The Danville Regional Airport is about a year away from completing an $11 million expansion project aimed at boosting aviation training and workforce development, with airport leaders saying the effort could eventually position the airport for commercial air service.

Five Lord Botetourt programs were represented Thursday afternoon.

A 20-5 first half run gave the Maroons early confidence against the Cougars.

This was the Maroons’ first season playing a varsity schedule since 1942, and they were able to go 4–4 in ODAC competition.

A flight instructor and a student from Averett Univeristy are safe after their plane malfunctioned and crashed in South Carolina.

Four athletic programs were represented in this Spring signing class.

Students and staff had the chance to write letters to David Hanbury's family.

A community is mourning the death of Averett University Professor Dr. David Hanbury who was found dead Sunday after being reported missing from a conference in Orlando.

Four hundred band directors are coming together to march in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Washington & Lee's Ryan Luth finishes 5th in his weight class.

Three athletes who compete in area wrestling programs remain alive in the D III NCAA wrestling championships

Charles Somerville Harris, 71, recently retired Averett University Executive Vice President, died on December 7, 2022. Harris served Averett in numerous capacities for nearly 20 years, touching countless students’ and colleagues’ lives.

The program will allow on-campus and online students to learn from industry professionals and even have an internship opportunity.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia is partnering with Danville’s violence intervention program.

For one Danville native, dreams really do come true!

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.

The Pittsylvania/Danville Health District is holding a COVID-19 testing clinic today. You can get a test between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Frith Fine Arts Center at Averett University. Roanoke Mutual Aid is holding a food drive today. It’s unveiling a Mobile STEM Center today, allowing the Girl Scouts to take STEM Opportunities to communities throughout the region. The Virginia Department of Health holds a COVID-19 vaccine clinic today.

DANVILLE, Va. – Averett University has announced that its Department of Athletics has been offered and has accepted membership to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC), beginning with the 2022-23 academic year. ”Becoming a member of the esteemed ODAC is both exciting and an honor,” Averett University President Dr. Tiffany M. Franks said. ”Averett University has been privileged to compete in the USA South, and we will always treasure the years of spirited competition,” Franks said. Current ODAC member Emory & Henry College will depart the ODAC after the 2021-22 academic year as it transitions to NCAA Division II. Greensboro College is an affiliate member of the ODAC in swimming, as is Southern Virginia University in football through 2020-21.

DANVILLE, Va. – UPDATEAverett University is no longer on lockdown, but police will remain on campus out of an abundance of caution. ORIGINAL STORYDanville Police are assisting in security at Averett University after the campus went on lockdown due to a threatening email. Police said the email made a general threat to the university. Danville authorities provided security both on the Main Campus and North Campus while investigators began tracking down the source of the message. According to police, there’s no indication this was a legitimate threat, but the university will remain on lockdown until further notice.

He is charged with one count of arson in connection with the fire at Averett University on Tuesday. UPDATE 12/30Tuesday morning at 3:14 a.m. Danville Fire Department responded to a building fire on the 100 block of Robertson Avenue. (Danville Fire Department)Investigators in Danville are looking for the person they said started a fire at an Averett University building on Tuesday morning. ORIGINAL STORYTuesday morning at 3:14 a.m. the Danville Fire Department responded to a building fire on the 100 block of Robertson Avenue. The building was a house that had been turned into offices for Averett University, according to DFD.

Enjoy the Southwest Virginia Ballet’s presentation of “The Nutcracker.” Normally, this is performed at the Berglund Center before a live audience. Head to Uptown Christiansburg, formerly the New River Valley Mall, for the Town of Christiansburg’s reverse Christmas Parade. The theme for this year’s event is “Light up the tree, it’s Christmas you see.” the parade runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy Christmas lights and interact with Santa and Mrs. Claus starting tonight. On Friday and Saturday nights, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there.

Roanoke Va. – There was a family celebration for trio of Colonels at Countryside Sports Complex. Two Colonel football players and a girls basketball player are all headed to Averett University to continue their careers. She’s a three point sharpshooter at guard who was a big contributor for the Colonels perennial playoff teams. And teammate Nick Andrews is another wide receiver and defensive back who was a starter his senior season. All three are headed to Averett, and all three are good examples of hard work paying off.

ROANOKE, Va. – The New River Health District holds free seasonal flu vaccine clinics today. There are clinics from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Radford and Giles County Health Departments. We will learn more today about a new collaboration between two local schools. We will have more on the announcement today on 10 News at Noon. Virginia Tech students will join law enforcement for Buffet with Blue.

DANVILLE, Va. - Averett University was put on lockdown late Saturday evening. The university and Danville Police have responded and said there was no immediate threat during the initial response. Officials conducted a follow-up investigation based on information known to the university. Out of precaution, Danville police conducted an additional follow-up Sunday, resulting in the conclusion of the investigation Sunday afternoon. According to Danville police, the rumors on social media of shots being fired or related posts were also false.

DANVILLE, Va. - Some college students in Southwest Virginia are feeling Hurricane Dorian's devastation nearly a thousand miles away. About a dozen students at Averett University in Danville are watching helplessly as slow-moving Dorian hits their homes in the Bahamas. Winston Sinclair, a junior at Averett, said his family in Nassau was spared, but his friends saw the devastation firsthand. Dorian tore shutters off of Averett junior Peter Culmer's family home in New Providence and knocked down nearby power lines. So far, Hurricane Dorian has claimed at least five lives, destroyed homes and flooded storm shelters.