From teaching nonviolent protest tactics in Nashville to marching for wage equality—and ultimately his assassination in Memphis—the story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is forever intertwined with Tennessee.
June 28, 2026
Author: Tabitha Evans Moore (Tabitha Evans Moore)
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Ashley Fletcher Wellness: The Quiet Power of Asking for Help
Meet Ashley Fletcher. She's a local health and wellness coach who helps women navigate difficult life transitions using her superpowers: empathy and vulnerability.
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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.
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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.
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Raiderettes outlast Central Magnet
The Raiderettes travelled to Murfreesboro on Tuesday and snagged a non-district 43-36 win over Central Magnet. They return to district play on Friday in Lynchburg against Richland.
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State officials give Moore County Schools high praise for emergency plan
State officials recently gave high praise to Moore County Schools for having an Emergency Operations Plan that “could serve as a benchmark for other districts” and is “as close to flawless as an EOP can be.”
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Oak Barrel Half Marathon charity slots still available
Regular registration for the annual Oak Barrel Half Marathon in Lynchburg sold out in two days but there are still charity slots available if you'd like to participate. The event happens April 4.
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New filings today in the Nearest Green Distillery lawsuit
Federal court filings in the Uncle Nearest receivership seek to keep certain financial details under seal and slightly adjust future reporting deadlines, citing ongoing refinancing and asset-sale efforts.
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DREMC issues scam warning
DREMC – Moore County's electric provider – is warning local businesses not to fall for scam callers demanding immediate payment.
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Metro Council considers hazard mitigation plan at January meeting
Moore County's Hazard Mitigation Plan is among several items on the Metro Council's January agenda. The meeting takes place Monday, January 19.