THINGS TO DO | It's the final weekend of the Bedford County Fair and there's plenty of fun to be had from carnival rides to live music and pretty much everything rural in between.
July 19, 2026
Category: Local News
Post
MUD’s water loss stays below 30 percent for the first time in years
LOCAL NEWS | The hard work seems to be paying off as the water loss numbers trend down for the third consecutive month. MUD reports 29.8 percent for June.
Post
Jack Daniel’s parent company CEO to retire
WHISKEY INDUSTRY NEWS | Lawson Whiting steps down after nearly 30 years with Jack Daniel's parent company, Brown-Forman. The Brown family — still firmly in control after 155 years — says it is confident in the search for his successor.
Post
MEET THE CANDIDATES: Chris Benson, Council District 3
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.
Post
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: A Renewed Resolve
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | Local Chuck Clark writes about the nature of patriotism in the days following the Fourth of July.
Post
Local Bobby Cashion dies at age 77
LOCAL OBITUARY | Local Bobby Cashion passed away on Tuesday, June 30 at his Lois home. His funeral will take place on Monday, July 6 with visitation taking place on Sunday.
Post
Library book club picks “A Girl Called Samson” as its next read
THINGS TO DO | It's based on the true story of a woman pretending to be a man to fight in the Revolutionary War, and it's the Moore County Public Library's book club's July read.
Post
Local authorities seek possible additional victims in gravel and fill material theft case
LOCAL NEWS | Did this man promise you gravel, dirt, and other construction materials but never deliver? If so, the Moore County Sheriff's Department would like to talk to you.
Post
‘Independence’ the corpse flower set to bloom at Sewanee this Fourth of July weekend
REGIONAL NEWS | What if we told you a rare corpse flower named Independence is set to bloom this weekend in nearby Sewanee and you can watch it on a free live stream?
Post
Moore County Metro Council approves 2026-27 budget after pointed questions from member, public
PUBLIC MEETINGS | At Monday's special-called Metro Council meeting, the council approve a two cent tax increase by a 12-2 margin for the 2026-27 budget.