August 23, 2026
News
Reese talks Shelbyville water capacity
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com “The situation is a concern but not yet at the critical level.” That is how Jason Reese, General Manager for the… Login to continue reading Login…
County reports positive news during monthly meetings
STAFF REPORT During the January Bedford County Financial Management Committee meeting, it was reported that the county has achieved more than $1 million in savings… Login to continue reading Login…
‘Let’s Continue the Dream’
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com “Lift every voice and sing till earth and heaven ring…let us march on till victory is won…may we forever stand, true… Login to continue reading Login…
United Communications announces free fiber internet installation at Flat Creek Fire Station
STAFF REPORT United Communications joined local first responders last week to celebrate the completion of a free fiber service installation project at the Flat Creek… Login to continue reading Login…
‘Captain Rodney’ brand sails across the nation
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com From an eight ounce jar of pepper jelly a great food producer was born. Rodney Simmons, known in the food industry… Login to continue reading Login…
TDEC proposes water use cap for Shelbyville
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com Since the early 1800s water from the Duck River has supplied the needs of the City of Shelbyville and Bedford County.… Login to continue reading Login…
Cold weather safety tips
STAFF REPORT According to Highway Superintendent Mark Clanton, Unionville-Deason Road and other roads in northern Bedford County were “extremely dangerous” on the evening of Thursday,… Login to continue reading Login…
Student population growth in BCS
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com Town halls, hosted by the Bedford County School system, were held at Eakin Elementary and East Side Elementary to discuss rezoning… Login to continue reading Login…
Duksan Electera keeps Bedford businesses busy
$95M project pours money into local economy By MARK MCGEE Construction at the Duksan Electera plant is expected to be completed in May with… Login to continue reading Login…
School letter grades explained
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com When school letter grades were released for each school system, some could argue it caused more confusion than celebration. Questions… Login to continue reading Login…