LOCAL NEWS | On Tuesday, the Jack Daniel Distillery made a $1 million dollar commitment to the metro government over the next five years.
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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.
One Council member votes against exploring pension for all Metro employees
LOCAL NEWS | It’s a big problem for Metro and one that costs Moore County quality employees. On Monday night, all Metro Council members except one voted in favor of a resolution to allow the state to study expanding pension benefits to all Metro Moore County employees.
Mayor’s office plans Mulberry Creek clean up to celebrate Earth Day
LOCAL NEWS | Celebrate Earth Day 2022 by helping your friends and neighbors spring clean the Mulberry Creek.
Motlow plans annual golf tournament for May 6
LOCAL NEWS | It's a great day golfing for a fantastic cause. Make plans now to play in the annual Charles Gleghorn Invitational Golf Tournament to benefit the Motlow Foundation.
Short agenda for Monday’s Metro Council meeting
LOCAL NEWS | The Metro Council will meet on Monday to discuss a rezoning at 65 Farm Bureau Street, a surplus ambulance, and Metro pension plans.