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Bedford County administrator announces retirement

Bedford County Administrator Carl Boggess announced Monday he is planning to retire at the end of 2018.

 

The Supreme Court says states can allow sports betting. Will Virginia get in on the action?

Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that freed state governments to legalize sports betting won’t have an immediate impact in Virginia, a non-casino state where gambling is limited to horse racing, the state lottery and charitable bingo games.

 

High-speed internet access one step closer to reality for Bedford residents

BEDFORD — The Bedford County Board of Supervisors on Monday directed county staff to move forward with a proposed $3.5 million plan to expand high-speed internet access to 98 percent of county residents.

 

Jefferson Forest High School teacher brings France inside the classroom for students

Rather than teaching directly from the textbook, Jefferson Forest High School French teacher Lindsay Langett uses her passion for the language and culture as well as a partnership with a school in France to help bring French culture to reality…

 

Campbell assistant superintendent named new Amherst County schools chief

Campbell County Assistant Superintendent Rob Arnold will become Amherst County Public Schools’ new superintendent this summer following a unanimous vote from the Amherst County School Board on Monday.

 

Adults, students undergo opioid overdose training at alcohol, drug symposium

After checking to see if E.C. Glass High School senior Nathan Marraccini, who portrayed an opioid overdose victim during a naloxone training Sunday night, was responsive, Glass senior Eva Barauskas uncovered a small naloxone training box and stuck it into…

 

Lynchburg area at risk of severe storms; derecho a possibility

The Lynchburg area is on the southern edge of an area of the Mid-Atlantic at an "enhanced" risk of severe storms, according to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center.

 

Mirt named publisher of The News & Advance

News & Advance Publisher Robert E. MacPherson is retiring on June 1 after a three-decade career in the newspaper business, and veteran newspaper executive Kelly Mirt will succeed him as publisher on that date.

 

All safely escape fire at Appomattox County home

All occupants of a double-wide mobile home in Appomattox County made it out safely after a fire early Monday, an official said.

 

New bakery, catering coming to downtown Lynchburg

Lynchburg’s newest little bakery is set to open later this month in a 1,200-square-foot shop on Jefferson Street.

 

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