October 19, 2026
Lifestyles
Grayson says goodbye to ‘postal family’
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com Pam Grayson had her last day at the Shelbyville Post Office on Dec. 29, officially retiring after 27 years with the postal service. She has worked…
Christmas tree McGee
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com Venita McGee’s handcrafted tabletop Christmas trees all began because of a violent wind storm. Over a decade ago, a storm rolled through her family’s Lynchburg farm,…
Lowery Jewelers offers unique end-of-year promotion
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com Lowery Jewelers is just one of the many exquisite jewelry stores around in Shelbyville. Running from now until the end of the month, customers who make…
Claxton’s Shelter Insurance Agency adds Belden
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com Maleah Claxton has a problem most businesses would love to have: her business is growing and she needed more room to add some help. She moved…
CHRISTMAS AT THE CABIN
The log cabin at the Gilliland Historical Resource Center, Inc., welcomed two special visitors Saturday for “Cookies with Santa”. Joining Mrs. Claus (a.k.a. Ira Booker) and Santa Clause (a.k.a. Anthony…
Update on BCLP’s trip to D.C.
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com Back in November, representatives with the Bedford County Listening wen to D.C. to petition for better federal renter protections. This event followed the Shelbyville City Council’s…
Hand-stitched Christmas tradition
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcoutypost.com A hand-stitched stocking is hard to find today. But Sue Cates’ seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren have ones sure to last a life-time. Cates, who’s 82,…
Have you tried a freeze-dried Skittle?
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com When you’re craving a sweet snack, most people don’t think to reach for freeze-dried candy. But thanks to the new Shelbyville Snack Shop, they’re making freeze-dried…
Winter Local Living – Holiday Edition
Local Stories and Local Recipes just for the Holidays. Local Living Holiday Edition
What’s in a name?
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com The last Rules and Legislative Committee brought up the suggestion to name a bridge on Unionville-Deason Road after Ronald Frederick “Freddy” Smith. A petition with 30…