Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
The Bedford County Broadband Authority will meet today. Â It could vote to authorize the county administrator to execute documents with Blue Ridge Towers to build a broadband network. Â It's expected to include nine towers at a price tag of $3.3 million.
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Water will be temporarily shut off for parts of Link Road in Lynchburg today as city crews reconnect a new water line. Â Once service is restored, you will want to run the water for several minutes to flush residue from existing pipes.
Local author Beth Macy will speak tonight at Roanoke College. Â She will speak about her New York Times best selling book "Dopesick," talking about the opioid crisis in America. Â
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation holds an information session today about dam safety grants and floodplain management. Â The grants are available to homeowners and local governments. Â Up to $1 million is available this year.