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Power Returns for Most Residents Following Winter Storm
Some warming shelter operations continue
More Warming Shelters Open Following Winter Storm
Palestine Baptist Church, EastLake Community Church are able to host guests after their power was restored
Significant Power Outages Continue from Winter Storm
Announcements from Bedford County staff, including places to get warm and Sheriff's Office patrols
Winter Warming Shelter Extends Hours Due to Power Outages
Shelter now open all day Jan. 7 and through the overnight hours
Bedford County Community Connection - Winter 2025
Featuring an expansion of our animal shelter, 4 ways to connect with us in 2025, and a call for more Parks & Rec volunteers
BCSO Closer to Achieving Goal of a Full Staff of SROs
Office adds 10 officers to the SRO team in less than two years
Swiftwater Rescue Team Activated for Regional Deployment
Nine team members will be on call at the Forest Fire Department for the next 48 hours
Prepping for Remnants of Tropical Storm Debby
Residents encouraged to heed local warnings and be careful on roadways
Bedford County Sheriff's Office Hosts Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Supports programs in the Community Services division, DARE program, and community events
Residents Strongly Encouraged to Avoid Home Fireworks
Due to extremely dry conditions across the region and risk for injury
High Number of 911 Calls Reporting Cell Phone Issues
911 should be used for emergencies only
Statewide 4 p.m. Burning Law Begins Thursday, Feb. 15
Open-air burning before 4 p.m. is prohibited in certain conditions
Sheriff's Office Announces Shred It and Drug Take-Back Events
2024 events are scheduled for March 23, April 20, and May 18
Skill Games Now Illegal in Virginia
Bedford County Sheriff's Office will begin conducting compliance checks on Feb. 1, 2024
Registration Now Open for Citizen's Police Academy
The 2024 session will run from May 28 through Aug. 13
Winter Warming Shelter Open Through March
Located at 112 Center Street in Bedford
Fire Officials Educate Public on How to Burn Outdoors Safely
Pay attention to weather and burn away from homes/outbuildings
Sgt. Hall and K9 Hoover Certify in New "Hound Test"
Certification is by the North American Police Work Dog Association
Outdoor Burning Ban Extended Through Dec. 11 at 11:59 p.m.
Due to weather forecast in next couple of days
Local First Responders Monitor Control Lines Around Wildfire
Fire & Rescue Chief shares information at local media briefing