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Today's News

  • Bedford Hospice House reaches milestone

    Bedford’s Hospice House has reached a milestone, and marked the event by painting in the blank portion of its goal thermometer in front of the Bedford County Courthouse.

        The milestone was raising $1.6 million to build and equip the local hospice house, completing a fundraising drive that began in October 2006.

        “In view of the current economic crisis, it is quite remarkable that the target was reached in less than three years,” commented Michael Cross, a member of the fundraising committee.

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  • In weighing in on the case, the President makes unfortunate, but not unintentional comments

    Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., President Barack Obama and Cambridge Police Sergeant James Crowley may all soon sit down at the White House for a beer to discuss old times. It’s a shame that get-together didn’t occur before the President spouted off last week about the arrest of Gates, his long-time friend.

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  • In the red

        Being a former Bedford County business teacher for 27 years, I don’t understand how Bedford County schools can be in the red $7,000 (Roanoke Times, July 17 - “Bedford board may scrap virtual school”). 

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  • Letters

    In the red

        Being a former Bedford County business teacher for 27 years, I don’t understand how Bedford County schools can be in the red $7,000 (Roanoke Times, July 17 - “Bedford board may scrap virtual school”). 

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  • New federal education benefits now available

    A well-educated workforce is critical for regaining America’s long-term competitive advantage. But the cost of paying for college and community college is becoming even more burdensome for Americans in this economy. While families are losing income and benefits, college tuition prices continue to rise. The average student now graduates with over $22,000 in total student debt, including federal and private student loans.

     

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  • Where is your money going?

    It is no secret that the American people are facing a very tough economic climate. Families and small businesses are cutting back on expenses.  As economic uncertainty continues, many across our nation are looking to the government for leadership during this difficult time.  In these challenging economic times it is even more important for government to control spending and enact fiscally responsible solutions that are actually likely to turn our economy around.

     

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  • Sticks and stones? Bring ‘em on

        My blessed mother reads the paper every week and always notices the hateful and snarling letters that are often aimed at your favorite liberal.

        “Did you see that awful letter?” she’ll ask. I usually haven’t seen it yet, but I’ll say, “Yeah, mom. It’s no big deal. It’s just the hot air you get from some people who can’t stand that somebody else disagrees with them.”

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  • President Barack Ocarter

    Last week I spent a pleasant evening at a Bedford County home talking with some teachers and students from Indonesia. The Indonesians are here under the auspices of Legacy International and the United States Department of State. The event I attended was a dinner for those who are staying with families in the Bedford area.

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  • Horse and hound hoopla

    What do horses, dogs and wine have in common? 

    Together, they drew more than 4,000 fans to Johnson’s Orchard for a sun-drenched day of fun.

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  • "Dog" days of summer

    As if the opening games of the high school football season weren’t enough.

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