Whiskey, money, and control
Sazerac wants Brown-Forman. Why did the Brown family say no, and what could a future deal mean for Lynchburg?
Thank You, Dwight
Share a meal and help honor the 48-year tenure of first responder Dwight Sullenger at the MCHS cafeteria.
Woodards Market & Deli
News
Weavers’ bid to halt sale of MV property denied
U.S. District Judge Atchley: The property had already changed hands, leaving the court with nothing to pause.
Tax-free shopping returns July 31
State’s three-day sales tax holiday comes just before Moore County Schools’ Aug. 5 registration day.
Gateway, Moore County earn split decision with BZA
Proposed units meet Moore County’s townhouse definition, but Gateway’s site-plan appeal ended in a 2-2 tie.
Tanyard Hill subdivision rezoning fails
Members voted 11-2 against the request as questions surfaced about smaller lots, road safety, and the planning process.
Jail financing, four rezonings await Metro Council
Officials will weigh a $983,498, 4.01% financing proposal for jail renovation and zoning changes affecting more than 32 acres.
Sports
Majors’ masterpiece: Pitt’s climb to No. 1
Fifty years ago, Johnny Majors completed Pitt’s rebuild from 1-10 to 12-0 with Tony Dorsett and a national championship.
The Majors Coaching Tree
Thirty of Johnny Majors’ assistants became head coaches – from Jimmy Johnson to Indiana national champion Curt Cignetti.
Softball, wrestling to host youth camps
Softball will offer four Monday sessions in August, followed by a two-day Moore County wrestling camp in September.
Opinion
Whiskey, money, and control
Sazerac wants Brown-Forman. Why did the Brown family say no, and what could a future deal mean for Lynchburg?
You Can’t Outwork Disobedience
Hard work matters, but no amount of hustle can bring peace when God is asking you to let go.
The acre that could save Moore County
Six million Danes become Tennessee Squires? Moore County gets a budget windfall, and the Square gets busy.
Features
The Roof That Talks Back
Thinking about a metal roof? The sound may stir up old memories, but there is more to it than rainy-night music.
Sunday Supper: Back-to-School Lunch Box Ideas
Make school mornings easier with practical lunch box ideas, thermos meals, kid-friendly sides, and simple preparation tips.
Father Time vs. Mother Nature
Supplements may look harmless, but weak evidence, drug interactions, liver risks can hide behind “natural.”