America’s 250th birthday is just around the corner, and the nation is gearing up to celebrate more than two centuries since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Dozens of workers from Virginia Visitor Centers recently hopped on bicycles to see first-hand the beauty of the Jackson River Trail.

The senior finished his senior season with over 1,800 yards.

Wintry weather is impacting most of our viewing area and with that comes delays and closings.

Craig County hosted its first playoff game since 2010, and they had something to prove against Bath County on Friday.

The 2025 General Election will be held on Nov. 4. You can find results for Bath County here.

It’s a long overdue Player of the Week honor… but against the test that is Bath County, running back Carter Calfee showed exactly why he’s deserving.

It will be a bit cold across the area tonight for high school football, but the competition between Craig County and Bath County is expected to heat up.

A man is dead after a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Bath County on Thursday, Virginia State Police said.

The charity ride has raised over $20 million in support of Victory Junction, a camp that supports kids with chronic illnesses.

"It's the people you meet along the way and have a lasting impression on you," Petty said.

A missing woman was found in Bath County and arrested on multiple charges out of Alleghany County, Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office said.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the latest round of awards from the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industry Development Fund Infrastructure Grant Program on Wednesday. Bath County is one of six localities that will benefit from the latest round of awards.

A watch means to prepare for possible severe weather. Take action when warnings are issued.

We have had a very eventful winter so far this season and we still have more to go.

The Chargers offense was stymied from start to finish

A man was killed in a Bath County crash on Wednesday, according to Virginia State Police.

The Chargers take on the Green Wave in our Game of the Week.

1st and 10 Player of the Week: Bath County's Wyatt Campbell

The man was identified as Keswick Phillips of Warm Springs, Va.

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the deadly Bath County plane crash that resulted in the deaths of five individuals: three men, one woman and a 3-year-old boy.

10 News is learning new details about that fatal crash in Bath County that left five people dead over the weekend.

Following Sunday's plane crash in Hot Springs, Virginia we're looking at challenges brought on by flying in the mountains.

10 News is working to identify the victims of Sunday's deadly plane crash.

According to Virginia State Police, the Virginia Office of the Medical Examiner has confirmed the identities of the victims of the plane crash at Ingalls Field Airport in Bath County on March 10.

A Maryland man is dead and four others are hurt after a crash early Monday morning in Bath County, according to Virginia State Police.

With winter weather rolling through much of Central and Southwest Virginia, there are now a few road closures in place due to icy conditions.

Narrows pulled away with the win, 47-19. The Green Wave are Pioneer District champs.

1st and 10 high school football is back in action and tonight, two teams face off for a championship and playoff positioning, as the Game of the Week is for the Pioneer District Title.

Kathy Beery (D), Joshua Huffman (L), and Mark Obenshain (R) are vying for the Virginia Senate District 2 seat in this year’s Virginia general election on Nov. 7, 2023.

The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find the results for Bath County here.

The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find the results for Bath County here.

Thanks to Jeremy Cutlip for today’s Picture of the Day from Bath County.

The Chargers were victorious, 56-28.

Attention drivers! If you’re headed toward downtown Hot Springs you might want to find another route.

More than $12 million in Virginia Housing Trust Fund Homeless Reduction Grants is headed to the Commonwealth to help mitigate homelessness, Gov. Youngkin announced.

Brett Anderson spent most of his life up in the air but his latest trip is on two wheels.

On Thursday, the Omni Homestead Resort announced that the long-awaited moment is here – the Warm Springs Pools will officially reopen on Saturday, Dec. 17.

When you step inside the Omni Homestead Resort, you’ll now see a Christmas tradition.

The 2022 General Election will be held on November 8. You can find results for Bath County here.

Incumbent Ben Cline (R) and Jennifer Lewis (D) are vying for Virginia’s 6th congressional district the U.S. House of Representatives.

Parry McCluer took down Bath County, 33-17.

A man that escaped from deputy custody in Highland County has been found, according to the Augusta County Sheriff.

On Sept. 15, a hot air balloon made its second trip to the skies at Omni Homestead Resort in support of its campaign for Hunger Action Month.

The hope is by elevating the campaign, Omni’s total donations will reach close to 22 million meals.

Friday night’s final score was 54-13 with the Mountaineers taking home the win.

Our Camp Tour rolls to the Highlands where Bath County alum Jake Phillips has returned as head coach. Phillips is no stranger to winning, he helped lead Bath to a state title in 2001, finishing his high school career with nearly 10,000 yards of offense before heading to William and Mary.

On Tuesday, 10 News took a trip to get a look at the progress, and a sneak peek at some of the most exciting changes.

On Monday, the Virginia America Pageants said that Bath County resident Kirby Smith is now preparing to compete in the Mrs. America competition after winning the Mrs. Virginia America title in May.

Thanks to Brandon from Craig County, Danielle from Iron Gate, Tabatha from Bath County and Tammy from Dublin for sending us today’s Pictures of the Day.

An 81-year-old woman is dead after a crash in Bath County, according to Virginia State Police.

Patriots defeated the Bruins 51-29.

Parry McCluer left no doubt on Friday night as to who the better team was.

It was a first half of scoring as the game’s 34 total points were all scored in the first 24 minutes.

A well-known NASCAR family is back in Southwest Virginia.

It’s going to be two weeks until students and staff return to in-person learning in Bath County.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for multiple counties and cities in Southwest and Central Virginia.

The 2020 U.S. Census gives new insights into how the country is changing.

When it comes to popular destinations for food lovers, Bath County is a surprising choice.

NBC Sports Analyst and former NASCAR racer Kyle Petty selects Southwest Virginia to host three-day Charity Ride Revival.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve watched the number of newly reported cases climb to record heights and then steadily decline.

Looking for a new date night spot? Ginger heads over to Bath County to explore Les Cochons d’Or’s menu.

A major attraction at a Bath County resort is back on track to once again welcome visitors to come and relax.

Bacova Beer is adding new items to the menu while keeping the beer flowing

Thanks to Marty for sending us today's Picture of the Day from Bath County!

Thanks to T&P Photography for sending us today's Picture of the Day from Bath County!

A Sunday afternoon fishing trip led to a record-breaking catch from one Rockbridge man.

HOT SPRINGS, Va. – With many people staying indoors and limiting travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Forbes is stepping in to help. Forbes writer Peter Taylor compiled a list of 10 best places to travel and Bath County’s own Hot Springs made the list. Hot Springs was listed as a safe area to visit with a total of 246 coronavirus cases, 8 total deaths and no new cases in the past week. For history enthusiasts, Hot Springs is also home to the Omni Homestead Resort which 23 U.S. Presidents have stayed at in the past 200 years. After a relaxing day, you can go on a hike or bike riding right outside of the downtown area.

Thanks to Mary from Bath County for sending us today’s Picture of the Day!

Thanks to Tabatha for sending us today’s Picture of the Day out of Bath County!

The stolen Saturn Vue ended up parking at the Sheetz in Daleville, according to Virginia State Police. BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – A 50-year-old Dublin man is in jail after police said he led them on a chase for about 30 miles on Friday. Eventually, Bedford police ended their pursuit and Virginia State Police took over. The chase went into Botetourt County and ended on U.S. 220 when Rakes ran over spike strips laid down by state police, according to state police. He was wanted in Bath County for the stolen vehicle and will face additional charges relating to the pursuit.

HOT SPRINGS, Va. – February is the month of love and two local chefs at The Omni Homestead are cooking up a sweet life together. 10 News sat down to talk to them about falling in love in the kitchen and the best thing they have created together so far. Newlyweds Todd and Kelly Owen spend a lot of time together here in the Homestead kitchen. “Not everybody is able to work together, but I think we do really well at it. Below is a recipe the Owen’s created together for the Omni Homestead:

BATH COUNTY, Va. – Despite signs of hope amid the coronavirus pandemic, the tourism industry is still being hit hard, forcing the Omni Homestead Resort in Bath County to scale back its operations. Though guests are checking out, no one is checking in at the Homestead. “COVID-19 has definitely had a devastating impact on our resort, on Omni hotels and resorts and on our industry as a whole. “We have a very significant economic impact on the county in this region and so we don’t make these decisions lightly,” Swann said. It’s not yet clear what operations will look like beyond January, but Swann said the Homestead’s long-term viability is top of mind.

BATH COUNTY, Va. – A string of break-ins in the northern part of Bath County has led to some high-profile items being stolen. The Bath County Sheriff’s Office says that items were stolen from multiple hunting cabins as the suspects forced entry into the back doors of buildings, cutting chains and locks to break-in. Here’s a list of what the Sheriff’s Office said has been stolen:2016 Camo-colored Can-Am 4-wheeler2012 green Kawasaki MULEHomelite generator12-gauge shotgun.22-caliber rifle with scopeAssorted toolsAssorted household itemsAntique red/blue vaseAntique blue/greenish ceramic horse figurineChain sawCamping equipmentA reward is being offered for any information leading to an arrest and conviction. Anyone with information about these break-ins and thefts is asked to contact the Bath County Sheriff’s Office at 540-839-2375.

HOT SPRINGS, Va. – Starting next year, Bath County’s biggest employer is making some major changes. Beginning Jan. 4, the Omni Homestead Resort will be open from Noon Thursday until 3 p.m. Sundays. “As we enter into the new year at The Omni Homestead Resort, we have made the very difficult decision to alter our hours of operation in January. It’s been a difficult 2020 for the resort, closing March 29 to reopen three months later on June 29. Click here for more information about the resort’s changes to its hours of operation

BATH COUNTY, Va. – Santa’s workshop isn’t the only place racing against the clock to make winter magic happen. The Omni Homestead Resort is preparing to open for the snow sports season Saturday, Dec. 26. The Bath County resort has 26 snow guns, six of them are mobile, but it takes more than just fancy equipment to create its winter wonderland. “We are a little bit ahead of last year as for good snow-making weather goes and the progress we’ve made,” said DeBoe. For additional safety measures and to purchase lift tickets ahead of time, click here or call 540-839-3860.

The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for Bath County here. This includes how the county voted in the U.S. Presidential, U.S. Senate and any U.S. House races or locally-contested races. Use the picker below to find them:Find Race ResultsOnly care how other counties and cities in the area voted? You’ll find all those options in this picker:How cities, counties in our region votedGet the latest Virginia election news here

Getting to the heart of Hot Springs is an easy and gorgeous day’s drive. Stacey Sexton is the general manager for Natural Retreats, Hot Springs, and works and lives in the area. Natural Retreats is a company that manages 13 homes in the Hot Springs area. Hot Springs, and the neighboring town of Warm Springs, aren’t just named that way for show. Other presidents such as James Madison have also visited Hot Springs to take advantage of their healing properties.

Thanks to David for sending us today’s Picture of the Day out of Bath County!

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – A new metrics released last week by the Virginia Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention list several Southwest Virginia schools “high-risk" for coronavirus transmission. As of Wednesday, Montgomery County, Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Lynchburg, Pittsylvania County, Danville, Buena Vista, Lexington, Bath County and Martinsville were on the list. The “high-risk” classification is made largely because of new coronavirus cases per 100,000 persons within the last 14 days. We still have up and down days," stated Chris Garrett, local health emergency coordinator of Pittsylvania-Danville & Southside Health District. To see where your school system ranks, click here.

ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. – An operation involving law enforcement from several local and state agencies resulted in an Alleghany County grand jury indicting 22 people on 59 mostly drug-related charges. On July 23, officers started arresting those indicted, and as of Thursday, all but two people indicted as a result of “Operation Unmasked” had been arrested, according to Alleghany County Sheriff Kevin Hall. The two people who are still wanted are Regina Angle and Micahel Brewster Jr., who are both from Covington, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office. Officers from the Craig County Sheriff’s Office, Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office, Clifton Forge Police Department and Covington Police Department assisted the task force in this effort. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Angle and Brewster Jr. is asked to call the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office at 540-965-1770 or the Drug Task Force at 540-965-6308.

All elementary school students wil be in school Monday through Thursday with block scheduling in placeFor middle and high school students, they will be split into groups. Franklin CountyThe school board has decided that students will go back to school on Sept. 8, but has not made a decision as to how students will return. Middle and high school students will have a hybrid program — half of students will attend school in the morning, and half will attend in the afternoon. Elementary school students will only be in school for half days, either in the morning or afternoon, four days a week. Pulaski CountyElementary school students will be assigned one teacher for reading, math, science and social studiesMiddle school students will do block scheduling and teachers will rotate classrooms.

ROANOKE, Va. – It took a day over four months, but now, the coronavirus has spread to all 133 counties and cities in Virginia. Bath County held out for a while, 123 days to be exact, but on Wednesday, VDH data show there is one COVID-19 case in the county. Only about 4,400 people live in Bath County, making it Virginia’s second-least populated city or county. Watch the daily spread of COVID-19 in Virginia:It had been the lone county without a case since June 19, when Bland County reported its first case. Below is an interactive look at how the coronavirus has spread day-to-day since Virginia’s first reported case on March 7.

HOT SPRINGS, Va. – As many look forward to entering Phase Three Wednesday, one Bath County business is focusing on safety first. In a post on social media, Country Café informed customers for the time being it will continue with just takeout. While the owner said she isn’t worried about The Homestead welcoming back guests, she does want to do her part to protect employees and the county’s large elderly population. “With Bath County being one of the only counties in the state of Virginia still with zero cases, you know, we took that into consideration and what we can do to help to keep that level low,” said Shannon Boguess, Country Café owner. Boguess said watching numbers increase in across the nation impacted her decision to keep the dining room closed.

The Omni Homestead Resort was forced to shut down for three months because of the pandemic. We closed the resort on March 29 and now three months later, June 29, we are reopening to our guests, said Lynn Swann, director of marketing and communications for the Omni Homestead Resort. The resort is also reopening to employees. Changes include barriers separating associates from guests, enforced social distancing, strict cleaning policies, daily health screenings for workers and limited amenities. The Homestead reopening is good news for the entire area, as the resort is Bath County's largest employer.

RICHMOND, Va. There are now 57,443 cases of the coronavirus in Virginia as of June 20. [Where are Virginias coronavirus cases? The latest from the health department]Saturdays total of 57,443 marks increase from Fridays total of 56,793 cases. Bland County reported its first case on Friday, leaving Bath County as the only one of Virginias 133 counties and cities without a single reported coronavirus case. of Health reports there have been 588,652 total testing encounters.

ROANOKE, Va. – After more than three months, only one Virginia locality has yet to report a case of the coronavirus. While 132 of 133 Virginia cities and counties have reported at least one case of COVID-19, the number for Bath County remains at 0. Only about 4,400 people live in Bath County, making it Virginia’s second-least populated city or county. On Friday, Bland County reported its first case, while on Tuesday, Dickenson County reported its first case. Below is an interactive look at how the coronavirus has spread day-to-day since Virginia’s first reported case on March 7.

BATH COUNTY, Va. – According to the National Weather Service, Route 39 in Bath County is closed about 2.5 miles away from the West Virginia border in Bath County due to flooding. There is no timeline of when it may reopen.

COVINGTON, Va. – Another local school system is closing for several days due to a number of sick students and staff. Covington City Public Schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday, due to “widespread” sickness, according to school officials. Custodial staff will use the two days to deep clean and disinfect the school buildings, similar to what custodial staff recently did in Bath County schools. Schools will reopen with a normal schedule on Monday. Due to widespread various sickness activity within Covington City Public Schools, schools will be closed on Thursday,... Posted by Covington High School on Wednesday, January 29, 2020Alleghany County Public Schools released the following statement:

BATH COUNTY, Va. – Custodians were spraying, wiping and mopping in Bath County Public Schools on Tuesday. A number of students and staff are sick, which creates the possibility of staffing issues. Bath County High School Principal, Dr. Michael Perry, is confident his school will be as clean as it can be. “We keep a very clean school anyway. When the number of reported illnesses in the district rose from 107 Friday to 187 Monday, Bath County Superintendent Sue Hirsh consulted with the regional health department.

BATH COUNTY, Va. – UPDATEBath County Public Schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday, after initially just announcing closings on Tuesday and Wednesday. ORIGINAL STORYStudents in Bath County will miss school for two days, but despite the time of year, it’s not for winter weather. Bath County Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, as a high number of student and staff sickness has resulted in staffing challenges, according to school officials. Not all illnesses are confirmed cases of the flu, according to school officials, who said they’ve been in contact with the Central Shenandoah Health Department. School officials say it’s important to keep your children at home for at least “24 hours after resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medicines.”

ROANOKE, Va. – As more and more counties vote to become Second Amendment sanctuaries, we’ve compiled a list to help you keep track. 10 News talked with a Constitutional law professor to learn more about what it means to become a Second Amendment sanctuary. To read the bills related to weapons, including guns, that will be discussed during Virginia’s 2020 legislative session, click here. Counties/Cities Adopted:Accomack County - Adopted on Dec. 18. Email jwilliamson@wsls.com

BATH COUNTY, Va. – Soon, people living in the westernmost part of Bath County will have broadband internet access. MGW Telephone Company is expanding into the Mountain Grove area to provide high-speed internet and fiber-to-the-home connections. According to the company, they landed on that name because Mountain Grove is the only exchange yet to be connected to their fiber-optic network. The company says it is in the final stage of construction as crews install cable down the western side of the mountain. Craig Smith, president of MGW, will hold a meeting at the Mountain Grove Fire Department in early January to answer questions and provide an update to the community.

BATH COUNTY, Va. – The search continued Tuesday for fugitive Michael Brown, and, for perspective, 10 News turned to Bath County Sheriff Robert Plecker, whose department dealt with a high-profile search of its own a decade ago. Plecker made comparisons between the manhunt for Beacher Hackney and the search for Brown. “I feel for Franklin County, and Roanoke city and county,” Plecker said. At one point, the sheriff at the time, Larry Norfleet, said he didn’t think the fugitive was in Bath County. I know you’re not.

BATH COUNTY, Va. – One of the holiday traditions in Bath County played out in front of dozens of onlookers on Monday, the process of squeezing a massive Christmas tree through the doors at the Omni Homestead Resort. "The holiday traditions here at the Homestead are a longstanding tradition and we have guests that come from all over the country to experience it,” Hess said. Among those watching was the Stiles family, who traveled from Georgia. “To add this to our family tradition, to see the tree come up every year, it’s kind of special. The resort encourages the public to come to see the tree, which will be up through New Year’s Day.

BATH COUNTY, Va. – Two people died Sunday morning in a house fire in Bath County, according to a relative of the two. They were brother and sister, according to the relative. 10 News has decided to not name the victims until the names are released by authorities. Two people died in this house fire on Nov. 24, 2019, in Bath County. (WSLS)Original StoryA house erupted into flames in Bath County Sunday morning.

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COVINGTON, Va. - People in the Highlands community are coming together for a family dealing with an unimaginable loss. A 12-year-old died from a lightning strike over the weekend in Bath County. Friends of the family say the child's name was Ian Hall, and he lived in Covington. A GoFundMe is raising money for the boy's parents to help them pay for medical bills and funeral arrangements. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

Items authorities say they seized when conducting a traffic stop on Derrick Watkins. ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. - More drugs are off the streets and a Bath County man is in jail after a traffic stop in Alleghany County on Tuesday. Alleghany County Sheriff's Office deputies and Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force officers conducted the traffic stop on a vehicle traveling through the county. Authorities seized more than 1 pound of meth, 11 marijuana vape pods and marijuana edibles, as well as $960. Derrick Watkins was arrested and is currently being held at the Alleghany Regional Jail.