Bedford orchard sees apples ripen early, hit the ground and lose value Evan Jones October 2, 2017 1 min read (AP photo) October is the month when apple picking is supposed to be at its peak, but if one Bedford County orchard’s experience is any indication, many apples hit the ground in recent weeks before anyone could pick them. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Another Community Conversation on opioid crisisNext: Dr. Park Park operator address security there Related Stories 1 min read “Jaws” turns 50 – a local media expert on how it welcomed in the summer blockbuster era Gene Marrano June 18, 2025 1 min read New single debut from Erin Lunsford at The Spot; last weekend for Earnest at the Bear Theatre Gene Marrano June 18, 2025 1 min read USA Cycling Endurance Championships arrive next month in Roanoke Gene Marrano June 17, 2025