WHISKEY INDUSTRY NEWS | Nearest Green Distillery released a new whiskey today, Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey. It's one of three that will be added to their permanent portfolio by the end of 2022 including Uncle Nearest Single Barrel Black Label and Uncle Nearest Single Barrel Rye.
May 23, 2026
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November 10, 2022November 10, 2022Editorials
4 Things to Do This Weekend Around Lynchburg
THINGS TO DO | Each week, we like to highlight several things happening in and around Lynchburg that readers might enjoy. A Patsy Cline musical, Christmas festival, 5K color run, and crafts fair are all planned for this weekend.
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November 9, 2022November 9, 2022Editorials
Jack makes history with new twice barreled single malt whiskey
WHISKEY INDUSTRY NEWS | On Wednesday, the Jack Daniel Distillery introduced a first in the history of the Lynchburg distillery – a 100 percent malted barley whiskey finished in sherry casks.
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October 19, 2022October 19, 2022Editorials
Early voting kicks off today in Moore County
#sponsored | Early voting kicks off today in Moore County. Click this link for a sample ballot courtesy of the Moore County Election Commission.
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October 11, 2022October 11, 2022Editorials
Lynchburg native Walter Masters dies at 78
LOCAL OBITUARY | Lynchburg native Walter Masters died on Sunday in Nashville at the at of 78.
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October 7, 2022October 7, 2022Editorials
3 Things To Do This Weekend around Lynchburg
THINGS TO DO | A book launch, a few Rocky Horror Picture Show screenings, and a BBQ fundraiser to support the Flat Creek Volunteer Fire Department ... there's a lot to do this weekend around Lynchburg.
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October 5, 2022October 5, 2022Editorials
HERS & HIS: Distillery releases two new barrel finished rye whiskeys
WHISKEY INDUSTRY NEWS | Jack Daniel's released not one but two new Distillery Series bottles this week chosen by Assistant Distiller Lexie Amacher Phillips and Single Barrel Taster Josh Phillips. It's the first time a husband and wife team have ever tackled a whiskey innovation project together.
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October 4, 2022October 4, 2022Editorials
Local forestry group hosts Biochar Field Day on October 22
AG NEWS | Want to watch one local turns whiskey barrel wood byproducts into biochar? Forestry experts will host a free Biochar Field Day on October 22.
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September 30, 2022September 30, 2022Editorials
Southern historian will discuss Confederate monument controversy on Oct. 3 at free MTSU lecture
THINGS TO DO | Author and historian Karen L. Cox will discuss Confederate monuments’ legacy of white supremacy in Tennessee and throughout the South at a free MTSU lecture on Monday, October 3.
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September 28, 2022September 28, 2022Editorials
Pigeon Forge will add 20 new light displays this holiday season
TOURISM NEWS | A $1.5 million investment will bring one million new lights to Pigeon Forge holiday light displays this November.