Dye shines in season opener against Cascade
Emma Dye, Ally Sharpe, and Ellie Carter combined for 38 points in the Raiderettes 56-43 win against Cascade on Tuesday. The win keeps them perfect so far this season.
September 8, 2026
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A deep dive into Metro Moore County’s civil lawsuit with an affordable-housing developer
A developer just filed a lawsuit claiming Moore County rushed through zoning changes that “unlawfully” blocked their affordable-housing project. The Times compared the legal filing to the actual meeting transcripts and minutes. The story is … complicated. Here’s the full breakdown.
Preservation vs. Progress: A Moore County Conversation
In Lynchburg meeting rooms and social media boards, locals seem to have aligned in two different camps: preservation or progress. The Times interviewed two men at the center of the is debate, who talk candidly about growth, fear, infrastructure, taxes, and the future we’re building together.
Petty Hollow man found alive after 12-hour search and rescue
Heroic efforts by local and state first responders resulted in the safe recovery of a elderly Petty Hollow man with dementia early Saturday morning in Moore County.
15 Lynchburg Things I’m Thankful for This Year
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. And to honor the day, the editor wrote a love letter to Lynchburg, sharing all the reasons she’s grateful to call the most famous small town in the South home.
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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
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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
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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.
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