August 14, 2026
Bedford County
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Lifestyle
Historic church celebrates its 152nd anniversary
JAMES WOODStaff Writer On July 26, Thompson Grove Missionary Baptist Church celebrated its 152nd anniversary of existence as one of the county’s oldest continuously operating…
Obituaries
Government & Politics
Statement from County Mayor Chad Graham on Tax Lawsuit
PRESS RELEASE (August 13, 2026) – County Mayor Chad Graham has issued the following statement following an appeals court ruling on the lawsuit governing the…
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News
Voters choose Cobb, Elliott will succeed Swing, Commission gets new faces
JAMES WOODStaff Writer Voter turnout reached new highs on Thursday night as the electorate chose from several new and highly anticipated open positions including County Mayor, Sheriff and several new County Commissioners. Roughly 30 percent of registered voters came to the polls to make their selection on who will succeed outgoing County Mayor Chad Graham…
Entertainment
Marchesoni enjoys the challenge of helping Bedford County grow
MARK MCGEEStaff Writer Joe Marchesoni wasn’t searching for a new job, but earlier this year he discovered a new job was looking for him. Marchesoni, who worked previously in Bedford County for Cellular One and later United Communications, became the new chief executive officer in March of this year. Jody Lambert, local attorney and chairman…
Sports
Grider’s sports career has been one for the books
MARK MCGEE Staff Writer Many people who have been fortunate enough to have interesting careers are often told they should write a book. Jay Grider…
Education
Teaching calls Cook back to the classroom
MARK MCGEE Staff Writer Karen Cook thought she was finished with teaching, but teaching was not finished with her. In 2015 she retired after 33…