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No injuries reported after vehicle fire in Bedford County: FirefightersBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Huddleston Volunteer Fire Department said there was a vehicle fire on Monday. Firefighters said Company 7 was dispatched along with Company 10 to the area of Tolers Ferry Road and Smith Mountain Lake Parkway for this vehicle fire. Tanker 7 responded and supplied...8 hours ago
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Teenage tuber hit by a boat in accident at Smith Mountain LakeBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — On Saturday, just after lunchtime, an accident involving a tuber and a boat occurred at Smith Mountain Lake. “A tubing accident happened at marker R16 where a tuber was hit by another boat, while tubing,” Chief Todd Ohlerich, from Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire Rescue, said.2 days ago
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Jens Soering files pardon petition with newly tested DNA evidenceBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – New DNA evidence could clear the name of Jens Soering, the man who was convicted and served time for the double murder of Nancy and Derek Haysom inside their Bedford County home back in the 1980s. The Haysoms were the parents of Soering’s then-girlfriend, Elizabeth...58 minutes ago
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Teenager struck by a boat while tubing at Smith Mountain LakeA teenage boy being pulled on a tube by boat was struck by another boat earlier this afternoon at Smith Mountain Lake. "The tubing incident happened at marker R16 in the s-turn between the State Park in Bedford County and the Franklin County Community Park," said Chief Todd Ohlerich with Smith Mountain Lake Marine Fire and Rescue." Ohlerich said the teenager was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.2 days ago
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WFXRVDOT: Road closure hazards cleared across SW, Central VirginiaUPDATE 6:30 P.M. ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)– As crews continue to clear the roads after the impact of Debby on Thursday, the Virginia Department of Transportation says many roads that were closed have since been reopened. However, some roads still have not been cleared in the area and remain closed due to flooding. Drivers in these […]
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Bedford, Amherst, Campbell counties land state grants for business sitesBedford County was awarded $1.5 million and the counties of Amherst and Campbell each received more than $100,000 as part of $126 million in Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP) development grants issued to 23 sites across the state, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday. The Bedford County Office of Economic...2 days ago
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Power outages continue in wake of Tropical Storm DebbyAs remnants of Tropical Storm Debby headed north on Friday, the effects of its heavy rains and gusty winds were still being felt across the Lynchburg area, with thousands still without power. As of late afternoon on Friday, about 5,800 customers remained without power in Appalachian Power’s service area in...Lynchburg, VA2 days ago
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Bedford County awarded $1.5 million from the Virginia Business Ready Sites ProgramThe Bedford County Office of Economic Development is excited to announce the award of $1,500,000 from Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP). According to Bedford County Director of Economic Development Pam Armstrong, the funds, which require a match, will be used to further site development in...3 days ago
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Power outages across the ABC13 viewing area mostly restored(WSET) — Some people around the ABC13 area are still without power following Tropical Storm Debby, but thousands have already seen the lights come back on. As of 4 p.m., these are the main outages still remaining in the area. Bedford County:. According to the Appalachian Power Outage Map,...Lynchburg, VA3 days ago
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Bedford firefighters battle house blaze on Chickasaw DriveBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — On Tuesday, firefighters from the Bedford Fire Department were dispatched to the 1000 block of Chickasaw Drive in Hardy for the report of a house on fire. Responding firefighters found a fire showing from the back of the residence. The exterior crew established a...Hardy, VA5 days ago
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Bedford County Fair is backAfter a brief pause, the Bedford County Fair has returned. The Fair will return for three days running from August 23 to August 25. Carolyn Fellers, vice chairman and in charge of the exhibit hall said that, based on past turn-out, they are expecting between 15,000 and 22,000 people. Fellers said that, when they brought the Fair back after a four-year break, they wanted to do it right. This will mark the sixth year that they have had the fair.5 days ago
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Bedford County Animal ShelterTucked away in a shelter in Bedford, there is a sweet older boy looking for a home. Harley had a rough start here. When Harley first arrived, he was under weight and had a tumor on his side. Thanks to our amazing friends at Riverside Veterinary Hospital, he has fully recovered. Harley is such a good boy. He walks well on the leash, enjoys a good roll in the grass, loves to bask in the sun and is a snuggle factory. He is the most gentle and loving dog. Please come to the shelter and meet this sweet boy.5 days ago
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Bedford County prepares for 2024 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World ChampionshipsFinal preparations are underway in Bedford County for the 2024 Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) Pro World Championships August 21-25. Disc golf athletes from all over the world will play at Bedford County’s New London Tech Disc Golf Course as well as at a new course created at Ivy Hill Golf Club in Forest. Nearly 300 players representing 14 countries have registered for the event, including Estonia’s Kristin Tattar, the two-time defending PDGA World Champion and the No. 1 player in the Female Pro Open division in the Official Disc Golf World Rankings.5 days ago
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Some local school divisions address cell phones in classroomMany students in Lynchburg and the surrounding counties will have different cellphone privileges compared to just a few months ago. As the start of school approaches, cellphone use continues to be a concern for school divisions around the state and for some local school boards, there’s a similar worry on how and when those devices should be allowed.Lynchburg, VA5 days ago
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Letter to the editor: High density housing dilemmaOn Aug, 12, 2024, another high-density-housing proposal is scheduled at the Bedford County Board of Supervisors. Recent projects have been Palisades at Hunter's Creek and Westyn. These types of projects have strained our schools, our roads, our water and sewer, and our emergency services. They have also forever changed the natural beauty of our area. Take, for example, Forest Road at Perrowville used to have a beautiful view of the Blue Ridge Mountains.3 days ago
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