Zeppoli’s Restaurant and Wine Shop in Blacksburg closing its doors Dec. 20 at 9 p.m.
Read full article: Zeppoli’s Restaurant and Wine Shop in Blacksburg closing its doors Dec. 20 at 9 p.m.A cherished restaurant in Blacksburg will soon be permanently closing its doors after nearly three decades of serving the community.
Multiple vehicles catch fire at Meridian Waste in Christiansburg after electrical short, no injuries reported
Read full article: Multiple vehicles catch fire at Meridian Waste in Christiansburg after electrical short, no injuries reportedWe’re following breaking news out of Christiansburg after residents reported hearing loud noises that some thought were explosions Wednesday morning.
Appalachian Power plans major grid upgrade across the New River Valley
Read full article: Appalachian Power plans major grid upgrade across the New River ValleyAppalachian 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.
Snow day brings Montgomery County community together
Read full article: Snow day brings Montgomery County community togetherMontgomery 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, Virginia Tech donate thousands of pounds of protein to Feeding Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Smithfield, Virginia Tech donate thousands of pounds of protein to Feeding Southwest VirginiaSmithfield and Virginia Tech are teaming up to donate thousands of pounds of food to Feeding Southwest Virginia, supporting people in need.
2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s New River Valley raises $75,000 to fight Alzheimer’s Disease
Read full article: 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s New River Valley raises $75,000 to fight Alzheimer’s DiseaseThe 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s New River Valley raised a whopping $75,000 to support the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease.
YMCA at Virginia Tech opens Corner Market early amid SNAP disruptions
Read full article: YMCA at Virginia Tech opens Corner Market early amid SNAP disruptionsThe 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.
Help a child in need this Christmas through Salvation Army Angel Tree Program
Read full article: Help a child in need this Christmas through Salvation Army Angel Tree ProgramAngel 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.
Head Start Program fears funding pause amidst government shutdown
Read full article: Head Start Program fears funding pause amidst government shutdownThe 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.
Montgomery County Chamber partners with Feeding Southwest Virginia for food drive
Read full article: Montgomery County Chamber partners with Feeding Southwest Virginia for food driveOn 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.
WATCH: Economic impact of daylight saving time and how it impacts businesses
Read full article: WATCH: Economic impact of daylight saving time and how it impacts businessesNovember 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.
Preliminary hearing held for Virginia Tech student accused of assaulting police at a hospital
Read full article: Preliminary hearing held for Virginia Tech student accused of assaulting police at a hospitalA preliminary hearing is scheduled Thursday for a Virginia Tech student who has been in federal custody for more than two months.
YMCA at Virginia Tech to host second Empty Bowls event to fight hunger
Read full article: YMCA at Virginia Tech to host second Empty Bowls event to fight hungerTonight, 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. 🍲
Radford riverfront parks suffer millions in damage after Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Radford riverfront parks suffer millions in damage after Hurricane HeleneWhile 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.
Virginia State Police launching 24-hour highway safety initiative on Route 460
Read full article: Virginia State Police launching 24-hour highway safety initiative on Route 460Today, 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 teacher named September recipient of Education Impact Award
Read full article: Blacksburg High School PE teacher named September recipient of Education Impact AwardBlacksburg High School PE/health teacher Madison Webb is the September recipient of the Education Impact Award.
Grayson County upgrades communications after Helene flooding and damage
Read full article: Grayson County upgrades communications after Helene flooding and damageThe 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.
Growing, with big appetites: Bobcat kittens thriving at Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center
Read full article: Growing, with big appetites: Bobcat kittens thriving at Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center“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.
As Lyme disease cases skyrocket in NRV, VT researchers begin study into the region’s awareness
Read full article: As Lyme disease cases skyrocket in NRV, VT researchers begin study into the region’s awarenessVirginia Tech researchers are investigating Lyme disease awareness in the New River Valley as cases continue to rise across the region.
WATCH: New governor’s school opening in New River Valley
Read full article: WATCH: New governor’s school opening in New River ValleyThe 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.
Giles County Animal Shelter hosts “Bark to School” Adoption event
Read full article: Giles County Animal Shelter hosts “Bark to School” Adoption eventAdoptions 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.
First new Governor’s School in Virginia since 2009 approved for New River Valley
Read full article: First new Governor’s School in Virginia since 2009 approved for New River ValleyThe Virginia Board of Education has approved the establishment of the first new Governor’s School in the Commonwealth since 2009.
WATCH: Day Won Recovery Center Grand Opening in Giles County Friday
Read full article: WATCH: Day Won Recovery Center Grand Opening in Giles County FridayA 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.
Hospital staff rally to save coworker with living liver donation
Read full article: Hospital staff rally to save coworker with living liver donationWhile 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.
ICE provides statement on Virginia Tech student held in custody
Read full article: ICE provides statement on Virginia Tech student held in custodyU.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.
Raising elusive bobcats: kittens thriving at Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center
Read full article: Raising elusive bobcats: kittens thriving at Southwest Virginia Wildlife CenterAn 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.
Virginia Tech expert shares tips on staying safe from flooding in the Roanoke Valley
Read full article: Virginia Tech expert shares tips on staying safe from flooding in the Roanoke ValleyThe 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 marks 150th anniversary campaign with drone show
Read full article: The YMCA at Virginia Tech marks 150th anniversary campaign with drone showThe YMCA at Virginia Tech celebrated its 150th anniversary and GiveLocalNRV Giving Day with the region’s first drone light show on June 25.
Expanding sinkholes and sinking creek threaten endangered fish and one of it’s only remaining habitats
Read full article: Expanding sinkholes and sinking creek threaten endangered fish and one of it’s only remaining habitatsA 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.
UPDATE: Giles County leaders still working to fix sinkholes
Read full article: UPDATE: Giles County leaders still working to fix sinkholesSinkholes 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 Returns: Support more than 120 nonprofits in 24-hour giving event
Read full article: Give Local NRV Returns: Support more than 120 nonprofits in 24-hour giving eventGive 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.
Women’s Resource Center of the New River Valley to hold annual Pride Picnic at Bisset Park
Read full article: Women’s Resource Center of the New River Valley to hold annual Pride Picnic at Bisset ParkThe 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 make a difference by partnering with non-profit to build beds for kids in need
Read full article: Virginia Tech football players make a difference by partnering with non-profit to build beds for kids in needVirginia 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.
“No Kings”: Protesters Rally in Christiansburg to Defend Democracy, Healthcare, and Human Rights
Read full article: “No Kings”: Protesters Rally in Christiansburg to Defend Democracy, Healthcare, and Human RightsA crowd of hundreds gathered in Christiansburg Saturday afternoon with a resounding message: There are no kings in America.
Giles County launches summer meals delivery program to combat hunger
Read full article: Giles County launches summer meals delivery program to combat hungerWith 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.
Radford debts lead to budget cuts and rate increases
Read full article: Radford debts lead to budget cuts and rate increasesA 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 starts: Virginia businesses stay vigilant for storms
Read full article: Hurricane season starts: Virginia businesses stay vigilant for stormsHurricane 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.
Local woman shares survival story after motorcycle crash
Read full article: Local woman shares survival story after motorcycle crashIt’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.
Not your ordinary kitten: Exclusive look at the care of a baby bobcat at SWVA Wildlife Center
Read full article: Not your ordinary kitten: Exclusive look at the care of a baby bobcat at SWVA Wildlife CenterThe 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.
Former Dublin private school teacher accused of illicit sexual conduct with student
Read full article: Former Dublin private school teacher accused of illicit sexual conduct with studentA former faculty member at Gateway Private School has been charged with taking indecent liberties with a minor while in a supervisory role.
Former Dublin private school faculty member accused of illicit sexual conduct with student
Read full article: Former Dublin private school faculty member accused of illicit sexual conduct with studentA former faculty member at Gateway Private School has been charged with taking indecent liberties with a minor while in a supervisory role.
Local Uber driver faces challenges after violent attack
Read full article: Local Uber driver faces challenges after violent attackSix 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.
New River Valley Health Center Expands: Promises Affordable Care for More Patients
Read full article: New River Valley Health Center Expands: Promises Affordable Care for More PatientsCommunity 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.
New River Valley nonprofit relocates to aid more residents with disabilities
Read full article: New River Valley nonprofit relocates to aid more residents with disabilitiesDisability Resource Center of New River Valley relocated to Fairlawn, expanding its reach to help more residents live independently in their homes.
Awarded $1.3 million, Pulaski based AgTech company transforming poultry barns for environmental health
Read full article: Awarded $1.3 million, Pulaski based AgTech company transforming poultry barns for environmental healthInside 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.
Women increasingly seek midwifery care for non-traditional birth options
Read full article: Women increasingly seek midwifery care for non-traditional birth optionsLewisGale 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.
A history of Amtrak’s development in the New River Valley
Read full article: A history of Amtrak’s development in the New River ValleyThe 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.
New boutique spa and nature sanctuary under construction at Mountain Lake Lodge
Read full article: New boutique spa and nature sanctuary under construction at Mountain Lake LodgeThe 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.
