BZA leaves Whiskey Creek RV park unresolved
Road access, bridge concerns took center stage as proposed 45-space RV park stalled before the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Four years in, Whiskey Creek remains unfinished
79-lot tiny-home development remains unfinished as developer, Moore County work through access, bridge, zoning issues.
Who controls the Retreats? Model is under pressure
Lawsuits at Water’s Edge, Sunset Bluff testing HOA control, rental restrictions, finances, behind Chip Hayes’ communities.
Bhegani licensing hearing postponed until Oct. 1
A full docket postponed a state A&E Examiners licensing hearing involving the Whiskey Creek bridge assessment.
Due Diligence Begins with a Conversation
Officials should question the Whiskey Creek assessment – and speak with the people whose work they question.
Bhegani: Engineering story ‘unequivocally false’
Firm says article got key facts wrong, Whiskey Creek bridge review supervised by a licensed Tennessee professional engineer.
Growth is here. Moore County needs a plan.
The time has come: We need more than lip service about growth, water, roads, schools, and development.
Whiskey Creek: A test of Moore County’s own process
The Retreat remains unfinished after years of disputes over utilities, bridge access, zoning, and county requirements.
What it means to ‘grow’ the penny
Moore County’s property tax rate is worth more – but growth still has to be measured with spending discipline.
Moratorium passes as Council revisits trouble spots
Metro Council dives deeper into cease-and-desist authority, the Retreat at Whiskey Creek, jail bids, and water loss.
P&Z keeps Retreat Phase 2 on hold
Phase 2 of Whiskey Creek remains under scrutiny as the board presses questions about access, infrastructure, and compliance.
Tiny-Home Project Could Pay Off
The 79-home project is drawing attention for its potential tax benefits, tourism upside, and limited public-side risk in Moore County.
BZA backs Whiskey Creek appeal
A 4-1 vote by the Board of Zoning Appeals clarified that disputed porch space should not be counted as heated square footage.
Tiny-home project hits permitting snag
Officials say unclear R-3 wording on “structure” vs. heated square footage could force an ordinance rewrite for The Retreat at Whiskey Creek.
What Shaped Moore County in 2025
A year of change, challenge, and community. Explore what shaped Moore County in 2025, from headline-making moments to the quieter forces that mattered.
Hindsight Isn’t 20/20 – It’s a Community Failure
Decisions on county-altering projects were made in public meetings attended by few people, raising hard questions about civic engagement, economic influence, and accountability.
P&Z explores balancing growth, preservation
Planning and Zoning Commission says location-based zoning could guide growth, protect farmland, and ensure residents have a stronger voice in shaping the county’s future.
Location-based zoning for Moore County?
From solar farms to farmland, Moore County is rethinking how – and where – growth happens. Here’s what location-based zoning could mean for you.
P&Z reviews rezoning request for Retreat
“What we’re trying to do here is just take the original part down in the front back to commercial,” Rance Frye told the board.
Phase 2 of Retreat remains a ‘briar patch’
Highway Department Superintendent Shannon Cauble pressed for a designated construction entrance, stressing the dangers of using the current access point.
The drive for Moore tourism growth
By driving overnight stays, Oakstone Land & Capital’s Chip Hayes believes The Retreat at Whiskey Creek will increase visitor spending on food, retail, and experiences.
P&Z pumps brakes on Whiskey Creek expansion
Oakstone Land & Capital’s Phase Two proposal – a 14-lot expansion – would extend the private, HOA-maintained subdivision deeper into the property.
Norman raises construction traffic concerns
The Retreat at Whiskey Creek tiny home construction project has begun utilizing a private shared driveway as an access point for vehicles.
‘Crafting Whiskey’ mural completed
Created by artist Kim Radford, the new Lynchburg landmark celebrates our whiskey heritage and the Lincoln County Process.
‘They haven’t started digging yet’
Four years after the initial proposal, Oakstone Land & Capital is ready to commence site work for the 79-unit tiny home community.
