A cherished restaurant in Blacksburg will soon be permanently closing its doors after nearly three decades of serving the community.
We’re following breaking news out of Christiansburg after residents reported hearing loud noises that some thought were explosions Wednesday morning.
Appalachian Power is launching plans for a major electrical infrastructure upgrade across three New River Valley counties, modernizing nearly century-old equipment to meet future growth demands.
Montgomery County residents and Virginia Tech students made the most of another snow day Monday as winter weather forced the closure of public schools and university classes for the second time in less than a week.
Smithfield and Virginia Tech are teaming up to donate thousands of pounds of food to Feeding Southwest Virginia, supporting people in need.
The 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s New River Valley raised a whopping $75,000 to support the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease.
The YMCA at Virginia Tech is launching its Corner Market initiative ahead of schedule to help address a food insecurity crisis caused by recent disruptions in SNAP benefits.
Angel Trees will start going up in stores across the Roanoke Valley this weekend. Roanoke will be helping 430 local families in needs this year, which includes nearly 1,000 children as part of the Angel Tree program.
The federal Head Start Program could have their funding cut off due to the ongoing government shutdown. An expert from Virginia Tech says the consequences could be far-reaching.
On Monday, the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce announced it was teaming up with Feeding Southwest Virginia for a food drive to support those in need in the New River Valley.
November 2 is the end of daylight saving time this year, and while you may enjoy getting that extra hour of sleep, the time change can impact businesses.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled Thursday for a Virginia Tech student who has been in federal custody for more than two months.
Tonight, the YMCA at Virginia Tech is hosting its second Empty Bowls event to raise awareness and funds for Meals on Main, an initiative supporting children facing food insecurity in the New River Valley. 🍲
While Radford did not see as much damage to homes and businesses as other parts of the region, its parks along the riverfront suffered millions of dollars in damage.
Today, Virginia State Police will launch a 24-hour highway safety initiative, “Operation Drive Safe 460." The effort targets Route 460 in Bedford, Botetourt, Roanoke and Montgomery counties.
Blacksburg High School PE/health teacher Madison Webb is the September recipient of the Education Impact Award.
The county’s response was hampered by an outdated communications system after the storm knocked out power countywide. Now, a year later, there’s a new digital radio system with towers across the county.
“The bobcats are doing great. They have probably tripled, not quadrupled in size at this point. They’re eating the equivalent of one whole chicken a day … but they’re doing wonderful,” said SWVA Wildlife Center Executive Director Chester Leonard.
Virginia Tech researchers are investigating Lyme disease awareness in the New River Valley as cases continue to rise across the region.
The New River Valley will be home to the first new Governor’s School in Virginia since 2009. Giving teenagers in the NRV the chance to get a head start on higher education.
Adoptions are important now more than ever. According to a recent Facebook post, the shelter said their kennels are full and they can no longer accept owner surrenders until further notice.
The Virginia Board of Education has approved the establishment of the first new Governor’s School in the Commonwealth since 2009.
A new resource is now open for people fighting substance use in the New River Valley. The New Day Won Recovery Center in Giles County held its grand opening today. The community-based center offers a welcoming space for people in recovery court and support programs to come together. Services include fitness classes to boost healt, on site health department care, peer support groups and spiritual growth programs through parterships like Push Ministries.
While the call to care for others is seemingly innate in many medical professionals, a local nurse at LewisGale Montgomery Hospital is willing to give the ultimate gift, an organ donation from her own body, when one of her co-workers became a patient.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement regarding a Virginia Tech student who has been in their custody for nearly two weeks.
An elusive creature rarely seen, but most notably heard at dusk in the Blue Ridge Mountains have captured the communities fascination for decades. Two new bobcat kittens just arrived at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke, bringing their litter now up to three.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal are bringing heavy rain and flooding to parts of our region and just south of us in North Carolina.
The YMCA at Virginia Tech celebrated its 150th anniversary and GiveLocalNRV Giving Day with the region’s first drone light show on June 25.
A network of expanding sinkholes along Big Stoney Creek continues to devour portions of Norcross Road in Giles County, Virginia, while threatening both residential water supplies and critical habitat for an endangered fish species.
Sinkholes are not uncommon in Giles County, but a recent series of them have caused significant issues, including the disappearance of parts of Big Stoney Creek. 10 News investigates the issue, and shows you drone footage of the expanding sinkhole swalling Norcross Road.
Give Local NRV, an online 24-hour day of giving is back, and you can help more than 120 local nonprofit organizations in the New River Valley starting today.
The Women’s Resource Center of the New River Valley is set to hold its annual Pride Picnic at Radford’s Bisset Park this Friday.
Virginia Tech football players are known for making big plays on the field, but today they made an even bigger impact off of it. The team traded shoulder pads for power tools to help meet a basic need for local kids. Today’s mission didn’t involve a playbook—just lumber, tools, and a whole lot of Hokie hustle.
A crowd of hundreds gathered in Christiansburg Saturday afternoon with a resounding message: There are no kings in America.
With kids home for the summer, many households face the challenge of providing enough food. However, people with the Giles County Public Schools are stepping up to ensure families are secure by kicking off their summer meals delivery program.
A city in the New River Valley is behind over $6,000,000 in their electrical payments after bringing in less money than expected. Over the past few years, Radford City has been working in a deficit and has fallen behind in some of their bills.
Hurricane season is officially underway. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting a slightly more active hurricane season compared to average. Now is the time to prepare, and one New River Valley business is doing just that after getting hit hard by Helene.
It’s been nine months since a Radford woman was severely injured in a motorcycle crash in Christiansburg. Thanks to quick emergency care at LewisGale Medical Center, now in its second year as a Level 2 trauma center, she is rebuilding her life and sharing her story to help others during National Trauma Awareness Month.
The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center has welcomed its first bobcat kitten of 2025. It’s distinct sounds can once again be heard at the Roanoke facility. Watch as 10 News Anchor Rachel Lucas got to feed the kitten rescued in Floyd County.
A former faculty member at Gateway Private School has been charged with taking indecent liberties with a minor while in a supervisory role.
A former faculty member at Gateway Private School has been charged with taking indecent liberties with a minor while in a supervisory role.
Six months ago, a local Uber driver was attacked while dropping off a passenger in Blacksburg. The incident occurred along Prices Fork when the driver, identified as Earthman, changed lanes and was subsequently followed for nearly a mile by Martin McGraw, who confronted and assaulted him.
Community Health Center of the New River Valley plans to break ground tomorrow on a new facility in Christiansburg that will significantly expand its healthcare access for residents regardless of their income.
Disability Resource Center of New River Valley relocated to Fairlawn, expanding its reach to help more residents live independently in their homes.
Inside the average poultry barn, there’s an invisible problem that’s costing farmers money and harming waterways. Chicken droppings release ammonia as bacteria decompose them. This pungent-smelling gas is harmful to both chickens and humans, and high levels can cause respiratory issues, conjunctivitis, and reduced egg production. MOVA created a filtration system that captures toxic ammonia from chicken waste before it escapes into the environment.
LewisGale has expanded its practice over the past five years in the Roanoke and New River valleys, providing 24/7 coverage on labor and delivery. They emphasize that midwifery care allows women to take control of their birth plans.
The Amtrak extension into the New River Valley represents a significant development in Virginia’s transportation infrastructure, aimed at enhancing connectivity and promoting economic growth in the region.
The spa is being built at Blueberry Ridge, which is considered the most peaceful area on the 2,600-acre property. It will be open for bookings from guests and community members seeking a retreat. The facility will feature both wet and dry saunas.
