What a great time to come home for the holidays. They now sell beer on the Lynchburg Square. The weather’s gonna be absolutely perfect this weekend. And you know mama’s been in the kitchen since at least Tuesday cooking all your favorites. There are some things that just make Lynchburg special. After all … we...
LOCAL NEWS — It all started when Motlow State staff started gathering historic items for their 50th anniversary. “When we saw the content, we knew these artifacts needed to be featured as one of our celebrated 50th anniversary milestones,” said Terri Bryson, Vice President of External Affairs. “This has been a real labor of love...
LOCAL NEWS — By a unanimous vote, the Metro Council elected to lower the posted speed limit on Williamson Hollow Road to 25 miles per hour. Prior to the Metro Council meeting, the Highway Advisory Board met to discuss the matter. According to Metro Sheriff Tyler Hatfield, the genesis of the request were two fold....
LOCAL NEWS — The tradition of Christmas lights dates all the way back to the 17th century. German celebrators were the first to attach small candles to Christmas tree branches. In Europe, homeowners displayed a burning candle in their window. Today, holiday lights have come a long way. Outdoor Christmas light displays not only add...
LOCAL NEWS | Education — A high school diploma remains as an individual’s ticket to many entry-level jobs. It’s also generally considered a prerequisite for college, technical training, and continuing education in one’s field. Motlow plans several High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) date through the rest of 2019 and into 2020 on the Moore County...
For centuries, folks have looked up fascinated with the stars, moon, planets, and other celestial object. Our night’s sky exists as a brilliant, ever-changing painting that leaves most feeling awed and strangely at peace. Thursday night, those of us in southern, middle Tennessee will get a rare chance to view a “unicorn” meteor storm. That’s...
It’s been a “secret” in plain sight for decades in Lynchburg, but the story of Nearest Green seems to have captured the imagination of the world. In it’s November issue, Garden & Gun Magazine interviewed Lynchburg’s own Victoria Butler Eady to talk about her new career as the Master Blender for Nearest Green Distillery. Butler...
REGIONAL NEWS | Education — Moore County high school students as well as those with a GED and currently attending a four year public or private college are encouraged to apply for a Scarlett Family Foundation scholarship. Established in 2005 by Joe and Dorothy Scarlett, the foundation awards scholarship to 139 high schools across 36...
LOCAL NEWS — According to a preliminary accident report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), yesterday’s head on collision in Moore County has resulted in a single fatality. Lauren Burns, age 28 of Belvidere, the driver of the passenger car involved in the accident died Monday as a result of her injuries. Also injured were...
LOCAL NEWS | Education – Motlow Music Professor Dr. David Bethea keeps the attention of his Generation Z and Alpha students by integrating technology apps into the daily classroom. It’s a practice that’s both fueled student engagement and improved student success, according to the college. Bethea utilizes his iPad Pro as a portable digital library...