BREAKING NEWS: Parker retains School Board seat

Incumbent Dixie Parker has retained her seat on Bedford County Board of Education, defeating challenger Robert Allison in the only contested local race in Thursday's general election. Parker drew 398 votes to Allison's 213 in election machine totals, with only paper ballot totals yet to be announced.

"I think the people in District 1 spoke very loudly and clearly today," said Parker when contacted Thursday night by the Times-Gazette. "It's not a vote for me, it's a vote for the children of Bedford County."

She thanked the community for its support.