Two people were taken to the hospital after an SUV crashed into a building on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike late Wednesday night.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed an executive directive on Monday that orders the Secretary of Agriculture & Forestry to establish the “Virginia Wood Council.”

If you’re on the hunt for a new job, the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce might be able to help.

Two people were injured as a result of a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Bedford County early Sunday morning, Forest Fire Department said.

The pilots killed in a collision between a jetliner and a fire truck on a New York runway have been identified as Mackenzie Gunther and Antoine Forrest.

Lynchburg’s Jamarcus Brown earns rookie of the year

The Mingo Coffee Company in Forest announced Tuesday that it would be giving away free handcrafted drinks from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. from Feb. 9 to Feb. 13.

John Robertson, a former Scotland winger who won the European Cup twice with Nottingham Forest and scored the only goal in the 1980 final, has died.

Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a vehicle stolen from the Forest area on Wednesday.

A person was rescued after a vehicle accident that saw their truck crash off a bridge in Bedford Cunty on Saturday night, Forest Fire Department said.

The Forest Fire Department announced Tuesday that it treated and released several patients on the scene after a reported gas leak at the Spring Creek Apartments on Tuesday evening.

In the preseason poll, Roanoke received six first-place votes and 36 points.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating a missing 18-year-old from North Carolina.

Virginia has become the first state in the nation to roll out the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Recovery Block Grant Program, providing direct financial assistance to farmers and timber landowners affected by Hurricane Helene.

A Forest man has been arrested and charged after an investigation conducted by the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

Centra is expanding urgent care services in Forest, adding more space and staff just as students return to classrooms and flu season ramps up.

“This year it’s about finding a way to take that next step as a program."

Law enforcement is searching for a suspect following multiple vehicle break-ins in Forest, Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said on Friday.

Cavaliers' boys and girls soccer programs have their seasons come to an end.

The Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation is set to host their First Annual “Swing for Cash” Golf Classic this 1:30 this Tuesday at the London Downs Golf Club.

Seven of the Cavaliers' sports programs were represented with this most recent signing class.

The wildfire in Montgomery County has been fully contained, according to the Eastern Divide Ranger District Office.

The craveABLEs Golf Ball Drop is happening today, May 18, 2025, at 12 p.m.

Joe Bean’s in Forest and Lynchburg will be giving a free cup of joe to their first 100 customers on Monday.

Monongahela National Forest has multiple prescribed fires that will be taking place this week to help reduce overgrown vegetation.

The Rotary Club of Forest will dedicate a “Peace Parklet” next to the sidewalk in front of The Summit.

Spring is in the air, and Bedford Central Library is hosting a variety of exciting events for the community!

Emergency services are responding to an active gas leak on Graves Mill Road in Forest, Bedford County PIO said.

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.