Founders formed Moore County in 1871, but in 1988 voters passed a referendum to consolidate Lynchburg and Moore County's government and services under Metro Moore County. Learn more on November 13 when former County Executive Bill Thomas speaks at the Moore County Historical Society meeting.
November 26, 2024
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October 26, 2022October 26, 2022Local News
Lynchburg becomes home to new mural in UT’s statewide campaign
LOCAL NEWS | Lynchburg just got a new landmark – the new, "Everywhere You Look, UT" mural on the Wiseman Farm just off Highway 55.
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October 24, 2022October 24, 2022Local News
Motlow offers three new On-Campus ACT test dates
LOCAL EDUCATION NEWS | Plan to attend Motlow this spring but still haven't taken the ACT test? The local college will offer on site testing for prospective student on three new dates.
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October 19, 2022October 19, 2022Local News
Moore County resident uses Motlow, MTSU partnership to earn her bachelor’s degree 25 years after high school
LOCAL EDUCATION NEWS | Moore County resident Brittney Sells, a special education teacher at Clark Memorial School in Winchester, returned to MTSU 25 years after high school to earn her bachelor's degree through a partnership between Motlow State and MTSU.
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October 18, 2022October 18, 2022Local News
Locals finish Jack Dash 5K with fastest times
LOCAL NEWS | Two locals, Lane Horton and Emma Sazonoz, were the top male and female runners at this year's Jack Dash 5K.
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October 11, 2022October 11, 2022Local News
Metro receives $2.5 million in federal infrastructure dollars to address sewer issues
On Tuesday, the state announced that Metro Moore would be one of 12 communities in Tennessee to receive federal dollars to address water utility infrastructure needs.
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October 10, 2022October 10, 2022Local News
School Board approves 2023-24 Moore County Schools Instructional Calendar
LOCAL EDUCATION NEWS | On Monday, the Metro School Board unanimously approved the proposed 2023-24 Instructional Calendar for all Moore County Schools.
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October 10, 2022October 10, 2022Local News
State burn permits required beginning on Saturday
It's dry in Moore County and across the state of Tennessee. In fact, Moore County hasn't received rain in over 30 days. Local officials warn Moore County residents to use caution until the state begins requiring burn permits on Saturday, October 15.
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October 7, 2022October 7, 2022Local News
2023 instructional calendar on Metro School Board’s Monday agenda
LOCAL NEWS | The Metro School Board will vote on the proposed instructional calendar for the 2023-24 school year at Monday's regular session school board meeting.
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October 7, 2022October 7, 2022Local News
Jack Daniel’s donates $41,000 to MCHS Athletics
LOCAL NEWS | The Jack Daniel Distillery recently made a $41,000 donation to both the Moore County High School and Middle County athletic programs.