VIRGINIA NEWS
Gov. Spanberger announces $15.3 million in GO Virginia funding to grow Virginia’s economy
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger announces $15.3 million in GO Virginia funding to grow Virginia’s economyThe Governor’s Office announced Friday that Gov. Spanberger awarded more than $15.3 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grants to support new projects across the Commonwealth, including some projects in our area.
Roanoke City closes $19M budget gap without raising taxes, but cuts 100+ jobs and $50M in projects
Read full article: Roanoke City closes $19M budget gap without raising taxes, but cuts 100+ jobs and $50M in projectsOfficials say a combination of small revenue increases and spending cuts closed the remaining $5 million shortfall.
King Charles and Queen Camilla to make stop in Virginia during visit to United States at the end of April
Read full article: King Charles and Queen Camilla to make stop in Virginia during visit to United States at the end of AprilThe Royal Family announced on its social media pages that they would be visiting the United States of America from April 27 to April 30, making stops New York, Washington D.C. and Virginia.
‘We remember’: Virginia Tech to hold annual Remembrance Day events for victims of April 16 tragedy
Read full article: ‘We remember’: Virginia Tech to hold annual Remembrance Day events for victims of April 16 tragedyOn Thursday, April 16, Hokie Nation and community members will gather to honor and remember the lives lost on April 16, 2007, 19 years ago today.
Gov. Spanberger issues Flag Order for Virginia Tech Day of Remembrance
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger issues Flag Order for Virginia Tech Day of RemembranceGovernor Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday issued for all flags of the United States and Virginia to be flown at half-staff on Thursday for Virginia Tech’s Day of Remembrance
City of Roanoke to decide on gunshot detection devices at Monday’s City Council meeting
Read full article: City of Roanoke to decide on gunshot detection devices at Monday’s City Council meetingThe agenda item - listed as 7C - officially reads as “Approval of an encroachment permit for the installation of gunshot detection devices for the Roanoke Police Department within the public right-of-way at various locations throughout the City of Roanoke.”
Roanoke City closes $19M budget gap without raising taxes, but cuts 100+ jobs and $50M in projects
Read full article: Roanoke City closes $19M budget gap without raising taxes, but cuts 100+ jobs and $50M in projectsOfficials say a combination of small revenue increases and spending cuts closed the remaining $5 million shortfall.
Hundreds to lace up sneakers to fight heart disease, stroke at Lynchburg Heart Walk
Read full article: Hundreds to lace up sneakers to fight heart disease, stroke at Lynchburg Heart WalkOn Saturday morning, hundreds in the Hill City will lace up their sneakers for a cause at the Lynchburg Heart Walk.
Black Maternal Health Week underscores risks, local efforts in Lynchburg
Read full article: Black Maternal Health Week underscores risks, local efforts in LynchburgAs Black Maternal Health Week is observed this April, local organizations in Lynchburg are highlighting persistent disparities in maternal health outcomes for Black women — and the efforts underway to address them.
‘In Focus: Southside’ special brings community stories to the forefront
Read full article: ‘In Focus: Southside’ special brings community stories to the forefrontTune in for our special “In Focus: Southside,” where 10 News anchor John Carlin and community journalist Ethan Ellis visit YOUR neighborhood to take you inside the stories shaping Southside and the people living them.
Danville’s Bridge Street to close Saturday morning for annual Bridge2Bridge race
Read full article: Danville’s Bridge Street to close Saturday morning for annual Bridge2Bridge raceOn Saturday morning, April 11, Bridge Street will be closed to all traffic from 7 a.m. to around noon, due to the 17th Annual Bridge2Bridge race.
Patchwork 250: Local artist captures legacy of Black military trailblazers in FAHI Museum painting
Read full article: Patchwork 250: Local artist captures legacy of Black military trailblazers in FAHI Museum paintingA powerful new painting now graces the Fayette Area Historical Initiative (FAHI) Museum in Martinsville, celebrating the legacy of four remarkable Black military heroes from Martinsville and Henry County.
Suspect wanted in fatal Halifax County shooting in custody Wednesday
Read full article: Suspect wanted in fatal Halifax County shooting in custody WednesdayThe Halifax County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that Lucas Witcher, who was previously wanted in connection with a fatal shooting investigation, is now in custody.
Covington Middle School and Jeter-Watson Elementary closed due to boil water advisory, students to learn virtually
Read full article: Covington Middle School and Jeter-Watson Elementary closed due to boil water advisory, students to learn virtuallyAlleghany Highlands Public Schools announced Thursday that Covington Middle School and Jeter-Watson Elementary would be closed Friday as a precautionary measure..
Covington seventh grader selected for Appalachian STEM academy
Read full article: Covington seventh grader selected for Appalachian STEM academyA seventh-grade student at Covington Middle School has been accepted into the Appalachian STEM Academy in Tennessee, Appalachian Highlands Public Schools announced on Tuesday.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools announces 2-hour delay for Monday, March 2
Read full article: Alleghany Highlands Public Schools announces 2-hour delay for Monday, March 2Alleghany Highlands Public Schools will be opening two hours late on Monday, March 2, due to a wintry weather mix impacting the area, according to school officials.
Alleghany High School closed Tuesday due to water line issue
Read full article: Alleghany High School closed Tuesday due to water line issueAlleghany Highlands Public Schools announced Monday that Alleghany High School will be closed due to a water line issue at the school. AHPS said that students will participate in virtual learning from home and that students should check their email and Canvas activities for scheduled for the day.
Looking back: Remember a historically snowy storm in Southwest Virginia, 10 years later
Read full article: Looking back: Remember a historically snowy storm in Southwest Virginia, 10 years later❄️ Remembering a historic winter in Southwest Virginia | A decade ago, Southwest Virginia was transformed into a winter wonderland with over 2 feet of snow blanketing the region.
Crisis Center comes to Alleghany Highlands
Read full article: Crisis Center comes to Alleghany HighlandsMillions of dollars in state funding will provide a boost to mental health services in the Alleghany Highlands. Lawmakers and community members broke ground Monday on a new 24/7 crisis receiving center in Covington, an effort to help adults and children dealing with mental health emergencies.
MORE VIRGINIA NEWS
Virginia State Parks recognized as a 2026 top Virginia employer for interns
Read full article: Virginia State Parks recognized as a 2026 top Virginia employer for internsVirginia State Parks has been recognized as a 2026 Top Virginia Employer for Interns by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia!
Buy a Happy Meal, Help a Family: McDonald’s Launches “Happy Meals for the House” in Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Buy a Happy Meal, Help a Family: McDonald’s Launches “Happy Meals for the House” in Southwest VirginiaThis week, turn a McDonald’s Happy Meal into hope for families right here in Southwest Virginia.
Virginia State Police sees surge in applications, sets 10-Year record
Read full article: Virginia State Police sees surge in applications, sets 10-Year recordVirginia State Police is seeing a surge in interest from aspiring troopers. In March, the agency received 212 applications, the highest monthly total in nearly a decade.
USDA designates 24 Virginia localities as drought disaster areas: What farmers need to know
Read full article: USDA designates 24 Virginia localities as drought disaster areas: What farmers need to knowAs drought conditions continue to affect the Commonwealth, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated several Virginia localities as drought disaster areas.
From Today show to Blacksburg: Hoda Kotb brings Joy 101 to Virginia Tech
Read full article: From Today show to Blacksburg: Hoda Kotb brings Joy 101 to Virginia TechFrom Studio 1A to Southwest Virginia -- Hoda Kotb taps the Hokies to help her with her new wellness App, Joy 101. "I was like, who can try it out to see what things we need to work on, what things are really good, and I thought, how about my people at Virginia Tech?”
Virginia Tech Board of Visitors sets tuition and fees for 2026-27 academic year
Read full article: Virginia Tech Board of Visitors sets tuition and fees for 2026-27 academic yearVirginia Tech officials announced Tuesday that the board approved a 2.9% increase in tuition for resident and non-resident undergraduate students for the 2026-27 academic year.
Bobcat pair released into wild after months at Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center
Read full article: Bobcat pair released into wild after months at Southwest Virginia Wildlife CenterThe pair — a male and a female — had been at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke since last summer, when they were brought in as kittens. It cost about $60 a day just to feed them, and staff put in months of hard work to prepare them for release.
Staying off your phone during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Read full article: Staying off your phone during Distracted Driving Awareness MonthVDOT says that 66% of drivers admit to driving while distracted and a whopping 88% of people say that phone use while driving is extremely dangerous. With April being Distracted Driver Awareness Month, VDOT wants to give some tips for keeping yourself safe on the road.
Greenbrier issues statement after TRT Holdings acquires resort’s loans
Read full article: Greenbrier issues statement after TRT Holdings acquires resort’s loansThe Greenbrier is speaking out after reports surfaced that TRT Holdings, the parent company of Omni Hotels & Resorts, has acquired the past-due loans tied to West Virginia’s crown-jewel resort.
Giving gift of life: LewisGale coworkers share organ donation story
Read full article: Giving gift of life: LewisGale coworkers share organ donation storyFour coworkers at LewisGale Montgomery came together Friday to spread the word about organ donation in honor of National Donate Life Blue and Green Day. Two of them are donors. Two are transplant recipients. Each said donation changed their life for the better.
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands stepping down after 12 years
Read full article: Virginia Tech President Tim Sands stepping down after 12 yearsVirginia Tech President Tim Sands announced he will step down in the coming months after 12 years leading the university, a departure that caught many Hokies off guard and drew reactions from Virginia’s top elected officials.
Convicted killer Jesse Matthew transferred to lower-security prison
Read full article: Convicted killer Jesse Matthew transferred to lower-security prisonJesse Matthew, who was convicted in the killings of Morgan Harrington and Hannah Graham, has been transferred to a lower-security facility, the Virginia Department of Corrections confirms.
Three Virginia Tech graduates help Aloka finish the Walk for Peace
Read full article: Three Virginia Tech graduates help Aloka finish the Walk for PeaceThree Virginia Tech graduates embodied their alma mater’s motto — Ut Prosim, That I May Serve — by volunteering their veterinary services to help Aloka, the beloved canine companion of the Walk for Peace, cross the finish line.
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands to step down in the coming months, University announces
Read full article: Virginia Tech President Tim Sands to step down in the coming months, University announcesVirginia Tech President Tim Sands announced in a statement on Thursday that he would be stepping down in the coming months.
Gov. Spanberger signs bills into law to raise minimum wage, boost workforce training and support economic growth
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger signs bills into law to raise minimum wage, boost workforce training and support economic growthGov. Spanberger’s Office announced Thursday that the Governor had signed into law legislation to incrementally increase the state minimum wage to $15 per hour, secure stronger wages for Virginians who feed and fuel the Commonwealth and connect more Virginians with career opportunities.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger responds to criticism, focuses on delivering for Virginians
Read full article: Gov. Abigail Spanberger responds to criticism, focuses on delivering for VirginiansGov. Abigail Spanberger is responding to recent criticism and says she remains committed to delivering results for Virginians and strengthening the Commonwealth, according to NBC affiliate WWBT.
Virginia Tech earns top marks in U.S. News World Report QS rankings
Read full article: Virginia Tech earns top marks in U.S. News World Report QS rankingsVirginia Tech announced Wednesday that it had received both international and national recognition after earning high marks in the latest rankings release by both U.S. News World Report and Quacquarelli Symonds.
How APCo and Experts React as Virginia’s Power Grid Faces Pressure from New Data Centers
Read full article: How APCo and Experts React as Virginia’s Power Grid Faces Pressure from New Data CentersThe surge of proposed data centers across Virginia is raising questions about whether the state’s power grid can keep up with demand.