LOCAL NEWS | The results are in and with only one local candidate, the results were decidedly low stakes. Nonetheless, the totals and the write-ins are interesting.
June 6, 2026
Author: Tabitha Evans Moore (Tabitha Evans Moore)
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Planning Commission to Gateway: “It’s just a density issue.”
PUBLIC MEETINGS COVERAGE | Gateway Development Corporation came back to the Metro Planning Commission Tuesday night with a new strategy, a five-page brief, and a check. They left without an approved application — but with something they didn't expect: pushback from the mayor, and one commissioner finally saying the quiet part out loud.
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Library book club picks “Prayer for Sale” as the May read
THINGS TO DO | Lynchburg boasts its very own book club that meets at the Moore County Library the last Friday of each month. This month's pick is "Prayers for Sale" by Sandra Dallas.
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Friends of Animals collecting shoes to fund local rescue
LOCAL NEWS | Got old shoes sitting around? The Moore County Friends of Animals Rescue and Adoption Center can turn those into cash now through June 15.
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MEET THE CANDIDATES: Brandon Ross, Council District 5
LOCAL ELECTIONS | The Lynchburg Times submitted an identical set of questions to all candidates seeking office in the August 2026 General Election. Responses are published here in a straight Q&A format, exactly as submitted, without editing or rewriting.
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Tiny homes, apartment developers to appear before Metro Planning on Tuesday
PUBLIC MEETINGS COVERAGE | Two developers seeking to add water and sewer connections in the Urban Services District of Metro Moore County have each asked to be placed on the May Metro Planning and Zoning Commission agenda, and both share the same obstacle.
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Atmos Energy steps up to voluntarily help with Lynchburg Pool repair
LOCAL NEWS | When Atmos Energy's Matt Ferguson heard Moore County was footing an unexpected repair bill to keep the Lynchburg Pool open this summer, he didn't wait to be asked. He just picked up the phone.
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Tick season is here; state urges precautions
OUTDOOR NEWS | Spring is here and people are on the move. Unfortunately, so is the tick population. The State Department of Health offers some tips for staying tick-free.
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Lynchburg just made a $600 bottle of whiskey for Formula 1
LOCAL NEW | The Jack Daniel Distillery just dropped its most premium limited release in history — a $600 bottle of Tennessee Whiskey packaged in Formula 1 race car materials, made in collaboration with the McLaren Mastercard F1 Team. Distilled right here in Moore County.
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UPDATE: Election Commission clarifies political sign stance
LOCAL NEWS | The local Election Commission says a political sign on the County Building early this week that raised questions about campaign law was likely okay since there was no Primary early voting.