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Bedford County family works to grant sick child's wish
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefAn icon of the railroad past is taking shape in the Martin family's back yard. The wooden caboose is a gift for their daughter, Kaylin. "Kaylin has loved trains since she was very little," said Sandra Martin, Kaylin's mother. "She gets that from her...Tags: Anemia, Walmart
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Bedford job fair highlights positive signs in local economy
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefHundreds turned out for an event in Bedford Tuesday, to meet with employers who are anxious to hire. The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce held its first ever job fair at the Central Virginia Community College Bedford Campus. More than 30 businesses...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Career and Workplace, Employment Opportunities, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Business
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Thaxton educator named Bedford County "Teacher of the Year"
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefA Thaxton Elementary School teacher is tops in Bedford County. Kathy Barton is Bedford's "Teacher of the Year." She was surprised with the honor at a special banquet Tuesday night at the Boonsboro Country Club. Barton was singled out by her peers for... -
Montvale man faces charges after high speed chase
A man who led a Bedford County deputy on a high speed chase faces a number of charges. On Thursday around 9:30 p.m., a Bedford County deputy sheriff saw a motorcycle traveling east on 460 west of Montvale traveling 79 mph. According to the news...
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Montvale motorcycle driver accused of leading Bedford County deputies on high-speed chase
A Montvale man is facing charges after allegedly leading Bedford County deputies on a high-speed motorcycle chase Thursday night. According to a news release from the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, the chase started when a deputy clocked Tyler...
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First on WDBJ7: Bedford developer offers to donate land for new middle school
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefA prominent developer in Bedford County is offering to donate land for a new middle school. George Aznavorian would like to gift 35 acres near the intersection of Route 460/221 and Wheatland Road. The parcel is behind Overstreet General Repair. "I...Tags: Clubs and Associations, High Schools, Schools, YMCA, Middle Schools
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Austin wins Republican nomination in the 19th House District
ReporterBotetourt County Supervisor Terry Austin has won the Republican nomination in the 19th House District. He received 787 votes in Tuesday's firehouse primary, more than 200 votes ahead of the second-place finisher Jim McKelvey. Two other candidates,...Tags: Politics, Republican Party, Elections
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Man faces arson charges after fire in Thaxton home
A Thaxton man faces arson charges after a fire in his home was reported to dispatchers on Tuesday afternoon. Darrell Orange, 52, lived in the home at 1071 Murray Hollow Road in Thaxton with his mother. Orange faces arson charges after the fire was...
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Goodview students throw pep rally to prepare for Standards of Learning test
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefA Bedford County school is trying to make students feel better about a stressful situation. The Standards of Learning Tests are being given across the area, and Goodview Elementary students are getting ready with a pep rally. Teachers dressed up in...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Education, Students
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Liberty University chancellor opens home for student party
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefSeniors at Liberty University are celebrating the end of their college years by partying with the man who runs their school. Liberty's chancellor, Jerry Falwell, Jr., welcomed more than 1,200 students to his Bedford County farm Saturday night. They...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Colleges and Universities, Education, Students
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Liberty University seniors party at the home of Jerry Falwell, Jr.
Seniors at Liberty University are celebrating the end of their college years by partying with the man who runs their school. Liberty's chancellor, Jerry Falwell Jr., welcomed more than 1,200 students to his Bedford County farm Saturday night. They...
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Bedford County students grow food for school and community
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefSome Bedford County students are growing food to feed themselves and their neighbors. Huddleston Elementary School is starting a community garden. Agriculture students from Staunton River High School were on hand Friday morning to help second graders...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Elementary Schools, High Schools, Schools, Education
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