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Home heavily damage after residential fire in AltavistaALTAVISTA, Va. (WFXR)– The Altavista Fire Company reports a home sustained heavy fire and smoke damage after flames broke out at a residence on Halseys Bridge Road on Sunday, June 9. According to the fire department, crews were dispatched to the scene just after midnight on a reported structure...Altavista, VA6 hours ago
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National D-Day memorial in Bedford commemorates 80th anniversary of D-DayBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Thousands gathered at the National D-Day Memorial in the town of Bedford in Bedford County on Thursday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in 1944. Elected officials, dignitaries, and service members, including Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, read stories from the brave...2 days ago
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Three injured in crash on US-460 in Bedford CountyBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)—The Bedford Fire Department reports three people were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash on US-460 on Wednesday, June 5. Fire personnel were dispatched at 3:25 p.m. to US-460 near Magnolia Road for a multi-vehicle crash with entrapment. Crews found two vehicles that sustained heavy damage, one on the median and one over the guardrail with a passenger inside.3 days ago
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Bedford still healing after D-Day loss of 20 young menBedford, Virginia, is a small town of fewer than 7,000 people nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. As in many small towns in the 1940s, the corner drugstore was the place to be. But on July 17, 1944, it was the spot where everything changed in a matter of minutes.Bedford, VA3 days ago
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One taken to the hospital after accident on Blessed Mountain Road, Bedford fire crews sayBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Bedford Fire Department said there was a motor vehicle accident that sent one person to the hospital on Monday. Company 1 was dispatched to the 1000 block of Blessed Mountain Road for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment, firefighters said. According to firefighters,...Bedford, VA4 days ago
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Veteran's daughter attends D-Day memorial to reconnect with father's friend's familyBEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Veterans and their families packed the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford on Thursday, for an 80th anniversary ceremony. Sandra Griffin, the daughter of a World War II and D-Day veteran was one of over a thousand in attendance, but she was on a special mission. She's hoping to find the family of Les Ebert, her dad's best friend.Bedford, VA2 days ago
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Lynchburg Hillcats to honor Bedford Boys with tribute jerseyLYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Lynchburg Hillcats have found a unique way to honor those who fought and made sacrifices in the D-Day Storming of Normandy 80 years ago. The Hillcats created a tribute jersey honoring the Bedford Boys that will be worn during their baseball games on July 4 and August 3.Lynchburg, VA1 day ago
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Possibly the most important forecast ever verified 80 years ago todayBEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — If the weather had cooperated - we would have commemorated this day yesterday, June 5, which was the planned date for D-Day. But the weather conditions on the notoriously fickle English Channel on that day were too bad to launch the mission. Allied forecasters had...Bedford, VA3 days ago
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‘We have casualties...’: The making of the Bedford Boys documentaryBEDFORD, Va. – We can’t talk about D-Day without talking about the Bedford Boys, the many who lost their lives on that fateful day. That’s how news spread through a telegraph that the Bedford Boys had died. Now, those words are being used again, as the title of a new documentary called “We have casualties...” that tells the story of their tragic journey.Bedford, VA2 days ago
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'Because of them, I'm here:' WW2 veteran remembers the fallen on 80th D-Day anniversaryBEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — 22 World War II veterans were honored at the 80th anniversary event at the National D-Day Memorial Thursday. ABC13 had the chance to catch up with one after the service-- Dan Villarial, a 95-year-old veteran from Bedford. Villarial said he tried to enlist in the...Bedford, VA2 days ago
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Bedford Boys Tribute Center seeks to purchase Green's Drug StoreBEDFORD, Va. – The reason the Overlord Arch and all the rest of the D-Day Memorial is in Bedford is because of the Bedford Boys — the 19 men who were killed on D-Day, making the small town the place with the highest per capita losses on D-Day. And thanks to an unusual set of circ*mstances, we continue to learn more and more about those men.Bedford, VA2 days ago
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Vault Visit: WFMY sends veterans on D-Day anniversary tripAbout 125 veterans took an all-expense paid trip to the national D-Day memorial in Bedford, Virginia.Bedford, VA3 days ago
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WAVY News 10Cool Video! Outdoors Bound Caught on Camera!ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — From time to time, WFXR News and Outdoors Bound will provide a look at some of the more interesting video that we shoot or have shared with us. It is something we call, “Cool Video”. In the video embedded above you will find:
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Hometown Eats: Dale’s DinerMONTVALE, Va. (WDBJ) - You know when granny is in the tag line, you’re in for a feel-good meal. In Montvale, that’s exactly the way it comes out of the kitchen, southern style. We’re pulling into Dale’s Diner for this week’s Hometown Eats!. “We’re having...Montvale, VA3 days ago
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Bedford Humane Society hopes to break ground on adoption center amidst criticismBEDFORD, Va. – The Bedford Humane Society has a goal of opening a new adoption center, but the project has not come to fruition for years. Established in 1993, the Bedford Humane Society has wanted to build a physical animal shelter for years. In fact, on multiple occasions, the organization had fundraisers and created plans for the new center.Bedford, VA4 days ago
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Learn how to fish this weekend at BOCO Wild at Buchanan Town ParkFINCASTLE, Va. – Your little ones can fish, hunt and kayak this Saturday at BOCO Wild at Buchanan Town Park. Botetourt County Parks and Recreation created BOCO Wild three years ago. Botetourt County Parks and Recreation teams up with the Department of Wildlife Resources for the event. Events kick...Buchanan, VA2 days ago
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June 7, 2024 Picture of the DayThanks to Terry Garrett for today’s Picture of the Day from Villamont. Want to see your pictures featured on air and online? You can send your pictures here through Pin It.Villamont, VA2 days ago
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