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🌱 How could Bedford’s new school maps affect Big Island Elementary?

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Good morning Big Island! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could Bedford's new school maps affect Big Island Elementary?

Also on today's calendar: Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Turning sunny; low humidity, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 85, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Redistricting, school closures on table for Bedford schools (newsadvance.com) — Big Island families should know Bedford County schools are weighing redistricting and possible school consolidations or closures to fix uneven enrollment across the county. A recent presentation to the school board outlined four options that could reshape attendance zones, including changes affecting Big Island Elementary and other nearby schools. Expect more discussion before any final decisions are made.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Encadria Staffing Solutions posted a job opening for Transportation Specialist in Big Island. Apply here.
  • Food Lion posted a job opening for FT Assistant Manager Customer Service in Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Big Island here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lynchburg

  • 4 People Taken To Hospital, Dog Rescued After Lynchburg Fire (patch.com)
  • Lynchburg Humane Society gives supporters first look at new regional veterinary clinic (wset.com)
  • Early voting for November election begins this week in Lynchburg (wset.com)

Buena Vista

  • Good Morning America: Scott Speedman, Lindsey Vonn (ABC, Tuesday, September 15, 2026) MEMORABLE TV (memorabletv.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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