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06/24/2026

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to replace and upgrade 13 computers for personnel and forensic workstations for the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office for the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to replace and upgrade 13 computers for personnel and forensicworkstations for the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office for the Southern Virginia Internet

06/24/2026

The Smith Mountain Lake Association Water Quality Monitoring program reports that the second round of sampling this summer season shows a slight improvement over the previous set of readings.

The Smith Mountain Lake Association Water Quality Monitoring program reports that the second round of sampling this summer season shows a slight improvement over the previous set of readings. The

06/23/2026

Happenings around the lake this week!

Placement in Lake & More Weekly Events is free for events taking place in the Smith Mountain Lake community, the surrounding counties of Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania, and the communities

06/23/2026

Pancakes with Pirates, the annual family-friendly event that brings together pirates, pancakes and fun activities will be held Saturday, July 18 at Cancun Mexican Restaurant & Grill at Bridgewater Plaza from 8 - 10 a.m.

One of Smith Mountain Lake's most treasured family favorites is almost here.

06/22/2026

June 21-27 is Mosquito Control Awareness Week. 🦟Learn more about what YOU can do to prevent mosquito bites at vdh.virginia.gov/mosquitoes

06/22/2026

Juneteenth, Celebration of Freedom Gospel Concert brings together community to commemorate 161st anniversary of Emancipation.

Several events took place at Booker T. Washington National Monument June 19 - 21 to commemorate Juneteenth and celebrate the 161st anniversary of Emancipation. Walking tours were available June 19

06/22/2026

Artist Susan Oller has been drawn to the Blue Ridge Mountains and its valleys since day one of moving to Virginia. Some of her works are on display at Moneta/SML Library in the MoArts Gallery.

Artist Susan Oller has been drawn to the Blue Ridge Mountains and its valleys since day one of moving to Virginia. She loves painting the mountains, rivers, countryside, and destinations

06/22/2026

In celebration of the transition from Montvale Water to Bedford Water (BW), BW hosted a signing ceremony on June 15.

In celebration of the transition from Montvale Water to Bedford Water (BW), BW hosted a signing ceremony on June 15. At the request of the Virginia Health Department (VDH), BW

06/19/2026

Several events are taking place this weekend at Booker T. Washington National Monument that celebrate Juneteenth and the 161st anniversary of Emancipation.

Several events are taking place this weekend at Booker T. Washington National Monument that celebrate Juneteenth and the 161st anniversary of Emancipation.

06/19/2026

News and notes from June 16 Franklin Co. Board of Supervisors meeting.

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors approved an update to the Emergency Operations Plan at the June 16 meeting that reflects current and future changes in local operations with partner