Bedford County working on new tourism effort Starr Anderson February 22, 2016 1 minute read To coincide with the 50th anniversary of Smith Mountain Lake, Bedford County is working on a new tourism effort. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Bowers will not run for Congress, will resume full-time law practiceNext: Star City Playhouse looks for new home Related Stories Blacksburg distillery owner throws support behind a bill making its way through the General Assembly Clark Palmer February 4, 2026 0 Natural Shocks at MMT, staged readings this weekend at the Bear Theatre, new art at the Taubman and Eleanor D. Wilson museums Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0 VBR says first-time holiday marketing campaign was a winner Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0