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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Questions about growth, land use, and water capacity continue to dominate discussions during Monday’s Metro Council meeting.
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.
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.
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.
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.