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.
October 9, 2026
Category: Local News
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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.
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‘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?
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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.
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TWRA steps up BUI patrols on Tims Ford this July 4th weekend
LOCAL NEWS | Boaters planning to spend the Fourth of July on Tims Ford Lake should be aware that TWRA will step up BUI enforcement this weekend.
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Council takes final budget vote on Monday
PUBLIC MEETINGS | The Metro Council will take the final budget vote tonight at a special-called meeting. There will be a public hearing beginning at 6:20 p.m.
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Frontier Days: A Lynchburg tradition for nearly 60 years
LOCAL HISTORY | From a Fourth of July celebration to a trail ride to a week long celebration to the current two-day event, the Lynchburg tradition known today as Frontier Days enjoys a past dating back to 1962.
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DREMC invites Moore County to help Stuff the Bucket
LOCAL NEWS | DREMC need your help to "Stuff the Bucket" to help local student thrive this fall.
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Council passes budget first reading 13-2
PUBLIC MEETINGS | After failing its first reading last month, the Metro Moore County FY2026-27 General Budget passed Monday night, 13-2, with all fifteen council members present. A second reading is scheduled for a special-called meeting Monday, June 29, at 6:20 p.m.
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Metro Council will attempt to pass budget first reading, again
PUBLIC MEETINGS | It failed in May, twice — even after stripping out the two cent property tax increase. The Metro Council will vote on the budget again at tonight's meeting.