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No injuries reported after Bedford house fireWDBJ7.com11 HOURS AGO

Two Indicted for Murder and Setting Body on FireWDBJ 72 DAYS AGO

47 charged, over $1.6 million seized in ‘Operation Shockwave’ Lynchburg drug bustWSLS1 DAY AGO

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No injuries reported after Bedford house fireBEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - No injuries were reported after a Saturday house fire in the Stewartsville area of Bedford County. According to the Bedford Fire Department, crews were dispatched to reports of a house fire on Bowles Street at 4:56 p.m. Firefighters say smoke was found coming from a single-story...

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Bedford PD launches ‘Law Enforcement Education and Development Program’ internship for teensBEDFORD, Va. (WFXR)—The Bedford Police Department is launching a paid internship program for teenagers with Virginia Career Works Central-Central Region. The internship, ‘Law Enforcement Education and Development Program’ (L.E.E.A.D) is set up for teens aged 16-19 facing employment barriers and are interested in law enforcement. The internship offers up to 320 hours of hands-on experience including patrol ride-alongs, crash investigations, evidence handling, and more.

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Single dad of special needs student sued for $600,000 by Bedford County School BoardBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A single dad is fighting for his son, a sophom*ore with special needs at Staunton River High School. "I just kept noticing things that continued to show falling behind, falling behind and QRI testing just kept showing that he's falling further and further behind," parent David Rife said. "Every time there's been an issue they've just come after me and never helped him."

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Bedford County Coalition plans to mark Body Camp Elementary as historical siteBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — In an effort to save the Body Camp Elementary School building, the Bedford County Coalition is trying to get the school designated as a historical site. Joy Powers, Co-Founder of the Bedford County Coalition, said the building qualifies because it's the first integrated school...

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2 facing drug charges after 2023 murder of victim found in burning car in Bedford CountyBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Two men have been charged by a federal grand jury a year after a man was found murdered and his body discovered in a burning car in Bedford County. According to the Department of Justice, an indictment this week charged Joseph Richard Walker and...

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Discover the story of D-Day's Bedford boysBEDFORD, Va. — In Bedford, Virginia, travelers can visit the National D-Day memorial while taking in the town's history. Watch the full story by Dave Parker in the video player above.

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Ribbon cutting ceremony held for Goodhue Boat Co. – EastlakeThe Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Goodhue Boat Co. – Eastlake on Friday, April 19th to officially introduce the community to the marina under its new name, Goodhue Boat Co. – Eastlake. Formally known as Crystal Shores Marina, Goodhue Boat Co. recently purchased both Crystal Shores Marina in Bedford County and Crazy Horse Marina in Franklin County (Crazy Horse Marina is now named Goodhue Boat Co. – Blackwater).

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Cardinal NewsMural proposals sought for Bedford building; more …Founder of Octo to speak at Virginia Tech commencement. Central Virginia student named inaugural poet laureate of state community college system. National Park Service seeks food vendors for Mabry Mill.The post Mural proposals sought for Bedford building; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.

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Bedford County K-9 rescues missing Roanoke County person in crisisBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – A missing Roanoke County man is safe after a Bedford County Sheriff’s Office K-9 found him in the woods in crisis. K-9 Hoover and his partner, Sergeant Keith Hall followed the missing person’s scent on Saturday night for nearly a mile before finding the person and getting them help.

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One dead, another injured in violent Vinton incidentVINTON, Va. (WDBJ) - A man is dead and a woman is injured after an April 8th incident in the Vinton area of Roanoke County. Shane Stager, 44, has been charged with malicious wounding and possession of a firearm by a non-violent felon. According to the Vinton Police Department, officers...

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Frankly Delicious Dogs stand opens in ForestFOREST, Va. (WSET) — Frankly Delicious Dogs is now open in Forest. It joins the other tasty locations of the BackYard at 15173 Forest Road. Owner Landry Coleman is excited to bring delicious hot dogs to the area. "This is something I've been dreaming about since I was in...

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Smith Mountain Lake State Park celebrates Earth DayHUDDLESTON, Va. (WDBJ) - Earth Day is coming up on Monday and Smith Mountain Lake State Park celebrated a little early this year. The park celebrated Earth Day with informational activities teaching participants how to reduce, reuse, and recycle everyday items. The sessions included learning how to protect local wildlife...

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BA250 event to be held at Bedford Area Welcome Center on April 20thThe Bedford Area Welcome Center will host its first VA250 event on April 20th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250), created by the General Assembly, is coordinating and collaborating with all 134 cities and counties in Virginia. The Commission's main goal is to convene a statewide commemoration and celebration that is multi-faceted and includes hundreds of partners and representatives from the wide array of historic sites, museums, and communities that enrich Virginia. There will be signature events, museum exhibitions, a mobile exhibition that will travel the state in a tractor-trailer, and much more.

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Jefferson Forest High School teacher named the region's Teacher of the YearBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The 2025 Teacher of the Year for the region has been named in Bedford County, and the honor is going to a teacher at Jefferson Forest High School. According to the Virginia Department of Education, the Teacher of the Year for "Region 5" is...

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Clouds clear Thursday with another day of summer-like warmthRain chances don’t look widespread for the next several days. With an area of high pressure situated over the region, skies turn mostly sunny with high temperatures climbing back into the low 80s. The amount of water in the air will also decrease (falling dew points) allowing for a more comfortable feel to the day.

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