Chihuahua rescued after ‘short foot/paw’ pursuit in BlacksburgA little chihuahua in Blacksburg gave officers a run for their money during what they called a "short foot/paw" pursuit early on Thursday.
They’re back! First hummingbirds spotted in Southwest VirginiaSigns of spring are everywhere and another one is headed our way! Hummingbirds are making their migration back to southwest Virginia.
Communities keep traditions alive despite another pandemic EasterThe Easter Bunny is hopping into town, and while kids may not be able to give him hugs or sit on his lap for a photo again this year, they are finding creative ways to make memories.Although this will mark the second year in a row we have spent the Easter holiday socially distanced, there is still a lot to celebrate. Families are making the most of it.
Be on the lookout: Hummingbirds migrating closer to Southwest VirginiaSigns of spring are everywhere and another one is headed our way! Hummingbirds are making their migration back to southwest Virginia.
Spring fever? Animals feel it, too! Baby season begins at SWVA Wildlife CenterWhile many of us are ready to get out and about, animals are feeling spring fever too, especially those who have wintered indoors while recovering at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center. The center is at the start of what Executive Director Sabrina Garvin calls their baby season, the center’s busiest time of year.
Florida couple offers free beer as way to meet the neighborsA Florida couple came up with a great way to meet their new neighbors after moving into their home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Franklin County family credits kindness of strangers for saving their dogA local toddler and his family are finally reunited with their tiny pup thanks to the kindness of strangers, and the generosity of the community who stepped up to raise $3,000 to pay for it's vet bill after an unexpected illness.
Rocky Mount veteran receives new roof through national programA Rocky Mount veteran now has a new roof thanks to a nationwide effort giving back to those who have served our country.
Local firefighter climbs 30 feet to rescue cat stuck in treeA curious cat got more than it bargained for, after it got stuck in a tree, on a branch 30 feet off the ground. Thankfully, the local fire department still makes cat rescues, which is now uncommon among other rescue organizations.
WATCH: Rockbridge County SRO’s amazing ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ rendition for school talent showA local school resource officer had a little fun with his students by guest-starring in the school’s talent show.
‘Our shooting star:’ Inspirational balloon from Texas lands near Covington family’s homeThe balloon flew to the Alleghany Highlands all the way from Houston, a journey of more than a thousand miles.
Local 10-year-old turns birthday parade into charity fundraiserA local 10-year-old chose to give gifts instead of receive them this year for his birthday. Gabe lives in Salem and asked for donations for the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center. The community certainly showed up!
Instead of gifts, Salem boy asks for donations to local wildlife center for his birthdayInstead of receiving gifts, a soon-to-be 10-year-old is going to be the one giving out presents this year. He's taking up donations for the SWVA Wildlife Center of Roanoke during a drive-by birthday parade.
WATCH: This 25-year-old polar bear is living his best lifeThey say you start living your best life in your twenties, Blizzard the polar bear is proof.
Virginia’s longest married couple celebrates 80-year anniversary before husband’s deathVirginia’s longest married couple recently celebrated another incredible milestone, 80 years of marriage.
Salem puppy on Team Fluffs starting roster in the Puppy BowlSouthwest Virginia may not have a local team going to the Super Bowl this year, but it does have a local dog competing on the gridiron. Hailing from Salem, 8-month-old Marshall, a Boston terrier, is on the starting roster for Team Fluff at Puppy Bowl 17.
Blacksburg business creates #Rise4Science challenge, combining COVID-19 vaccination with givingIt could be the next Ice Bucket Challenge!
YMCA of Central Virginia launches ‘Give Back, Do Good’ initiativeThe YMCA isn’t just about the gym and swim. For the YMCA of Central Virginia, the empowering message of a new initiative is in the name: Give Back, Do Good.
Bedford County libraries collecting Valentines for VetsYou have until Monday, Feb. 8, to drop off the cards at one of the six library branches.
Floyd County’s creative use of CARES Act money kept a community well-fed, in businessWe have all had to come together to get through the pandemic, and in many instances come up with creative ways to still make daily life work. The way Floyd County used it’s Cares Act Funds truly showcases that community spirit. During tough economic times they are keeping the community fed and in business.
Roanoke woman raises $1,800 to buy diapers for church pantry in need A local woman learned of a need for diapers and rallied the community to give.
‘Take a mask. Stop the spread’: Salem woman honors healthcare workers with yard displayHonoring healthcare workers on the frontlines working to keep us safe, a Salem woman has put up a special display in her front yard to thank them, and remind us all to do our part.
Twin Creeks Distillery reflects on 2020 after changing production to hand sanitizer2020 is behind us, but one local business looking back on the difficult year brings fond memories.
Alleghany County mom’s quarantine workout group now grown to 11 countries Some good things from 2020 continue and even grow into the new year.
During difficult times, local charity opens doors to continue feeding those in needWe’ve faced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic, but so many in our community are rising above those challenges, determined to do good.
Teen inspired by grandmother’s love letters publishes his own book, sending a message of loveA teenage boy is passing his family’s legacy of writing love letters on to others.
Wythe County Community Hospital welcomes first baby of 2021Meet Brooklyn — this year’s first baby at Wythe County Community Hospital!
Christiansburg man donates $10,000 of lottery winnings to animal shelterThis Christmas, the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center got a very special gift.
‘A Christmas miracle’: Insurance company covers cochlear implant surgery for Clifton Forge babyA Clifton Forge family received a belated Christmas miracle, when their insurance company decided to pay for their baby's cochlear implant surgery.
FarmBurguesa, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to feed hundreds of kidsHundreds of kids in the Roanoke Valley are going will go to bed with full stomachs Tuesday.
How you can help a Roanoke boy with autism celebrate his birthdayDrive-thru parades have become the popular way to celebrate birthdays during the pandemic, but that could be overwhelming for someone with special needs like autism.
Local dance company makes more dreams come true this year for little ballerinasIt’s important to find the positives during the pandemic, especially during the holidays. Even though live holiday performances aren’t happening this year, one local dance company is more than proving, the show must go on.
Love these Christmas lights? Nominate someone in need to win the same holiday light makeover!The same company that decorated the Bonsack Chick-Fil-A in Roanoke County is looking to give a similar home makeover to someone in need of some holiday cheer. Christmas Decor Roanoke will decorate the homes of the winners for free, and even take the lights down. They are now accepting nominations.
Best-selling author donates $100,000 to Smith Mountain Lake program feeding at-risk families and seniorsA famous novelist made a big donation to help feed families in our area.
Oregon gas station attendant gifted new car from anonymous strangerAn Oregon gas station attendant says he still can't believe the generous gift he received from a stranger after a chance encounter.
Chick-fil-A in Roanoke decked the halls with over 55,000 Christmas lightsHoly cow! The Griswalds have some competition this year in the Christmas lights department.
Rockbridge community surprises boy who battled cancer with a paradeAfter a year of cancer treatments and hospital overnights, one little boy got quite a surprise when visiting his mom’s hometown this week.
Roanoke Valley SPCA raises nearly $25,000 for Southwest Virginia Wildlife CenterA local wildlife center that's usually the one to swoop in and save the day, is now the one getting rescued by another animal-loving non-profit.
’Free stuff without judgement’: Local woman creates Facebook group to help those in needA place to find help when you need it, and a way to give when you can – that’s the idea behind a new Facebook group created by local woman Mandy Shiftlett.
Covington boy with rare skin disease gets life-changing gift from community A Covington boy with a rare skin disease is now able to do something pain-free that we may take for granted in our daily routine.
Antique cars rev up their engines to celebrate Christiansburg woman’s 101st birthdayA Christiansburg woman turns more than a century old and shares the secret to why she is still moving.
Rockbridge County boy suffers traumatic brain injury in ATV crash and is released from hospital in just three daysThe word miracle is tossed around a lot these days, but a Rockbridge County family believes that is exactly what they just experienced.
This good ‘cemeterian’ goes viral for the best reason -- and her time-lapse TikToks are incredibly satisfyingA Bedford, Virginia woman is now TikTok famous.
‘I knew that he deserved family’: Man’s medical emergency leads to friendship, house restorationDani Willis has dedicated her time to give Michael Hairfield the family he never had.
No pet goes hungry in the New River Valley thanks to a new pet food pantryA local animal shelter is making sure money doesn’t stand in the way of a pet’s next meal.
RVSPCA works to ensure no pet goes hungry with first-ever drive-thru food pantryDuring a tough economic time, a local animal shelter is making sure money doesn’t stand in the way of a pet’s next meal.
Salem robotics teacher wins $50,000 for class from Harbor FreightShawn Burns received the award in a surprise ceremony during his class Thursday.
'This is like a dream come true’: Bob Ross Inc. sends Bedford teen art suppliesEarlier this year, 10 News introduced you to a Bedford teen who picked up the art of painting during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A first of his kind: Meteorology student becomes Marching Virginians’ first-ever weather forecasterPeople like myself and Patrick McKee know what it’s like to have passion for music and for weather, but neither of us were named the band’s official weather forecaster.
60 years apart: Brothers reunite after adoption separationDon Crawford and his biological brother, Bruce DeLude, have been searching for each other for 60 years.
Texas 14-year-old graduates from collegeAlready the CEO of his own company, a Texas teen can now add college grad to his resume, as well — years before his peers will ever set foot on a university campus.
Maryland kindergarten teacher distributes food to students hit hard by pandemicKindergarten teachers wear many hats, but this Maryland teacher Margaret Norris probably never dreamed "food distributor" would be one of them.
Lowe’s partners with nonprofit to build bunk beds for children in needLocal volunteers and businesses are coming together this weekend to help kids in need, making sure every child has a bed to sleep in at night. The local chapter of the nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace is made up of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need.
Pulaski racing group surprises quarantined boy with parade Starting in March, the world experienced quarantine as the coronavirus began to spread.
Roanoke nonprofit makes dance lessons affordable so all kids can learnMany children grow up wanting to learn to dance, but the cost is often a barrier.Now, a local woman has started a non-profit to bridge the gap, making sure every child has an opportunity to learn.
Love takes flight with nontraditional proposalThings were kind of up in the air when Nicholas Reynolds and Hannah Robertson met at a Texas dance hall.
Dog stolen from Campbell County Animal Shelter found safeA dog that was stolen from the Campbell County Animal Shelter over the weekend is now back, safe and sound.
How a friendship led to overwhelming support for a home addition to help a boy with special needsConstruction is underway on a home addition that will make life easier for a local boy with special needs, after the community raised nearly double the amount needed to upgrade his bathroom and bedroom.
Life of good deeds comes full-circle: Community gives back during man’s time of needA life’s worth of good deeds is coming full circle. A man who has dedicated his life to serving our community is now getting that love back when he needs it most.
Roanoke church celebrates pastor’s 90th birthday A local congregation is celebrating two milestones this week: a birthday and an anniversary.
’Divine intervention’: Floating tiki bar priests rescue capsized kayakerAn Albany, New York man says his prayer for help was answered in an unexpected way when he recently capsized his kayak on Lake George.
A dream come true: Adoption unites best friendsAndrew and Joc didn't become best friends the first day they met or even the second. On the third day, though, they began to realize something.
Ruritan Service Club hosts New River Valley motorcycle ride to benefit cancer researchThe ride through Southwest Virginia raised money for St. Jude's Cancer Research Hospital.
Pulaski couple needs your help with bills after amputation surgeryA surprising show of support from strangers has given a Pulaski couple new hope and a new outlook.
Local World War II veteran receives surprise parade on his 100th birthdayThis week marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II — it’s also a special milestone for a local World War II veteran who just turned 100 years old. Hitting that century mark deserves a massive celebration, especially for someone who served our country, and the Giles County community did not disappoint.
‘This is an honor for me’: Video of man asking brother to be best man goes viralOne local man’s reaction to his brother asking him to be his best man is getting a lot of attention.
Franklin County first responders help local 7-year-old celebrate birthdayA local 7-year-old had the perfect birthday celebration, thanks to first responders in Franklin County.
Newlyweds share wedding feast after coronavirus cancellationA Parma, Ohio couple’s wedding day didn’t include the usual reception, DJ and first dance. Instead Tyler and Melanie Tapajna’s said “I Do,” then headed to The City Mission’s Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center in Cleveland to serve women and children experiencing homelessness.
Roanoke coffee shop hiring people with special abilities to open in the fallChris’s Coffee and Custard will open its doors in Roanoke come October, but most importantly, the coffee shop is serving up opportunity.