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Lynchburg city leaders react to Waffle House shooting as new details releasedWSLS14 HOURS AGO
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No injuries reported after Bedford house fireWDBJ7.com2 DAYS AGO
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Bedford Co. School Board holds meeting on lawsuit against parent of special needs studentBEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — On Monday the Bedford County School Board held a special meeting with legal counsel behind closed doors about a lawsuit they're filing against a parent. ABC13 couldn't go into that meeting because it was a closed session. But we waited until it was over to...2 hours ago
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Double fatality in Bedford County high speed chaseVirginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash late Saturday night which resulted in two fatalities, on Route 24 at its intersection with Goodview Road in Bedford County. A stolen 2013 Harley Davidson being pursued by police in a high speed chase struck a 2016 Subaru Legacy turning on to Goodview Road. The driver and the passenger of the Harley Davidson were ejected from the motorcycle. 46 year old Travis Perdue of Thaxton and 35 year old Michael Bishop both died later at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The driver of the Subaru was also transported to the hospital for injuries received in the crash.22 hours ago
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Bedford Area Welcome Center hosts VA250 living history exhibit with Fincastle CompanyThe Bedford Area Welcome Center hosted its first VA250 event on April 20th with a living history display and interactive experience with the Fincastle Company. Fincastle Company is a group of dedicated living historians who portray both military and civilian roles during the time of the American War of Independence.Bedford, VA21 hours ago
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Bedford County Teacher Named 2025 Virginia Regional Teacher of the YearAdapted special education teacher receives award during surprise school visit from Superintendent Coons. Genevieve Weaver, an adapted special education teacher at Bedford County Public Schools’ Jefferson Forest High School, has been named the 2025 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year (Region 5) by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). Weaver has been a teacher and a mentor for four years.17 hours ago
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FIRST ALERT: Light frost possible Tuesday morningPatchy frost possible in some hometowns again Tuesday morning. We remain rain-free tonight, but prepare to bundle up early Tuesday. Patchy frost is possible Tuesday morning as our temperatures start off in the 30s under clear skies and calm winds. A few areas may even dip into the upper 20s.Blue Ridge, VA1 day ago
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Annual Dave Lortscher Memorial Texas Hold’em Tournament raises $5,000Players making the final table of the tournament included (from left) Richard Millar, Mike Chittum, Parenti, Jim Madelle, Jeff Harris, Mike Levin, Justin Waller and Chris Kniffin. Joyce Lortscher, award presenter, is pictured in front. Contributed.20 hours 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...Bedford, VA2 days ago
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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.Bedford, VA4 days ago
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Two suspected drug traffickers charged in 2023 killing of man found in burning car in Bedford Co.BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Two suspected drug traffickers are now facing federal charges in connection with a murder from last year. It’s believed that in April 2023, 30-year-old Joseph Walker and 21-year-old Garret Williams, both from Lynchburg, arranged a final marijuana delivery from a 20-year-old in Pennsylvania, where they planned to rob him instead of paying a $40,000 debt.Lynchburg, VA4 days ago
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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.Bedford, VA3 days ago
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A frosty start followed by more sunshinePatchy frost possible in some hometowns this morning. Patchy frost is possible early as our temperatures start off in the 30s under clear skies and calm winds. A few areas may even dip into the upper 20s. We’ll see a good amount of sunshine early, but a few more clouds...Blue Ridge, VA5 hours ago
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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).3 days ago
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Smith Mountain Lake State Park celebrates Earth DayHUDDLESTON, Va. (WDBJ) - Earth Day is coming up 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 and...Huddleston, VA2 days ago
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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.Bedford, VA6 days ago
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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...3 days ago
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