Ceremonial “valve-turning” today marks approach of new water service to Bedford County Evan Jones January 5, 2017 1 minute read You’ve heard of groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremonies, but how about a valve-turning? There’s one today in Bedford, and as WFIR’s Evan Jones reports, it marks what will soon be a new level of water service to Bedford County. Share: Post navigation Previous: Rosapepe looks back on career with Roanoke County librariesNext: Campaign surprise: Perriello enters race for Virginia governor Related Stories 1 minute read 9-year-old girl seriously injured in Roanoke crash Web Staff January 17, 2026 0 2 minutes read Science Museum confirms it will leave Center in the Square by end of 2026 Ian Price January 16, 2026 0 4 minutes read City of Salem officials react to Yokohama Tire imminent closure announcement at Salem plant, with 392 layoffs announced Ian Price January 16, 2026 0