The Raiderettes got a big district win on Tuesday against the Huntland Lady Hornets. Ally Sharpe led with 17 points.
June 28, 2026
Author: Tabitha Evans Moore (Tabitha Evans Moore)
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MUD Board votes down proposed residential sewer rate reduction
At Tuesday's MUD Board meeting members voted down a proposed residential sewer rate reduction but a final vote of 3-2. They agreed to revisit during the new budge cycle.
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Judge assigned in Blackburn animal cruelty case
After a local judge recused himself, a new judge has been assigned in Metro Council member Peggy Blackburn's animal cruelty case. Coffee County General Sessions Judge Gerald Ewell Jr. will hear the case on April 10.
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Duck River issues scam warning
Duck River issued a public service announcement Tuesday afternoon, warning Lynchburg customers about scammers threatening to disconnect power unless a bill is paid immediately.
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Judge: Receiver remains in Uncle Nearest lawsuit
After a nearly six-hour hearing in a Knoxville courtroom, the receiver remains in place in the Farm Credit Mid-America versus Uncle Nearest, Inc. lawsuit.
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Judge denies Gateway’s early win in zoning lawsuit
Apartment developer Gateway is suing Metro Moore County claiming that local officials blocked a proposed 42-unit development. On Tuesday, a local judge denied their attempts at an early win, and the lawsuit continues.
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Honorary local, Redferrin, releases video shot in Lynchburg
Country music artist — and honorary local — Redferrin just released a new music video shot in Lynchburg. You might recognize a couple of local faces.
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Melissa Moore dies at 68
Melissa Moore — formerly of Lynchburg — passed away on February 5 surrounded by her family. She was 68 years old.
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LES receives $75k tutoring grant
Moore County Schools recently received a $75,000 state grant for tutoring at the elementary school. LES will hire one or two part time tutors to helps kids with mainly reading and math.
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TDEC will visit to investigate solar farm stormwater compliance
After multiple complaints from locals and an environmental engineer tasked with protecting Moore County during the solar farm construction, TDEC officials plan to visit to investigate a stormwater noncompliance issue — likely this week.