Tims Ford State Park received a $217K grant today. They'll use the funds to create porous pavement trails using recycled scrap tires that make the park more ADA accessible.
January 16, 2025
Category: Featured Story
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Metro Council approves 2024-25 budget
On Monday, the Metro Council passed the final approval of the 2024-25 County General Budget by a final margin of 12-1. This year's budget will not result in a property tax increase.
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Jack celebrates first McLaren win under new Formula 1 partnership
Jack Daniels recently celebrated their first Formula 1 win under a new partnership with McLaren Racing. The partnership is a move to increase the global reach of Lynchburg’s Tennessee whiskey.
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Early voting starts on Friday, July 12
Early voting kicks off on Friday in Moore County for the August 1 State Primary and County General election. A sample ballot is included in this article.
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Moore County properties eligible for state historic preservation grants
Two million in grant funding is now available for properties like Miss Mary Bobo's and Ledford Mill as part of the Historic Property/Land Acquisition Fund Grant Program.
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Motlow State nominates faculty for excellence award
They make a difference both in the classroom and in the community. Motlow State recently announced the finalist for the 2024 Faculty and Adjunct Faculty Excellence Awards.
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Local tourism association and TN Tech partner
South Central Tourism and Tennessee Tech recently partnered to enhance tourism branding in Lynchburg and other counties through student work.
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Frontier Days: A Lynchburg tradition for nearly 60 years
From a Fourth of July celebration to a trail ride to a week long celebration to the current two-day event, the Lynchburg tradition known today as Frontier Days enjoys a past dating back to 1962.
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Metro 2024-25 budget passes with zero discussion
It's usually a fight but there was little push back this year. The Metro Council passed the first reading of the 2024-25 budget by a 13-1 margin on Monday.
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BUILDING A BIGGER TABLE: Local father opens his home to adopted and foster children
In celebration of Father's Day, we interviewed a Lynchburg dad determined to make the world a better place one kid at a time.