Taking calls from concerned residents since november. People have also contacted the town Police Department. Chief todd foreman Bedford Police department the paper is basically just reporting news. Bedford police chief todd foreman isnt concerned about the content and says no crime is being committed. Religious scholars familiar with the publication says its designed to combat islamophobia. Its published by a group affiliated with the muslims of america organization. Gordon steffey Randolph College associate professor of religious studies they have been unequivocal in their denunciation of any extremism or killing. Who were unwilling to go on camera told angered to receive the paper, regardless of its content. While hinsen doesnt agree with everything he read, he hopes others will take time to read the publication before condemning it. Hinsen there are divisions between muslims and christians that will that doesnt mean that we cant live in the same world office and the town Police Depa
High School Seniors who came up with the idea for thursdays program. Lidya tadesse, 12th grade we can really make a difference and the best way to do that is educating and having an open dialogue. About two dozen people attended. Hans wants thursdays discussion to serve as a start to more meaningful talks. Nancy hans, executive director, Prevention Council i look at that as heres an opportunity there are new faces in there. So we want to continue to build on all of this. If youre interested in hosting an event, you can get in touch with the roanoke alliance. We have a link to their website on ours, wdbj 7 dotcom. Christian heilman, wdbj7. New tonight, 67 people have been indicted on 188 drug charges in our area. This morning the Alleghany Highlands Drug Task force made the arrests with help from several local agencies and state police. Those arrested face charges related to marijuana, cocaine and heroin. Lynchburg police need your help solving several breaking and entering incidents ar