Smith Mountain Lake is four feet below normal amid severe drought conditions across the state. Bedford Water is urging customers to conserve water to avoid mandatory restrictions.
A Montvale elementary school that has sat empty since the late 1990s could soon become a neighborhood gathering place — if a local nonprofit can raise the millions needed to make it happen.
A Bedford County man was arrested and charged in connection with an investigation into the distribution of child sexual abuse material, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that it had arrested a Lynchburg man and a juvenile after officials say they assaulted a Bedford County Sheriff’s Deputy.
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that it had arrested a 38-year-old man and charged him with multiple offenses after a breaking and entering incident involving a firearm Tuesday.
As summer approaches, working families in Bedford County are looking for ways to keep kids active, safe and entertained — without stretching their budgets. Local organizations are stepping in with a range of free and low-cost options designed to give children a fun, fulfilling summer.
A woman was arrested as part of an ongoing drug investigation in Bedford County, Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said.
Bedford County School Board members heard from concerned parents Tuesday night as they weighed a proposal to move roughly 40 students from Forest Elementary to Otter River Elementary to address overcrowding.
Bedford County Public Schools is grappling with a critical shortage of school bus drivers, aides and substitute drivers — a problem officials say is disrupting routes, threatening student safety and leaving working families with few options when buses don’t show up.
Bedford County Public Schools is looking to hire more bus staff. The district is holding a bus driver recruitment fair this Saturday.
The future of Stewartsville Elementary School remains uncertain after the Bedford County School Board voted to postpone its decommissioning decision by one year.
A legal fight is brewing in Bedford County over plans to close a long-standing neighborhood school, and parents say they were left out of the process entirely.
The Bedford Police Department announced Thursday that it had made an arrest following an investigation into an inappropriate relationship involving a Liberty Middle School teacher and a juvenile.
The City of Lynchburg and Bedford County are preparing to host one of disc golf’s biggest events, the 2026 PDGA Champions Cup — a four-day professional tournament expected to draw players and fans from around the world while delivering a major economic impact to the region.
26 years ago, a Bedford man walked out of a parking lot and was never seen again. James “Slim” Walker disappeared on April 7, 2000, and his family has spent more than two decades searching for answers — with no closure in sight. Now, new questions are surfacing about what really happened that day.
A man has been taken into custody and charged after allegedly making online threats against Jefferson Forest High School, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.
Smith Mountain Lake Gives is an annual online giving day that supports nonprofits serving Bedford and Franklin counties. Organizers say the event is the largest day of giving for local charities in the two counties.
Two people are facing charges after Bedford County Officials said they were made aware that a weapon had been brought to Bedford Elementary School on Friday.
The Bedford County School Board voted 5-2 in favor of closing Stewartsville Elementary on Thursday night in a move that parents say will mean longer bus rides and the loss of a community hub.
The Central Virginia Health District received confirmation of three rabid animals located in Campbell and Bedford Counties between March 6 and March 9, the CVHD announced Wednesday.
Stewartsville Elementary’s future is on the line again after families in Bedford County held an emergency meeting ahead of a school board vote on whether to close the campus.
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that it had arrested a man after an investigation that began in April of last year conducted by the James River Regional Drug Task Force.
Bob Davis says he is not racist, stands by statements on affordable housing and questions DUI grant enforcement.
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is honoring the life and legacy of a beloved K9 who has passed away after a long career of service.
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is honoring the life and legacy of a beloved K9 who has passed away after a long career of service.
As Southwest Virginia faces its biggest snowstorm in a decade, Bedford County residents are taking proactive steps to prepare for potential power outages. Local resident Danny Johnson shares practical advice on sealing windows, prepping for no electricity, and staying warm using tried-and-true methods. Learn how neighbors are staying safe and what to do if the power goes out during this historic winter storm.
Bedford County is bracing for a potentially historic winter storm this weekend, the first major snowfall in Southwest Virginia in a decade. Residents are proactively stocking up on groceries, fuel, and emergency supplies to stay safe and comfortable during the storm. Local voices share their preparations and advice as the community urges everyone to get ready early and stay indoors when the snow hits.
Residents and businesses in Bedford are experiencing unexpected increases in their electric bills, causing concern throughout the community. Local business owner Jeremy Rowlett shares how his electric costs jumped by $200 last month. Efforts are ongoing to get a response from AEP about the rising charges.
Bedford County Public Schools has named Kris Wingfield of Liberty High School as its 2027 Bedford County Teacher of the Year.
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.
