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Turning tragedy into triumph is what one Carroll County family is trying to do after their son, Curtis Bartlett, died in the line of duty six years ago.

Danielle Peet was getting ready for her 9th birthday party at a park in Pulaski Saturday, but her celebration was off to a slow start.

The non-profit, Huddle Up Moms is addressing the dire need for diapers throughout the United States by collecting and then distributing them to people in the community.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their own.

Work is underway on the River’s Edge North mural in the Star City.

The New River Valley Sleep in Heavenly Peace Chapter held its first-ever bed-building event with the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce.

August is recognized as National Black Business Month, a time to celebrate and support locally-owned businesses by people of color.

There hadn’t been a public tour of the tower since 2001.

Tickets for 611 fall excursions are now available for purchase.

Tickets are on sale now for Buchanan’s “Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival.”

Roanoke Police and city staff hosted a community forum for community members to express their concerns about happenings in the city. They plan to host more.

Statistics from Feeding America show Southwest Virginia ranks 2% higher than the national average in food insecurity. This summer, Roanoke City Public Schools decided they wanted to make a difference in their community.

For the second month in a row, an arrest was made at a Roanoke County School Board meeting.

FloydFest will now officially have a new place to call home.

A Roanoke man with a tough exterior, but a larger-than-life personality and a heart of gold is sharing deep words of motivation through spoken word in the Commonwealth.

Roanoke Police and city staff hosted a community forum on Wednesday evening in Downtown Roanoke for community members to express their concerns about happenings in the city.

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine students and dentists with the Bradley Free Clinic hosted an oral health day for refugees on Saturday.

The Coleman family's annual toy drive raised over 1,600 toys this year in honor of their son, Parker.

The music makers are back in Galax for the Old Fiddler’s Convention.

On Thursday, Governor Glenn Youngkin made his way to SWVA to partake in the festivities.

A local fifth grader is making a difference one peanut butter jar at a time.

Several Roanoke and Roanoke County organizations are working to provide kids with free haircuts and school supplies at a “Cuts with Cops” event, leaders said.

Vote for your favorite towns to win Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine’s Top Adventure Towns Contest here.

Roanoke’s Greek Festival is coming back this September

Good news! Ice has been adopted after nearly two years, according to the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center.

Both Paris and Prada have been adopted after spending several weeks at the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection in Roanoke.

If you're looking to get outdoors, head to the New River Valley to pick organic blueberries straight from the bush.

As Franklin County Humane Society’s longest canine resident, Amphitrite is more than ready to find her forever family. Spending most of her life as a shelter dog, Amphitrite deserves a place to call her own.

Here’s where you can find National Night Out events near you this year.

New Mount Olive UMC located in Radford is hosting a fish fry.

10 News Photojournalist Greg Moore shares how Camp R.I.T. benefits local kids and the team.

Local youth volunteers are sponsoring a clothing drive at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Tom and Toni LeNeave have been married for 70 years. They celebrated in Roanoke with extended family members, and a bit of advice for those who wonder how to keep the magic working.

The annual Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days are back

Sinkland Farm’s 3rd Annual Sunflower Festival started on Friday.

Roanoke residents could grab free lunch on National Hot Dog Day, provided by the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office.

More than 100 business leaders attended the Roanoke Regional Chamber panel discussion

10 News Photojournalist Greg Moore shows how first responders in Botetourt County were able to get a nice lunch to celebrate July 4.

Christiansburg held its annual Fourth of July festival Tuesday

The Galax community gathered to watch thousands of rubber duckies race to the finish in the Great Galax Duck Race on July 4.

The Fourth of July celebrations continue in the NRV!

The City of Roanoke is looking at ways to revitalize the Gainsboro neighborhood.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own.

Connecting kids and cops – that’s the goal of the Badge Buddies program in Roanoke.

Let freedom ring! Find a breakdown of where you can watch fireworks across Southwest Virginia here.

The owner/operator of the non-profit, "Building Bridges Over Barriers" fills us in on some upcoming events.

The 2023 Montgomery Co. EFFORT event has been canceled due to weather.

A Roanoke Valley favorite is hitting the road with a new box truck.

Giles County officials are considering introducing a public transit service for residents and are looking for the community’s input.

The city will be hosting its Third Annual “Lex Rock BV Juneteenth” this Saturday, June 17, at Richardson Park from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

A co-founder of FloydFest is parting ways with the event after more than two decades of working together, according to Sam Calhoun with Across-the-Way Productions Incorporated.

Local law enforcement hit the pavement and lit the way with this year’s Annual Torch Run.

The Carilion Clinic Ironman Triathlon is being held in Roanoke this weekend, and it could be the last to be held in the Star City.

The 10th Annual Troutville Trail Days is taking place this weekend.

NECX wants to build more transparency with community.

Nearly a year has passed since an E-F 2 tornado ravaged parts of Bedford County.

Governor Glenn Youngkin will be featured as one of the speakers at the 79th Anniversary Commemoration at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford on June 6, officials said.

Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism is launching an event to make afternoons at the park this summer a little tastier. Officials say Food Truck Thursdays will kick off at Green Hill Park on June 1.

Thanks to a special donor, the RAM House – Roanoke Area Ministries – has the funds, and officials say they’re ready to look for a new place.

The proposal to create a halfway house in Bedford County is no longer moving forward.

People gathered at Elmwood Park in Roanoke on Saturday to celebrate cultures from around the world at the Local Colors Festival.

A race to support people experiencing homelessness was held in Roanoke this morning.

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is hosting an event for people of all ages.

The new pool is the largest investment into Washington Park in the city's history.

On Wednesday, cyclists from all over the New River Valley gathered in Radford for the 16th Annual Ride of Silence, a slow-paced, silent ride to honor cyclists who have been hurt or killed while riding on public roadways.

The Community Foundation of the New River Valley has released a Food Assistance Directory to help people fighting food insecurity get connected with programs that can help.

Friday night a familiar face was among the community leaders recognized during the Roanoke Branch NAACP’s 23rd Annual Citizen of the Year Awards.

This year, WSLS introduced a scholarship for 2 college-bound high school seniors.10 Sports John Appicello got to meet both of the recipients - James River senior, Michael Jorgensen, and Glenvar senior, Kennerly Nichols.

The Rockbridge County community is healing after Devin Nicely – a friend, student, volunteer firefighter, athlete, and son – was tragically killed in a car crash.

The event provides the opportunity to safely destroy personal documents to help keep your information safe.

The WSLS Shred returns Saturday for the first time in nearly four years!

The Salem Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce honored more than 40 students who are joining the apprenticeship program, which offers local high school students the chance to work in their chosen field before even graduating from high school.

10 News is working for you to help you protect your identity and clear out some clutter along the way.

Lynchburg community members are mourning the loss of 6-year-old Kingston Campbell.

The future of a proposed halfway house in Bedford County is uncertain.

Kids in Salem were reeling in some fun on Saturday.

The Altavista Fire Company announced the passing of Captain Joseph R. Merricks with heavy hearts on Friday afternoon.

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The Lynchburg Fire Department is taking a new approach to fire safety.

Students were having a blast at the Little Feet Meet put on by the Special Olympics.

The Roanoke Pride festival is right around the corner.

The special use permit for the site of a proposed halfway home will be considered by Bedford County government next week, and neighbors are voicing concern.

Changes could soon be coming to Bedford County parks, and the county wants the public’s input.

The Roanoke Lebanese Festival is coming back to the Star City for its 22nd year.

On Tuesday night, the Gainsboro Neighborhood Center Report will be presented to the community after a year of planning and public input.

The Roanoke Lebanese Festival is making a comeback this year after a three-year hiatus, according to event organizers.

People around the world know of Pastor Dr. Charles F. Stanley because of his television ministry. But few know he was born and raised in Pittsylvania County and Danville. His ties are strong at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Danville, where he accepted Jesus into his life at age 12 on June 9, 1944.

It was a long afternoon for people living along Avenham Avenue in Southwest Roanoke as police were in a standoff for three hours.

Believe it or not, the Salem Fair is only a couple of months away and the family favorite might look a little different this year.

The Roanoke City School Board has voted to give new names to the administration building and the Ruffner building.

The video had more than 1.3 million views at the time this story was published.

The task force is headed by Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares.

After 20 years with Roanoke Police, Jennifer Boswell is making history by becoming the first female captain in department history.

From Dallas to Blacksburg, the Hokies came out in full force to watch the women’s basketball team make history.

The Roanoke non-profit, Huddle Up Moms works to host a free baby formula giveaway event at least once a week.

Ramadan Mubarak!

A new brewing company is coming to Botetourt County.

Ramadan falls on the ninth lunar month in the Islamic calendar and is believed to be the month in which the Holy Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad.

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors has announced who will be taking the spot of the new County Administrator.

The Lynchburg firefighter has spent the last 2 and a half weeks in a hospital bed. At the end of February, the otherwise healthy 46-year-old suffered a stroke out of the blue.