Lynchburg’s Top 10 Stories of 2024
Lynchburg may be a tiny southern town but we boast some big headlines. Here’s our Editor’s choices for the Top 10 stories of 2024.
February 5, 2025
Today’s Top Story
GATHERING: Jack Daniel’s Barrel Tree tradition blends community building and giving back
From gathering around the tree in Lynchburg to enlisted armed service members gathering around their family’s tree, the Jack Daniel’s Barrel Tree builds family and community.
Raiderettes drop first game of the season to 2A Loretto, 69-55
LOCAL SPORTS | It was a battle between two TSSAA Girls Basketball State Championship runners up on Monday in Lynchburg. The Raiderettes fell a little short – losing to Class 2A Loretto 69-55.
Raiderettes D smothers Forrest, 59-23
A suffocating “landshark” defensive effort and double-digit scoring from three Raiderettes helped Moore County notch a overwhelming 59-23 victory over Forrest on Friday.
Locals gather to honor veterans at Wreaths Across America event
LOCAL NEWS | Dozens of locals gathered in Lynchburg and Highview cemeteries Saturday morning for Wreaths Across American – a event to honor veterans across the U.S.
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Lynchburg farmer earns rural ag grant
A Lynchburg grain storage facility and Manchester brewery sit among the latest agriculture businesses to receive Agricultural Enterprise Fund grants.
Eagles outlast Raiders in non-district game
LOCAL SPORTS | Moore County traveled to Van Buren County on Tuesday and dropped a non-district game to the Eagles. Peyton Martin led with 22 points.
Sharpe swishes 25 in dominating Huntland win
LOCAL SPORTS | A suffocating Raiderettes’ defense and a trey hot streak from Ally Sharpe led to a dominating 63-19 win over a district rival, the Huntland Lady Hornets on Friday.
Raiders fall to Alabama’s 2A #10 Pisgah on Tuesday
LOCAL SPORTS | Moore County notched a loss to Alabama’s #10 2A team, Pisgah High School, on Tuesday by a final of 70-52. Peyton Martin led with 17 points.
Sitework finally begins at Lynchburg tiny home community
LOCAL NEWS | After nearly four years of stalls and hoop-jumping, Oakstone Land & Capital is ready to begin sitework at their Whiskey Creek tiny home community.
Tims Ford State Park looking for artist for April’s Art in the Park
ARTS & CULTURE | Calling all Moore County artists: Tims Ford State Park needs vendors for its spring art show happening April 26. Vendor fees are just $10 per spot.
Lady Vols softball play in Columbia on March 18
REGIONAL SPORTS | The UT Lady Vol softball team will return to Columbia n March 18 to play in the annual Midstate Classic Collegiate Softball Tournament.
Raiderettes shoot 77 percent from the line in district win over Fayetteville
LOCAL SPORTS | Ace perimeter shooting and 77 percent from the line helped lift the Raiderettes to a district win against Fayetteville on Friday in Lincoln County. Ellie Graham and Ally Sharpe led for Moore County with 16 points each.
Raiders drop non-district game against Cascade on Tuesday
LOCAL SPORTS | Forty-two points from the perimeter helped lift Cascade to a 78-31 win over Moore County on Tuesday. Gavin Wise led for the Raiders with 12 points.
State seeking artist for David Crockett statue
ARTS & CULTURE | Once a resident of Moore County who lived along the Mulberry Creek, David Crockett will be memorialized at the Tennessee State Capitol with a new bronze statue and you could create it.