursday and couldn’t catch up. Laken Wade led with six points followed closely by Jojo Pettygrue, Sully Townes, and Whit Sumners with four each.
State plan Archaeology Conference on Jan. 24
Discoveries at a historic farmstead, shipwrecks, an overgrown Memphis cemetery, and an investigation of the remains of Tennessee and Mississippi volunteer soldiers from the Mexican American War will all be subjects at the conference.
Second half rally not enough, Raiderettes fall to Cornersville 56-49
The Raiderettes experienced an uncharacteristically slow first half against Cornersville on Tuesday. Their second half bounce back wasn’t enough and they dropped another district game.
Foul trouble stymies Raiders in 66-48 district loss at Cornersville
Five Raiders fouled out in the 66-48 district away game against Cornersville on Tuesday. They battled within two at the half, but couldn’t overcome a low scoring third quarter for the win. Colton Morey and Anderson Sharpe combined for 35 points.
Metro Council delays Hazard Mitigation Plan approval
On Monday, the Metro Council tabled the EMA’s Hazard Mitigation Plan until February citing their desire to read the 187-page document prior to voting on it.
Tied at the half, Richland outlasts Raiders
They were tied at halftime and the end of the third but the Moore County Raiders couldn’t hold off those other Raiders from Richland down the stretch — losing 50-42 on Friday in Lynchburg.
Raiderettes drop district game against Richland
They led at halftime but Richland pulled away in the second half — handing the Raiderettes a 52-47 district loss at home on Friday. Ally Sharpe led with 20 points.
Local coyote sightings increase during mating season
If you own small dogs or cats, keep a close eye on them while they are outside during coyote mating season, which runs through March in Moore County.
Lee Adcock Construction Becomes Corporate Sponsor of The Lynchburg Times
The Times is thrilled to announce Lee Adcock as a new founding corporate sponsor. Thanks, in part, to their generous support, our stories remain free for everyone to read.
Central Magnet narrowly gets past Raiders
It came down to the final shot on Tuesday with Central Magnet narrowly getting past the Raiders with a 51-50 win. Colton Morey and Anderson Sharpe combined for 28 points.