LOCAL NEWS — It’s taken a little longer than anticipated but according to Director of Schools Chad Moorehead, students will soon get to christen the new MCHS Gym. “We still need to pass a sprinkler system test and get the final Fire Marshall approval,” Director Moorehead said in Monday night Metro School Board meeting. “But...
November 25, 2024
Category: Local News
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Review: Sundrop Shoppe now serves breakfast
They've been gaining a reputation for tasty lunches and sweet treats ... now the Sundrop Shoppe and Luncheonette serves breakfast.
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Moore schools prepare coronavirus response plan
It's better to be safe that sorry ... that's the attitude of the Moore County school system this week as they put the final touches on their Pandemic Response Plan.
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Kindergarten pre-registration takes place April 6-9
Attention Parents: Mark your calendar for April 6-9. That's when Moore County kindergarten pre-registration takes place this year.
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Moore firefighters recognized at Appreciation Dinner
Local firefighters recognized at annual Appreciation Dinner
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MCHS hosts blood drive on Wednesday
LOCAL NEWS — There is zero evidence that the COVID-19 virus can spread through blood donation or transfusion. Despite that fact, health officials say they are beginning to see a drop off in blood donations due to public fears. Should an outbreak happen in Tennessee, the last thing hospitals need to worry about is adequate...
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Metro School Board meet March 9
LOCAL NEWS — The Metro School Board will meet Monday night in regular session beginning at 6 p.m. New business on the agenda includes policy reviews, field trip to be presented of board approval, and an update on teacher resignations. Director of Schools Chad Moorehead will also give a MCHS and MCMS construction update, discuss...
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Moore Spay/Neuter group tackles new group of “dumped” cats
LOCAL NEWS — Over the past year, an all volunteer group’s been working hard to address the spay and neutering needs of Lynchburg’s Square Cats and other feral, abandoned, or “community” animals. Moore County Operation Spay and Neuter collects donated items and then auctions them on a special Facebook page to raise money for their...
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Farming film highlights the dangers of grain entrapment
WINCHESTER — Farming is hard … and it can be dangerous. A new film, which will play for one night only, explores what happens 50 feet worth of corn turns to quicksand. Silo: Feeding the World Comes at a Cost will screen for one night only, March 7, at the Oldham Theater on the historic...
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What Moore County needs to know about the 2020 Census
It's been happening for 230 years and counting and Moore County residents will begin to see postcards in their mailboxes around mid-March inviting them to participate in 2020 U.S. Census. Here's what you need to know.