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Woman rescued after truck overturns during crash in Bedford
BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) – The Bedford Fire Department reports a woman was rescued from her vehicle after it overturned during an accident on May 14. Around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, fire and rescue crews were dispatched after receiving information about a truck accident on Five Forks Road in Bedford.
Woman sustains minor injuries following Bedford Co. wreck
BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — The Bedford Fire Department responded Tuesday to a vehicle accident with entrapment. First responders were dispatched around 2:30 p.m. and arrived at the scene to find that a woman was still entrapped in the vehicle but with minor injuries. Engine 1 established command and placed...
Moneta Volunteer Rescue Squad volunteers step up their skills through EMT certification training
‘Fully involved.” In the first responder field of firefighting, it’s a term used to describe a fire that has spread and engulfed a structure or building. In a related first responder field – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) – “fully involved” isn’t a term that fits within the job duties of Emergency Medical Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians, Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics. But it does put action to the expectations of its volunteers: they are required to be fully certified the same as paid professionals.
Three individuals facing federal charges after Dodge County swatting incident
DODGE COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) -- Three individuals alleged to be part of an online swatting group are now facing federal charges. 18-year-old Owen Jarboe from Hagerstown, Maryland, 26-year-old Evan Strauss from Moneta, Virginia, and 18-year-old Brayden Grace from Columbus, Ohio are being charged with Conspiracy, Cyberstalking, Interstate Threatening Communications, and Threats to Damage or Destroy by Means of Fire and Explosives.
Bedford man partially ejected, dies on scene of Nelson County crash
A Bedford man is dead after a one-vehicle fatal crash on Friday at 10:30 a.m. in Nelson County. Harry B. Bare II, 63, was partially ejected and died at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt. Virginia State Police report the 2000 Honda CR-V Bare was driving was travelling...
Vendor-based shop opens on Main Street in Chatham
Boxwood Cottage opened its doors to customers at 28 N. Main Street in Chatham on Friday, May 3. The vendor-based shop offers a variety of goods, including vintage and antique products; hand-made wares and jewelry; house and garden flags; signage; books; kitchenware; and home décor.
Danville Police arrest man who allegedly shot 19-year-old
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — The Danville Police Department has arrested a man who was on the run for months after they say he shot a 19-year-old. According to DPD, officers arrested 32-year-old Devonta Lewayne Dodson of Pittsylvania County on Wednesday, May 8. The department said Dodson had been wanted since January 17 after he was identified as the suspect in a shooting on Keen Street.
Community members start Reimagine Chatham initiative to make town improvements
CHATHAM, Va. (WDBJ) - Local community groups are working together to make Chatham a better place based on the wants and needs of residents. Reimagine Chatham is a new initiative formed by multiple community organizations after receiving an anonymous grant. The grant has been used to hire a consultant who...
Middle school students invited to compete in 2nd annual ‘Water Tower Showdown’
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Calling all middle school students! The second annual Water Tower Showdown is kicking off on July 13 and event organizers are encouraging local students to dive into the competition. The Water Tower Showdown features the Roanoke, Bedford, and Lynchburg water providers. Visionaries will have the...
Three men face federal charges for swatting, including at Albany County’s airport
In an indictment unsealed on May 9, three young men were charged with a series of swatting incidents that included a shooting and bomb threat to the Albany International Airport. A federal grand jury in Baltimore returned the indictment on May 7, according to a release from the United States...
Car crashes into building on US-460 in Bedford
BEDFORD, Va. – Crews with the Bedford Fire Department responded to the 12000 block of West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, also known as US-460 on Friday night for reports of a car that had crashed into a building. When crews arrived, they found a car had driven through the front...
Bedford County Sheriff’s Office in search of missing 17-year-old boy
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is in search of a 17-year-old boy who was last reported seen on Tuesday, May 7, at 8:00 p.m. at his residence in Hardy, VA. Jayden Wayne Hopson is described as a white male, approximately 5′10, 190 pounds with brown...
Spring Market and Pottery Outlet Sale highlights local creative talent
On May 11th, Emerson Creek Pottery encouraged members of Bedford and Franklin County to grab their passports and set sail for the annual Spring Market and Pottery Outlet Sale. Instead of a weather advisory, attendees were told to expect delicious food, local craft vendors, and great deals on pottery. The...
Greater Roanoke Workforce hosting hiring event in Rocky Mount
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WFXR)– Greater Roanoke Workforce is hosting a hiring event at the Franklin Center on Claiborne Ave. in Rocky Mount on Monday, May 13. The hiring event, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., will bring in businesses and companies from around the Roanoke Valley looking to bring in new hirees.
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