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In a rematch of the 2020 election, Bedford County District 6 Board of Supervisors Bob Davis had a strong lead to retain the seat against Andy Dooley, a former county supervisor, as of press time in Tuesdays election.

Two candidates running for the District 6 seat on the Bedford County Board of Supervisors addressed the future of a former school in the Montvale community, large unused fuel tanks on that same stretch of U.S. 460 and growth in the county’s western portion during a public forum.

Three internet providers working with Bedford County to expand broadband service throughout the county — Verizon, ZiTel and Shentel — addressed the county’s board of supervisors Monday on their progress with fiber builds both buried and above ground through utility poles.

A special use permit for a private equine boarding facility in the Huddleston area of Bedford County received the county planning commission’s recommendation of approval recently.

Nine graduate area individuals recently graduated from the 2023 Northern Regional Leadership Academy — an educational program designed to foster the leadership potential of employees who volunteer to participate in

A retro arcade is set to locate on the site of Arrington & Andrews country store and deli on Virginia 122 about a mile north of Liberty High School following zoning approval Monday from the Bedford County Board of Supervisors.

UNI programming lays the foundation for a successful path forward for students long before they may be considering their next steps beyond high school.

A public hearing on a proposed overhaul of Bedford Countys short-term rental ordinance is expected to draw a large turnout as some residents seek stronger enforcement.

Smith Mountain Manor received zoning approval from Bedford County officials Monday to host weddings, engagement celebrations, bride showers and other special events.

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a special use permit for a campground to operate on Peaks Road which would include 10 glamping tent campsites, nine recreational vehicle sites, a caretaker suite, a bathhouse, a camp store and associated recreational amenities.