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Bedford Virginia Offers Homes for Every Budget

As homebuyers move to Bedford in search of a slower pace and scenic views, they’re finding a wealth of housing choices. Young professionals, families or retirees can find affordable homes to fit most any budget, from restored Colonial Revival houses near CenterTown Bedford to sprawling brick ranch houses on large lots with front-row views of the Peaks of Otter mountains. Bedford, the Bedford County seat, is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area and offers an easy commute to... Read More »

Bedford County Schools Provide Outstanding Educational and Vocational Programs

Bedford County provides excellent opportunities for traditional education as well as modern vocational training. Education is key in Bedford County, offering students an excellent traditional education, as well as up-to-date vocational training. The school district has 15 elementary schools, three middle schools, including Bedford Middle School with an enrollment of 458 students, Forest Middle School with an enrollment of 1,027 and Staunton River Middle School with 839 students. Bedford... Read More »
The Centra Lynchburg Memorial Hospital

Bedford Virginia Offers Convenient Health Care Close to Home

Bedford residents can rest easy knowing they have convenient access to several top-rated medical centers in Bedford, Roanoke and Lynchburg. Bedford Memorial Hospital is a 50-bed facility that also has 111 long-term-care and skilled beds in its Oakwood Health and Rehabilitation Center. The hospital, on Oakwood Street in Bedford, is an accredited pain center and offers surgical care, emergency services and a wide range of outpatient services. Bedford Memorial is jointly owned and operated by... Read More »
Mayberry Hills at Downtown Moneta near Bedford, VA

Smith Mountain Lake, VA Offers Real Estate Variety, Value

It used to be that living in the Smith Mountain Lake area required a tradeoff – give up the convenience of having shopping and entertainment options for a beautiful view. Not anymore.New developments have come to Smith Mountain Lake, bringing modern amenities with new homes. For example, downtown Moneta, with neighborhoods Mayberry Hills and Mayberry Villas, offers a quaint, small-town feel with shops, restaurants and entertainment options around a town square. “These neighborhoods... Read More »

Bedford becomes Center of Attention

Each fall, more than 10,000 people gather in downtown Bedford for a party called CenterFest.The largest annual festival in Bedford County, it features food vendors, artists, live music and activities for kids. The community event was established in 1982 and occurs on the fourth Saturday in September. CenterFest is one of the region's largest street festivals. Artisans and craftspeople from around the state display their works just like market fairs of years past. Live music occurs... Read More »