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Lynchburg man arrested on child pornography charges
Police arrested a Lynchburg man and charged him with several counts of possession of child pornography after receiving a tip from a regional task force, the Lynchburg Police Department said Wednesday. David Richard Jennings, 35, was charged with one count of possession of child pornography and four counts of subsequent...
Solarix Plans Forest, Virginia, Solar Module Operations
Solar manufacturer Solarix plans to establish operations in Forest, Virginia. The $63 million project is expected to create 104 jobs in Bedford County. The new solar module manufacturing facility will be located in the former TEVA Pharmaceutical building. Production is scheduled to begin by July 2025. “As a 100% American-owned...
Solarix chooses Forest
The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance in partnership with the Bedford County Office of Economic Development is pleased to announce that Solarix, a leading 100% American-owned and SBA-certified Disabled Veteran-owned company, will invest $63 million to establish a state-of-the-art solar module manufacturing facility in Forest, Bedford County, Virginia. This facility aims to support the Commonwealth’s renewable energy supply needs and mitigate reliance on foreign manufacturers, particularly from China.
Stabbing victim dropped off at Forest Fire Department
On July 31, 2024, around 6 pm, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a 28-year-old Hispanic male was dropped off at the Forest Fire Department with a severe stab wound to the chest. The victim advised that he and another male were at a construction sight off of Perrowville Road in the Forest area of Bedford County when an argument ensued, ending with the victim being stabbed. After a lengthy investigation, the suspect was identified as a 17-year-old Hispanic male juvenile who was located in Campbell County and taken into custody. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the victim and the suspect both indicated that they were illegal immigrants who crossed the border through Texas. The victim was transported by EMS to Lynchburg General Hospital and is in stable condition.
Bedford County Fair returns to Virginia
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Participants can show off skills in baking, photography, art, and more at the Bedford County Fair. Speakers and demonstrators can share their knowledge and talents with the community. The fair is looking for folks to do indoor and outdoor demos, as well as join the brand new Rocking Chair Chats.
“Love in a can”: Donated venison is turned into meals for hungry families
Bedford County, Va. (WFXR) — It was an idea that came up in casual conversation. “Could venison be canned and used to feed people in need of food in the region?” The answer is, yes. That is how an effort by Hunters for the Hungry and a number of local public and private groups got […]
'Becoming a border state': Bedford Co. Sheriff breaks down illegal migrant stabbing case
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing involving two illegal migrants at a construction site off Perrowville Road in Forest on Wednesday. The victim is a 28-year-old illegal migrant. Officials here said he suffered deep slashes to his chest. The suspect,...
Solar panel maker to invest $63 million, create 104 jobs in Bedford County
The new company says it wants to make solar panels to help Virginia meet its clean energy goals and reduce dependence on foreign products. The post Solar panel maker to invest $63 million, create 104 jobs in Bedford County appeared first on Cardinal News.
Smith Mountain Lake business offers free stray voltage testing following deadly electrocution incident
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Blackwater Diving Company at Smith Mountain Lake is turning a tragedy into an opportunity for prevention and education. This comes after an electrocution incident claimed the life of an 18-year-old at Smith Mountain Lake earlier this month. When the owner of Blackwater Diving Company, Chad...
17-year-old taken into custody after allegedly stabbing man at construction site in Forest
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – A 17-year-old boy is now in custody after allegedly stabbing a 28-year-old man at a construction site on Wednesday, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the victim was dropped off at the Forest Fire Department with severe injuries in his chest...
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