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Don’t forget that Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend! On March 9th at 2 a.m., clocks will move forward an hour. Read moreSpring forward! Daylight Savings Time starts this weekend As part of the James River Regional Drug Task Force, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia State Police and the Town of Bedford
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Wine festival time nears: 10 questions with Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival director Tim Reith
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (863+ words) Tim Reith, director of the Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival, stands on the grounds at Bernards Landing where the wine festival will take place Sept. 26-27. The Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival returns to Bernards Landing on Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday,…...
K9 Vito receives protective vest
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (273+ words) K-9 Vito, a law enforcement dog with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, has received a bullet- and stab-protective vest, thanks to a generous donation. K-9 Vito, a law enforcement dog with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, has received an extra layer…...
29 years on call: Moore retires from Scruggs Volunteer Fire & Rescue
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (540+ words) “I am blessed by the support of this community for this fire station,” retiring Fire Chief Dempsey Moore said. Moore recently stepped down after serving 29 years as a volunteer firefighter with Scruggs Volunteer Fire & Rescue. Moore said he loved the…...
Proud Patriots of SML welcome GOP leaders to Smith Mountain Lake
1+ week, 3+ day ago (166+ words) The Proud Patriots of Smith Mountain Lake welcomed more than 100 guests to their annual 'Redder Is Better' fundraiser on Aug. 7, at EastLake Community Church, marking the largest turnout in the event’s history. Featured guests included U.S. Senate candidate Bert Mizusawa,…...
Trail running event coming to Smith Mountain Lake State Park in October
1+ week, 4+ day ago (370+ words) Gretchen Hager Tipps, Shorefire’s creator and co-director with her husband, Ryan. Adventure sports company Bonus Miles Outdoors will host Smith Mountain Lake State Park’s first trail-running event, the Shorefire Trail Races, on Oct. 18, 2026. The event will feature 25K and 10K races that…...
VDOT lifts lane closures for Labor Day getaways
1+ week, 5+ day ago (580+ words) As families and friends gear up for final summer adventures, the Virginia Department of Transportation encourages motorists to plan ahead, stay alert and keep safety top of mind throughout the Labor Day holiday weekend. VDOT will suspend many highway work…...
'Women on the Water' builds boating confidence at Smith Mountain Lake
1+ week, 5+ day ago (283+ words) The Smith Mountain Lake 'Women on the Water' event was held Aug. 29 at Goodhue Boat Company — Blackwater to empower women interested in boating. The event, sponsored in part by the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Wake Education…...
New coffee and espresso shop debuts at JBohnBishop Mercantile in Moneta
2+ week, 3+ day ago (411+ words) Margaret Bryant (right) has opened Margie's Coffee Spot in JBohnBishop Mercantile in Moneta. The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Margie's Coffee Spot on Aug. 19, drawing strong community support. Margaret Bryant, owner of Margie's Coffee…...
Bedford County supervisors approve cybercrime grant application
2+ week, 3+ day ago (186+ words) At its Aug. 25 meeting, the Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a $353,808 grant application to the Office on Violence Against Women, a component of the U.S. Department of Justice, to support local cybercrime investigations. The funding would be used to purchase…...
Salem VA Health Care System to host VetFest Veteran Enrollment Fair
2+ week, 3+ day ago (164+ words) The Salem VA Health Care System will hold a Summer VetFest Veteran Enrollment Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Salem VA Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Blvd. in Salem. The event, open to all veterans, their family members and caregivers, will…...