Podcasts about Bedford County

Record Numbers Shatter Post-Pandemic Expectations Six years after the pandemic first disrupted American life, a troubling trend emerges across rural Virginia. The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank now serves approximately 180,000 people every month—a staggering 39,000 more than the pandemic's peak. Les Sinclair, the organization's Communications and PR Manager, reveals this sobering reality during a recent conversation on The Valley Today with host Janet Michael. Initially, food bank officials believed the pandemic would represent the worst crisis they'd ever face. When government assistance programs temporarily lifted many families out of poverty, demand dropped slightly to around 141,000 monthly visits. However, this optimism proved short-lived. "We thought the numbers would never go up beyond the pandemic max," Les explains. "That just didn't pan out." Instead, inflation took hold with devastating consequences. While prices soared across every sector, wages failed to keep pace. Consequently, more working families find themselves unable to afford basic necessities, forcing them to seek food assistance for the first time in their lives. A Massive Rural Footprint The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank operates across an impressive territory that spans 25 counties and eight cities throughout Virginia. Stretching from Winchester and Frederick County in the north to beyond Lynchburg and Bedford County in the south, the organization covers approximately 12,000 square miles—roughly the size of Maryland or one-third of Virginia's total area. To manage this vast region effectively, the food bank maintains four strategic warehouse locations. Their headquarters sits in Verona, just outside Staunton, while additional distribution centers operate in Winchester, Charlottesville, and Lynchburg. Notably, the Winchester facility alone serves Frederick, Clarke, Fauquier, Warren, Shenandoah, Page, and Rappahannock Counties, including the densely populated Loudoun County. Moreover, the organization represents a groundbreaking experiment in food banking. When founded in 1981, most food banks concentrated on urban areas where dense populations made distribution easier. The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, however, pioneered rural food distribution—a critical distinction since nine out of ten food-insecure Americans live in rural communities rather than urban centers. The Partnership Model That Makes It Work The food bank functions as a sophisticated logistics operation, partnering with Feeding America nationally and hundreds of local food pantries regionally. Les compares their role to a Walmart warehouse, buying food by the truckload and storing massive quantities. Meanwhile, local pantries like Winchester CCAP serve as the "customer-facing" locations, directly distributing food to families in need. This partnership proves essential for reaching scattered rural populations. "We couldn't do what we do without them," Les emphasizes. "They couldn't do what they do without us." Furthermore, the organization sources food from diverse channels. Retail grocers contribute 36% of donations through partner pickup programs, where pantries collect excess inventory directly from stores like Food Lion, Kroger, and Giant. Additionally, the USDA provides government-purchased food from American farmers, while large manufacturers donate products with misprinted labels or excess inventory. Local and regional farmers also contribute fresh produce to the network. The Grocery Store Challenge Recently, however, the retail partnership faced unexpected pressure. During October and November, and again during winter snowstorms, consumers cleared grocery store shelves completely. When stores have no excess inventory, they have nothing left to donate. Compounding this challenge, grocery chains have become remarkably efficient at predicting demand. Using AI technology, they now anticipate that shoppers will buy strawberry Pop-Tarts before storms and adjust inventory accordingly. While this efficiency benefits retailers and consumers, it reduces the surplus available for food banks. Simultaneously, USDA food supplies have dropped 30% year-over-year, forcing the food bank to purchase more food directly. Although they cannot fully replace the high-quality proteins and vegetables the government typically provides, they continue prioritizing nutritious options for their partner pantries. Shattering Misconceptions About Food Pantry Users Perhaps the most persistent myth surrounding food insecurity involves who actually needs assistance. Many people assume food pantry visitors are simply lazy and should "get a job." The reality, however, tells a dramatically different story. Most people seeking food assistance are working. They're trying to improve their lives but living on financial margins so thin that a single unexpected expense creates crisis. In fact, more than a quarter of the food bank's guests visit only once per year—they simply need help getting over a temporary hump. Les shares the story of a convenience store worker who injured her wrist on the job. Unable to work while waiting for workers' compensation, she has zero income and cares for a paralyzed son. She's not lazy—she's injured, uninsured temporarily, and desperately trying to survive until she can return to work. Even when workers' compensation arrives, it typically covers only 70% of regular wages and takes considerable time to process. For families living paycheck to paycheck, missing even one payment creates cascading financial disasters. The Government Shutdown Ripple Effect Currently, partial government shutdowns compound these challenges. Federal workers, particularly TSA agents, continue reporting to work without paychecks. They still pay for childcare, gas, and other necessities, but many receive payment only monthly—making it extraordinarily difficult to stretch resources from one paycheck to the next. Contrary to popular belief, landlords cannot always wait patiently for delayed rent payments. Many landlords depend on rental income to pay their own mortgages. When a tenant misses a $2,000 rent payment, the landlord must still cover their mortgage. Moreover, the economic impact extends far beyond government employees. When federal workers stop dining out, restaurants lose business. Wait staff lose tips. Restaurant owners order less food from suppliers like Sysco. Truck drivers haul fewer loads. The entire economic system suffers. Sarah Cohen of Route 11 Chips experienced this firsthand. During COVID and government shutdowns, her sales to DC cafes plummeted because federal workers weren't coming to the office for lunch. These ripple effects reach deep into Virginia's economy, affecting businesses and workers far from the capital. The Impossible Choice: Heat or Eat Winter brings particularly cruel dilemmas for struggling families. Les recently spoke with William, a roofer injured on the job who lives in a mobile home with his dog, Cocoa. Unable to afford heating, William and Cocoa "just sort of curl up" together while he waits for surgeries that will allow him to return to work. Another woman caring for three disabled grandchildren faces $400 monthly electric bills. With both she and her husband experiencing serious health issues and the children's parents out of the picture, they constantly struggle with the impossible choice between heating their home and feeding their family. These aren't isolated cases. Across the food bank's service area, families regularly face this devastating decision. When $600 heating bills arrive after cold snaps, many choose to keep the lights on and visit food pantries to feed their families. Food as Medicine: A Holistic Approach The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank takes a progressive stance on nutrition, viewing food as medicine rather than mere sustenance. They prioritize fresh produce, which comprised 30% of their distribution last year, because they understand that proper nutrition helps people thrive. Nutritious food keeps medical bills down across entire communities. Children pay better attention in school when properly nourished. People can manage chronic illnesses and diseases through better nutrition. Conversely, when families can only afford high-calorie processed foods, they face increased health risks despite consuming adequate calories—debunking the myth that overweight individuals cannot be food insecure. Additionally, access to food reduces stress, which itself functions as a health intervention. When people live on the edge of a financial cliff, they cannot make good long-term decisions. They're too focused on simply not falling. However, when food security removes one major stressor, families can step back from that precipice and begin making better choices for their futures. Quality Food for Everyone Another common misconception suggests that food bank offerings are somehow subpar. In reality, the food distributed through this network maintains high-quality standards. While well-meaning donors sometimes contribute items like ramen noodles during food drives, the bulk of distributed food comes from retail grocers, USDA programs, and direct purchases of nutritious items. The food bank specifically prioritizes produce because people crave fresh fruits and vegetables. Although produce represents one of the most expensive food categories—often making it a luxury for families on tight budgets—the organization believes everyone deserves access to healthy, nutritious food regardless of their economic circumstances. How Communities Can Help Fortunately, community members have multiple ways to support this critical mission. Volunteering provides valuable assistance, and notably, many food bank guests themselves volunteer, giving back to the community that supported them during difficult times. Financial donations prove particularly effective. Just $1 helps provide more than three meals, meaning $10 supplies a month of meals for someone in need, while $100 provides 300 meals. The food bank's purchasing power and logistics expertise amplify every dollar donated. Beyond time and money, advocacy matters tremendously. Currently, the Federation of Virginia Food Banks—representing all seven food banks across the state—works to promote "food as medicine" initiatives with the state legislature. Community members can support these efforts through the food bank's website at BRAFB.org/actnow or BRAFB.org/getinvolved. Finally, social media engagement amplifies the message. Following the food bank's social media accounts, resharing posts, and commenting helps spread awareness that hunger relief remains an urgent community need. Finding Help When You Need It For individuals and families currently struggling with food insecurity, Les offers an important message: "You're not alone, and we are here with you. We are here to walk with you through this challenge in your life." The food bank's website features an easy-to-use food finder tool. Visitors to BRAFB.org can click "Find Food," enter their address, and immediately see all nearby pantries with contact information, open hours, and everything needed to access food quickly. Alternatively, Virginians can call 211 for phone-based assistance connecting them with local resources. A Community Responsibility As this conversation reveals, food insecurity affects far more people than most realize—one in nine people across the food bank's service area. These aren't strangers or statistics; they're neighbors, coworkers, and community members facing temporary crises that could happen to anyone. The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank stands ready to help, but they cannot do it alone. Through partnerships with local pantries, support from community donors and volunteers, and advocacy for systemic solutions, the organization continues fighting to ensure everyone has enough to eat. In Janet Michael's words, it's "a responsibility I do not take lightly"—and neither should any of us.

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, host Heather Alto sits down with Melody Divers, co-owner of Chapel Creek Farms in Bedford County. Heather also provides updates on upcoming community events and business opportunities. Melody shares insights into the farm's sustainable beef production, their customizable beef share program, and popular annual events like “Burgers and Bluegrass.” The conversation emphasizes the value of supporting local agriculture, fostering strong customer relationships, and staying actively involved in the community. Listeners get a closer look at Chapel Creek Farms' products, helpful tips for purchasing locally sourced meat, and the ways the Central Virginia Business Coalition champions small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the region.

More than 7,000 are expected to attend the NCBA convention being held in Nashville this week. Russ Uselton of Bedford County has served as NCBA Region II Vice President for three years. He's excited to have the convention in his own backyard and showcase Tennessee's beef cattle industry.

A Local Returns to Serve Her Community The Northern Shenandoah Valley welcomes a familiar face to its agricultural community. Cynthia Fairbanks, a Clarke County native who grew up on her family's farm in Berryville, has returned home to serve as the new agricultural extension agent based in Warren County. Moreover, her role extends across the entire five-county region, filling a critical position that has remained vacant since the passing of Corey Childs. On her very first day, Cynthia joins host Janet Michael and fellow agent Karen Poff on The Valley Today to introduce herself to the community. Despite having been on the job for less than eight hours, she radiates enthusiasm for the work ahead. From 4-H Member to Extension Professional Cynthia's journey to this position began in her own backyard. Growing up, she actively participated in 4-H and FFA, showing steers, goats, and pigs while her family operated a small cow-calf operation. Additionally, she raised meat goats throughout high school to sell. This early passion for livestock led her to Virginia Tech, where she initially pursued dairy science. However, she soon discovered that her interests lay more in the business side of agriculture than the science side. Consequently, she transitioned to agricultural economics, ultimately earning both her bachelor's and master's degrees in the field. "I really enjoyed the business side of education more than the science side," Cynthia explains during the conversation. The Internship That Changed Everything During her undergraduate years, Cynthia interned with the Frederick County Extension Office for two summers. This experience proved transformative. She worked alongside various agents, including Karen, gaining exposure to everything from financial programming to master gardener initiatives. "I was not aware of all the different opportunities while I was in 4-H myself," Cynthia admits. "It truly was a learning curve getting to see all of the different opportunities." That internship solidified her career path. When the Warren County position opened, she didn't hesitate. In fact, she and her fiancé moved from Bedford County, putting a new house under contract in just four days. Filling a Critical Gap Cynthia brings something unique to the table: expertise in agricultural economics. As Karen points out, the region hasn't had a farm business management specialist since Bill Whittle retired. While Cynthia serves primarily as an animal science agent, her current knowledge of agricultural economics addresses a significant need in the farming community. Furthermore, her master's work focused on incorporating data into farming practices. Her final project involved forecasting Virginia corn prices over five years in relation to climate change. This technical expertise, combined with her coding skills, positions her to help farmers make data-driven decisions about their operations. "Being able to take previous data and kind of forecast what that's gonna look like" represents just one of the valuable services she can provide, Cynthia notes. Building Relationships and Assessing Needs Rather than immediately launching new programs, Cynthia plans to spend her first year listening. She intends to attend events, shadow other agents like Elizabeth Baldwin in Page County, and most importantly, survey the community to understand what farmers and producers actually need. "I don't wanna spend a lot of time on something that really isn't going to be quite effective to my audience in this area," she explained. "I wanna be as effective as possible by really getting the resources directly from the people that I'm going to be helping." Nevertheless, she's already brainstorming ideas. During her first day, she discussed implementing an embryology program with the local 4-H agent, drawing on her recent experience hatching chicks. The Advantage of Local Roots Being from the area gives Cynthia a distinct advantage. She already has established relationships throughout the five counties she serves. This familiarity with the region's agricultural landscape will help her hit the ground running. "There's a lot of perks with that," Cynthia acknowledged. "Getting to already have some relationships developed in these five counties that I'll be serving... will really help with this position." Janet emphasizes another benefit: "It's going to be great that you came into this, not necessarily knowing all of the extension things, so you're gonna be in a much better position to be explaining to people, oh no, but we also do this." Training and Professional Development Despite her impressive credentials, Cynthia faces a steep learning curve. In March, she'll attend a two-day agricultural agent onboarding at Virginia Tech, where she'll meet her cohort of new agents. Additionally, she'll participate in bimonthly training sessions at various agricultural research and extension centers across Virginia. These training opportunities excite Karen, who noted that agents get to visit facilities specializing in everything from fruit research to seafood production. "When you're in school, it's a lot of book work and not as much getting to see, touch, feel, and taste what practical applications are like," she observed. Continuing Essential Programs While Cynthia develops new initiatives, she'll also help maintain existing programs. These include pesticide recertification courses and spring drinking water clinics. Furthermore, she'll assist with general agricultural questions, even filling in for master gardeners during their off-season. As Karen reminded listeners, extension agents embrace the philosophy of "I don't know, but I'll find out." This approach proves essential because agricultural science constantly evolves. Karen recalled how recommendations about salmonella in eggs changed dramatically during her tenure, teaching her to preface answers with "from what we know today." An Open Door Policy Cynthia encourages community members to reach out through multiple channels. They can call the Front Royal office at 540-635-4549, email her at cynthia2000@vt.edu, or follow the Northern Shenandoah Valley Agriculture Natural Resources Facebook page. The office maintains regular hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Warren County Government Center. "I am here to stay and I'm very excited to be here," Cynthia declared, music to Karen's ears after years of position turnover. Looking Ahead As Cynthia settles into her new role, she represents a new generation of extension agents—one that combines traditional agricultural knowledge with modern data analytics and business acumen. Her local roots, combined with her fresh perspective and technical skills, position her to serve the Northern Shenandoah Valley's agricultural community for years to come. For farmers and producers throughout the region, her arrival signals renewed capacity and fresh opportunities. Whether they need help with farm business planning, livestock management, or simply identifying a mysterious bug, Fairbanks stands ready to serve as their connection to Virginia Tech's vast research resources. Indeed, extension's mission continues: bringing university research to the people who need it most, one farmer, one question, and one community at a time.  

In this episode of the "Chamber Vibes Podcast," host Foster Garrett interviews Patti Brown, president and founding member of the Bedford Community Christmas Station. Patti shares how the nonprofit supports low-income families in Bedford County with gifts, food, and clothing, especially during the holidays. She discusses their year-round thrift store, food pantry, and volunteer-driven programs. The episode highlights the organization's commitment to dignity, community connection, and local impact, while also previewing upcoming Chamber events and encouraging listeners to get involved with both the Christmas Station and the Chamber's initiatives.

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, hosts Heather and Mike highlight upcoming Bedford County events and sit down with Jordan from Bedrock Bookkeepers, who offers practical insights into why professional bookkeeping is essential for small businesses. In the second half, Dr. Maddukuri of Forest Wellness recipient of the CVABC Leadership Award shares a personalized approach to weight loss, hormone therapy, and regenerative medicine. Blending local business features, community event updates, and expert wellness perspectives, the episode provides listeners with valuable tools and inspiration for both business growth and personal health in Central Virginia.

A Brunswick woman is being held in the Bedford County, Pennsylvania, jail for molesting a baby girl PSEG is filing suit against 200 property owners, mostly in Frederick County, seeking access to property for studies required to begin transmission line construction A Maryland man faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a gate agent at Dulles AirportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we're diving into the chilling story of Dana Gates—a young woman whose life was violently taken, leaving behind countless unanswered questions. Found brutally injured in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, Dana's case shocked the local community and became a haunting mystery.

This is a case that has the public torn. A fire breaks out in a farmhouse in rural Tennessee that levels it to the ground, two sets of remains are found, and two sets of remains are missing. Law enforcement says that everyone died in the fire, but the fire marshal disagrees. Chloie Leverette and Christopher Gage Daniel were last seen on Sunday, September 23, 2012, in Bedford County, TN. At that time, Gage was seven and was described as a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, approximately 4 feet tall and weighing 75 pounds. Chloe was nine and described as a white female with brown hair and blue eyes, 4 feet 8 inches tall, and also weighed about 75 pounds. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Chamber Vibes podcast, host Foster Garrett—Director of Marketing and Events at the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce—chats about the Chamber's mission and some exciting things coming up. She's joined by Linda Brake, Program Manager for Bedford Ride, a local nonprofit that helps folks in Bedford County get to their non-emergency medical appointments. It's all about supporting older adults and people with disabilities, and the organization runs thanks to an amazing team of volunteers. Foster and Linda talk about how Bedford Ride is making a real difference in the community and share the scoop on some upcoming events—like the Excellence in Business Awards, Elder Fest, and a fun charity home tour fundraiser. It's a great conversation about giving back, getting involved, and celebrating what makes Bedford special.

PECO has agreed to add solar energy to its mix of sources that generate electricity for customers in southeast Pennsylvania. The company serves more than 4,100 customers in York County. New research sheds light on the impact of Philadelphia's soda tax on people's health.  More than 80 new trees have been along downtown Wilkes-Barre's sidewalks. The plants do more than just add to the city's curb appeal. They also provide shade and flood control.  The ballot counting in the race for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania between incumbent Democrat Bob Casey and his Republican challenger Dave McCormick is progressing.  Republicans in the state House have turned to a lawmaker from rural Bedford County to be their floor leader for the coming two-year session.  A York-area restaurant owner who was reportedly recorded in a viral video using racist slurs is no longer on the advisory board at Penn State York.    Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Chamber of Vibes podcast, the host, Foster, who is also the Director of Marketing and Events for the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, engages in a lively discussion with Nicole Johnson, the Director of Tourism for Bedford County. Nicole shares her journey into tourism, her role in promoting Bedford, and highlights key attractions such as the D-Day Memorial, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the local craft beverage scene. The conversation also touches on the growing popularity of disc golf and the community's efforts to enhance outdoor recreation. Upcoming chamber events and community engagement are also discussed.

When we tell you that you're about to be obsessed with Bedford County Democratic Chairperson Valerie Pawuk, we are not exaggerating. She's the kindest soul and an amazing rural county chair. Join us as we ponder a temporary post-hex reality and more!

Most local governments appreciate nonprofits' work, but keep them at arms' length when it comes to fundraising. Not so in Bedford County, Virginia, where its Parks & Recreation Department creates fantastic community events that directly benefit its nonprofit community.On today's Buzz4Good, host Michael Hemphill talks with Lee Wittekind, Bedford County's Outdoor Events and Outreach Coordinator. On August 3, Wittekind is coordinating the inaugural Hairy Roubaix bicycle race to benefit Friends of the Bedford County Animal Shelter. He's also the driving force behind the Blue Ridge Bee Festival on September 14 in partnership with the YMCA of Bedford County.As impressive as these events is Wittekind's willingness to partner with, and help, Bedford County's nonprofits.

Six people were killed in six separate traffic crashes during the July 4 weekend holiday in Virginia, according to preliminary data from the Virginia State Police. The crashes included one on Route 895 in Henrico County and others in Bedford, Charles City, and Wythe counties, as well as the city of Richmond. One pedestrian was killed, as were four were drivers and one passenger, according to police. Two of the crashes happened in Bedford County. From 12:01 a.m. July 3, to midnight July 7, Virginia State Police conducted Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort, a state-sponsored national program aimed at reducing...Article LinkSupport the Show.

Hailing from Bedford County, Virginia, Adam Markham has been performing for audiences for more than forty years. Though his vocals are usually accompanied by acoustic guitar and harmonica, he also can occasionally be seen playing electric guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin and ukulele. Influences range from Hank to Hendrix, with heavy doses of blues, jazz and classic rock, and his eclectic repertoire also includes many original compositions. He currently performs solo, and is a member of the band The Big Whoop, and the duo Heartbent, and also plays with numerous other musicians in the area. Past bands include The Housecats and Cows in Trouble, as well as a 6 1/2 year stint with the popular Americana band Bebop Hoedown. Big thanks to Apex Piano Showroom for hosting our show in their recording studio. Visit them at https://www.apexpianoshowroom.com/ for more information.

Meet the Luth sisters! Dr. Janice Luth, Dr. Virginia Blanks and Dr. Kathryn Sparhawk all provided care as physicians at Centra Medical Group (CMG) - Village in Moneta over the past almost 50 years.We had the privilege of sitting down with all three sisters to reminisce about their shared experiences and the lasting impact they've had on both Centra and the Bedford community.For more content from Centra Health check us out on the following channels.YouTubeFacebookInstagramTwitter

In this week's episode of Stories of Appalachia, we tell the captivating tale of the Beale Treasure—a story that has fascinated treasure hunters and cryptographers for well over a century. Join Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins as they share the story of the mystery surrounding a massive cache of gold, silver, and jewels allegedly buried in Bedford County, Virginia, worth over $63 million today. Listen to the Stories podcast on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Don't forget to subscribe for more stories from the heart of Appalachia. You can also support our storytelling journey and access exclusive content by becoming a patron here: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-appalachia--5553692/support Thanks for listening and for sharing our stories with your friends!  

Around 700 farmers of all kinds recently came to Franklin for the annual Pick TN Conference. The Pick Tn Conference features growers that grow agriculture products in Tennessee, and also has sessions on new trends and practices in growing food. Thomas Capps Pick Tennessee product growers coming together. Hello and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. I'm Thomas Capps. Amy Tavalin If you're a small time farmer or large farmer, there's something here at this conference for you. Thomas Capps In it's eighth year the Pick Tennessee Conference brought 700 farmers of all kinds together in Franklin. The conference highlights pick Tennessee products which are products grown in Tennessee. It also has several sessions covering topics to help people start, grow, and evolve, growing and producing agriculture products. That's what conference Executive Director Amy Tavalin says it's all about. Amy Tavalin As agriculture and homesteading gets more popular, our mission is just to provide sustainable agriculture for Tennessee. We're trying to get young farmers in who are interested in becoming farmers. So the classes that we offer span young and old, small and large businesses. Richard Brown Melissa and Buddy Hand live in Bedford County and are just now getting into homesteading, but they hope to grow into something bigger. Melissa Hand We want to take that to the next level and become you know, for profit farmers. We love being here because we are exposed to so many different ideas. We know what we love, but we also are looking at these new things now, because we've now been exposed to those things and learn more about them here at this conference. And it's been amazing. Buddy Hand For new farmers, it's fantastic because you really don't know what you don't know. And you can take a large variety of classes from experts, you know, governmental people that are there to help you learn your county extension agents and what not, the Farm Bureau I mean just a lot of things that are assets that we never knew we had. Thomas Capps The Pick Tennessee conference is driven to bring new people into agriculture and teach them to grow their own food, keeping that industry alive even with more urban sprawl in our state. For Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. I'm Thomas Capps.

The little Blue Ridge Mountain town of Bedford, VA, holds one of history's great mysteries- the location of the Beale Treasure, a legendary stash of gold, silver, and jewels said to be valued at over 50 millions dollars. All you have to do is solve two of the cipher texts that protect the treasure's location. Not so easy- people and supercomputers have tried. Of the remaining two treasures, one is housed with its deceased owner, and the other stands on a windswept hilltop for all to see and visit. Check out the latest new Jack London episode today at 1001 Best of Jack London (links below) ANDROID USERS- 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2HzkpdKeWJgUU9rbx3NqgF 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Crime Solvers at Spotify-(Sun & Wed) https://open.spotify.com/show/0UAUS12lnS2063PWK9CZ37 1001 Radio Days (Now all Variety, Sun & Wed) at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5jyc4nVoe00xoOxrhyAa8H 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rzDb5uFdOhfw5X6P5lkWn 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rO7HELtRcGfV48UeP8aFQ 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4dIgYvBwZVTN5ewF0JPaTK 1001 Witness...Everyone Has A Story (COMING SOON) 1001 History's Best Storytellers (Now Playing Archives Only: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QyZ1u4f9OLb9O32KX6Ghr 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre on Spotify (Playing Archives Only) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Spotify - (Playing Archives Only) https://open.spotify.com/show/2HQYk53AJHTOgBTLBzyP3w APPLE USERS Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/id1613213865 Catch 1001's Best of Jack London- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-best-of-jack-london/id1656939169 Catch 1001 Radio Crime Solvers- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-crime-solvers/id1657397371 Catch 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2  Catch 1001 Classic Short Stories at Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622 Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at Apple Podcast now:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552 Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes!  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2 Enjoy 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories and The Best of Arthur Conan Doyle https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-sherlock-holmes-stories-best-sir-arthur-conan/id1534427618 001 Witness...Everyone Has A Story (COMING SOON) 1001 History's Best Storytellers at Apple Podcast (Now Playing Archives Only: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre at Apple Podcast (Playing Archives Only) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Apple Podcast- (Playing Archives Only) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-tales-of-escape-and-suspense/id1689248043 Get all of our shows at one website: https://.1001storiespodcast.com My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#211 - In April 1985, Nancy and Derek Haysom were found brutally murdered inside their home in Bedford County. Both became victims of unspeakable violence, leaving many people to question who could have been responsible. When the forensic evidence led investigators to their suspects, no one could believe who it was. Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Patreon - If you would like to get early AD-free access to new episodes, have access to exclusive bonus content, snag exclusive show merch or just want to support what I'm doing, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/forensictales Support the show for as low as $3/month. Credits: Written and produced by Courtney Fretwell Rockefeller Audio production For a complete list of sources used in this episode, please visit forensictales.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

on that Day: A Trilogy by Thomas Fitzhugh Sheets"on that Day" is a trilogy of books written without knowing how it all would end: Book #1: “The Death of The Promise,” Book #2: “The Resurrection of The Promise,” and Book#3: “The Land of The Promise.” The common theme of the trilogy was witnessing the faith of the First-Century Church, as demonstrated in the Parable of The Ten Virgins. The five wise virgins lived in anticipation and preparation for the groom, while the five foolish virgins were locked out. Paul's view of this faith is expressed in 2 Timothy 4:7–8. In Ephesians 4, Paul instructs teachers and preachers to bring unity of The Faith in The Body of Christ. Faith in The Second Coming and the awarding of eternal life fulfill the Promise of resurrection made to Abraham. Salvation is not awarded to anyone prior to this event but is a promise until Jesus' return and cannot be possessed this side of the grave. The author declares that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, and the perishable cannot inherit the imperishable.Thomas Fitzhugh Sheets is a seventy-six-year-old semi-retired businessman who, while never attending college, has had a reasonably successful career. He now lives at Providence Farm in Bedford County, Virginia, and has a beef cattle operation, raising calves for the feeder market. During discussions with a friend, a retired pastor, and a marine chaplain who has decided that he is “done with the church,” Tom was challenged to write a book. His friend understood his ongoing frustration with both the message and direction of the established church and felt that many others shared this frustration. Tom, who has a heart for the lost within the church, believes that the church has been hijacked by the instant-gratification crowd. Thus, he felt that he was challenged to address this issue, and as a result of this challenge, The Road to Restoration, The Death of the Promise, and The Resurrection of The Promise were developed.https://www.amazon.com/that-Day-Thomas-Sheets/dp/1959761382https://www.onthatday-timothy2468.com/http://www.ReadersMagnet.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/12723tfsrm.mp3  

If you're looking for a great Christmas read, Jennifer Siennes has a new Christmas novella you won't want to miss. Part of the Bedford County series, Tangles and Tinsel offers a new start for Kimberly and a second chance at love for Jax. Listen in to learn more! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. How One Great New Christmas Novella Made It on My List! In this episode, we discussed the difference between Jennifer's Apple Hill Series and her Bedford County Series.   Jennifer also shared her new idea for a new series that I, for one, am eager to read. EEEP! Tangles and Tinsel by Jennifer Sienes Why didn't her life get the memo regarding Christmas being about peace on Earth and goodwill to men? For the first Christmas in years, Kimberley Saint John may actually get that peace on Earth she's been dreaming of. Daddy has been sober for going on two years (a record), and if he stays that way, she might have a chance for a life of her own. Maybe even a family. And between you, her, and the fence post, she'd love it if that family included her childhood friend Jax Jenson and his kids. Except he's still mourning the loss of his wife. Jax doesn't understand why no one has snatched up sweet, beautiful, and funny Kim. Then again, the way she carries hurt and betrayal around like battle gear might have something to do with it. And he is not knight-in-shining-armor material. His wife could've told her that. Kim's dreams are shattered when Mama shows up, after a twenty-year absence, sending Kim into a tailspin of worry for her daddy. Desperate, she turns to the one man who gets her—Jax. What will it take for Kim and Jax to untangle emotions that keep them from trusting in God's sovereignty and find purpose through the pain? Learn more about Jennifer Sienes and Tangles and Tinsel on her WEBSITE. Also, follow her on BookBub and GoodReads. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Amazon and more!

Hanover voters struck down a referendum to elect the county's school board on Election Day, paving the way for the board to uphold its more divisive policies; The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is pausing work zones and lifting lane closures in the Commonwealth for Thanksgiving holiday travel; Firefighters working to contain the Matts Creek Wildfire in Bedford County got some help from Mother Nature on Tuesday.

Introduction Chief Jack Jones has served for over 35 years in several emergency service roles.   The chief's positions include:   - Fire Chief, Bedford County Fire and Rescue Department (20 plus years)  -Emergency Management Director, (Bedford County, VA) - Flight Paramedic - Paramedic Instructor - Fire Investigator   -Jack has completed the FEMA Emergency Management Institute Advanced Professional Series (APS) and is a graduate of the U.S. Fire Administration/National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program (EFO) and the War College of the American Fire Service   -Jack is a credentialed Chief Medical Officer (CMO) designee, he holds a Master's Degree in Public Health and International Relations   -Jack is currently an Occupational Health & Safety Specialist with the Virginia Department of Health.   Contact Information https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-w-jones-jr-efo-bs-ma-a442b6292/

On July 17th, 2023, Bedford County, Tennessee, and its county seat of Shelbyville lost their 149-year-old newspaper of record, the Times-Gazette, as Holler Media locked the doors and fired the staff of all six community publications they owned that served counties around Nashville. Within a matter of just a few weeks, Morristown, Tennessee-based Lakeway Publishers, who owns and operates nine other community newspapers in the state plus others in Missouri and Virginia, had hired a number of the Holler staff. They also announced they were starting two new publications — The Bedford County Post and The Marshall County Post — to provide news coverage to the Shelbyville and Lewisburg, Tennessee areas. In a recent interview, Lakeway Senior Vice President Keith Ponder stated, "As Shelbyville's long-time newspaper closed abruptly, we saw a need to serve the community with locally produced community-based journalism. We kept the team together and have worked hard to tell the stories of Bedford County. A great community needs a great community newspaper, and we want to meet that need here — just like we have in Tullahoma for nearly 50 years. We have a strong tradition of service while producing award-winning work.” “I can't stress enough that we were devastated when these communities were left without a newspaper,” said Michael Fishman, president of Lakeway Publishing. "And being in the adjoining counties in this region, it just felt that we had the resources and the experience to return a local newspaper to these communities. News deserts — we're totally opposed to that happening," Fishman said. "And while we can't go all over Tennessee, by any means, we were founded on providing quality, local journalism to communities so they would have news and information. And we also feel a lot that it supports the economic vitality of that community to have a good local newspaper." In this episode of E&P Reports, we go beyond reporting on news publishers by focusing on the impact on a population when they learn they may lose their newspaper of record. Appearing in this interview and speaking about the value of local journalism as it affects the people and public policy of their community are Bedford County, Tennessee's Chris White, director of planning, Greg Vick, county commissioner for District 2 and Curt Cobb, county clerk & master.  

A Pennsylvania man, Derek Louk, has entered a guilty plea for third-degree murder in the killing of his cousin, Tyler Matthai, last year. The incident involved a gruesome cover-up attempt, which included burning the victim's body with the assistance of his estranged girlfriend and another individual.  The guilty plea was made in Bedford County Court and was accompanied by an admission of guilt for abuse of a corpse.  According to Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry's press release on Thursday, Derek Louk, not only confessed to fatally shooting Matthai on April 26, 2022, but also revealed his involvement in conspiring with two others to burn the victim's body and conceal the crime.  "Beyond pulling the trigger, the defendant orchestrated a scheme to obliterate the evidence - the victim's remains," Henry stated. "This plea signifies an acknowledgment of responsibility for these heartless acts of violence and disregard for human life."  Louk's accomplice in the cover-up, Courtney S. Boden, identified as the estranged girlfriend of the victim, received a sentence of 2¼ to 12 years in prison after admitting her involvement in burning the body and attempting to cover up the crime. Another individual, Jordon Robertson, has also pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing.  The events unfolded on April 26, 2022, when Louk allegedly used an AR-15 rifle to shoot Matthai twice, claiming self-defense after Matthai entered his residence and forcefully took Boden to a car waiting outside. Louk then allegedly dragged Matthai's lifeless body to a hole in his yard, buried it under tires, doused it in kerosene, and ignited it, maintaining the fire for approximately six hours while he slept.  According to Louk, he and Boden had a seven-year friendship since his relocation to Bedford County. The court documents revealed that Matthai and Boden had a history of abusive behavior in their relationship.  Louk recounted that Matthai forcefully entered his home, took Boden from the living room, and placed her in the back seat of her car. Louk retrieved his AR-15 rifle and shot Matthai in the arm and, subsequently in the back. He asserted that he verified Matthai's death by checking for a pulse on multiple occasions. Louk then proceeded to bury Matthai's body in a makeshift grave on his property and set it ablaze with kerosene.  Louk disclosed that the fire burned for six hours while he slept, and the following morning, he covered the burnt remains with soil. Authorities were alerted to the situation by a relative, who claimed that Boden had mentioned Matthai's drug use and aggressive behavior that night. According to the relative's testimony, Boden informed them that Louk had warned Matthai to stop his violent behavior or face consequences, leading to Louk allegedly shooting him.  Boden reportedly told the witness she attempted to stem the bleeding, but Matthai overdosed and died. She confessed to disposing of the body and belongings in an undisclosed manner, obliterating all traces of the victim. She further attempted to cleanse bloodstains from a vehicle and sell the murder weapon.  Louk's plea agreement stipulates a prison term of 15 to 30 years. The sentencing is scheduled for September 22.  Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

When you talk about academic and athletic excellence AND service to peers and your university, Madison Hommey is hard to beat. She completed two degrees from Longwood in five years and was a fixture at midfield for the soccer team.  Known as Maddie, she also received the Dan Daniel Senior Award for Scholarship and Citizenship and a Graduate Fellowship from the Big South Conference.  This fall, Maddie starts her teaching career at Jefferson Forest High School in Bedford County. 

Twelve authors, twelve novels, one sizzlin' summer! What's not to love? I don't know about you, but usually, when someone says they're turnin' up the heat this summer, I picture someone who needs a nice padded room somewhere. This time, however... I'm all in. Literally. I mean, Lisa Phillips sent an email asking if I wanted to be a part of a twelve-author, three-box set series, and it was a no-brainer for me! With authors like Lisa, Sara Blackard, Liz Bradford, Cara Putman, Kari Trumbo, Jennifer Pierce, Katy Lee, Michelle Aleckson, Lynn Shannon, Rebecca Hemlock, and Emilie Haney, how could the series not be a heap of fun? Listen in to learn what to expect and to find out about fun giveaways coming your way! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Why Are Avid Suspense Readers Looking Forward to Summer Heat? Because Summer Heat offers a summer full of fast-paced stories that'll keep you fanning the pages of that book to find out what happens next! (read with the AC on maybe...) Many of our authors have set their books in the worlds that their readers are already familiar with. Lisa Phillips has hers in her Bedford County series. Mine is the prequel to The Agency Files, and so forth. So... if you don't know anything about an author or their series/world... well, you've got an inexpensive way to find out. Not only that, but these books aren't snacks. They're full-length (although shorter) novels that will both leave you satisfied and ready for more at the same time! The Summer Heat Series: Stay with Me Abandoned - Liz Bradford Police officer Zara Grant is new to Hazel Hill, and despite her attempts to keep people at arms-length, she's connected with the strong and steady, Officer Will Cooper. But how long will he stay around? Everyone else in her life leaves, why not him? Especially when her past creeps up on her in the form of a previous arrestee coming to town and making threats. Can she trust Will to stick around? And how serious are those threats? Will Cooper always dreamed of becoming a detective. Not that he'll admit that to anyone, especially Zara. Not when he's content enough being a uniformed officer instead. Why take the risk of failure? But when Zara finds out he's abandoned his dream, her own fears of abandonment rise up between them. Is this something they can overcome or will fear—and outside threats—destroy what they have? As the threats turn into a break-in at Zara's house while she's gone, she's left to wonder what the invader will do if he comes back? Can she trust Will to help protect her, or will he abandon her to face this alone? Ascending Hope - Sara Blackard Emmy's thirst for adventure takes her to new heights in Ascending Hope, a heart-stopping romantic suspense by Sara Blackard. As a product tester for a top mountaineering equipment company, Emmy's latest test is a perilous climb up a dangerous Alaskan mountain with her enigmatic boss, Bradley. As they face the sizzling heat and treacherous conditions, their attraction ignites, but the mountain has other plans. Will their love survive the deadly journey, or will their pasts come back to haunt them? Find out in this thrilling page-turner that's sure to leave you breathless. Runaway - Jennifer Pierce Ryan McGregor is on the run from a deadly family and hiding out in a small town thanks to extended family he's never met. Bethany Wilkinson always comes second but now she's number one on a hit list. Bethany will have to risk it all on a runaway and her faith in the plan God has for her if she's going to stay alive. And if Ryan can do the same, it might be the one shot he has to finally be free. Rodeo Sabotage - Kari Trumbo Jase Wheaton has one thing on his mind, a perfect 8-second ride—until someone in the crowd sends his bull into a fury. Twice. No one believes his life is in danger except the EMT who saved him. The clock is ticking before his final ride of the season, but will it be the last of his life? Everyone's a suspect when the threat could come from anyone in the crowd. Even his best friend might be his worst enemy. Through Every Danger Undertow - Lisa Phillips Selena is ready to retire from her career as a social media stunt star. After a disastrous breakup, one last job—on a cruise—will give her the cash to take charge of her future. Peter wants to make full operative at Vanguard Security. After breaking the law in his teens he needs to succeed at the straight and narrow, and that means keeping his personal feelings for Selena under wraps. When a dangerous foreign general and more than one spy prove they have other plans for both Selena and Peter, they have to band together to stay alive. Or they'll be sucked beneath the undertow. Swept Away - Michelle Aleckson California science teacher and ocean lover, Malani Davis, is only stepping in for another surf instructor. However, she's not sure this Minnesota deputy, Lukas Berglund, has what it takes to catch waves. Who shows up to the beach in cowboy boots? But when Luke saves her life, she realizes he's more than capable and accepts his help in her search for her foster sister. Besides, he won't be sticking around, so maybe she can keep guard over her heart, and they'll find the missing teen quickly. Instead, it will take the help of their friends and a whole lot of grit to face their worst fears and survive as they're swept away in a wave of danger. Fractured Memories - Lynn Shannon As a teen, Texas Ranger Felicity Capshaw witnessed a murder. The traumatic incident—and the accompanying amnesia—has affected her entire life. She reopens the cold case, but the investigation is cut short when she's assaulted and nearly killed. Detective Noah Hodge is no stranger to loss. He's buried his parents and his wife. All he wants is to raise his daughter and keep his hometown safe. When the killer targets Felicity, Noah commits to protecting her, even though each second in her presence makes him question why he's locked away his battered heart. As Felicity's memories return, the threats escalate. Can Noah help her uncover the truth? Or will the killer silence her forever? Lethal Inheritance - Rebecca Hemlock K-9 Officer Kelly Blithe is on the job when she discovers her brother Scott has been murdered. With her other brother Chris named as the chief suspect, Kelly is forced to trust a man she barely knows to solve the case. Detective Harry Miller's life was changed forever when a suspect attack left him scarred. After another murder case lands on his desk, he'll have to convince Kelly that her living brother really did commit this murder. Neither wants the attraction that quickly overrides their growing friendship. When they discover a massive inheritance is involved, they'll have to finish the work of a dead man to find out who killed Scott. Come What May Serial Heat - Emilie Haney Former cop turned Private Investigator, Clancy Sullivan, is on the case to find yet another missing girl. After his last investigation ended badly, he's determined this time will be different. Dispatcher and aspiring forensic artist Willa Martin won't give up the hope that her friend Anna will be found—alive. All clues point to the fact that she's run off, leaving Willa and her newfound faith behind, but Willa knows better. Following a lead in the drought-ridden wilderness of Washington State, Clancy stumbles upon a dead body unconnected to his case. Little does he know that when his 911 call connects to Willa, a chain of events is set into motion that will draw them toward one another but also toward a killer. Thrown together in a race against the clock, Clancy and Willa battle through wildfires and misdirection as they chase a killer through the heat of summer. Art of Deception - Cara Putman Eight years ago she ran to safety. Now Charlotte Montgomery's past has caught up with her. Artist Charlotte Montgomery lost everything eight years ago to protect her son. She's built a safe life to protect him, and now her past has caught up with her She'll do anything to bring down her ex. When an Italian crime family reappears in her life determined to make her participate in their money-laundering scheme, she's determined to end it even if it means pretending she's a willing participant. When Charlotte's past and present collide, it threatens everything she's built and it's a race to survive. Real Justice - Katy Lee Her days of hiding are over. A ransom note left in her apartment tells Christina Depalo that changing her name and hiding in the big city hadn't been enough to escape her dangerous family. The Morans have kidnapped her roommate, demanding Christina return to Georgia. But that will mean facing the cutthroat attorney Marcus Cartwright, a man she once loved but who only wanted to take down her family. Marcus had started a coalition with his friend to crack down on organized crime in Savannah. But when his friend loses his life in a supposed accident, nothing will stop Marcus from seeking justice, not even the Moran's prodigal daughter who left town twelve years ago. Nobody will derail him this time. But then Christina never was a nobody. Induction - Chautona Havig Someone wants her dead. Not happening on his watch. When Ramon Simon goes missing, the small town of Fairbury burns with rumors hotter than the sidewalk in July. They're certain he's either left his wife, or she killed him (not that they'd blame her). As the weeks pass and the police fail to find answers, things heat up more when Anna Simon disappears, too. If that's not strange enough, the chief of police orders his officers to leave Anna out of their investigation. As a new recruit into a secret protection service known only as The Agency to the few who know it exists, Keith Auger doesn't know what he's doing, but he's determined to do his new job well. But when he finds himself guarding a woman before he's fully trained, he already begins to doubt the wisdom of this career path. Pressure mounts as Keith tries to stay one step ahead of the men out to kill Anna and another step ahead of Anna who is determined to find answers no one will give her. Keith can't help but wonder: will his first assignment with The Agency be his last? Where's the best place to find more information about Summer Heat? 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Aliens and alien craft? And not just at the boarder. CNN and CBS actually defending child mutilation for “trans” kids. BlackRock admits that we must force behaviors. VCDL President Philip Van Cleave on 28th Amendment idea floated by Newsom. Bedford County's new anti-LGBTQ policy? Not really. Biden administration new measures to protect LGBTQ? US women soccer just sucks. July best time to spot a UFO. Aliens must vacation too. Now smoke from a wild fire are called “climate change?” 93 days bottom of ocean makes you 10 years younger. HA. And more…

Have you heard of Bedford County's best kept secret?On this episode of “& so much more,” we spent time on-site with one of our community partners, Brook Hill Farm. As a therapeutic riding and horse rehabilitation facility, Brook Hill touches the lives of both young individuals and horses, leaving a lasting impact on their well-being.Join us as we sit down with Brook Hill's Assistant Director, Tracy Russler, to learn more about how this farm has been making a daily impact on the health of both youth and horses in central Virginia since 2001. Additionally, we'll hear from Jordan Altman, a former student whose personal testimony will touch your heart as she shares how riding at Brook Hill Farm transformed her life.Get ready to be inspired as we explore the genuine stories of growth and transformation that emanate from this special place!For more information, please visit:https://www.brookhillfarm.orgFor more content from Centra Health check us out on the following channels.YouTubeFacebookInstagramTwitter

Tina and Hillary cover former Beford County, PA District Attorney, Bill Higgins. Bill Higgins was as County DA, BUT when he traded favors for lesser sentences, he traded in his career. Sources Tina's Story ABC27 Ex-DA pleads guilty to accusations he aided drug dealers (https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/ex-da-pleads-guilty-to-accusations-he-aided-drug-dealers/)--by Myles Snyder Altoona Tribune Higgins gets 8 years of probation (https://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/08/higgins-gets-8-years-of-probation/)--by SHEN WU TAN The Legal Intelligencer Central Pa. District Attorney Accused of Protecting Drug Dealers, Outing Police Informants (https://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2018/04/04/central-pa-district-attorney-accused-of-protecting-drug-dealers-outing-police-informants/?slreturn=20230311195427)--by PJ D'Annunzio Pennyslvania Attorney General's Office ATTORNEY GENERAL SHAPIRO ANNOUNCES CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST BEDFORD COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY WILLIAM HIGGINS (https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-shapiro-announces-criminal-charges-against-bedford-county-district-attorney-william-higgins/) Pennsylvania Bar Association William J. Higgins Jr., Zone 8 Governor (http://www.pabar.org/public/bios/1314bios/higgins.asp) Penn Live Patriot News Pa. prosecutor who's accused of helping drug dealers for sex resigns (https://www.pennlive.com/politics/2018/04/pa_prosecutor_whos_accused_of.html) Speaker Hub Bill Higgins Never Quit (https://speakerhub.com/speaker/bill-higgins) The Tribune Democrat AG says Higgins betrayed Bedford County's trust; ex-DA's attorney wants change of venue (https://www.tribdem.com/news/ag-says-higgins-betrayed-bedford-county-s-trust-ex-das-attorney-wants-change-of-venue/article_4932b758-394c-11e8-8ff9-7bfe3a2c91da.html)--By Jocelyn Brumbaugh 'Big believer in second chances': Former Bedford DA Higgins aims to 'move the ball forward' after criminal charges, disbarment (https://www.tribdem.com/news/big-believer-in-second-chances-former-bedford-da-higgins-aims-to-move-the-ball-forward/article_a3c38dae-909a-11e9-ab8b-23af382fcd55.html)--By Jocelyn Brumbaugh Former Bedford DA sentenced to house arrest (https://www.tribdem.com/news/former-bedford-da-sentenced-to-house-arrest/article_1080474e-a27a-11e8-af18-f356202d833f.html)--By Jocelyn Brumbaugh WPSU Top Bedford County Prosecutor Arrested On 31 Charges, Resigns (https://radio.wpsu.org/crime-and-law-enforcement/2018-04-04/top-bedford-county-prosecutor-arrested-on-31-charges-resigns) Photos Bill Higgins (https://speakerhub.com/sites/default/files/styles/speaker_big_x2/public/user/profile_picture/2019/06/03/bill-higgins.png?itok=YhWDxOru)--via Speaker Hub Bio Page Press Conference About Higgins's Indictment (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMNIaMTDCvE)--Screenshot from Altoona Mirror via YouTube

This case includes the longest amber alert in Tennessee history and the death of two loving grandparents. Bubba and Mollie McLaren had custody of their daughter's children, Chloie Leverette (9) and Gage Daniel (7). Their mother, Cheryl Daniel, was struggling with her mental health and addiction, but was still very involved in her children's lives. September 23, 2012 a 911 call comes into the Bedford County dispatch for a house fire in Unionville. The home burnt to the ground and after investigating 4 bodies were found. Bubba and Mollie's body's were found next to each other. The families pet miniature poodle and cockatoo were found, but Chloie and Gage were never found! This is Tennessee's Longest Amber Alert in history and grows everyday as the kids are still missing. A year after the fire, Chloie was spotted in Tennessee and Cheryl says she's 100% sure that was her daughter. We recap the case and talk to Cheryl Daniel about her missing children. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expiredpodc...Support the show

The podcast went on the road (with a special guest) to Charlottesville, Va. this week to talk to Margie Howell. Margie grew up on a dairy and beef farm in Bedford County, Va. near the area that is now best known for Smith Mountain Lake. She had typhoid fever when she was 10 and admittedly said was lucky to have survived. She attended Mary Washington and UVA and received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She met husband Nat Howell at a conference and that would start them on an adventure neither expected. Nathaniel Howell would start a career with the Foreign Service that would eventually lead to a call from President Reagan to be the U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait from 1987- 1991. Nat was the ambassador during Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990. During Nat's twenty-six year foreign service career, Margie raised their two boys Chip and Edward, completed a masters degree and was a college professor. Paul said at the end that Margie had lived a fascinating life! They finished by talking about her family and how she is working on establishing an endowment in Nat's name at the University of Virginia where he taught for 22+ years.

Author Jennifer Sienes didn't grow up reading the Bible. An invitation from a friend to a Beth Moore Bible study changed her life and began her writing career. Jennifer's next book in the Bedford County series is “These Simple Gifts.” Jennifer found God in that simple gift of invitation at a time she needed to be closer to Him. Listen as she reveals how she walks with God today. Here's Jennifer. Her website: https://www.jennifersienes.com/ Her books: https://www.jennifersienes.com/books/  

“If we expect to be ignorant and free, we expect what never will be..” Thomas Jefferson on Fetterman.

Get an accurate timeline behind President Washington's presence in Carlisle, Pennsylvania between October 4-9, 1794 including means of official business. Learn what 2 Classes made up army which moved westward under Washington & Alexander Hamilton. Find out what became difficult task to maintain within army. Learn if Congressman William Findley including Forks of the Ohio Moderator David Redick were on the same page as George Washington & Alexander Hamilton. Determine if Bedford County marked eastern edge of rebel territory including what transpired around October 20, 1794. Discover if Theft itself became legal. Learn if Herman Husband had been on the top of President Washington's Most Wanted List. Get an in depth analysis behind why November 13, 1794 got labeled as “The Dreadful Night”. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/support

Is there really $90 Million worth of gold, silver and jewels buried somewhere in Bedford County, Virginia? This is the story of the three ciphertexts originating from an 1885 pamphlet called The Beale Papers, detailing treasure being buried by a man named Thomas J. Beale in a secret location in about 1820. Amateur treasure hunters, mathematicians, and even the NSA have been trying (and failing) to crack these codes ever since. Tune in and find out if We Were Had! We Were Had is a podcast of Murder, Mystery, and the Unnatural! Your hosts, Comedians Mae Planert, Max Spinelli, and Ben Kirschenbaum dive in each week to bring you the facts. Please support the show and our hosts! Leave a review for good luck! We Were Had Podcast instagram.com/wewerehad Mae Planert instagram.com/mae_planert Max Spinelli instagram.com/maxagazillion Ben Kirschenbaum instagram.com/benkirschenbaum --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wewerehad/support

Jens Soering's team has been calling for new DNA testing on crime scene evidence for years but claims Bedford County officials are stonewalling. After Rachel and Courteney meet with the man who could reopen the case and order new testing, Bedford's top prosecutor Wes Nance, he gives them a challenge: find a lab on the cutting edge of DNA science and see if new testing technology can provide answers in the case. A path to DNA testing opens. A special thanks to Bruce Williamson for his legal assistance.Sound production by Taylor ThomasTo support the investigative efforts of Small Town Big Crime, please visit https://www.patreon.com/SmallTownBigCrimeSupport the show

Where Crisis and Christ Collide  Jennifer Sienes Is it possible for God to take our “mess” and turn it into a message? I would have to say, “Absolutely! That's my life story!” Amen! So many people today are having issues. Issues in life. Issues in their family. Issues in business. Sometimes it can get hectic and seem out of our control. But if we are honest, the Lord is still speaking to us. He is urging us to “turn it over to Him.” He can handle it, I guarantee it. But there are some that can put these events, these emotions and these feelings into stories. Stories that rivet us to the character and allow us to see things through the eyes of another. By doing so, the allow the Lord to reach a part of our soul that can then shed some light on our issues. This is what our guest today has been able to accomplish with her writings. Jennifer Sienes was born to write. But she put it off. For years. She became a teacher and enjoyed that work, but the love and calling of writing never left her. When her daughter suffered a terrible accident that caused her to go through months of rehab due to a traumatic brain injury, her marriage falling apart and several other personal tragedies, she began writing. Today, she is the author of several contemporary women's fiction and romance books, but has now transitioned into romantic suspense novels. Through her tragedies, God has given her a gift that allows her to develop her characters and write with emotion that bridges the gap between the written page and the readers heart. Help me welcome to the program, Jennifer Sienes! Jennifer, thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to come visit with us today! First question, other than that brief information I just shared, can you tell us in your own words, “Who is Jennifer Sienes?” You were called to write for many years before you actually took the plunge. You became a wife, mother, teacher – why didn't you pursue writing even on a part time basis back then? Your daughters accident, you say, was basically your wake-up call to finally pursue writing. What is the book, https://amzn.to/3tno6Jq (“Illusions”) about? Tell us about your book, https://amzn.to/3aQmmSM (“Providence…”) Your first series was “Apple Hill.” Correct me if I'm wrong, but these books were contemporary women's fiction and romance. But now, you are transitioning into “romantic suspense” novels? Why the change? You use your life experiences to create you books and characters. Can you explain a little of how that works and some examples? Who is “Tess O'Shay?” You're a believer. You love the Lord. How does that message come through your work as a writer? What are some of the take-aways you want you want your readers to gain by reading your books? I believe the series you are currently working on is “Bedford County.” In fact, you published the first book in that series https://amzn.to/3O8e7Qt ((Night Songs)). Can you explain the background for the series, “Bedford County?” What does the future hold for your writing? As I was preparing for this interview, there was one thing I found that I just had to ask you about.  I need to know about the inspiration you receive from Gracie and Einstein? Jennifer, this has been so interesting. To hear the inspiration and back story to some of your works. How can someone order your books? Are they on Amazon? If someone has a question or would like to get in touch with you, maybe to do an interview like this, how can they do that? How can someone get in touch with you? I'll put links to all of that down in the show notes below. Folks, sometimes we need to let our imaginations take over in order to guide us through the daily turmoil in our lives. Jennifer Sienes books help you to do just that, but also keeps the core message relevant throughout the books. I urge you to drop down into the show notes below and order some of her books right now. Order the entire series

Is it possible for a person to be consumed by a fire, with no trace of evidence found to support it? Is it possible that 2 people die in the same fire, but no evidence of either is found? That is the question we'll be tackling today in episode 10 as we delve into the lives of Chloie Leverette and Gage Daniel. Chloie, was nine and her half-brother Gage, was 7 at the time that they both disappeared on September 23, 2012. 2 children whose remains were not found in the rubble with their deceased grandparents. What happened that bizarre and fateful night almost a decade ago? And most importantly, where are Chloie and Gage today? This is a cold case, but it is still an open investigation. The TBI has not given up. Please contact them with any relevant tips. Chloie Leverette was 9 years old, and Gage Daniel was 7 when they disappeared from their grandparent's farmhouse on the evening of September 23, 2012. Their grandparents, Molli and Bubba, both perished in the house fire. It is strongly believed that the children did not die in the fire. There are age progressed photos available that I will post. Please keep an eye out and reach out if you have any clue as to where Chloie and Gage could be today. If you or anyone you know has information about this case, contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-824-3463 or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678. The TBI would especially be interested in talking to anyone who was in the area of Kingdom Road in Bedford County on September 23 or 24, 2012. Article Sources: Unsolved Mysteries information - https://www.moviemaker.com/unsolved-mysteries-gage-daniel- chloie-leverette-missing-tennessee-house-fire/ The Lost in the Ashes episode of the Unsolved Mysteries podcast is now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. https://www.basictrendy.com/chloie-leverette-and-gage-daniel-a-fire-mystery/ https://medium.com/of-misdeeds-and-mysteries/the-missing-32-chloie-rhianna-leverette-and- christopher-gage-daniel-f6c0a5e56962 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gage-daniel-and-chloie-leverette-two-tenn-kids-believed-dead-in- house-fire-now-thought-missing/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/chloie-leverette-gage-daniel-missing-tennessee-kids- father/story?id=17358917 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2210491/Chloie-Leverette-Gage-Daniel-Mystery-children- police-say-missing-presumed-dead-house-fire.html https://www.wtkr.com/2012/09/30/two-children-missing-after-house-fire-in-tennessee/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Chloie-and-Gage-Not-forgottenAlways-searching- 569690079805322/

In this episode, Anne bakes up a delicious Strawberry Swirl Pound Cake. The recipe calls for Almond Extract and Kill Vanilla. Anne deviates and uses yummy strawberry jam. Karen recounts a double murder in Bedford County, VA, which is near Lynchburg, VA. Then, Anne gives us the terrifying murders by the Dating Game Killer, Rodney Acala, whose victims are vast and there are still more out there unidentified. The case Karen covers in Virginia is the Haysom Murders where a rebellious University of Virgina freshman and her college boyfriend plot the demise of her parents simply because she is spoiled and wants her way. The sisters don't agree with the name given to the Dating Game Killer because he was only on one episode and even though he won, the woman who picked him had the sense to not actually go on a date with him. They do agree that boob biting is never acceptable in any scenario.  They respectfully pay homage to Robin Samsoe, who was an unfortunate victim of Rodney Acala, but it was her murder that led to the solving of many others that actually got Rodney tried and convicted, even though there are many victims of his that are still unidentified. Investigators found over 900 pictures of his victims, but cannot release them because of the violence depicted of his torturing them in the pictures. Indie spotlights: Voluntary Input: "Never forced, never coerced. Open discussions about things in life that matter to you most." Offtopia: "...Listen to us ramble about writing, art, music, and more!" Justin Time "Justin and Carter go from every corner of the universe to discuss topics, drink beers, and answer your questions. Join the beer club today." Karen's sources: Elizabeth Haysom - Wikipedia Jens Söring - Wikipedia A MANSONESQUE KILLING BRINGS SHUDDERS TO GENTEEL VIRGINIA – Chicago Tribune The Haysom Murders - Home (weebly.com) Was Accessory in Murders of Parents, Heiress Admits - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) Scenario of How the Haysom Murders May have Occurred (murderpedia.org) DAUGHTER IS SENTENCED TO 90 YEARS FOR ROLE IN VA. SLAYING OF PARENTS - The Washington Post Elizabeth Haysom Denied Parole | WSET Virginia killer with Nova Scotia ties to be paroled, deported | CBC News Soering, Haysom paroled | BedfordBulletin.com Parole board member, investigators visit crime scene before granting Jens Soering, Elizabeth Haysom parole (wsls.com) Parole board member, investigators visit crime scene before granting Jens Soering, Elizabeth Haysom parole (wsls.com) Fabricated Innocence: The Self-Exoneration and Re-Incrimination of Jens Soering (quillette.com) Elizabeth Haysom | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Jens Söring: US returns double murderer to Germany after 33 years - BBC News Anne's sources: https://m.facebook.com/find.alcala.victims/photos/a.161190713928936/161190757262265/ https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a4576/rodney-alcala-dating-game-killer/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dating-show-killed-raped-women-24284127.amp https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nhregister.com/news/amp/After-35-years-Jill-Barcomb-s-family-still-11515467.php https://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/05/nyregion/05unsolved.html https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.marinij.com/2021/07/29/serial-killer-suspected-in-marin-murder-dies-in-prison/amp/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.staradvertiser.com/2021/07/24/breaking-news/imprisoned-dating-game-killer-who-took-victims-earrings-as-trophies-dies-in-california/amp/ And information from The Book of Serial Killers by Jack Rosewood

CLICK HERE to listen to episode audio (4:39).Sections below are the following: Transcript of Audio Audio Notes and Acknowledgments ImagesExtra Information Sources Related Water Radio Episodes For Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.). Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 4-1-22. TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the week of April 4, 2022.  This revised episode from May 2013 is part of a series this year of episodes related to trees and shrubs. MUSIC – ~ 16 sec – Lyrics: “Lost my fingers in the Galax mill, Buddy sing a sad old song; And my heart got broke in the yew pine hills, Lordy my time ain't long.” This week, we feature music about some historical aspects of a natural-resource industry that's been important to Virginia's economy for hundreds of years and also plays an important role in managing the Commonwealth's water.  Have a listen for about 30 more seconds.MUSIC – ~31 sec – Lyrics: “I started out to loggin' when I was in my prime, Woman don't you weep for me; Hitchin' up the spruce to the big drag lines, You damned old piney mountain; Where the skidders start a-buckin' as the years come down, Buddy sing a sad old song; Makin' God's own thunder on the new-cut ground, Lordy my time ain't long.” You've been listening to part of “Piney Mountains,” by Bruce Molsky on his 2013 album, “If It Ain't Here When I Get Back,” from Tree Frog Music.  The song was written by Craig Johnson, a highly-regarded string-band musician who died in North Carolina in 2009.  Focusing on one logger-turned-millworker's tragic accident in a Galax, Virginia, mill, the song weaves in several aspects of the history of the forest industry in the southeastern states: hard work and rough leisure by loggers, opportunities and risks of working in sawmills and furniture factories, economic ups and downs of resource-based industries, changes to landscapes after land uses change, and a rich heritage of traditional music. With a complex history, forest use and management in Virginia remains of vital economic and ecological importance, including for water resources.  As the Virginia Department of Forestry has stated, quote, “In addition to lumber, paper, and a host of other products, forests provide benefits called ‘ecosystem services,'” unquote.  Those services include air quality, water quality, soil conservation, outdoor recreation, wildlife habitat, carbon storage, and scenic beauty. As of 2017, over 16 million acres in Virginia—about 62 percent of the state—were covered by forests, and those forests provided an estimated $30 billion annually in economic benefits, considering both forest products and ecosystem services.  At the same time, forest-related work can still be hazardous, as it was for the narrator in this week's music.  Logging, for example, typically has higher workplace injury and fatality rates than other occupations. With connections and impacts like these, piney mountains and other wooded landscapes will continue to influence Virginia's economy, culture, wildlife, air, and water. Thanks to Bruce Molsky for permission to use this week's music, and we close with about 15 more seconds of “Piney Mountains.” MUSIC – ~ 16 sec – instrumental. SHIP'S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Ben Cosgrove for his version of “Shenandoah” to open and close this episode.  In Blacksburg, I'm Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This Virginia Water Radio episode revises and replaces Episode 160, 5-6-13. “Piney Mountains,” from the 2013 album “If It Ain't Here When I Get Back,” is copyright 2013 by Bruce Molsky and Tree Frog Music, used with permission.  More information about Bruce Molsky is available online at http://www.brucemolsky.com. Information on Craig Johnson was taken from his December 2009 obituary online at http://www.cremnc.com/sitemaker/sites/Cremat2/obit.cgi?user=151400Johnson; and “Most Done Traveling: A Tribute to Craig Johnson,” by Dave Shombert in the Dec. 2009-Jan. 2010 issue of The Old Time Herald (Durham, N.C.), online at https://www.oldtimeherald.org/issues/volume-12-number-2/(subscription required for access) [Used this source in 2013]. Virginia Water Radio thanks Jennifer Gagnon, Virginia Tech Department of Forest Resources and Conservation, for her help with the original version of this episode, done in 2013. Click here if you'd like to hear the full version (2 min./22 sec.) of the “Shenandoah” arrangement/performance by Ben Cosgrove that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Cosgrove is available online at http://www.bencosgrove.com. IMAGES Percentage of forest land in Virginia counties as of 2016.  Map taken from the Virginia Department of Forestry, “Virginia Statewide Assessment of Forest Resources,” November 2020, page 40.  The report is available online (as a PDF) at https://www.stateforesters.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2020-VA-Statewide-Assessment.pdf.  The original source is Thomas J. Brandeis et al., “Virginia's Forests, 2016,”  Resource Bulletin SRS–223, U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Southern Research Station, Asheville, N.C., 2018. Forests made up much of the watershed surrounding a Bedford County, Virginia, reservoir (center of photo) in this April 21, 2011, photo from Peaks of Otter. EXTRA INFORMATION ON THE STATUS OF FORESTS IN VIRGINIA The following information on trends and threats for Virginia's forest lands is from the Virginia Department of Forestry, “Virginia Statewide Assessment of Forest Resources,” November 2020, page 10.  The report is available online (as a PDF) at https://www.stateforesters.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2020-VA-Statewide-Assessment.pdf. Virginia's Forest Trends, Conditions, and Threats SummarySeveral important changes, trends, and threats in Virginia are likely to significantly impact the health,quality, and extent of Virginia's forests in the foreseeable future. TrendsPopulation growth and expanding metropolitan areas;Changes in forest ownership;Rising forest volumes;Positive growth/drain ratio for hardwood and softwood forests;Consistent timber harvest numbers and application of water quality Best Management Practices. ThreatsWildland fire and growing wildland urban interface;Declining diminished tree species;Declining hardwood resource;Forestland fragmentation and conversion;Forest health issues;Changing forest industry;Climate change;Funding of conservation work and programs. These trends and threats will increase the need for: innovative and proactive wildfire prevention andsuppression; water quality protection; forest stewardship; forest health management; and urbanforestry efforts in all areas of the Commonwealth. SOURCES Used for Audio University of Washington/Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, “Logging,” online at https://deohs.washington.edu/pnash/logging. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “The facts of the faller: Occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities to loggers, 2006–2015,” by Jill Jonacha and Caleb Hopler, Beyond the Numbers, April 2018, online at https://www.bls.gov/opub/btn/volume-7/the-facts-of-the-faller-occupational-injuries-illnesses-and-fatalities-to-loggers-2006-2015.htm. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “State Occupational Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities,” online at https://www.bls.gov/iif/oshstate.htm#VA. U.S. Department of Agriculture/U.S. Forest Service, “State and Private Forestry Fact Sheet—Virginia 2022,” online (as a PDF) at https://apps.fs.usda.gov/nicportal/temppdf/sfs/naweb/VA_std.pdf. Virginia Department of Forestry:“Virginia's Forests,” online at https://dof.virginia.gov/;“Benefits of Trees,” online at https://dof.virginia.gov/education-and-recreation/learn-about-education-recreation/benefits-of-tree/(this is the source of the quote used in the audio);“Virginia's Forest History,” online at https://dof.virginia.gov/forest-markets-sustainability/learn-about-forest-markets-sustainability/virginias-forest-history/; and“Virginia Statewide Assessment of Forest Resources,” November 2020, online (as a PDF) at https://www.stateforesters.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2020-VA-Statewide-Assessment.pdf(see page 19 for statistics on forested land; p. 21 for economic benefits; and p. 23 for water quality benefits). For More Information about Trees and Shrubs in Virginia and Elsewhere Center for Watershed Protection, “Trees and Stormwater Runoff,” online at https://www.cwp.org/reducing-stormwater-runoff/. Chesapeake Bay Program, “Field Guide: Plants and Trees,” online at https://www.chesapeakebay.net/discover/field-guide/all/plants_trees/all. Oscar W. Gupton and Fred C. Swope, Trees and Shrubs of Virginia, University of Virginia Press, Charlottesville, 1981. Sanglin Lee and Alan Raflo, “Trees and Water,” Viriginia Water Resources Research Center, Virginia Water Central Newsletter, pages 13-18, online at https://vtechworks.lib.vt.edu/handle/10919/49367.   (A Virginia Cooperative Extension version of this article—“Trees and Water,” by Sanglin Lee, Alan Raflo, and Jennifer Gagnon, 2018—with some slight differences in the text is available online at https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/content/pubs_ext_vt_edu/en/ANR/ANR-18/ANR-18NP.html.) Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension, “How Trees Grow,” online at https://agrilife.org/treecarekit/introduction-to-tree-care/how-trees-grow/. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Forests of Virginia, 2018, Resource Update FS-264, Asheville, N.C., 2020; available online at https://www.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/pubs/59963. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Natural Resources Conservation Service Plants Database, online at https://plants.usda.gov. Virginia Botanical Associates, “Digital Atlas of the Virginia Flora,” online at http://www.vaplantatlas.org/index.php?do=start&search=Search. Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation/Natural Heritage Division, online at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/. Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program, Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment, online at https://forestupdate.frec.vt.edu/. Virginia Forest Products Association, online at https://www.vfpa.net/. Virginia Native Plant Society, online at http://vnps.org/. A.S. Weakley, J.C. Ludwig, and J.F. Townsend, Flora of Virginia, Bland Crowder, ed.  Copyright by the Foundation of the Flora of Virginia Project, Inc., Richmond.  Botanical Research Institute of Texas, Fort Worth, 2012.  This is the first comprehensive manual of Virginia plants published since the 1700s.  The Flora of Virginia Project is online at https://floraofvirginia.org/. RELATED VIRGINIA WATER RADIO EPISODES All Water Radio episodes are listed by category at the Index link above (http://www.virginiawaterradio.org/p/index.html).  See particularly the “Plants” subject category.Following are links to other episodes on trees and shrubs. Introduction to trees and water – Episode 621, 3-21-22.American Sycamore – Episode 176, 8-26-13.American Witch Hazel – Episode 238, 10-31-14.Ash trees – Episode 376, 7-10-17. Early spring wildflowers in woodlands – Episode 573, 4-19-21.Maple trees – Episode 503, 12-16-19. Photosynthesis – Episode 602, 11-8-21. Poison Ivy and related plants, including the shrub Poison Sumac – Episode 535, 7-27-20. Rhododendrons – Episode 574, 4-26-21. Tree buds – Episode 622, 3-28-22. Tree colors and changes in fall, including to water movement – Episode 285, 10-9-15. FOR VIRGINIA TEACHERS – RELATED STANDARDS OF LEARNING (SOLs) AND OTHER INFORMATION Following are some Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) that may be supported by this episode's audio/transcript, sources, or other information included in this post. 2020 Music SOLs SOLs at various grade levels that call for “examining the relationship of music to the other fine arts and other fields of knowledge.” 2018 Science SOLs Grade 6 6.6 – Water has unique physical properties and has a role in the natural and human-made environment. 6.8 – Land and water have roles in watershed systems. 6.9 – Humans impact the environment and individuals can influence public policy decisions related to energy and the environment. Life Science LS.9 – Relationships exist between ecosystem dynamics and human activity. Earth Science ES.6 – Resource use is complex. ES.8 – Freshwater resources influence and are influenced by g

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On April 3, 1985, Derek and Nancy Haysom were found dead in their home in Bedford County, Virginia. Investigators have charged their daughter, Elizabeth Haysom, and her boyfriend, Jens Soering, in their murder. Join us for the second half of our two-parter on the Haysom murders where we detail what happened during the trial and developments in the years since their convictions, featuring a special interview with Dr. J Thomas McClintock, founder of DNA Diagnostics, Inc! A big thank you to this week's sponsors: Anchor Sources we used for this episode: https://www.sundancenow.com/series/watch/killing-for-love/66461ad4d34ab087?season=1 https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/11/09/blood-ties https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/a-new-chapter-in-a-double-murder-case https://deadline.com/2020/09/blood-ties-movie-gugu-mbatha-raw-kiernan-shipka-cole-sprouse-aaron-katz-toronto-film-festival-1234574488/ https://murderpedia.org/female.H/images/haysom-elizabeth/scenario.pdf https://soeringguiltyascharged.com/2018/03/15/transcript-of-jens-soerings-interview-with-the-german-prosecutor-30-december-1986/ https://www.cbs19news.com/story/42418003/local-podcast-investigates-dna-evidence-in-haysom-murders-jens-soering-case https://art19.com/shows/the-truth-about-true-crime/episodes/e42542d4-58fb-42bf-a08e-ac9d7a29e144 https://wset.com/news/local/convicted-murderer-of-1985-crimes-appears-on-dr-phil-show https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/soering-jens.htm https://murderpedia.org/female.H/h/haysom-elizabeth.htm https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-news/they-didnt-break-me-german-man-convicted-of-va-double-murder-freed-after-33-years/2019/12/17/d10409a2-20ea-11ea-a153-dce4b94e4249_story.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jens_S%C3%B6ring https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Haysom https://quillette.com/2020/03/08/fabricated-innocence-the-self-exoneration-and-re-incrimination-of-jens-soering/ https://hammeltranslations.com/2020/07/14/the-experts-agree-no-unknown-dna-at-the-soring-crime-scene/ https://richmond.com/news/local/crime/ex-girlfriend-jens-soering-killed-her-parents-because-mom-had-sexually-abused-her/article_5b0a3614-33fa-5304-af0c-381fc5640a61.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folie_%C3%A0_deux --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shockingly-wicked/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shockingly-wicked/support