BEDFORD COUNTY

A Bedford County man will spend 50 years in prison for brutally attacking a realtor at an open house in Mariners Landing in 2020.

The search is on for a suspect vehicle believed to be connected to a deadly hit and run in Bedford County, according to Virginia State Police.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has shared information about a recent crimes against children investigation.

If you’re driving along Route 619 in Bedford County, expect delays.

The local community is coming together to support a flag fundraiser in Bedford County Schools.

Some people are in the dark Friday after storms rolled through Thursday evening.

On Thursday morning, Governor Glenn Youngkin will address what he says are widespread problems in our schools.

Route 29 in Amherst County is now clear after a police chase.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating one of their own after a deputy was arrested.

Project Coyote, a non-profit organization speaks on ways to mitigate the coyote population in a non-lethal way.

The sentencing for a man who was found guilty after being accused of torturing a Bedford County family’s dog has been pushed back.

The Coyote Lottery is returning to Bedford County where hunters will compete for cash prizes.

Bedford County Public Schools serves more than 9,000 students across 13 elementary schools, three middle schools and Staunton River, Liberty and Jefferson Forest high schools.

A special event is being held this weekend in support of veterans.

GRAMMY Camp is a 7-day non-residential music industry program for high school students interested in careers in music.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing man.

National Weather Service in Blacksburg says damage was caused by very strong straight-line wind gusts Saturday

VDOT spent Monday cutting down trees that had fallen over the weekend because of storms.

The Virginia Department of Transportation says there's a road closure on route 460 in Campbell County due to flooding. A detour is in place. We will update you once we get more information.

A Bedford County man pleaded guilty to wire fraud in federal court last week, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

The trial dates have been set for two men charged in connection with the murder of a man found in a burned car.

VDOT will be holding a public hearing on an intersection improvement project in Bedford County in late June.

An 11-year-old girl from Bedford County was reportedly abducted after communicating with a Florida man through an online game, authorities say.

Fallout grows as groups come forward to express concerns over a new Bedford County Schools policy that limits how teachers can talk with students about sexual orientation or gender identity.

Two Floridians are facing felony abduction charges after a Bedford County girl was found in Jacksonville, according to authorities.

Virginia State Police has issued a Missing/Endangered Child Alert on behalf of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office for an 11-year-old girl.

Virginia State Police is investigating after a 56-year-old man died in a crash Friday morning.

The Bedford County School Board voted to approve a policy that outlines how controversial issues should be addressed in the classroom on Thursday, with one amendment.

Drivers on VA-122 in Bedford County can expect delays due to a crash, according to VDOT.

The driver of a tractor was hospitalized after being rear-ended by a vehicle on Route 460, at Owens Market in Bedford County, according to the Forest Fire Department.

The Bedford County School Board is slated to vote on a policy that outlines how controversial issues will be addressed in the classroom on Thursday.

A Bedford County man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually assaulting and attacking a woman in Bedford County in 2019, according to Lynchburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Bethany Harrison.

A man is facing charges after authorities found multiple dogs mistreated at a Bedford County home, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

Last year’s storm damaged homes and injured two people

Nearly a year has passed since an E-F 2 tornado ravaged parts of Bedford County.

About 250 veteran motorcyclists, made a stop for lunch at Montvale Elementary on Thursday, just like they do every year.

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.

The proposal to create a halfway house in Bedford County is no longer moving forward.

The man accused of killing a Bedford County family’s dog has been found guilty.

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.

The future of a proposed halfway house in Bedford County is uncertain.

One person was taken into custody after authorities were involved in an operation in Bedford County late Saturday, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

In honor of the 60th anniversary, Campbell County Rescue Squad will be hosting an open house to celebrate.

On Thursday, April 13, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit worked with the Bedford Police Department, Virginia State Police and United States Marshals Service to conduct a narcotics round-up, resulting in the indictments of nine individuals on narcotics charges.

The special use permit for the site of a proposed halfway home will be considered by Bedford County government next week, and neighbors are voicing concern.

Changes could soon be coming to Bedford County parks, and the county wants the public’s input.

Fire crews responded to a residential structure fire with an entrapment at 412 Ramblewood Road early Sunday, according to Bedford County Fire and Rescue.

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.

Bedford County Commonwealth’s Attorney Wes Nance is releasing more information after human remains were found in a burnt-out vehicle in Bedford County on April 18.

Thousands of illegal drugs are off the street after a police chase in Bedford County.

It’s a sad ending for a rescued black bear cub.

A young Black Bear cub was found on the ground Sunday in Bedford County. The cub was taken to the Wildlife Center of Virginia for treatment.

A Bedford County man nearly missed out on his $191,493 lottery win because of some frozen groceries.

Thousands were without power in Central and Southwest Virginia following the strong winds that rolled through the region Friday night and Saturday morning.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said charges are pending after authorities seized drugs, guns and cash during a traffic stop on March 17.

Employees were able to administer life saving CPR before first responders even arrived on scene.

Construction is underway in the Big Island and Wheats Valley communities of Bedford County.

Happy Monday! Check out the Morning Sprint for everything you need to know for the day.

Virginia State Police is investigating a deadly crash that happened on Wednesday in Bedford County.

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

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is hiring for SROs and encourages people with at least two years of law enforcement experience to apply.

More than $12 million in Virginia Housing Trust Fund Homeless Reduction Grants is headed to the Commonwealth to help mitigate homelessness, Gov. Youngkin announced.

Wicked Diesel has continued to grow in business since it's conception in 2014.

A man who reportedly sexually assaulted and attacked a woman in 2019 has been convicted by a jury.

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.

One Bedford county family in our community is spreading kindness.

Bedford County Sheriff Mike Miller announced Thursday he’ll be running for a second term.

A Bedford County woman is facing a maximum fine of $15,000 after TSA officers stopped her from bringing a handgun onto a flight at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport.

Thursday’s school board meeting was the first since the incident.

Crews are responding to a ‘large brush fire’ in Bedford County, according to the Huddleston Volunteer Fire Department.

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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.

Fleming Mountain Grill opened up in the former Mitchell's Grocery building that's been vacant since 2014.

A man is now in custody after authorities seized drugs, a gun, and a stolen trailer during a traffic stop, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

A man wanted in connection with a murder in Minnesota was arrested in Forest, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

State Police and the family of Aaron Collins are still searching for the suspect who's responsible for the deadly hit and run that happened in September 2022.

A Bedford County man is hoping for a new ordinance after he says a bullet nearly hit his home from a backyard gun range.

Multiple Crashes on the roads due to icy conditions

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

One man’s charges for allegedly torturing his neighbor’s dog to death will now go before a Grand Jury.

A North Carolina man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to the death of a 28-year-old Bedford County woman, according to court records.

A Vinton man is facing 22 counts of child pornography charges, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

The Huddleston Volunteer Fire Department is ready to rescue anyone in need, whether that is someone with two legs or four.

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

Thousands are without power in Central and Southwest Virginia as wintry weather continues to roll through the Commonwealth.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year but your Christmas could go up in flames if you don’t keep safety top of mind.

Cheyenne Roach and her family were woken up by the sound of their fire alarm and noticed large flames coming from their attic.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding two men they say robbed an Express Tobacco on Tuesday.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit served multiple indictments for narcotics violations on Thursday.

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.

Crews are searching for a missing person after the discovery of an unmanned vessel in the James River.

A simple flyer advertising a family movie night is causing quite the stir in Bedford County. Not because of the movie itself, but because of who is hosting the event and where it is being held.

A simple flyer advertising a family movie night is causing quite the stir in Bedford County. Not because of the movie itself, but because of who is hosting the event and where it is being held.