LOCAL NEWS
Owners of Windy Hills Farm celebrate donating over 1 million pounds of food
Read full article: Owners of Windy Hills Farm celebrate donating over 1 million pounds of foodDarin Greear and his wife, Tabitha, owners of Windy Hills Farm, have donated over 1 million pounds of produce to the Society of St. Andrew to feed the hungry, impacting an estimated 400,000 people. The Society celebrated Greear's generosity with a surprise event, presenting him with the Feeding the Region Award, while also marking their milestone of donating over 1 billion pounds of food since 1979.
Danville Police Department hosts Annual Toy Drive
Read full article: Danville Police Department hosts Annual Toy DriveDanville Police are asking for your help to make the holidays extra special for local kids. The department’s annual toy drive is called Santa’s Blue Elves, and for years, it has ensured hundreds of local children receive a present to open Christmas morning. They are hosting toy drives on Thursday and Friday. Thursday’s drive runs until 6 p.m. at the Target on Holt Garrison Parkway, and Friday’s will run from 4-6 p.m. at the Walmart on Mount Cross Road. You can also donate at the department’s headquarters at One Community Way through Dec. 18. Toys must be in new condition in their original packaging with original tags.
Gov. Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of National Guard member killed in D.C. shooting
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of National Guard member killed in D.C. shootingGovernor Youngkin ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth in memory and respect of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, West Virginia Army National Guard, on Dec. 4.
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Winter readiness in Roanoke: safety tips and county preparations for first snow
Read full article: Winter readiness in Roanoke: safety tips and county preparations for first snowRoanoke County is already gearing up for the upcoming winter storm, with preparations underway across the area. From stocking up on essentials to coordinating county operations, officials and residents are taking steps to stay safe and keep things running smoothly once the snow hits.
WATCH: Buzz4Good’s ‘Angels of Assisi’ episode tonight!
Read full article: WATCH: Buzz4Good’s ‘Angels of Assisi’ episode tonight!WSLS is partnering with 'BUZZ,' a public television series highlighting nonprofits in Southwest Virginia. Tonight's episode, streaming at 7:30 p.m., features Angels of Assisi, a Roanoke-based nonprofit pet clinic and adoption center dedicated to ensuring pets receive necessary care and homes. Michael Hemphill, the creator and host of BUZZ, discussed the series on WSLS earlier this week.
Toy Like Me program boosts inclusion for kids with disabilities in Roanoke
Read full article: Toy Like Me program boosts inclusion for kids with disabilities in RoanokeAt Virginia Heights School, the faces of children light up when they see toys that look just like them, complete with hearing aids and other assistive devices. The Toy Like Me program is making sure kids with disabilities see themselves reflected in the toys they play with — and that inclusion is making all the difference.
Help brighten holidays for seniors in Roanoke, Lynchburg with the “Karis Christmas for Seniors” program
Read full article: Help brighten holidays for seniors in Roanoke, Lynchburg with the “Karis Christmas for Seniors” programKaris Care Services is bringing holiday cheer to seniors in both the Roanoke and Lynchburg areas with its annual “Karis Christmas for Seniors” programs.
City of Lynchburg to help identify and replace lead water service lines at no cost to customers
Read full article: City of Lynchburg to help identify and replace lead water service lines at no cost to customersLynchburg Water Resources has initiated Pure Pipe Lynchburg, a multi-year program to comply with EPA regulations requiring the removal of lead service lines by 2037. The city submitted its initial inventory of service line materials in 2024 and is sending notifications to customers with lead, galvanized, and unknown service lines as part of this effort.
Liberty University issues all-clear after reported bomb threat, says nothing was found in search
Read full article: Liberty University issues all-clear after reported bomb threat, says nothing was found in searchLiberty University Security and Public Safety has issued an all-clear regarding a reported bomb threat near Williams Stadium.
Lynchburg Salvation Army to open warming shelter on nights when temperatures fall below freezing
Read full article: Lynchburg Salvation Army to open warming shelter on nights when temperatures fall below freezingThe Salvation Army in Lynchburg is stepping up to ensure people in need have a warm place to go during the cold winter months.
Person injured, law enforcement searching for suspect following hit-and-run in Lynchburg
Read full article: Person injured, law enforcement searching for suspect following hit-and-run in LynchburgLaw enforcement is searching for a suspect following a hit-and-run that left one injured in Lynchburg on Friday, Lynchburg Police Department said.
Smithfield, Virginia Tech donate thousands of pounds of protein to Feeding Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Smithfield, Virginia Tech donate thousands of pounds of protein to Feeding Southwest VirginiaSmithfield and Virginia Tech are teaming up to donate thousands of pounds of food to Feeding Southwest Virginia, supporting people in need.
Bedford County prepares for first snow with community support, safety tips
Read full article: Bedford County prepares for first snow with community support, safety tipsAs Bedford County braces for the first significant snow of the season, residents and local organizations are coming together to keep everyone safe and warm.
Bedford County Sheriff’s office investigating after man shot Monday, suspect arrested
Read full article: Bedford County Sheriff’s office investigating after man shot Monday, suspect arrestedThe Bedford County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that it was investigating after a man was shot in the 3000 block of Dickerson Mill Road.
Residents displaced, multiple animals dead following mobile home fire in Thaxton
Read full article: Residents displaced, multiple animals dead following mobile home fire in ThaxtonMultiple residents have been displaced, and several animals were killed as a result of a mobile home fire that occurred in Thaxton on Saturday, Stewartsville-Chamblissburg Volunteer Fire Department said.
National D-Day Memorial Foundation remembers Lucille Hoback Boggess
Read full article: National D-Day Memorial Foundation remembers Lucille Hoback BoggessThe National D-Day Memorial on Friday marked the passing of Lucille Hoback Boggess. Boggess was an instrumental advocate for building the National D-Day Memorial.
Blacksburg’s PC Land offers free data recovery, temporary Chromebooks to those affected by Foxridge apartment fire
Read full article: Blacksburg’s PC Land offers free data recovery, temporary Chromebooks to those affected by Foxridge apartment firePC Land Electronic Repair in Blacksburg is extending its support after a devastating fire displaced more than 65 families and residents at Foxridge Apartments.
Nikki Giovanni immersive poetry experience to debut at Virginia Tech on the anniversary of her passing
Read full article: Nikki Giovanni immersive poetry experience to debut at Virginia Tech on the anniversary of her passingVirginia Tech will honor the legacy of acclaimed poet Nikki Giovanni with a new immersive exhibit debuting Dec. 9, the anniversary of her passing.
VSP investigating after Blacksburg police officer fatally hits pedestrian while responding to call, victim identified
Read full article: VSP investigating after Blacksburg police officer fatally hits pedestrian while responding to call, victim identifiedVirginia State Police is investigating after a Blacksburg police officer hit and killed a pedestrian while responding to a call, according to the police department.
Blacksburg apartment fire leads to resident relocations, significant building damage
Read full article: Blacksburg apartment fire leads to resident relocations, significant building damageFire crews are currently on the scene of a fire at the Foxridge Apartment Complex in Blacksburg, late Monday night.
LewisGale ER in Christiansburg serves 13,000 in first year
Read full article: LewisGale ER in Christiansburg serves 13,000 in first yearThe emergency room at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Christiansburg is celebrating its first anniversary, having served 13,000 patients since opening its doors as part of a $14 million investment in local healthcare.
2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s New River Valley raises $75,000 to fight Alzheimer’s Disease
Read full article: 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s New River Valley raises $75,000 to fight Alzheimer’s DiseaseThe 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s New River Valley raised a whopping $75,000 to support the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease.
Danville Police Department hosts Annual Toy Drive
Read full article: Danville Police Department hosts Annual Toy DriveDanville Police are asking for your help to make the holidays extra special for local kids. The department’s annual toy drive is called Santa’s Blue Elves, and for years, it has ensured hundreds of local children receive a present to open Christmas morning. They are hosting toy drives on Thursday and Friday. Thursday’s drive runs until 6 p.m. at the Target on Holt Garrison Parkway, and Friday’s will run from 4-6 p.m. at the Walmart on Mount Cross Road. You can also donate at the department’s headquarters at One Community Way through Dec. 18. Toys must be in new condition in their original packaging with original tags.
Danville to bring new life to historic neighborhood
Read full article: Danville to bring new life to historic neighborhoodA historic Danville neighborhood is getting a fresh start as city officials advance plans to restore and revitalize the area through a comprehensive redevelopment initiative.
Danville Police identifies persons of interest following damage to city property
Read full article: Danville Police identifies persons of interest following damage to city propertyThe Danville Police Department announced Thursday that it was seeking the identities of multiple individuals who may have information about damage to property at Angler’s Park.
Remembering Autumn Bushman: Family and friends gather to honor her life on her 11th birthday
Read full article: Remembering Autumn Bushman: Family and friends gather to honor her life on her 11th birthdayFamily and friends gather to honor Autumn Bushman's life on her 11th birthday, and advocate for change in Virginia.
Community Christmas Store launches online auction Friday night to help 430 local families
Read full article: Community Christmas Store launches online auction Friday night to help 430 local familiesThe Community Christmas Store of the Roanoke Valley is launching an online auction tonight at 5:00 p.m., with all proceeds benefiting the group’s mission to provide holiday assistance to local families in need.
Community efforts in Roanoke ensure no one misses a warm meal this Thanksgiving
Read full article: Community efforts in Roanoke ensure no one misses a warm meal this ThanksgivingAddison’s Army of Angels, the Rescue Mission of Roanoke, and Aztec Rental are all giving back this holiday season by providing free thanksgiving meals to the community
