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DISCUS: Spirits volume up even as revenues fall
Distilled spirits remain the largest segment of the U.S. alcohol market, driven by rising volume, economic impact, and growth in ready-to-drink products.
Board of Education approves $75,000 tutoring grant
The Moore County Board of Education approved a state tutoring grant for LES, along with policy updates and student travel plans during its Monday meeting.
2026 Moore County Elections
The 2026 Moore County ballot is shaping up with a competitive mix of local leaders and public servants vying for key offices.
Solar farm scrutiny grows at citizens meeting
During Thursday’s Concerned Citizens Focus Group meeting, residents questioned how the Silicon Ranch solar farm was approved and what the community gained.
Focus group highlights financial trends
Moore County’s Concerned Citizens Focus Group spotlights spending trends, infrastructure, and quality-of-life issues across the community.
Weavers again seek to end Uncle Nearest receivership
Founders of whiskey brand are asking a federal judge to terminate the company’s receivership, arguing assets exceed debts and operations remain viable.
Receiver flags real estate in Uncle Nearest case
Real estate in Tennessee, Martha’s Vineyard, and Cognac at center of new Uncle Nearest court filings as insolvency, receivership questions intensify.
Major concerns rise on Majors Cemetery Road
Residents raise safety concerns over blind spots and road width as a five-home concept on Majors Cemetery Road moves slowly through county review.
Citizens group to unveil tax, spending analysis
Citizens group to unveil Moore County tax and spending analysis Thursday, citing costs rising faster than inflation and calling for greater transparency.
Dance backs push for dedicated wildlife funding
Legendary angler Bill Dance joins Gov. Bill Lee in urging lawmakers to secure long-term funding for Tennessee’s fish, wildlife, and public lands.
Grow: solar farm not in compliance; county’s hands tied
Environmentalist Tony Grow said the solar project is not meeting stormwater requirements, prompting discussions of enforcement and ordinance changes.
Jennings explains conservation easements
As development pressure grows in Moore County, Todd Jennings explains how conservation easements can preserve farms and reduce future land-use conflicts.
Uncle Nearest owes FCMA more than $120M
Loan payoff statements filed in federal court show Uncle Nearest carrying over $120 million in debt across four major Farm Credit loans.