Investigators with the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, or ICAC, said they’ve seen a major increase in the number of tips they’re tracking down — from an estimated 2,000 in 2019 to 10,600 last year.

An 82-year-old man has been arrested and charged as part of a Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for many counties and cities in our area on Saturday.

A Roanoke County man has been arrested after a burglary investigation conducted by multiple agencies, according to the Bedford Police Department.

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

As snow days pile up, school districts are working hard to ensure students complete the school year on time. Virginia mandates a minimum of 180 instructional days or 990 instructional hours.

In October of last year, the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force conducted “Operation: Anvill Strike” a multi-day online undercover operation to identify individuals engaged in online sexual exploitation of children which led to the arrest of six individuals.

A watch means to prepare for possible severe weather. Take action when warnings are issued.

The Bedford County school board met earlier this evening to finalize its budget request, amidst concerns about cuts to important programs.

A man was arrested in Bedford on Wednesday for multiple child sex crimes, Bedford Police Department said.

The Bedford County Animal Shelter is reaching out for assistance as it hits full capacity with its animals. The shelter is filled with the sounds of dogs barking, each in need of a home.

On Dec. 4, 2024, Jefferson Forest became the first school in Bedford County to earn the designation of a heart-safe school through Project ADAM and the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU.

The snow may be mostly gone, but many kids in our region haven't been able to return to the classroom because of icy roads.

The Bedford Police Department has reported that they have charged a local woman with child abuse following an investigation into incidents at a daycare facility.

A man was killed in a Bedford County crash late Thursday night, according to Virginia State Police.

A man was killed in a Bedford County crash late Thursday night, according to Virginia State Police.

Schools are adopting diverse disciplinary strategies for student cell phone use, focusing on compliance and personal development.

A 52-year-old Bedford man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies that pertain to the use of communication systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

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

Beginning January 6, 2025, secondary school students in Bedford County will be required to adhere to a new cell phone policy in accordance with Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 33.

One person was displaced following a mobile home fire in Bedford County, the Stewartsville-Chamblissburg Volunteer Fire Department said.

The 5th Annual Turkey Box Delivery, launched this morning by the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, aims to ensure that all local families have a meal to celebrate Thanksgiving.

All Bedford County Public Schools will have a two-hour delay on Thursday.

Thousands are without power in Central and Southwest Virginia following the strong winds that rolled through the region Wednesday night into Thursday.

A mobile home fire in Bedford County left one displaced, Bedford Fire Department said.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said they are searching for a suspect following an armed robbery at a residence on Monday evening.

Multiple car thefts in Forest led to a high-speed chase early Saturday morning, Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said.

A year after the Matts Creek wildfire burned over 11,000 acres, experts reflect on its unexpected ecological benefits and stress the importance of fire prevention.

A 30-year-old man was killed in a Bedford County crash on Wednesday, according to Virginia State Police.

Board of Supervisors to decide the fate of Body Camp school

A public hearing is taking place about Body Camp Elementary, a former school in Bedford County that was sold to a regional internet provider called Zitel.

John McGuire III is projected to win the U.S. House of Representatives seat for the 5th district, defeating Gloria Witt.

Election day in less than 24 hours, and if you haven’t voted yet in the presidential race, you still have a little time.

Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect after a burglary early Sunday morning.

The presidential election is Tuesday, Nov. 5, with polls opening at 6 a.m.

There have been multiple reports of vehicles stolen or vehicles that were rummaged through in Boonsboro, Bedford County, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

A man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Bedford County, Virginia State Police said.

Economic expansion tests disc golf community

There was a three-vehicle crash in Bedford County on Friday that left one dead, according to Virginia State Police.

Virginia State Police is currently investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old Tuesday.

Virginia State Police is investigating a Bedford County crash that left a 17-year-old dead.

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a tornado warning for Botetourt County and another portion of Bedford County.

Bedford County leaders heard from residents Monday as they updated the county’s comprehensive plan for the next five years.

Bedford County is having an open house Monday to talk about housing developments in Bedford County.

One person was injured after a three-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Bedford County Thursday.

A 33-year-old man who was reported missing was found dead on Friday, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. C

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

Bedford Police arrested Tony Webb after he stole money from a vending machine.

The final summer holiday ended on a somber note as preliminary data shows that law enforcement investigated 10 fatalities over the Labor Day holiday period, VSP said.

Virginia State Police is investigating a Bedford County crash that claimed the life of a 26-year-old man and left another individual injured.

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

What was supposed to be a relaxing vacation turned into a distressing ordeal for one local family when their beloved dog, Bo, went missing. For a month, the search for Bo—a cherished member of their family—has been ongoing.

The Disc Golf World Championship is making its debut in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with Bedford County and Lynchburg hosting the prestigious event for the first time.

The Bedford County Fair, featuring free admission, rides, live music, and unique food, will be held from Friday to Sunday, aiming to celebrate local traditions and boost the county's economy.

Beginning August 21 and running through August 25, the best disc golfers in the world will head to Virginia for the 42nd running of the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships presented by Zuca. Nearly 300 players representing 14 countries have registered for the event, including Estonia’s Kristin Tattar, the two-time defending PDGA World Champion and the No. 1 player in the Female Pro Open division in the Official Disc Golf World Rankings.

A Bedford County Public Schools teacher has been placed on leave after being charged with sexually assaulting a student in another district.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public in the Stewartsville area (specifically Mountain Meadows Subdivision) in locating a missing endangered adult.

The Bedford County Sheriff's Office has arrested John Rose in connection with a sexual assault that occurred on a student in Bedford County.

The Town of Bedford announced that the Bedford Electric Department will have an emergency outage to repair damaged substation equipment.

Jens Soering was convicted of murdering his girlfriend's parents, Derek and Nancy Haysom in the 1980s.

A pedal-powered adventure to help pets in need.

A teenager is facing charges after Bedford County deputies say he stabbed a man on Wednesday. The sheriff says both the suspect and victim are illegal immigrants who crossed the border through Texas.

Solarix, a solar panel manufacturer announced that it acquired Forest facility in a move that will generate 104 new green energy jobs.

After hearing of the electrocution incident, the owner of Blackwater Diving Company wanted to do something to educate people about the dangers of stray voltage near docks at the lake.

A 17-year-old boy is now in custody after allegedly stabbing a 28-year-old man at a construction site on Wednesday, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

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.

31-year-old Nikolas Augustine has been found and is reported to be safe by the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office today.

We’re told 13-year-old Kendrick Bryant has been found safe.

The Board of Supervisors voted to sell the former school building to Zitel

The VSP said that six people were killed in fatal crashes on Virginia highways over the July 4 holiday period.

VSP is currently investigating a single vehicle crash that killed one person Sunday.

Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash which resulted in a fatality in Bedford County.

A family vacation took a tragic turn on Thursday when an 18-year-old died after swimming in the lake. Investigators say he may have suffered from electric shock drowning.

A man is dead and two others are injured after an electrocution incident at Smith Mountain Lake.

Due to extremely dry conditions Bedford County is urging residents to avoid lighting fireworks at home.

At least five people were injured in a Bedford County crash Sunday afternoon, according to Virginia State Police.

A suspect is dead after a standoff in Bedford County Sunday, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

Pete Buttigieg announced $7.9 million for three projects in Virginia including one in Rocky Mount and one in Bedford County as part of $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity discretionary grant program.

Our next Education Impact Award Winner has been in the education profession for more than 30 years, helping his students become stronger musicians.

Multiple arrests were made in Bedford County as part of a narcotics round-up.

The school closed back in the late 90's and will takes millions of dollars to restore it back to life.

A Goodview man was arrested on Monday after an investigation by Bedford County Sheriff’s Office investigators assigned to the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

The idea for an adoption center goes back decades yet they haven't broken ground.

Bedford County Public Schools has announced its new superintendent, William F. Dupere.

A 21-year-old man was arrested Thursday after an investigation by the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

A local flower farm is growing a little bit of happiness in the Bedford community.

The signing ceremony fell on the same day as 'Virginia Military Signing Day.'

A Bedford County bust at two drug pop-ups yielded more than $3 million in illegal drugs and 13 guns, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

Canoes once dominated local paddle sports, but kayaks have relegated canoes to second choices for many if not most recreational paddlers. So, John went for a remedial lesson on how to paddle a canoe.

10 News is digging deeper into what led to the arrest of a Roanoke City teacher charged with possession of child pornography.

Two people, including a deputy were hurt in a crash Wednesday in Bedford County.

The program started with just seven kids last year and has since grown to over 25.

Lots of companies in our region have jobs open and ready to fill, and Bedford County’s high school students are signing up.

A man faces multiple charges following a violent confrontation between Bedford County neighbors, which resulted in a shooting, as reported by the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

A Montvale man was shot early Friday morning but left the scene before deputies could help him, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

Two people were killed in a Bedford County crash that involved a stolen motorcycle, according to Virginia State Police.

Two suspected drug traffickers are now facing federal charges in connection with a murder from last year.

K-9 Hoover followed the missing person's scent for nearly a mile before finding them in the woods.

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

Bedford county embraces the great outdoors with their first ever Thrive Outside Festival.