Community members are coming together after an explosion at a church in Bedford County.

Bedford County is looking for your input on traffic safety on Route 221 in Forest.

The Rotary Club of Forest is presenting the 7th annual Field of Honor that began on Sep. 7.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for a missing 88-year-old woman named Reba Boiling, we’re told.

The Cavaliers return to the field following a 10-win 2023 campaign.

A man is expected to be charged with arson in connection with a house fire that happened in Forest last Thursday (July 25), according to Bedford County Commonwealth’s Attorney Wes Nance.

Brazil’s Forest Service has announced a plan to bring a massive area of Amazon rainforest currently vulnerable to illegal deforestation under national governance Tuesday.

A gas leak has temporarily shut down part of Lake Vista Drive in Forest, according to the Forest Fire Department.

An 89-year-old comedian is recovering after being randomly punched and knocked to the ground while waiting to cross a street in New York earlier this month.

Pink Flamingo Play Café helps mothers connect and 'stay pink' by offering a supportive community and rejuvenating environment.

An electric scooter caught fire early Sunday morning inside a Forest home.

Bell was called "The Moose" this season for his size and stature bulldozing to the end zone.

A brush fire in Forest damaged some barns on Tuesday, according to the Forest fire chief.

Looking high above Sabre Stadium as Jefferson Forest hosts E.C. Glass.

Despite health concerns from the fire watch, some schools are not canceling after-school activities.

As wild fires spread across the area, farmers are growing concerned about keeping livestock safe.

Brookville fell to JF, 38-14.

The owner of FEKS Martial Arts talked about how he is helping Israel and his family that lives there.

Three people have been arrested as a result of two separate investigations by the Bedford County area and state authorities.

Austin Deanda will try to stretch his win streak to 13 when he faces former sparring partner Justin Gunter Saturday night.

Jefferson Forest hosted Gretna on their home turf for the 2023 season opener.

GRAMMY Camp is a 7-day non-residential music industry program for high school students interested in careers in music.

Thanks to Tim Tamilo for sending us today’s Picture of the Day from Forest.

Two people were sent to the hospital after a crash in Forest Saturday night, according to the Forest Fire Department.

In honor of the 60th anniversary, Campbell County Rescue Squad will be hosting an open house to celebrate.

Has your backyard gotten heavy rain, flooding? Show us via Pin It!

Fire crews responded to a residential structure fire with an entrapment at 412 Ramblewood Road early Sunday, according to Bedford County Fire and Rescue.

A foster care agency in Virginia is looking to wrap foster kids in love with its winter blanket drive.

A man wanted in connection with a murder in Minnesota was arrested in Forest, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

Forest’s offensive line just wasn’t letting up on Friday night. They took the win against Liberty 49-12.

The Bedford County Sheriff's Office is searching for two men and a stolen car, a 2020 Red Mazda CX-5, after an armed carjacking on Nov. 2.

The Pioneers took the big victory 34-0.

The Bees are at it again.

The Forest Rotary Club organizes the display where each of the 1,000 American flags are sponsored for a veteran, a member of active-duty military, police, fire, or healthcare worker.

Authorities said that 14-year-old Ethan Keys was last seen near the intersection of Gumtree Drive and Spring Lake Drive in Forest wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, black cotton pants, and black tennis shoes.

Bedford County Public Schools has decided to move an event called “A Knight with Kendall” after residents in the area voiced their concerns.

A local public library is setting the record straight following continuing controversy over a display.

The promotion was part of the store’s Customer Appreciation Day for July 6. They also offered other discounts in the store.

After three decades, it’s a fair bet there aren’t many people who know Jefferson Forest high school better than Jedd Zaring.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, several stopped by offices in Roanoke, Forest and Rocky Mount.

While no one was killed in its wake, the twister with wind gusts of 135 miles per hour brought miles of destruction to a Forest neighborhood.

After a EF-2 tornado barreled through a neighborhood in Bedford County, dozens of people work to clean up the mess.

A crash claimed the life of a 16-year-old Forest girl on Wednesday, April 20, according to Virginia State Police.

The former Liberty and NFL standout running back is set to release a new compilation music album featuring local Virginia artists.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has identified two separate groups of juveniles as suspects in connection to two separate cases of vehicle thefts in the Forest area.

The Bedford County Fire Marshals Office is investigating a fire that destroyed a home Monday afternoon.

The Forest Fire Department responded to a massive fire in the area.

Surveillance video from Penelope’s shows the scared deer making her way around as customers continued to shop.

It was a 2.2M earthquake, which is rarely felt or causes damage

Two adults and one juvenile have been arrested in relation to recent vehicle larcenies in Bedford County, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

Thanks to Laurie for sending us today's Picture of the Day from Forest!

By halftime, E.C. Glass had built up a 48-0 lead.

On the road, Amherst County beat Jefferson Forest, 35-13.

Each flag has a tag you can sponsor. Proceeds are donated to local organizations, including food banks and veterans’ groups. The Rotary Club of Forest organized the fourth-annual display, known as the Field of Honor.

After having their original Week 2 opponent canceled, the Pulaski County Cougars beat Jefferson Forest on Friday night.

Every $35 donation provides a week’s worth of emergency food and clean water for one person.

Appointments for the giveaway are from August 3 to August 8. There are still openings, but before you make the call you have to meet qualifications, then register online

A family has been displaced after a lightning strike sparked a house fire in Bedford County, according to the Forest Volunteer Fire Department.

They offered a special promotion for Customer Appreciation Day -- be one of the first 76 customers between noon and 3 p.m., and you’d get regular gas for $0.76 a gallon.

How often do you see gas for less than a dollar a gallon? A gas station in Forest is giving that opportunity to folks for one day only.

The three met while at Liberty University and decided to try out.

The venue plans to host several family-friendly activities throughout the summer

One man’s negative actions bring a community closer.

The hanging death of a 21-year-old Black man three years ago is still haunting a county in Mississippi.

The Cavaliers boys were also victorious over Salem, 15-7.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office and Lynchburg Police Department are working together to investigate a recent series of burglaries at Chinese restaurants in both jurisdictions.

FOREST, Va. – With only one loss on the season, Heritage is currently ranked seventh in Region 3C where only four teams make the playoffs. While the Pioneers are within striking distance of extra football this season, Friday night’s win should slide them a bit up the standings, making next week’s game against E.C. Glass a must-win.

FOREST, Va. – If you’re looking for more outdoor dining options, there’s a new food truck venue coming to Bedford County. “The Backyard” will be located off U.S. 221 in Forest which used to be home to a restaurant called Carol’s Place. The 11 acres will feature food trucks, outdoor seating, fire pits and space to hold events including drive-in movies. Chip Duff of Duff Development Group said it will be open daily and it’s set to launch in April. And we’ve got a good variety of food vendors that are coming here,” said Duff.

Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. FOREST, Va. – Jefferson Forest started their season off with a win, beating E.C. Glass in the Black & Blue Bowl, 28-0. Jefferson Forest secures Black & Blue Bowl win against E.C. Glass The Cavs won 28-0 Friday nightIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.

Crews responded to an early morning crash in ForestUPDATEOne person was airlifted to the hospital after an early morning crash in Forest. Authorities said when crews arrived, they found a car with heavy damage and “one patient half ejected, half entrapped.”The accident happened early Wednesday morning on Blackwater Road, according to the Forest Volunteer Fire Department. Engine 51, Rescue 5, Medic 145 responded to Blackwater Road for a motor vehicle accident with reported entrapment.... Posted by Forest Fire Department on Wednesday, February 10, 2021ORIGINAL STORYCrews responded to a crash early Wednesday morning in Forest. The single-vehicle accident happened on Blackwater Road and was described as having “heavy entrapment,” according to a tweet from the Forest Volunteer Fire Department. E51 & R5 putting in work with a single vehicle accident with heavy entrapment on Blackwater Rd, M14-5 requesting Centra 1 for air transport.

Liberty University osteopathic medical students and nursing students, with LU faculty and staff, are pictured outside the Central Virginia Family Physicians network in Forest, Va., during COVID-19 community clinic vaccination event on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. LYNCHBURG, Va. – Liberty University healthcare students are serving on the frontlines during this pandemic. Nursing and medical students have been helping at community clinics for COVID-19 vaccinations: assisting patients with filling out forms, distributing CDC information, and monitoring patients for any post-COVID-19 allergic reactions. University officials say the school’s clinical students are at a higher risk of exposure to the virus. They are advocating that students be prioritized for the first wave of vaccines.

FOREST, Va. – Wow, what a shot! The Capen Family in Forest sent Chris Michaels this footage from their home security camera showing a fireball in the sky. A number of reports came into the American Meteor Society on Monday morning across Virginia.

They’re then used as a bookend for their staple items - the ice cream sandwiches . It’s going to have 450 Christmas trees that we’re hopefully going to be able to create a winter wonderland experience for families; to be able to get a Christmas tree for your family. Rookies will be serving up, “Homestead’s eggnog ice cream and their eggnog, Chris Crinkle…a chocolate crinkle cookie. Ginger snaps and sugar cookies and gingerbread ice cream…peppermint ice cream. Nickerson tells 10 News they plan to be in Roanoke in March, Charlottesville in August and Smith Mountain Lake this summer.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – If you need some luck, you’ll want to call Willie Harrison. In the Sept. 28 Cash 5 day drawing, he bought two tickets, with identical numbers, that each won the $100,000 grand prize. [Here are Virginia’s ‘luckiest’ stores to buy a lottery ticket]Back in May 2019, he won the $100,000 Cash 5 grand prize too! The winning numbers for that drawing were 3-10-15-23-25. For those wondering, the odds of winning the $100,000 top prize are 1 in 278,256.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Two people are now facing charges in connection with an abduction and robbery that spanned Roanoke and Bedford counties last month. He told the Sheriff’s Office the incident started at her home in Roanoke County. Nester was charged with abduction, robbery and grand larceny, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Through a collaboration investigation between agencies in Bedford and Roanoke counties, authorities brought more charges against Nester and identified another suspect. Edmondson with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office at 540-586-4800 ext.

FOREST, Va. – Authorities say four people are in the hospital after a crash in Forest. According to the Forest Volunteer Fire Department, the accident happened on Forest Road at Thomas Jefferson Road. The people who were taken to the hospital had non-life-threatening injuries.

MADISON HEIGHTS, Va. – “I never thought it would happen to me!”That’s what Carline Sales told Virginia Lottery officials after winning a $94,267 jackpot. On her way to work, she stopped at Express Lane on Forest Road in Forest to buy a Print 'n Play Rolling Jackpot ticket. The odds of winning the top prize in this Virginia-only instant-win game are 1 in 240,000. Sales plans to use her winnings to do some home repairs and pay bills.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – UPDATEAuthorities found Dillon Greyson Webber in the Forest area of Bedford County and arrested him on charges related to the high-speed chase, according to the Bedford County Sherrif’s Office. ORIGINAL STORYAuthorities in Bedford County are asking for help after they say a 20-year-old man led them on a chase and then ran away from them on Monday. Deputies say the man, who they later identified as Dillon Greyson Webber, of Lynchburg, ran away and was not found. Webber is now wanted on a count of felony eluding and additional charges are pending further investigation, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information about where Webber may be is asked call the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office at 540-586-7827 or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900.

FOREST, Va. – The Field of Honor in Lynchburg is back, but it will look different than usual. The Forest Rotary Club is used to having close to 1,000 flags on Graves Mill Road around this time, but the coronavirus pandemic changed its plans. The club had to downsize its annual display this year because some of its sponsors could not afford to buy a flag. Despite that, the group said they still have 700 American flags, with about 170 displayed in honor of Lynchburg’s firefighters. Click here for more information if you would like to buy a flag for this event.

FOREST, Va. One person is in the hospital after a serious crash in Forest on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to Forest Road, about a mile west of Lynchburg Expressway for a crash involving a car and a motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle was taken to a hospital to be treated for serious injuries, according to the Forest Fire Department.

FOREST, Va. Forest Middle School teachers are back finalizing classroom and safety plans. At the same time, you can hear construction workers putting final touches to the building. Principal Scott Simmons says the new wing has over 20 classrooms and is centered around the idea that learning can happen anywhere. All designed with places where kids can meet together, Scott Simmons, principal, said. In order to do that we had to use every room in the building, Simmons said.

FOREST, Va. Virginia State Police is asking for information after a teenager was hit by a car on Thursday night in the Forest area of Bedford County. A 15-year-old has serious injuries, but is expected to live, according to state police. The hit-and-run happened around 7:45 p.m. on Bateman Bridge Road near Jefferson Woods Drive. State police said they recovered a passenger side mirror from a white Ford F-150 pickup truck, that appears the be a 2015-2017 model or newer. Anyone with information is asked to called Virginia State Police at 1-800-542 5959

Brewer said World Help is stepping into aid citizens and refugees, but he needs central and southwest Virginia’s help. That’s where we’re focusing right now, and I guess the first job is to get that pre-school up and running,” Brewer said. “We can take a step of faith and say, ‘I’m going to take a step and help someone less fortunate than me. I just hope and pray that people in this area will say, ‘You know what, we’re hurting, but they’re hurting more. I wanna be of help,’” Brewer said.

FOREST, Va. – The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Presidents Council voted to postpone conference competition and championships for fall and winter sports through the end of the 2020 calendar year The ODAC remains focused on providing meaningful competition for all student-athletes in 2020-21, which includes an intention to sponsor conference competition for fall and winter sports in the spring semester. “In light of the broader public health concerns surrounding athletic competitions, the well-being of our campuses and everyone involved in athletic competition made this decision the right one. ”The conference’s leadership worked extremely hard to explore ways we might have conducted conference championships and competition in the fall,” explained ODAC Commissioner Brad Bankston. The ODAC leadership will communicate further developments regarding competition in 2020-21 as solutions are finalized and implemented. ODAC member schools include Ferrum College, Hollins University, University of Lynchburg, Roanoke College, Sweet Briar College, Washington and Lee University and the football program at Southern Virginia University.

FOREST, Va. – Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, one of Central Virginia’s strongest ties to the founding fathers, welcomed Independence Day visitors in a different way this year because of covid-19. Poplar Forest guests could still tour the Third President’s former home, but tours were limited to ten people at a time. Everyone at Poplar Forest had to wear a mask, and the museum organized several outdoor activities to keep people at a distance. “A couple of weeks ago, we were very worried that we wouldn’t be able to do anything,” Massie said. However, the house did not open to the public until Independence Day 1986.

FOREST, Va. A Bedford County man has spent most of his life driving a school bus, but has now handed over his keys. James Bryant Sr. said he has driven almost every route in Bedford County. He is the longest working bus driver in all of Virginia. Bryant says he will miss the children of Bedford County greatly but is excited to spent some time with his own. Bryants family will be hosting a parade to celebrate his accomplishments after the Bedford County Public Schools graduation Saturday, June 27.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two people after a small child was wandering near the road in the Forest area, wearing only a diaper on Tuesday. Amanda Harbin, 31, and Jard Angus, 29, each face a charge of felony child abuse/neglect. ORIGINAL STORYBedford County authorities removed a child from his or her home on Tuesday morning after receiving a call from a concerned citizen. The 911 call, received Tuesday at 8:45 a.m., stated that a small child was wandering near the road in the Forest area, wearing only a diaper. The child’s home was found nearby and deputies requested Child Protective Services to respond who, after conducting an initial investigation, removed the child from the home.

FOREST, Va. – A local fine furniture shop is closing down its showroom near Lynchburg. The Reid’s Fine Furnishings showroom in Forest is closing. A company spokesperson told 10 News that the plan to close the shop was in place before the COVID-19 pandemic, which has also exacerbated the situation. It’s not clear when the shop will close its doors for good, but the company is holding a closing sale at the Forest showroom on Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

FOREST, Va. Crews extinguished a house fire in Forest on Thursday. Multiple crews responded to 3522 Hawkins Mill Road in Bedford County at 11:39 a.m. after receiving the call about the house fire. They arrived to find large flames coming from the front of the house going through the roof. Crews had a water supply with them, which helped extinguish the blaze. It took 25 minutes to get the fire under control.

FOREST, Va. – Corner Burger owner Kent Wood is selling his three-year-old business. The restaurant is in the Food Lion shopping center near Route 460 in Bedford County. “You know we have a great business. It’s been a great business. Corner Burger is for sale.

FOREST, Va. – A neighborhood in Forest is dancing together while staying apart. It’s the definition of homemade memories: A quarantine music video involving nine families in The Meadows neighborhood. "We just drove around and whoever was outside we videoed them," said Missy Martin, editor of the video. “She said, ‘Hey I will video it if you will organize it’, and so I was like, ‘Done,’” said Jamie Bullman, who participated in the video. “You never know.”You can watch the full music video here:

FOREST, Va. – A Forest automation company is playing a micro part in the pandemic. Simplimatic Automation was recently approached by a large health care technology company who manufactures ventilators. The company said there’s a high demand for ventilators in hospitals across the country. To help out, Simplimatic is mass producing ventilator parts and the microchips that will go inside them. “For us to be involved in it, you know, we’re very proud to be involved in it.

FOREST, Va. – A Bedford County woman has gone viral all bee-cause of a video she posted on TikTok and Facebook. Heather Pointdexter, a beekeeper, posted a video of one of the bees flying right into the hive box and falling over. The mother of two recorded a slow-motion video for her son who’s too young to be around the hives. So, it makes you feel good,” Pointdexter said. They hope their new wild bee colony will give them some good honey later in the year.

FOREST, Va. – Dave Weeks served as a police officer in Lynchburg for 34 years. On Sunday, his old department provided him with a different kind of service to help him through his fight with cancer. Zuidema said he called all of the surrounding law enforcement agencies to help with the surprise visit. “He’s a fighter and he can do this.”Weeks served with the Lynchburg Police Department from 1958 to 1992. “He’s been a great light to us, and he’s a great man," Eldredge said.

FOREST, Va. – Organizations in our area want to recognize health care workers who are helping patients during the new coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Every year, the Rotary Club of Forest puts up thousands of flags on Graves Mill Road honoring first responders and people in the military. The tradition is happening a little early this year, and it’s honoring a different group. Gary Hostuler, the president of the Forest Rotary Club, said this was a quick response to honor those putting their lives on the line not knowing what they’re walking into. “Those people don’t know when a patient walks in--- they don’t know if they have this disease.

“Have a little,” which translated means, “Keep eating!” Graziano’s Italian Restaurant is no exception to that. Co-owner, Anthony Graziano, said, “We don’t skimp,” as he laid down a bed of cheese on their 24-inch pizza. To put some perspective on it, most bass drums/kick drums at a rock band’s concert are about 20-22″ in diameter. The good thing about these very generous portions, says Graziano, is that, “People will say I have lunch for days.”For the Graziano’s, it’s all about family; family-owned and family style. 10 News got the idea to visit Graziano’s, because of a viewer’s suggestion.

BEDFORD, Va. – Crews responded to a house fire in Bedford on Friday night. They also discovered an “extreme hoarding condition," according to the Forest Volunteer Fire Department. Crews were able to get the fire under control but the hoarding conditions “will contribute to a long overhaul,” according to the Bedford Fire Department. Crews discovered an "extreme hoarding condition." (Forest Volunteer Fire Department)

FOREST, Va. – Five people were transported to the hospital after a Thanksgiving crash, according to the Forest Volunteer Fire Department. Pictures shared by the fire department show that the crash involved a minivan and a pickup truck. The condition of those transported after the crash on New London Road is unknown at this time.

FOREST, Va. - Authorities say they are investigating an early-morning crash in Bedford County. According to state police, officers received the call around 1:54 a.m. in the 200 block of Homestead Drive in Forest. Officials with the Forest Volunteer Fire Department say a car ran into a tree, leaving whoever was in the car trapped. Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story develops. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

FOREST, Va. - Bedford County authorities are investigating a car fire that turned into a structure fire overnight. According to the Forest Fire Department, the incident happened on Wyatts Way early Thursday morning. There is no word on injuries. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.