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 The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026