Radford University marked what would have been the 160th birthday of its founding president, John Preston McConnell, with a campus celebration that highlighted his lasting impact on the school.

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services hosted a very special celebration in Roanoke on Friday that honored a remarkable group of local veterans.

10 News Meteorologist Jeff Haniewich visited the Omni Homestead in Hot Springs earlier this week and celebrated the resort’s 260th Birthday.

A WWII veteran is celebrating his 100th birthday this week!

It’s game on for Allsports Café in Roanoke as they celebrate 25 years of food, fun, and community.

Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint is celebrating 12 years of serving delicious food in Roanoke.

It was a beautiful day in Roanoke to celebrate the birthdays of two World War II veterans; Marion Noel, who turned 99, and John Eakin, who turned 100.

Buddha's birthday is an important holiday in several countries in Asia where there are large Buddhist populations.

Jillian Sturgill gets a little twinkle in her eye when someone asks her how old she is. She’s physically 31, but she tells strangers that she’s only seven. They will immediately look confused until she revels that she was born on Leap Day, so she’s only celebrated on her actual birthday seven times since being born.

A Roanoke woman is celebrating her 107th birthday!

Christiansburg held its annual Fourth of July festival Tuesday

One Roanoke woman turned 104 years old on Saturday.

In the early morning hours, behind a pub in Florida, Nancy Martin’s life changed forever.

One Lynchburg woman marked a milestone on Tuesday’s special date of 2-22-22.

It’s your birthday, you deserve to eat for free. Check out all the places that want to give you free gifts on your special day!

It’s not every day that you turn 100, and World War II veteran Tom Rice wanted to make sure his 100th birthday was unforgettable.

It’s Krispy Kreme’s 84th birthday and it wants to celebrate by offering you a delicious deal!

A request from a 3-year-old girl celebrating her birthday went viral when pictures of her birthday cake were posted online by her family.

ROANOKE, Va. – This week is a special one for a Roanoke woman. Ms. Venus Tucker has lived through the Spanish flu in 1918 and is now celebrating her 106th birthday during the coronavirus pandemic. While the headlines of 2020 may be troubling, in a Facebook post, Our Lady of the Valley asked the community to mail-in birthday wishes for Ms. Tucker. Man is not able to do that, it’s nothing but a saving God and I do serve Him,” said Tucker. If you would like to send Ms. Tucker birthday wishes you can mail them to:Our Lady of the ValleyAttn: Sandie Donald650 N. Jefferson St.Roanoke, Va 24016

BISCOE, NC – Some things just get better with time, yes, birthdays included. Just ask 107-year-old Gurney Williams. Not only is his age a milestone, but Williams is also a COVID-19 survivor. In honor of Williams' birthday, Autumn Care of Biscoe hosted an entire parade in his honor! Happy 107th Birthday Gurney!

ROANOKE, Va. – If the coronavirus is preventing you from having a traditional birthday celebration, some local firefighters want to make sure your special day is still memorable. The Roanoke Fire Department is now offering birthday shoutouts. Simply fill out this online form and the fire department will put together a video of firefighters wishing you happy birthday and e-mail it to you. “As a way to shed a little cheer during this time, we want to be able to wish you a happy birthday so it can be a little more special. Requests should be made at least two to three days in advance to give the department time to make the video.

HOLLINS, Va. – COVID-19 has made conventional birthday parties nearly impossible, but Lillian Barton’s family found a way to celebrate her 90th birthday. Barton was surprised with a parade of family and friends Sunday afternoon. Loved ones drove to her house and dropped off signs and gifts in her honor. “I just thought it was a coincidence, and then the cars kept coming," Barton said. "I knew my daughter had gotten this all together to tell everybody how old I am.”

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BUCHANAN, Va. – Gavin Price of Buchanan hoped to help the hungry with his 8th birthday party this weekend, but no one showed up. “I hope he remembers it all,” said Gavin’s father, Bill Price. “Not just the good part, but the bad part.”Gavin’s father said his son originally didn’t want a birthday party but decided to have one in order to collect jars of peanut butter for the hungry. The Philadelphia Eagles’ owners heard about Gavin’s cause as well, and sent him a special surprise for the party. “I’ve told him before, ‘Don’t try to change the world, just try to change the little area where you live,’" Bill Price said.