Category: Local News

What happens when a candidate misses a filing deadline — but says he relied on incorrect official guidance? That’s the question now before a Moore County judge in a lawsuit that could determine who appears on the August sheriff’s ballot.

Though no datacenter developers have approached Metro Moore County, local officials are set to approve an AI data center moratorium based on infrastructure concerns.

Representatives from Silicon Ranch as well as contractors LPL Solar were on hand Monday night to give locals an updates on the solar farm construction progress.

Landfills are necessary but no one wants one in their neighborhood. On Monday, the Metro Council adopted the Jackson Law, adding a layer of local approval before any new landfill can move into Lynchburg.

As the Metro Council considers a property tax freeze in Moore County for eligible folks over the age of 65, MTAS officials were on hand at Monday's Metro Council meeting to explain the difference in it and the property tax relief program the county already offers.

At Monday's Metro Council meeting, council members will discuss whether or not to freeze property tax rates for local qualifying homeowners ages 65 and up.

Lynchburg's Frank Fletcher died on Saturday at the age of 73. His visitation will happen on Tuesday with the funeral to follow on Wednesday.

The local volunteer fire department will get some well-needed new equipment thanks to a $47,200 state grant.

Corbin Noblitt died in a fire on February 1 at the age of 26. His Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, February 21 at the Lynchburg Funeral Home.