Fire & Rescue Receives $35K Grant from Appalachian Power Co. Foundation

To fund public safety gear for special operations and EMS

Smoke from the Bald Mountain Wildfire Visible in Bedford Area

Smoke may linger in the area this week

Bedford Co. DSS Announces SNAP Information Hotline Nov. 3-7

SNAP recipients can call 540-586-7750 to speak with a team member about questions/concerns regarding benefits

BCSO Hosts National Night Out Event on Aug. 5

From 5-8 p.m. at Runk & Pratt in Forest

Critical Shortage of CASA Volunteers in Bedford County

Information session scheduled for Saturday, June 28, at Bedford Central Library

Temporary Disruptions to Non-Emergency Phone Line

From 11 p.m. on June 13 through 4 a.m. on June 14

Upcoming Senior Social to Feature Lunch, Music & More – June 12

Local seniors are encouraged to attend this free event at Blue Ridge Community Church

$115,000 Raised So Far for Bedford County Animal Shelter Expansion

Construction is officially underway and is expected to be completed by the end of 2025

Fatherhood Fun Day on May 17, 2025: What to Bring

Departments Team Up for Free, Father-Focused Event on May 17

Fatherhood Fun Day will be held at the Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center

2025 Shred It & Drug Take Back Events

Bring unwanted/expired medications and personal papers to one of three events

Reassessment of Bedford County Properties Begins March 19, 2025

Property owners will see appraisal staff in their neighborhoods over the next 15 months

Update: Graves Mill Road, Vista Centre Drive Reopen

Following propane gas leak that prompted business evacuations

Delayed Opening on Feb. 20, 2025

Government offices and waste services will open at 11 a.m.

Bedford Winter Warming Shelter Open 24/7 Until Feb. 24

Shelter is a ministry of St. John's Episcopal Church

Government Offices, Waste Services Closed on Feb. 19, 2025

Due to uncertainty of forecasts and out of an abundance of caution

4 p.m. Burning Law Takes Effect Feb. 15 - April 30

Law prohibits open-air burning prior to 4 p.m.

Bedford Winter Warming Shelter Open All Week

Will stay open 24/7 through Friday, Feb. 14 at 7 a.m.

Winter Weather Resources

Important websites and phone numbers for power outages, road conditions, etc.

Power Returns for Most Residents Following Winter Storm

Some warming shelter operations continue