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A Bedford County Public Schools staff member died this week due to complications from COVID-19.
At its Thursday night meeting, the Bedford County School Board held a moment of silence for Charles Ragland who died Jan. 13 according to his obituary. Jason Johnson, who was elected as chairman of the board at Thursdayâs meeting, said Ragland suffered complications from COVID-19. This is the first COVID-19-related death reported by the division.
Ryan Edwards, spokesperson for the division, said Ragland was an employee in the divisionâs transportation department.
Johnson said he hoped for âpeace and comfort to the family and all who knew and loved Mr. Ragland.â
As positive cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in Amherst County, officials announced temporary closures of two local courts because of concerns related to the virus. A separate announcement from