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Uncle Nearest Receiver: Farm Credit ignored red flags

Farm Credit accused of allowing whiskey company’s former CFO to draw nearly $67 million without meaningful oversight.

Planning and Zoning weighed drainage, road access, and legal questions as several development items moved forward.

Moore County’s 911 board approves $22,000 TACN-centric radio project while weighing larger funding questions.

Tuesday’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting also includes Moore County’s 20-year infrastructure plan.

Sixth Circuit refused to pause receiver’s authority to investigate Grant Sidney in the Uncle Nearest case.

Latest filings argues that the receiver should preserve disputed assets until the Farm Credit lawsuit is decided.

Spending plan OK’d 12-2 after a process marked by failed votes, a corrected tax rate, questions over financial oversight.

Mayor, sheriff, county clerk, and Metro Council candidates answered voter questions ahead of July 17 early voting.

Special-called meeting to address FY 2026-27 budget, tax levy, nonprofit funding, and year-end budget amendments.

First-time candidate Chris Benson says residents deserve clearer answers before votes are taken, not after.

Changes will affect classrooms, hemp retailers, alcohol-serving businesses, sheriff’s offices, and public benefit checks.

Residents can apply to serve during early voting and on Election Day for Aug. 6 primary, general election.

The $983,498 renovation moved forward with one bid after a third legal notice reset the project deadline.