Moore County BZA Delays Quarry Decision After Legal Challenge to Its Authority
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The request came from Lynchburg Stone LLC, which is seeking a special exception to reopen a rock quarry at 606 Winchester Highway. The attorney, representing nearby residents opposed to the project, argued the county’s zoning ordinance may not permit quarrying on agricultural land. Rather than risk approving something outside its authority, the board agreed to get legal guidance from Moore County Attorney Bill Rieder before acting.
Source: Moore County Observer
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