LOCAL NEWS | On Tuesday, the Metro Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special land use exception application paving the way for an anaerobic digester to be built in Lynchburg.
LOCAL NEWS | The Metro Council passed a tax and revenue anticipation note, Jack Daniel’s rezoning request, and the third reading of the distillery by-products processing land use exception at Monday night’s meeting.
LOCAL NEWS | Tonight will be the final meeting for five outgoing Metro Council members as well as County Court Clerk Nancy Hatfield who will retire after six terms in office.
LOCAL NEWS | On Monday, the Metro Council passed the third and final reading of the 2022-23 Metro Budget. The four cent property tax increase will represent $10 additional dollars on a $100,000 home.
LOCAL NEWS | On Monday, the Metro Council voted unanimously to participate in a federally-funded tuition reimbursement program for Moore County Health Department employees.
LOCAL NEWS | After a bit of a heated debate, the Metro Council approved the second reading of the proposed 2022-23 budget by an 11-4 vote on Monday night.
LOCAL NEWS | They’ve been working for weeks checking and considering every line item. Tonight, the Metro Budget Committee will present the proposed 2022-23 budget for a first reading vote. The meeting takes place at MCHS at 6:30 p.m.
LOCAL NEWS | It’s a big problem for Metro and one that costs Moore County quality employees. On Monday night, all Metro Council members except one voted in favor of a resolution to allow the state to study expanding pension benefits to all Metro Moore County employees.
LOCAL NEWS | The Metro Council will meet on Monday to discuss a rezoning at 65 Farm Bureau Street, a surplus ambulance, and Metro pension plans.
LOCAL NEWS | Storm drain issues frequently cause flooding near the Moore County Jail and along Elm Street. The Metro Council voted to move forward with a project to correct the issue on Monday.