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 Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026