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 1 minute read New owners of the Homeplace are excited for restaurant’s next chapter Clark Palmer January 15, 2026 0 1 minute read Virginia Museum of Transportation supports rails with trails project Denise Membreno January 14, 2026 0 1 minute read Local publisher relaunching an arts magazine Denise Membreno January 14, 2026 0