In Bedford County - Short-term rental rules advance
The Bedford County Planning Commission has developed a finalized draft for an updated version of the county's short-term rental ordinance to send forward for a public hearing.

SML project defended and opposed - Mariners Landing plan debate continues
Mariners Landing. The Bedford County lakeside development has become a source of multiple perspectives on commercial and residential growth.

Boat sinks in 70 ft. of water - Fire destroys cabin cruiser; no one hurt
No one was injured Sunday afternoon when a cabin cruiser caught fire and sank on Smith Mountain Lake.

In Franklin County - Supervisors approve EMS fees
Franklin County Director of Public Safety Chris Slemp proposed a career-staff only EMS revenue recovery plan slated to take effect at the beginning of 2005 during the Franklin County Board of Supervisors' meeting last week.