Today's News

For the second week in a row, the weather became a main topic of discussion at Mr. Jefferson’s Capitol.  The arrival of a record-breaking snowstorm affecting about two-thirds of the state caused the General Assembly members to return home for the weekend a day early. The goal was to get legislators and staff member’s home, and off the roads, safe and sound. 

    Like just about everybody, Bedford County Public Schools is facing a tough budgeting year. The school system is facing a shortfall of between $5 and $8 million. It would obviously take a monster tax hike to plug this hole, so the school board is going to have to make substantial cuts.

    Now, who can I anger with my suggestions?

When the girls basketball season opened, the Staunton River girls were expected to take their lumps in the Blue Ridge.

When it was announced that Staunton River would leave the Seminole District for the Blue Ridge, the move was seen as a mixed bag.