Justin Faulconer

Bedford

Reporter at The News & Advance

Newspaper reporter, loves UFC and movies, parent, husband

Articles

Shipman man killed in shooting, suspect wanted for murder in Nelson County

6 days ago | newsadvance.com | Justin Faulconer

A Shipman man was fatally shot Friday and authorities are searching for a suspect wanted for murder, Nelson County Sheriff Mark Embrey said in a news release. Nelson sheriff's deputies responded to a residence in the Shipman area Friday for a report of an unresponsive male and upon arrival found him with a single gunshot wound to the chest, Embrey's release said.
Permit approved for biosolids storage facility in Bedford County

6 days ago | newsadvance.com | Justin Faulconer

BEDFORD — A special use permit to establish a sewage sludge use on a Bedford County farm where a storage shed for the spreading of biosolids is located received unanimous approval from county officials Monday. The board of supervisors on a 7-0 vote authorized the permit for Garden Heifers, Inc. and the existing 50-by-100-foot agricultural building on the 2800 block of Island Creek Road in Huddleston currently being used for sewage sludge storage.
Rep. Morgan Griffith tours adult group home in Bedford

6 days ago | newsadvance.com | Justin Faulconer

U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-9th District, on Wednesday toured an adult group home supported by the nonprofit organization enCircle and participated in a roundtable discussion with families and service providers in Bedford. During the tour and meeting, enCircle leadership and other providers who serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities emphasized the importance of Medicaid-funded services for thousands of Virginians, according to a news release from Griffith's office.
Bedford County road plan targets 17 projects over six years

6 days ago | newsadvance.com | Justin Faulconer

Bedford County’s draft fiscal year 2026-31 secondary six-year plan totals $7.3 million for 17 rural rustic road projects and three countywide cost centers that are used for various activities related to secondary roads construction. The Bedford County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on Monday that drew feedback from four county residents.
Inmate charged after attempting to smuggle narcotics into Amherst jail

1 week ago | newsadvance.com | Justin Faulconer

An inmate of the Amherst County Adult Detention Center is facing two felony charges after investigators uncovered a planned attempt to introduce illegal narcotics into the facility. Jacob Hudson, 32, arrived at the jail in Madison Heights on Wednesday to begin serving a 1-year, 8-month sentence for possession of a Schedule 1 or II drug, according to a news release from the Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority.
Bedford nursing home room rates increased, county tax rates stay level

1 week ago | newsadvance.com | Justin Faulconer

The Bedford County Nursing Home will enact a room rate increase of $10 per day for private pay residents starting July 1. The Bedford County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the rate increase Monday. Paul Poff, the nursing home’s administrator, said the typical rate increase per year is $5. “We usually raise our rates to stay in line with Medicaid reimbursement rates,” Poff said. The last private pay room rate adjustment was in August 2023, Poff said.
'Guys and Dolls' electrifies auditorium's last spring musical

1 week ago | newsadvance.com | Justin Faulconer

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Brush fire on national forest land in Amherst County 50% contained

1 week ago | newsadvance.com | Justin Faulconer

Firefighters are battling a large brush fire in Amherst County on national forest land, the Amherst County Fire/EMS department and U.S. Forest Service each said Wednesday. Around 10:15 a.m. Amherst County dispatchers were alerted of a large amount of smoke in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest near the Pedlar Reservoir, Amherst County Fire/EMS said on its Facebook page. "It was quickly determined that this was a large brush fire — approximately 40-45 acres," the post said.
Nelson's 2025-26 budget proposes 3% pay raise, level tax rates

1 week ago | newsadvance.com | Justin Faulconer

The Nelson County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the county’s proposed fiscal year 2025-26 budget on May 13 at the county courthouse in Lovingston. The budget proposal includes a 3% pay raise for all county staff and keeps all tax rates the same. The real estate and mobile home tax rate is 65 cents, personal property is $2.79 and machinery and tools is $1.25 — all are levied at $100 for assessed value.
Guidelines for fire, emergency responses in Amherst County approved

1 week ago | newsadvance.com | Justin Faulconer

Eight standard operating guidelines for all volunteer and career firefighters and emergency responders in Amherst County recently received the county board of supervisors’ approval. The standard operating guidelines (SOGs) for fire and emergency responses in Amherst County were backed by the county’s Emergency Services Council. In early 2024, the board of supervisors asked the council to draft SOGs for all volunteer and career staff to follow while responding to calls in the county.