Central Virginia Update

23/09/2025

Stream tonight’s council meeting about reservoir land sale & proposed name change here.

Worksession began at 6pm, meeting begins at 7pm:

23/09/2025

Both the name change and the reservoir land sale/deficit are on the agenda at tonight’s council meeting. From our perspective on the supposed deficit, wouldn’t it be better to just eliminate some spending?

Town seeking to sell off vital reservoir buffer lands in Wheats Valley

26/08/2025

Congrats to the happy ratepayers!

26/07/2025

Do you know of something going wrong in our area? Corrupt deals, bad governance, or wasteful spending? Inbox us - we will look into it!

19/07/2025

It isn’t storytelling or the almost flawless, consistent performances that define Silverada; it’s the authenticity behind a loyal, widespread and growing fan base. The band arrived at The Coves Amphitheater earlier than scheduled to practice, staying even later to sign autographs for fans. I’m pretty sure I even saw them mumbling together a new song about a local writer who snuck his ass onto their bus for tequila as they drove away.

The Texas "Long Haul" Road Band is Better Than Ever

21/04/2025

Residents have seen rapid increases in bills through what the town calls “Power Cost Adjustments.” But as our readers know, there's more to the story than what you may see in the Bedford Bulletin. More here:

$5 Increase for Most Residents, Worse for Businesses

16/04/2025

From Bedford Get Together’s Stories page on the origins of the Sedalia Center: My mother used to have a bumper sticker - ”If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.“ That's where she was coming from. Being an art educator meant more than just teaching the craft. For Annis, the work, the process, of making art was always an intellectual puzzle and a confrontation with her own potential and limits. Read more:

https://www.bedfordgettogether.com/stories.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6RoTgUpcz-hmFE8P-DMaOccyir0YoVd-lKE6fhuaAlb8BIWEU30selVstCOQ_aem_vWU0iHvGgG7iIAOmQ74tJQin

by Thom McCabe

02/04/2025

Enjoy the great outdoors and fresh mountain air while helping the National Park Service get ready for the 2025 camping season!

31/03/2025

Reports suggest Bedford County may start doing its own economic development, a costly idea that likely won’t garner the same results as regional collaboration. Experts in the field suggest it could even cost taxpayers a whopping $2.5Million a year, far more than the $100,000 Bedford taxpayers currently contribute to the regional alliance. More here:

https://open.substack.com/pub/centralvirginiaupdate/p/sharp-betrays-trump-administration?r=bqnnq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=emaild

Bedford County Supervisor John Sharp is leading a push to withdraw Bedford County from a longstanding and fruitful partnership with the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, reports show.

19/03/2025

The unfolding outcry is a testing grounds for political resistance to new federal policies targeting the rights of certain groups of people, and could draw protests - from both sides, who probably both love cold beer.

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Bedford’s lone brewery and beloved town gathering place is hosting its third “Drag Brunch” on Sunday, April 6th, outside of its normal operating hours.

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