LOCAL NEWS | The Metro Council clashed on Monday over proposed pay scale increase for local law enforcement. The budget passed first reading by a 10-4 margin.
Council clashes over law enforcement pay plan; budget passes first reading
Metro Council kicks off budget discussions tonight
LOCAL NEWS | They’ve been working for weeks checking and considering every line item. Tonight, the Metro Budget Committee will present the proposed 2022-23 budget for a first reading vote. The meeting takes place at MCHS at 6:30 p.m.
Motlow State ranks #1 at SkillsUSA competition
LOCAL EDUCATION NEWS | In total, Motlow traditional and dual enrollment students took home 14 awards in various categories at the annual State Leadership and Skills Conference in Chattanooga held on April 10-13.
Raiders face Richland in Regional Semifinal Game on Monday
LOCAL SPORTS | The Raiders settled for District 9 Runners Up last week. They kick off Region 5 Tournament action on Monday against Richland.
Jack Daniel’s makes $1 million commitment to Metro government
LOCAL NEWS | On Tuesday, the Jack Daniel Distillery made a $1 million dollar commitment to the metro government over the next five years.
Local farmer, Jack Daniel’s donates to launch bloodhound program in Moore County
LOCAL NEWS | Meet Hoss the newest member of Moore County’s first responder team. Metro recently launched a scent dog program thanks to a donation from a local farmer and the Jack Daniel Distillery.
Jack Daniel’s launches two new Bottled-in-Bond whiskeys
Our friends at The Jack Daniel Distillery released two new whiskeys today. The Times received advanced bottles of both Bonded and Triple Mash and they both impressed.
Moore farmers encouraged to sign up for grasslands program
Moore County farmers can get paid $13 per acre to cut hay through the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). That’s a game changer, according to one local farmer we spoke to recently.
Motlow refreshes brand with new logo, uniforms
LOCAL NEWS | Motlow State in Lynchburg recently updated their logo, seal, uniforms and other items as part of a branding refresh.
Local barbecue team will compete in World Food Championships this fall
LOCAL NEWS | Lynchburg vet Dr. Bryant Morton and his competitive barbecue team, The Barking Pig, will compete on the national stage at the World Food Championships in Dallas.