LOCAL NEWS | Events — Losing a family member in service of this country is one of the greatest sacrifices a family can make. Fallen Heroes Family Camp seeks to soothe that burden by connecting these families and giving them a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Located at JML Farms near Springfield, the camp combines equine activities and...
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Don’t rake those leaves, UT expert says
In the fall, raking fallen leaves is one of those things we all hate doing but experts say it’s better for your lawn and the planet to leave them where they land. Even if it feels a little weird at first. “People are often resistant until they are properly educated that the leaves are beneficial,”...
Director of Schools asks public input on school calendar
Fill out the online survey by Wednesday, October 23 if you'd like input on next year's Moore County Schools calendar.
Motlow Theatre Dept. will perform Madagascar
LOCAL NEWS | Events — The Madagascar franchise revolves around the adventures of four Central Park Zoo animals who unexpectedly find themselves in Madagascar, and must learn to adapt to the wild. Marty the zebra, Alex the lion, Melman the giraffe, Gloria the hippo, and a host of mischievous penguins starred in a 2005 film...
Lynchburg Friends of Animals seeks volunteers
LOCAL NEWS — Lynchburg Friends of Animals Rescue and Adoption Center works tirelessly to not only address the stray and abandoned pet population in Metro Moore County but also to find those animals foster care and hopefully, a forever home. According to Director Laura Swinford, they could use some volunteers at the facility located at...
Raider Baseball plans corn hole tournament
LOCAL NEWS | Sports — The Diamond Club, the support organization associated with the Moore County Raider baseball team, will host a fund raising corn hole tournament on Saturday, November 9 beginning at 3 p.m. at 276 Mechanic Street. Pre-registration deadline is this Friday There will be three divisions (18 and over teams, 18 and...
State’s vaping illness cases approaches 50; first death reported in Tennessee
On Thursday, Tennessee reported its first vaping related death and upped the number of total cases in the state to 53.
Motlow plans event to help students graduate on time
LOCAL NEWS | Education — Attention Motlow students: Do you intend to graduate in fall 2019 or spring 2020? Then it’s important to attend the Intent to Graduate Celebration on October 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Motlow’s Moore County campus. The college will serve lunch. Students can confirm they are on track...
Distillery re-releases Heritage Barrel whiskey
LOCAL NEWS — Jack Daniel’s comes in all sort of flavors and proofs but none are more popular than the 100-proof, award-winning Jack Daniel Single Barrel — Heritage Barrel Special Release. Whisky Advocate named it one of its 2018’s Best Bottles and it will return this year for a limited run. Master Distiller Jeff Arnett...
Jack debuting Holiday Countdown Calendar in U.S.
LOCAL NEWS — Based on its success last year in the UK, Jack Daniel’s Distillery will introduce it’s Holiday Countdown Calendar in the United States for the holiday season. It should be available locally in November. It features four 50mL bottles each of Jack Daniel whiskeys: Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey and...