Avenel announced receipt of donations and grants from generous supporters and foundations.
The Peaks of Otter Soil & Water Conservation District selected Triple T Farms as the local winner of the 2022 Clean Water Farm Award. Mr. …
“Each of these youth has done tremendous things for their communities and for 4-H. These awards are a way for us to recognize how they have go…
The Bedford Volunteer Fire Department’s ladder truck was on its way back to the fire house Friday morning. According to Deputy Chief Matt Scot…
Bedford County’s supervisors faced a lengthy but non-controversial agenda. All items were unanimously approved.
Ken Parker, curator of the Bedford Boys Tribute Center, spoke to Town Council last week to address their concerns about his street closure req…
When you think of a 70-year-old lady, what do you imagine her doing? How about earning her pilot’s license? That’s what District 1 School Boar…
Shauna Saunders, a STEM resource teacher at Bedford Elementary School, was awarded a $400 Classroom Grant from Alpha Delta Kappa International…
Twenty-one (21) local nonprofits gathered together on Friday, January 20th to finalize plans for SML Gives 2023. In its second year, SML Gives…
As they have for the past several years, AARP TaxAide volunteers will be available in the Community Room at the Bedford Public Library to help…
The Smith Mountain Branch of the American Association of University Women is offering three $4,500 scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic yea…
The American Pickers are excited to return to Virginia! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout you…
Thomas Fox, who teaches technology classes at Jefferson Forest High School (JFHS) was named Teacher of the Year for Bedford County. He started…
The Bedford County Treasurer has extended the due date for personal property bills and real estate bills (second half) to February 28, 2023.
On January 17, 2023, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office received information from Brooklyn Park Police Department (BPPD), Minnesota of a poss…
On January 10, 2023, in conjunction with the Blue Ridge Regional Drug Task Force (BRRDTF) which consists of (Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office…
The staff and volunteers at the Bedford Area Welcome Center and Department of Tourism want to thank the 38 businesses and organizations that p…
Just a little after midnight on Sept. 21, Aaron Collins was walking on U. S. Route 460 when he was struck and killed by what state police beli…
Enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner in honor of Valentine’s Day at Poplar Forest with Thomas Jefferson as your host on February 11.
Few toys capture the imagination like LEGO bricks. There’s even a day on the calendar to celebrate them.
One of America’s most iconic motorcycle brands has rolled into the Dan River Region. “Hands-On Harley-Davidson™” recently opened at the Danvil…
After listening to speakers at a brief public hearing, the school board reached a consensus to instruct staff to prepare a version of Option 3…
The General Assembly is back in session. We convened on Wednesday, beginning what is commonly referred to as the “short session,” meaning it w…
Four people, business managers from around the Farmers Market, spoke at Town Council last week about a growing problem caused by people loitering.
The supervisors held their organizational meeting last week electing District 2 Supervisor Edgar Tuck as Chairman and District 7 Supervisor Ta…
The school board looked at three redistricting options Thursday night. This was an informational presentation only. No decision will be made u…
A new employee recognition program that aims to showcase those who go above and beyond for the children of Bedford County is off to a great start!
Rates of COVID-19 cases and deaths among nursing home residents and staff nationwide increased sharply in December, while most residents and s…