The rise of local farmers markets near Smith Mountain Lake supports local agriculture, offers a variety of goods, and fosters ...

Explore the joys of visiting a local farmers market, steeped in tradition and offering unexpected delights amid colorful ...

Bright and early on a warm, dewy late spring morning, a group of eight volunteers, Master Gardeners, and trainees are busy at ...

Celebrate summer with diverse piña coladas, from creamy coconut blends to unique moonshine and classic rum versions, ...

An exploration of hybrid and heirloom tomatoes, navigating the trade-offs between taste, sustainability, and corporate ...

A 34-year-old Bedford man has been charged with one count of obstruction of justice and one count of domestic assault after a standoff at a home in Moneta, according to a news release from Maj. Ricky ...

Smith Mountain Gap, as seen July 15, 1960, was an isolated place surrounded by farmland when it was chosen as the site of an innovative hydroelectric plant built by Appalachian Power Co. It wasn't ...

Several generations of the Goode family have called the farm house in Bedford County home. Mary Beth (clockwise, from top left), Beckett, Jeff, Betty and Norris Goode sit on the steps of the original ...

For many folks, autumn signals the start of sweater weather, pumpkin spice, and comfort foods. But for runners, this time of year means crisp air, scenic routes with colorful foliage, and preparation ...

The foundation for the dam that today holds back Smith Mountain Lake was laid more than 500 million years ago. In the late Pre-Cambrian era, long before the appearance of dinosaurs, fish, land plants ...

Emma Coleman 540-981-3198 Jul 30, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Updated Sep 7, 2023 A new statewide, searchable cold case database sparked a new lead in a 19-year-old murder investigation late last month. “I just ...