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Disc golf winners crowned at world championships in Lynchburg areaThe best men and women disc golfers in the world played the final round of the Professional Disc Golf World Championships at Ivy Hill Golf Club in Bedford County on Sunday, with Isaac Robinson of Georgia winning his second men’s title in a row and Eveliina Salonen of Finland winning the women’s title.Lynchburg, VA37 minutes ago
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Bedford County Fair going on Aug. 23rd - 25thThe Bedford County Fair is taking place today, Aug. 23rd through Sunday, Aug. 25th on Falling Creek Road in Bedford County.The free gate fair offers a midway, competitions, demonstrations, livestock displays, car show and more. According to the fair's website, the Bedford County Fair is a grassroots event organized for...2 days ago
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VDOT road projects in Bedford and Franklin CountiesForecasted highway projects that may affect travel during the week ahead are provided by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). VDOT notes that work schedules and construction project timelines are always subject to change and are weather dependent. New information and changes to current projects are noted in this week’s update.2 days ago
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Controversy swirls around redesign of disc golf courseThe arrival of the Professional Disc Golf World Championships to the Lynchburg area this week has sparked a campaign to preserve an existing disc golf course in Bedford County. The New London Tech Disc Golf Course, designed by six-time disc golf world champion Paul McBeth, is one of the two...Lynchburg, VA1 day ago
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Bedford County schools see steady recovery in student scores post-pandemicBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Virginia schools are still seeing the impacts of the pandemic, but Bedford County schools are seeing lots of growth from students every year since. Before the pandemic, 80% of Bedford County students passed their Reading SOLs. In the 2022-23 school year, that number dropped...2 days ago
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Pro disc golfer Paul McBeth speaks out on Bedford County's change to disc golf courseBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The National Disc Golf World Championships are underway in Bedford County, but one of the courses players are competing on is going to undergo some big changes. Earlier this month, the Bedford County Economic Development Authority announced that a new state grant will be...3 days ago
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The Bedford County Fair, re-opening this weekend after five yearsROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The last time Bedford County had a fair was in 2019. Five years later, and that is set to come to an end this weekend. The setup for the 2024 Bedford County Fair is underway. Organizers lost the right to use the original grounds in...4 days ago
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Grant supports Horizon expand mental health treatment; Appomattox site includedLYNCHBURG, Va. — Mental health and substance use disorders and access to services are identified as a top community need in Central Virginia (CHNA, 2021). Yet, individuals identify fear and shame as a barrier to seeking treatment for a mental illness. They report feeling concerned regarding the possible negative consequences of seeking help, including feeling judged by others (Crumb et al., 2019).Appomattox, VA3 days ago
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Disc golf courses display star power at world championshipsThe top disc golfers in the world enjoyed another beautiful day Thursday as they competed in the second round of the Professional Disc Golf World Championships on two courses in Bedford County near Lynchburg. The world class field, totaling about 300 players, switched courses on Thursday, with the top pool...Lynchburg, VA3 days ago
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84-year-old woman dies in Bedford County crashBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - An 84-year-old woman is dead after a Sunday crash in Bedford County, according to the Bedford Police Department. According to police, officers received reports of a single-vehicle crash at 5:13 p.m. in the 500 block of Blue Ridge Avenue. Police say the driver of a...6 days ago
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Bedford County Fair promises free admission and funBEDFORD COUNTY, VA – Set up for the Bedford County Fair is in full swing as they gear up for their first year in a brand new location. It takes place from Friday to Sunday right near the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office on Falling Creek Road. It’s free...5 days ago
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Rockingham County Public Schools responds to teacher arrestROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Rockingham County Public Schools has responded after a former teacher was arrested for alleged sex crimes against a juvenile student. John Rose IV, a Bedford County resident and teacher at Bedford County Public Schools, was arrested Friday in Rockingham County. He had previously been employed at Elkton Middle School, where he taught eighth grade civics and worked as an athletic coach.6 days ago
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Guide to Bedford County Fair: what to know for attraction that kicks off Aug. 23For the first time this decade, the Bedford County Fair is back this weekend in a new location that organizers say will make the event better than ever. The three-day event, which kicks off Friday and ends Sunday, takes place at 1525 Falling Creek Road, which is between the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office and the Bedford Regional Water Authority. Admission is free and thousands are expected to attend, according to Joy Powers, the fair’s superintendent.4 days ago
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World's top disc golf players tee off in Lynchburg areaThe first round of the Professional Disc Golf World Championships kicked off Wednesday at the New London Tech Disc Golf Course and Ivy Hill Golf Club, with nearly 300 of the top players from around the world coming to the Lynchburg area to participate in the biggest disc golf event of the year.Lynchburg, VA4 days ago
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Bedford County Sheriff's Office: Man arrested for taking indecent liberties with childOn August 6, 2024, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit was made aware by the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office regarding a possible sexual assault that had occurred in our jurisdiction between John Rose IV and a juvenile student that he met while he was her teacher in another school division. Investigators confirmed that John Rose IV was now employed by Bedford County Public Schools and was a resident of Bedford County. They also obtained multiple search warrants where evidence was located corroborating the information given.7 days ago
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Bedford County's $1.5 million grant could reshape popular disc golf courseBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Professional disc golfers from all over the world are flocking to the world championships starting Wednesday in Bedford County. Some changes may be coming to the popular New London disc golf course over the next year. The Bedford County Economic Development Authority received a...5 days ago
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