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Bedford County Economic Development to launch a Childcare Facilities Grant
BEDFORD, Va (WFXR) – The Bedford County Economic Development has launched a new incentive fund program for childcare providers. The grant aims to improve the shortage of childcare facilities in Bedford County. The grant does not apply to childcare providers in the Town of Bedford as they have their own childcare grant program. […]
Nature Is Healing
Nature is healing,” said Catherine Eubank, founder of ONE Forest School near Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford County. Nature is healing,” said Catherine Eubank, founder of ONE Forest School near Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford County. Her sentiment echoes myriad studies on the healthful impacts of spending time...
Stewartsville crash sends multiple victims to hospital
A two vehicle crash crash occurred on Route 24, near Wayward Hill Road in the Stewartsville area of Bedford County at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 30. The crash is under investigation by Virginia State Police. A 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 was traveling west on Route 24, when the vehicle lost control, crossed the median and struck a 2009 Subaru, head-on.
Montvale standoff leads to suspect suicide
On June 30, 2024, at approximately 4:45pm the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance involving a gun in the 4000 block of Mountain View Church Road in the Montvale area of the county. The victim was able to get away to another address and make the 911 call.
Retreat lodge, cabins, courts planned at EastLake church property in Moneta
BEDFORD — A rezoning to establish a master plan of ongoing development at the EastLake Community Church property in Moneta received the Bedford County Board of Supervisors’ approval Monday. The board voted 6-0, with Chair Edgar Tuck abstaining, to rezone 163 acres at 1201 Timberwood Lane and adjacent...
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