Central Virginia Update

26/02/2025

While Bedford’s Senator, Mark Peake, had a very successful session, the region’s House delegation did not fare as well. This is partly due to their junior status as both representatives are in their first terms. More here:

Peake Leads On Power Rate Reduction; Former Lt Gov Bolling Weighs In On Governor's Race; $200-400 tax rebates coming

11/02/2025

Thank you Rick and Stephen for hosting tonight. The winter storm will be here soon.

11/02/2025

The growing Harmony Crossing intersection in Bedford on US 460 includes a blind horizon, where a hotel, gas station, new Hardee’s, and a large military training center contribute to dangerous road conditions.

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Another wreck at the intersection sends one to hospital

05/02/2025

One school board member is denying the center is even under consideration for closure, but board documents and communications with county officials show otherwise. More here:

Center is vital for local tradesmen, businesses

31/01/2025

A May re-opening would follow through on previous promises to re-open within a 12-month time frame. The University has also made long-awaited improvements to the grounds and plans to host a day of “carnival” events on the property.

Claytor Nature Center will re-open in May, according to University news post

30/01/2025

The current President, Alison Morrison-Shetlar, took a salary of $418,072 last year, despite the University’s uncertain future and rampant financial problems.

Future of Claytor Nature Center Uncertain

23/01/2025

Sounds familiar!

Morning Edition on NPR One | 3:58

03/01/2025

03/09/2024

Lynchburg's council elects the mayor. One council candidate says a direct election would reduce tensions. Here's some context.

16/08/2024

The mayor broke into song to try to quell a tense moment during a recent meeting. A fellow council member asks on Facebook if she'd been drinking.

23/07/2024

Supervisors Bob Davis and Tommy Scott - who represent districts with a former school used as community centers - voted in favor of the sale.

https://centralvirginiaupdate.substack.com/p/davis-scott-vote-to-sell-community

23/07/2024

Watch LIVE as Supervisors vote on the future of Body Camp Elementary School, the community’s only gathering place:

For more information, visit www.bedfordcountyva.gov. To check out the latest meeting minutes, agendas, and resolutions, visit https://bedfordcounty.primegov....