July 23, 2009

Bedford authorities seek rape suspect

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about a reported rape near Goodview Road on Monday night.


July 22, 2009

Lynchburg Planning commission OKs town home project

The Lynchburg Planning Commission reversed its position on a controversial town home proposal Wednesday, citing changes made by the developer that significantly reduced the size of the project.


July 16, 2009

New Bedford schools chief seeks communication with community

In a meeting with area media this morning, Schuch outlined plans for a months-long transition process that already has included meetings with staff from schools and the school system’s central office.


July 09, 2009

Federal grant gives Bedford County schools history lesson

Bedford County Schools and six other divisions will receive about $750,000 as part of a federal “Teaching American History” grant, which offers additional training for American history teachers.


June 24, 2009

Authorities: Forest shopping center fire not arson

A camera kept in a Lynchburg woman’s car in case of a crash or other emergency gave investigators evidence needed to pinpoint the origin of a fire that destroyed a strip mall in Forest last week.


June 18, 2009

Charge amended for former deputy

A former Campbell and Bedford County sheriff’s deputy who had appealed a stalking conviction in May pleaded guilty Thursday to an amended charge.

Some will see higher water, sewer bills in Bedford County

Bedford County residents were able to avoid local tax increases this year but some will see higher utility bills.


June 15, 2009

Bedford Humane Society buys plot for adoption center

With its recent purchase of land in the city of Bedford, the Bedford Humane Society is one step closer to fulfilling a 16-year dream of building a no-kill adoption center.


June 09, 2009

Bedford County enacts new policy on monitoring contributions

BEDFORD — Bedford County officials enacted a fiscal policy Monday that monitors contributions to outside agencies.


May 30, 2009

Bedford County Schools name three teachers of the year

Liberty High School teacher Jami Napier Key teaches her students “that there are no impossibilities in life.”


May 29, 2009

Bedford County elementary students get boost from federal funds

Students at Bedford Primary and Elementary schools next year will get some extra help with reading and math through about $210,000 in federal funds.

Man’s donation will continue to help educate students

Lynchburg College and the greater local community today will celebrate the life of a man remembered for his peaceful nature and efforts to preserve a natural sanctuary for education.

Former Bedford County deputy convicted of stalking

A former Bedford and Campbell County sheriff’s deputy heralded as a hero a decade ago was convicted Thursday of stalking.


May 28, 2009

D-Day memorial at risk of closing, president says

The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford is bleeding financially and could require new management to continue pushing forward in its operations.


May 25, 2009

Bedford woman in serious condition after Smith Mountain Lake boating accident

The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries released the name of a woman hurt in a boating accident Sunday.

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