Bedford County is making big strides in closing the digital divide with a major boost in high-speed internet access. Thanks to a $25 million grant from Virginia’s Telecommunication Initiative, thousands of homes and businesses that once struggled with slow or no internet are finally getting connected.
If you live within RiverStreet Networks’ broadband coverage area, there will be a sign-up event Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Glenwood Center, 10211 Leesville Road, Lynch Station.
Recent high-speed winds across Southwest Virginia have triggered power outages and downed power lines, with one incident sparking a four-hour brush fire in Bedford County when energized lines fell on Monday.
The Bedford Fire Department announced Monday night that it had extinguished a brush fire that occurred alongside the 13000 block of West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike.
According to VDOT, a reported brush fire is causing delays on US-460 East on Monday in Bedford County near the Botetourt County line at mile marker 165.5.
Forest Fire Department, Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, Bedford Police Department, Centra Health, Virginia State Police and Moneta Rescue squad participate in “Bedford County Toys for Kids 2025.”
It was a close call for this Bedford County kitty! A cat was saved from a trash compactor in Bedford County on Tuesday after it was reported at the Otterville site.
As Bedford County braces for the first significant snow of the season, residents and local organizations are coming together to keep everyone safe and warm.
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that it was investigating after a man was shot in the 3000 block of Dickerson Mill Road.
Multiple residents have been displaced, and several animals were killed as a result of a mobile home fire that occurred in Thaxton on Saturday, Stewartsville-Chamblissburg Volunteer Fire Department said.
Bedford County has received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to breathe new life into the historic Montvale School building. This is part of Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine securing about a $48 million grant for community projects across Virginia.
Bedford County’s Fire & Rescue Department has been awarded a $35,000 grant from the Appalachian Power Company Foundation to support its efforts in upgrading public safety equipment.
As Virginia food banks struggle to restock following recent SNAP benefit cuts and government shutdown impacts, an established venison donation program is stepping up to meet the rising demand for protein-rich foods.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and Hill City is reminding residents about the importance of properly disposing of and recycling cooking oils and grease.
The Bedford Police Department announced Wednesday that it had arrested a 35-year-old man after an investigation.
The White House says it will partially fund SNAP, the federal food assistance program. The administration will use contingency funds to pay SNAP recipients, but the money is only enough for about half of those people, leaving millions in limbo.
The Bedford County Department of Social Services has launched a dedicated SNAP information hotline to support those affected by upcoming changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
An excavator and trailer overturned Tuesday afternoon on Route 122 near the curve just north of Stony Fork Road, but no one was injured, authorities and emergency responders said.
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its third week, Bedford County officials are warning that thousands of residents may not receive their November SNAP benefits.
Christopher Andrew Withey was arrested in North Carolina on Oct. 15 following an undercover operation led by investigators with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. The operation was part of the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
A redistricting proposal in Bedford County has sparked strong opposition from parents, as the school board weighs a plan that could reassign more than 140 students to different schools.
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office sent an open letter on Friday, posted to their Facebook account, condemning Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for attorney general, following controversial texts that were revealed last week.
Thursday was a big day for a local combat-wounded veteran, Brian Moore, and his wife, Raquel. The couple were handed the keys to their forever home, thanks to Purple Heart Homes.
The investigation focuses on whether there was any criminal misconduct by current or former Martinsville city officials. This follows the dismissal of City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides in August.
Country Side Processing LLC., a family-owned business that provides meats, cheeses, produce, baked goods and more, will be holding a grand opening ceremony on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Broadband has been one of the biggest promises for rural Virginia, but in Bedford County that promise is now facing delays. County officials say their $20 million expansion project with RiverStreet Networks is behind schedule, leaving thousands of residents waiting longer for high-speed internet.
A former Bedford County Public Schools teacher, John Rose IV, accused of sexually assaulting a student in another district has pleaded guilty to all charges.
It’s been more than 50 years since a passenger train last stopped in Bedford County, but new funding could bring Amtrak service back to town. Bedford received nearly $1.5 million in federal grant money to fund environmental studies and preliminary design work for a potential passenger rail station.
Senator Mark Warner joined state and local leaders in Bedford on Wednesday to highlight how new federal investments are finally connecting rural communities to high-speed internet.
Job seekers across the region will have a chance to connect face-to-face with dozens of employers on Friday at the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Job Fair.
A Forest man has been arrested and charged after an investigation conducted by the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.
Centra is expanding urgent care services in Forest, adding more space and staff just as students return to classrooms and flu season ramps up.
Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted on multiple charges out of Campbell and Bedford Counties.
As summer winds down, students across Southwest Virginia may still be enjoying their break, but for teachers, the work has already begun.
The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that investigators had arrested a 23-year-old Lynchburg man following an extensive investigation into child exploitation offenses.
Two individuals are both critically injured after a head-on vehicle collision in Bedford County Wednesday evening, according to the Bedford Fire Department.
Bedford County marked a milestone with the opening of its first ADA-compliant playground at Falling Creek Park, offering a space where children of all abilities can play together.
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man, who is wanted on multiple charges.
On July 5, deputies with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office received information that Roger Stephen Tolley, 44, of Salem, Virginia, was in the Vinton area and wanted on a fugitive warrant from West Virginia.
Flash floods swept through parts of Southwest Virginia on Thursday, soaking communities from Radford to Botetourt County and leaving behind a mess city crews are still cleaning up.
The Bedford County Special Operations team assisted with a structural collapse of a residence resulting from intense rainfall.
Law enforcement is searching for a suspect following multiple vehicle break-ins in Forest, Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said on Friday.
The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation (GLCF) recently announced the recipient of its sixth annual $100,000 Century Fund Grant, awarded to the Altavista Area YMCA.
Several trails and parking areas will be affected as land clearing begins at the New London Business & Technology Center in Bedford County.
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that they had made arrests following a vehicle pursuit on Friday.
For the first time in its history, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has appointed a woman to its command staff.
The Bedford County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a vehicle fire that occurred at a gas station on Saturday, Bedford Fire Department said.
Students in the Carpentry Program at Susie G. Gibson Science and Technology Center are making a significant impact in their community. In collaboration with the Bedford Domestic Violence Coalition, these aspiring tradespeople have constructed animal kennels to help individuals seeking safety from domestic violence. This initiative ensures that survivors do not have to choose between their well-being and the safety of their beloved pets.
The Bedford County Animal Shelter is embarking on a significant expansion project. They are adding a 3,000-square-foot facility that will include 40 new dog kennels, a spay and neuter clinic, and an expanded welcome area.
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in a general store burglary Saturday.
A quiet night at home took a surprising turn for a woman in Bedford County this week when she came face to face with a black bear outside her window.
