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Enrollment, special-ed needs stretch Moore County schools

System remains ahead of 2025 enrollment as the BOE adds a special-ed assistant, welcomes back Greg Thompson, and tackles fall projects.

Federal judge hears evidence concerning unauthorized transfers, insider transactions, years of losses, and removed equipment.

Free Home Energy Workshops return in October, offering insights on reducing energy use and TVA EnergyRight rebates.

Tennessee Blackberry helped lift whiskey sales last year. Now Jack Daniel’s is carrying the flavor into the cooler.

Brown-Forman sales fell 1% in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, but Jack Daniel’s held steady worldwide, gained in U.S.

Saskatchewan added a 50% levy on U.S.-made alcohol Sept. 8, adding another obstacle for Tennessee whiskey in Canada.

South Bottling plant closed Aug. 31 after a leak drained fire-protection tanks, forcing MUD to balance refill against water pressure.

Greg Guinn will lead MUD as board moves forward with $583K project, new rules governing utility costs tied to development.

Will Trump’s new cattle and rancher executive orders actually help producers? We examine what changes at the farm gate.

With a two-year pause already in place, commissioners are turning their attention to the rules that could outlast it.

Moore County tourism spending fell 4.5% in 2025, but visitors still spent $14.9 million and supported 99 local jobs.

Development moratorium discussed as Moore County reviews rules governing subdivisions, zoning, infrastructure, and growth.

Court filings show sharp differences over density, traffic, and which version of the zoning ordinance controls proposed development.