LOCAL NEWS | It’s a place where old-fashioned values meet new friendships and lots of farm animals. Save the date for the first-ever Lynchburg Spring Farm & Homestead Swap happening on May 2 in Wiseman Park.
May 17, 2026
Category: Local News
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Saturday bake sale benefits Eugene Groce memorial scholarship
LOCAL NEWS | A Moore County family turns grief into opportunity — one baked good at a time. The Eugene Groce Memorial Scholarship Bake Sale is this Saturday at Woodard's. 8 a.m. to noon.
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MEET THE CANDIDATES: William Raline, Moore County Sheriff
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.
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MEET THE CANDIDATES: Keith Moses, Metro Mayor
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.
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Get those feeders out, the hummingbirds will soon be back in Lynchburg
OUTDOOR NEWS | They're here! Get those feeders out. Several locals have reported seeing the ruby-throated hummingbirds back in Lynchburg this past weekend.
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Animal rescue looking for Walk About Wednesday volunteers
LOCAL NEWS | As spring arrives, a local rescue's new Wednesday program is getting shelter dogs out of their kennels — and it's making a difference.
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OPINION: Who Owns Nearest Green’s Legacy?
OPINION: This week, The Times Editor Tabitha Evans Moore discusses the legacy of Nearest Green, the man who taught Jack Daniel to make whiskey. Who owns it and what should happen when the Farm Credit lawsuit dust settles?
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Lynchburg Elementary teacher nominated for America’s Favorite Teacher
LOCAL NEWS | Help Lynchburg Elementary School’s science and social studies teacher Dusty Dickey win America’s Favorite Teacher. His students could win a school assembly with Bill Nye, the science guy. The deadline to vote is March 27.
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What the Old No. 7 Tower actually does if things go wrong in Moore County
LOCAL NEWS | Moore County's public safety director and sheriff help us drill down to how the new Old No. 7 Tower — part of the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network — makes citizens more safe.
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Cheers! Company Distilling will soon serve beer
LOCAL NEWS | The Moore County Beer Board approved Tristar Spirits' permit application in a unanimous vote on Wednesday to allow Company Distilling to serve beer.