Moore County Schools get high marks in State Report Card
In the latest State Report Card for public schools, Moore County School received multiple first place rankings in the South Central District as well as high state rankings.
September 8, 2026
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1A Raiderettes get wins over 3A Franklin County and 4A Lincoln County
The Raiderettes found their groove this weekend, especially from the perimeter, to beat Franklin County on Friday and Lincoln County on Saturday.
Three players score double-digits in middle school championship win
They did it! The Moore County Middle School Raiderettes are your 2025-26 Region 4, District 15 champions. Read the article for all the juicy details.
Bench adds 21 to help lift Raiderettes to a district win over Fayetteville
It was a full team effort on Thursday in Lynchburg as starters Emma Dye and Bella Tucker combined for 33 and Emmeree Greenway, Alexus Hornaday, Paisley Kelly, and Harley Hart came off the bench to add 21.
Moore County’s dead stock removal service could end
Unless a deal can be reached, Moore County farmers could lose an essential service — dead stock removal — on June 30.
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“Circle Broken” attempts to answer the question: Why was Opryland closed and replaced with a shopping mall?
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From bootlegging to NASCAR: the federal fight to legalize home stills hits close to home
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New state program helps local farmers preserve land
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Library book club takes on a classic for September read
MUSIC, FILM, & BOOKS | The Moore County Brown Bag Book Club will take on the classic novel, “Silas Marner” in September. It’s a book about the importance and power of community.
Officials announce plans to rename Nashville Airport for Dolly Parton
STATE NEWS | She’ll be laid to rest in Music City and as a fitting tribute to the iconic Tennessean, Governor Bill Lee and airport officials recently announced a plan to rename BNA in her honor.
The Caverns brings Rocky Horror underground for Halloween
THINGS TO DO | Just days after the death of Tim Curry seems like the perfect time to tell you about the screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show this October at The Caverns.
Squirrel season now open statewide
OUTDOOR NEWS | It’s one of Tennessee’s oldest hunting traditions. Squirrel season opened this weekend and extends through March 15.
Tanyard Hill rezoning advances on second try
PUBLIC MEETINGS | A shrunk-down Tanyard Hill rezoning passes on second attempt — clearing the way for a subdivision between Damron and Coffee Creek.
BZA weighs special exception for Chip Hayes’ Whiskey Creek Campground bid
PUBLIC MEETINGS | Yurts and RVs could also speckle the hillside along Main Street if the BZA approves a special exception for the Retreat at Whiskey Creek on Tuesday.
LOOK UP: There’s lots happening in the Lynchburg sky on Wednesday
LOCAL NEWS | The darkness of a new moon will set up perfect viewing for the Perseids meteor shower over Moore County Wednesday night — while the “big eclipse” everyone’s talking about happens 4,000 miles away.
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