Big Island NewsLocal news for Big Island, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Tractor Trailer and Train Collide- June 30, 2008 State Police are spent most of the day at an accident involving a tractor trailer and train.http://www.topix.net/city/big-island-va/2008/06/tractor-trailer-and-train-collide?fromrss=... Board: no 4-day school week- June 28, 2008 School board members in Bedford County on Thursday evening delved into an issue that's gained attention nationally -- cutting back to a four-day school week to combat high fuel costs and rising energy expenses.http://www.topix.net/city/big-island-va/2008/06/board-no-4-day-school-week?fromrss=1 County man sentenced to 48 years- June 26, 2008 Perriello campaign stresses community service Tom Perriello, the Democratic Party candidate for the 5th Congressional District, spent Friday afternoon working at Bedford Domestic Violence Services' office.http://www.topix.net/city/big-island-va/2008/06/county-man-sentenced-to-48-years?fromrss=1 Man drowns in James River- June 23, 2008 June 23, 2008 Man drowns in James River One man is dead after drowning in the James River.http://www.topix.net/city/big-island-va/2008/06/man-drowns-in-james-river?fromrss=1 Bedford group offers vaccine for rabies at low cost - roanoke.com- June 6, 2008 The Bedford Humane Society is teaming up with Bedford County, the Virginia Department of Health and local veterinarians to offer rabies vaccination clinics at six sites around the county Saturday.http://www.topix.net/city/big-island-va/2008/06/bedford-group-offers-vaccine-for-rabies-at... |