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🌱 What’s really driving Bedford County’s school redistricting and closure plans?

Bedford, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Bedford! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s really driving Bedford County’s school redistricting and closure plans?
  • How long could Bedford County’s storm-related power outages last today?

Also on today's calendar: Masters (60+) Blue Ridge Fall Power Road Camp and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 80 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Sunny, very warm and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• How we got here: BCPS school closures and redistricting (newsadvance.com) — Bedford County families are in the middle of a major school redistricting and possible closure debate, with Stewartsville Elementary already voted to close and several consolidation options still on the table. Recent town halls and hearings in Bedford and Forest have drawn strong parent pushback, as consultants and board members weigh how to fix overcrowding without disrupting communities more than necessary.
   

• Thousands across Southwest Virginia waking up without power Sunday (wdbj7.com) — Residents in Bedford County near Montvale are among those waking up without power Sunday as storms from Hurricane Isaias move through Southwest Virginia. Appalachian Power reports hundreds out locally and thousands more in Roanoke and Franklin County, with some repairs expected by afternoon but no firm timeline for all weather-related outages.
   

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    Thursday October 15
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hooker Furniture Corporation posted a job opening for Cutting Machine Operator in Bedford. Apply here.
  • Truist posted a job opening for Senior Relationship Banker - VA West Central Area in Bedford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Forest

  • Liberty edges Rustburg in OT, JF and LCA cruise again, and more high school football recaps (newsadvance.com)
  • Nelson County investigators reopen investigation into 2000 disappearance (wset.com)
  • Family of 8 displaced after car crashes into Bedford County home (wjla.com)

Lynchburg

  • Lynchburg connects stormwater management, tree canopy efforts (newsadvance.com)
  • How to fix poorly managed rental properties addressed by council candidates (newsadvance.com)
  • Back in the Court That Already Said Under-21 Adults Can Buy Handguns: GOA and VCDL Sue Virginia State Police Over New Purchase Ban and Private-Sale Background Check Law (usacarry.com)

Ok Bedford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it’s too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bedford

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.