Bullying

Bedford County leaders are preparing to adopt a new tactic to handle bullying in schools. At a meeting Thursday night, school board members will vote on whether to adopt a new "Bullying Prevention and Intervention" policy. Although Bedford has...

The surprise was on students at Stonewall Jackson Middle School Tuesday when a world class wrestler walked into the auditorium.  But it was a secret Sheamus shared that came as even more of  a surprise. "I was a small kid, chubby little kid, an...

Bullying is a problem nationwide. It happens every day inside schools. On Thursday night, a handful of students asked Bedford County schools to get tough. "I'm here to take a stand against bullying and I tell you I demand a change for every student...

Bullying, whether it's in the classroom or in cyberspace, is a huge problem for schools in our hometowns and across the country. Roanoke City and Roanoke County schools are doing what they can to curb the problem in schools. At the end of March, Roanoke...

Laura Ellis witnesses bullying every day. "They make it their mission to do whatever they can to ruin your life," said Ellis, who has been a victim of bullying herself. "They called me names.  Anything they could do to make me upset," said Ellis  "It...

Blue Ridge PBS is tackling the issue of bullying. Next Tuesday night, the station will air a new program called "What It Takes to End Bullying." The show brings together educators and experts to talk about bullying and ways to stop it. It is...

Lani Oram is a playful second grader who loves being creative in the classroom. "The thing I like about school is that you get to do a lot of fun stuff," Oram told News 7 Tuesday. Recently, Oram says school has been more frightening than fun. She...

In front of a well-read and energetic Judge Michael Urbanski, the fate of a “historical display” containing the Ten Commandments was debated inside a U.S. District courtroom in Roanoke. It currently hangs in a hallway at Narrows High School in...

Comments, questions, concerns, story ideas, etc. email me at:  sbahorich@wdbj7.com   5/5/13 You may have seen or heard my promo. I have cancer. The story airs Monday night at 6o'clock. This is a little weird for me. I'm not used to "being" the...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- It is 'Bieber Fever' in Melissa Campbell's room. On every wall, a picture is posted of the singer. With the cardboard cutouts and stickers, it is clear a sixth grade girl inhabits the room. "This one was the very first Justin Bieber...

Del. Jon Cardin's recent comment on bullying suggesting that "kids were hurting kids" while "parents and teachers hadn't a clue" was remarkable ("Journey in grief leads to new curbs on bullying," May 2). Where has Mr. Cardin been? As a mother of three...

Jesse Blecher, Brianna D'Apuzzo and Sean Fiumara take action against bullying and drug abuse and assist students who need help or are down. The three tutor, mentor and other good deeds. Jesse, 10, tries to prevent bullying at New Horizons Elementary...