BEDFORD

The National D-Day Memorial Foundation says they made the difficult decision to suspend the Memorial Day 2023 in-person ceremony.

Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears visited the historic Washington Baptist Church in Bedford this morning.

Last year’s storm damaged homes and injured two people

Governor Glenn Youngkin will be featured as one of the speakers at the 79th Anniversary Commemoration at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford on June 6, officials said.

Come July 1, hundreds of Bedford County residents will fall under the town's jurisdiction.

A halfway home that was set to come to Bedford County will no longer be opening its doors.

All buildings have been secured after Liberty High School was placed on an active lockdown around 2 p.m., according to school officials.

Homeowners in Bedford County will start to pay more in real estate taxes. This comes after the Board of Supervisors approved a new rate at the end of April.

Thanks to Vickey Draper for our picture of the day from Bedford.

Dozens of veterans embarked on the trip of a lifetime Friday.

People in Bedford County may have to pay more in real estate taxes and county leaders are planning $55,000,000 worth of improvement projects they say will attract more people to the area.

A Bedford man is facing 25 felony charges of possession of child porn, authorities said.

The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce is holding its 10th annual job fair on Thursday, with around 35 employers expected to attend.

Thanks to Megan for today’s Picture of the Day from Eagle Rock.

A man accused of setting Bedford Middle School on fire back in 2020, was sentenced to six years in prison Friday.

Firefighters responded to Smith Mountain Lake Parkway at Dowdy Crossing Saturday evening.

The Sedalia Center is home to some of the most anticipated annual food and music festivals in southwest Virginia, drawing loyal attendees' year-after-year from the local communities of Big Island and Sedalia, as well as from the cities of Lynchburg, Amherst, Roanoke and Bedford. Saturday March 25th the Celtic Games and Highland Festival comes to the center.

Fortunately, no one was injured in a house fire in Bedford Tuesday night, according to the Bedford Fire Department.

Town leaders say because of a deal with the county, areas of land that were part of the county will now become part of the town.

The Bedford Fire Department is warning drivers about a tractor-trailer crash on Moneta Road Monday morning.

One Bedford county family in our community is spreading kindness.

A motorcycle collision on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Bedford left one man dead and another hospitalized Tuesday, according to the National Park Service.

The group recently completed a one-year deployment to the horn of Africa.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a furry friend while giving back to the Bedford Humane Society

Soul Sisters and Brother Kitchen provides comfort through your taste buds

It’s been one week since a fire swept through a few downtown Bedford businesses.

Josue Coreas - Ventura was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences plus ten years for the murder of Raymond Wood in 2017.

An accused MS-13 gang member has received the maximum sentence for his part in the 2017 death or a Lynchburg teenager.

Benny Soldato’s is one step closer to bringing its massive 28-inch pizzas to Bedford.

What was supposed to be a normal day for Helen Walters turned into a day full of emotion and heartbreak.

The Bedford Fire Department is urging the public to avoid downtown Bedford as they work to put out a commercial fire reported Friday.

Redevelopment efforts continue at the former Bedford Middle School three years after a fire ripped through the building.

Fortunately, no one was hurt in a Bedford fire that took several hours to fully extinguish, according to the Bedford Fire Department.

The Bedford Fire Department showed its support for students struggling with bullying at school.

The Bedford Police Department is asking for the community’s help to locate a man they say is wanted on multiple charges in Central Virginia.

Showing some love and support for those who serve or have served – that’s the goal of the annual “Valentines for Vets” program at Bedford Public Libraries.

Celebrating National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Bedford County will mail property reassessments to residents on Friday, many of whom will see a dramatic value increase.

Officials at Centra are attributing the higher number of patients to a post-holiday surge in illnesses.

The Big Island Volunteer Fire Company is mourning the loss of one of its own.

One horse was lifted from a frozen pond to safety, thanks to the Bedford Fire Department.

Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash that happened on Christmas day in Bedford County.

The store has reopened to the public, and police say there is no threat suspected

The Bedford Police Department is searching for a missing man with special needs.

No one was hurt after a vehicle fire spread to several gas pumps at a Bedford convenience store, according to the Bedford Fire Department.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man as part of an ongoing Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children investigation.

Bedford County Sheriff’s Office deputies need the public’s help to help put a smile on children’s faces this holiday season.

As the Christmas season gets underway, Christmas tree farms are hitting their busiest weekend of the year.

The Bedford Fire Department says around 6:49 a.m. on Wednesday, crews responded to multiple reports of a residential structure fire in Moneta.

Lynchburg and Bedford authorities are encouraging residents to think twice before pouring grease down the drain, and offering some tools to combat a growing issue.

Thanks to Tammy Kelly for today’s Picture of the Day from Bedford.

The Veteran’s Day ceremony at the Bedford D-Day memorial moved indoors this year due to the rain, but their salute to service and sacrifice remains unchanged.

A tornado warning was issued for parts of City of Roanoke, Roanoke, Botetourt, Bedford and Franklin.

Two people were hospitalized after a crash in Bedford early Saturday, according to the Bedford Fire Department.

Forest’s offensive line just wasn’t letting up on Friday night. They took the win against Liberty 49-12.

Pizza lovers, this one’s for you. Benny’s iconic 28″ pizza is headed to Bedford.

Your kids and four-legged friends can get into the Christmas spirit by visiting Santa soon.

The Southwest Virginia Honor flight returned to the D-Day memorial Sunday, after leaving for Washington D.C. on Friday, with a special recognition for Vietnam veterans.

A 30-year-old woman is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Bedford County, according to Virginia State Police.

Firefighters said shortly after noon Saturday. They learned a vehicle hit the CVS Pharmacy located on East Main Street. When crews arrived, they found one car with moderate front end damage and a 3′x3′ hole on the side of the building.

One person is recovering after a crash in Bedford County.

On Wednesday, the center announced a new Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner would be joining their team, which they say is now serving adults in the town of Bedford and Bedford County.

Thanks to Jim for today’s Picture of the Day from Bedford.

Centerfest was held in downtown Bedford on Saturday, with over 125 vendors.

VMI cadets took to the D-Day memorial in Bedford Saturday for a time-honored tradition.

The Glass crowd was ready, and so was George White.

The 41st Annual Bedford Centerfest is Saturday, and its expected to be bigger and better than ever.

Still looking for weekend plans? Well, the 41st Annual Centerfest in downtown Bedford returns this weekend and event leaders say it’s going to be bigger than ever.

Starting next week, patients at the Horizon Wellness Center in Bedford won’t need to make a separate stop to pick up their prescriptions.

A woman has been arrested after abandoning her children and dogs inside of a Bedford home, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

A local library system is celebrating Banned Books Week with a giveaway.

The Bedford Fire Department held their annual wreath laying at the D-Day memorial today in honor of the victims of 9/11

Bedford County Public Schools announced substantial increases in their preliminary SOL scores this year.

In their current space, workstations are on top of one another, visitors have to sit on a narrow bench in a tight hallway, the locker room barely fits two officers, and there are no weight rooms or showers.

Horizon Behavioral Health announced in a press release the opening of a women’s recovery residence in Bedford.

You can apply early and take a furry friend home with you on the day of the event, BHS said

Authorities said that 14-year-old Ethan Keys was last seen near the intersection of Gumtree Drive and Spring Lake Drive in Forest wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, black cotton pants, and black tennis shoes.

A Bedford man was sentenced to one year in prison for killing his friend after an argument last year.

Andrew Donahue, 30, who was arrested for child sex crimes, has pled guilty, according to court records.

The organization is looking to build a new adoption center next door, but they need your help to raise $50,000 through Aug. 31.

The town recently released the Traipse app for the downtown area, where you’re on a scavenger hunt, not for sasquatch, but for information about local shops.

Drivers said compared to higher gas prices earlier this summer, they’re finally able to save some money or use it elsewhere.

The Bedford Fire Department said the crash happened around 10:47 a.m. on Tuesday and involved an ambulance and a tractor-trailer at the intersection of Route 460 and Woodhaven Drive.

Those driving on Route 43 in Bedford can expect delays due to a crash involving a tractor-trailer Monday morning, according to the Bedford Fire Department.

Wednesday’s event provided children, grades preschool through 12th grade, with a pair for the new school year.

On Monday, the National D-Day Memorial Foundation said that their annual “No Excuse Night” will be held on August 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

For Daryl Robertson, it’s been a surreal few weeks walking around the hallways of Liberty High School – The former E.C. Glass and William Fleming assistant took over the program where he won a state title in 2002.

Bedford Commonwealth’s Attorney Wes Nance tells 10 News the victim’s family asked the court to show grace, and the two families will meet as part of the healing process.

Any storms that develop could produce strong winds, heavy rain and lightning

We have all heard of some form of school supplies fundraiser – No matter the name, whether it’s Stuff the Bus, Pack the Bus, or Fill the Bus, the goal is still the same: to make sure every student has what they need to have a successful school year.

Checkers, a Quarter Horse and Mountain Trail National Champion, will be demonstrating his skills at Coyote Crossing Equestrian Center on July 19.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

On Wednesday around 2:16 p.m., the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said they responded to a call of a domestic-related disturbance in the Blue Ridge Area of Bedford County.

Local fire departments and swift water rescue teams from across our region are responding to flooding in Buchanan County.

A local public library is setting the record straight following continuing controversy over a display.

In the last three years, Danville Police say opioids killed at least 16 people in the city.

Instead of closing at 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Virginia ABC said that they will now close at 9 p.m.

In a press release Wednesday, Bedford County Public schools announced a revised budget that included salary increases for all employees.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to find a missing 67-year-old woman.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.