Junior Isaac Petty scored all four touchdown in the Raiders 35-28 non-conference loss at Fayetteville on Friday. They open district play against Eagleville this week.
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MUD Board refuses to budge on tiny homes community contract
In their August meeting, MUD Board members refused to give an inch – voting unanimously to leave the contract as is despite the protestations of the developer.
![Chris Merical_Cascade Raiders start strong with 33-7 Cascade win](https://thelynchburgtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Chris-Merical_Cascade-860x655.jpg)
Raiders start strong with 33-7 Cascade win
Moore County says, "what's a rebuilding year" with a 33-7 season opening win over Cascade. Chris Merical led with two touchdowns.
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Council punts solar farm building permit fee back down to the Planning Commission
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.
![Melvin Keebler Jack’s Melvin Keebler selects new Heroes Selection Single Barrel Rye Whiskey](https://thelynchburgtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Melvin-Keebler-860x655.jpg)
Jack’s Melvin Keebler selects new Heroes Selection Single Barrel Rye Whiskey
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.
![eady 4eo community center LOVE & BASKETBALL: Former Raider dreams of building a community center in Rutherford County](https://thelynchburgtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/eady-4eo-community-center--860x655.jpg)
LOVE & BASKETBALL: Former Raider dreams of building a community center in Rutherford County
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.
![solar farm file Metro Planning Commission proposes nearly half a million dollar permit fee for solar farm](https://thelynchburgtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/solar-farm-file-860x495.png)
Metro Planning Commission proposes nearly half a million dollar permit fee for solar farm
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.
![new Jack Tours All Jack tours are now tasting tours](https://thelynchburgtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/new-Jack-Tours-860x655.jpg)
All Jack tours are now tasting tours
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.
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Legends of UT make donation to Moore County Football
The Legends of UT Football Camp in June was a huge success. Organizers made a $2,500 donation to the Blue Helmet Club this week as a thank you.
![bill Dance award announcement Lynchburg native Bill Dance named Sports Hall of Fame Tennessean of the Year](https://thelynchburgtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/bill-Dance-award-announcement-860x655.jpg)
Lynchburg native Bill Dance named Sports Hall of Fame Tennessean of the Year
The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame honored Lynchburg native Bill Dance as its "Tennessean of the Year" recently in Nashville.
![Distillery Series #13 Jack adds new Twice Barreled Tennessee Straight Rye Whiskey to its limited edition Distillery Series](https://thelynchburgtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Distillery-Series-13-860x655.jpg)
Jack adds new Twice Barreled Tennessee Straight Rye Whiskey to its limited edition Distillery Series
It's the latest in the distillery's line of experimental and innovative whiskeys and only available in Lynchburg and select stores in Tennessee. Say hello to Distillery Series #13, a Tennessee Straight Rye Whiskey twice barreled in new, charred American white oak barrels.
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Tims Ford State Park receives $217,060 Tire Program Grant
Tims Ford State Park received a $217K grant today. They'll use the funds to create porous pavement trails using recycled scrap tires that make the park more ADA accessible.