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Beverly Belcher Woody has always loved history, and now she's sharing the untold history of Patrick County.

Lauren Worley was in a fight for her life six months ago after a head-on collision.

A new initiative is working to highlight the rich history of moonshine in our region.

It is what her family calls a miracle.

Lauren Worley returns home after two months ago she and her boyfriend nearly lost their lives after a suspected drunk driver hit them head-on.

After only a little more than one month in the hospital, Lauren Worley is awake and acting like her old self.

A woman was sent to the hospital after being shot in the head by her alleged boyfriend early Monday morning, according to the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office.

Nearly three weeks after a potentially deadly head-on collision on Route 8 in Patrick County, Lauren Worley's family said they are seeing miracles every day.

A man is now facing DUI charges after a crash that left two high schoolers hospitalized in Patrick County, according to Virginia State Police.

On Dec. 16, Lauren Worley and Micah Underwood’s lives flipped upside down after they were hit head-on by a suspected drunk driver off Route 8 in Patrick County.

The app Life360 has a feature designed to alert loved ones in the event of a crash.

Lauren Worley is a senior at Patrick County High School and right now she is in the fight of her life after getting in a head-on collision.

Two families in the New River Valley are leaning on their faith after a massive car accident left two high schoolers hospitalized.

A Bassett man is facing attempted murder and arson charges after an incident on Thursday, according to the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office.

Crews are still working to fully contain a wildfire in Patrick County.

Officials from Patrick County said though they received some much-needed rain, they are still going to need a few days to contain the wildfire.

As wildfires continue to rage in Patrick County, there are now road closures in place that drivers should be aware of.

A wildfire in Patrick County has burned over 800 acres of forest.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued a State of Emergency as the threat of wildfires continues to grow in the Commonwealth.

The wildfire in Patrick County has burned around 1,150 acres in the Ravens Den, Tuggles Gap, and Blue Ridge Parkway area.

The Cougars held onto the win, 43-0.

Patricia Lynn Quesenberry (D), Jacob C. Frogel (I), and Wren M. Williams (R) are vying for the Virginia House of Delegates District 47 seat in this year’s Virginia general election on Nov. 7, 2023.

The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find results for Patrick County here.

The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find results for Patrick County here.

Two men have been charged nearly a year after a gun shop in Ararat was robbed, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Woolwine picked up 10.62" of rain - the wettest day on record for the town

A Stuart man is in custody, accused of killing his own mother Wednesday.

A Stuart man is facing a first-degree murder charge after his mother was found dead on Wednesday, according to Patrick County Sheriff Dan Smith and Commonwealth’s Attorney Dayna Kendrick Bobbitt.

Patrick County Public Schools includes seven schools, serving around 2,500 students.

A Patrick County Sheriff’s Deputy is being praised for his heroic actions in saving a child from drowning in a pool.

If you’re interested in finding results for the Virginia House of Delegates District 47 race, you can do so here.

Region Roundup: East Mont girls soccer, Jefferson Forest boys soccer victors in Region Championships.

One pet owner is facing a bittersweet reunion in Patrick County after finding out her dog had been shot.

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A pilot is dead after he was found with his aircraft on Tuesday.

A 56-year-old man was found dead at the scene of a crash Saturday after being reported missing in Patrick County, according to Virginia State Police.

Authorities said that Charles Martin Jr., from the Shingle Shop Road area, hasn’t been seen or heard from since Saturday, Jan. 14.

The 2022 General Election will be held on November 8. You can find results for Patrick County here.

Incumbent Morgan Griffith (R) and Taysha Devaughan (D) are vying for Virginia’s 9th congressional district the U.S. House of Representatives.

A 39-year-old woman is dead after a two-vehicle crash that happened Tuesday in Patrick County, according to Virginia State Police.

The incident happened on US-58 in the vicinity of Dan River Road

Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Thursday in Patrick County.

A 71-year-old man lost his life after crashing on Route 40 in Patrick County on Wednesday, according to Virginia State Police.

Licensed counselors have early evidence kits on-site for DNA collection after a sexual assault.

Bring out the tents and the shades because FloydFest is here.

For too many people living in our region, access to basic and emergency care is simply out of reach.

The founder of an animal shelter needs your help after the facility caught fire early Tuesday morning.

Virginia State Police provided more details on the multi-county pursuit that ended in a deadly crash Friday afternoon.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for some counties and cities in Southside.

A 24-year-old Georgia man is in jail after trying to traffic tens of thousands of dollars of meth in Patrick County.

Most of the area stays dry Sunday morning, but some rain and snow showers will be possible closer to the NC-VA line

A man lost his life after crashing in Patrick County on Thursday, according to Virginia State Police.

Virginia State Police say they are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Friday evening in Patrick County.

There are ways to support foster and adoptive families without taking a child into your home. You can donate items, time or money through local organizations.

Glenvar put on display why the Highlanders are the 1-seed in Region 2C.

The 2021 General Election will be held on November 2. You can find results for Patrick County here.

Republican Wren Williams and Democrat Bridgette Craighead are vying to for the seat in the House of Delegates.

On Wednesday, Governor Ralph Northam broke ground on a project aiming to widen 7.4 miles of Route 58 in Patrick County and create a four-lane highway between Virginia Beach and Interstate 77.

As COVID-19 cases rise across Southwest Virginia, local Fire-EMS agencies and hospitals are asking for help from the community to stop the spread.

Monday’s storms have left many people in Southside without power.

The warning expires at 1:30 a.m.

At 5:35 p.m., The National Weather Service issued a new tornado warning.

At about 2:45 p.m., The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning.

At about 2:45 p.m., The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning.

There are 84 people out on quarantine at Patrick County High School as the school enters the first few weeks of the academic year.

A Roanoke man died in a crash on the Blue Ridge Parkway near the county line between Floyd and Patrick counties on Saturday, according to the National Park Service.

On Tuesday, crews cleared up after nearly a week of music in the mountains.

A man driving an ATV died in a fatal crash in Patrick County, according to Virginia State Police.

The search for the missing 61-year-old man who was last seen at the Primland Resort has come to a tragic end.

Thousands of people are in the dark after severe weather made its way into Southwest and Central Virginia over the weekend

A man is in custody for stealing an ambulance after a pursuit over county lines Friday morning.

A woman is in the hospital after her husband shot her in their home Tuesday morning, according to the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office.

More than 46,000 scams nationwide were reported to the Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker in 2020. The BBB scam tracker saw nearly 25% more reports in 2020 compared to 2019. “Locally, the (government agency) imposter scams were number one followed very close to online scams. His regret is finding out about the BBB Scam Tracker after the fact. The FTC found the gift cards scammers ask for the most are Ebay, Google Play, iTunes, Amazon and Target.

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. – Southwest Virginia’s largest music festival is planning its return this year, which has been made easier with Virginia’s new COVID-19 guidelines. FloydFest will come back to Patrick County between July 21 and 25, social distancing restrictions permitting. Ralph Northam announced the capacity for outdoor entertainment will soon increase to 1,000 customers, an encouraging sign for FloydFest chief operating officer Sam Calhoun. “It’ll be amazing,” Calhoun said. “We’re just waiting with cautious optimism that we can get a higher number than that and have more of a large gathering on that mountain in a safe manner.

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. – Get ready to jam out at one of the biggest music festivals in our region this summer. FloydFest has announced its lineup for 2021 after being canceled last year due to coronavirus restrictions. The festival will be July 21 through July 25, and The Avett Brothers, Sturgill Simpson, the Old Crow Medicine Show and the Turkuaz will be the headlining acts for the four-day event. The Avett Brothers aren’t a stranger to FlodyFest and were in FloydFest 4 during 2005. For more information visit their website.

Tree down in DanvilleROANOKE, Va. – Saturday’s winter weather continues to cause thousands to lose power. As of 10:15 p.m. Monday, Appalachian Power is reporting 9,011 customers without power in Virginia. Here’s a county-by-county breakdown:2,895 customers in Halifax County1,541 customers in Charlotte County1,138 customers in Pittsylvania County665 customers in Campbell County420 customers in Appomattox CountyAs of 10:20 p.m. Monday, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative is reporting 5,388 customers without power in our region. Here’s a county-by-county breakdown:2,751 members in Halifax County2,441 members in Pittsylvania County196 members in Charlotte CountyAs of 10:20 p.m. Monday, Southside Electric Cooperative is reporting ‬8,994 customers without power in our region. Here’s a county-by-county breakdown:3,405 members in Charlotte County3,039 members in Campbell County1,469 members in Bedford County866 members in Pittsylvania County215 members in Appomattox CountyAs of 10:24 p.m. Monday, Danville Utilities reports 1,556 customers are without power.

A crash has closed both directions of US-58 in Patrick County, according to the Virginia Dept. of Transportation. Authorities said the crash happened near Central Academy Road at about 7:40 a.m.As of 7:50 a.m., all westbound and eastbound lanes are closed. Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story develops.

ROANOKE, Va. – On senior night at William Fleming, Mickey Hardy’s Colonels paced themselves in a 59-43 victory over Franklin County. In Daleville, the highly touted Radford Bobcats put their show on the road, earning a 65-55 win over Lord Botetourt. The three-point machine, Cam Cormany, tallied 23 points in the win for the Bobcats. Other scores from Tuesday night included:BOYS SCORES:Cave Spring 66, William Byrd 43E.C. Glass 74, Heritage 10Nelson County 46, Altavista 36Northside 46, Glenvar 42Patrick County 58, GW-Danville 8Patrick Henry-Roanoke 64, Salem 43Timberlake Christian 46, Blue Ridge Christian 22William Fleming 45, Franklin County 34

Around 11,000 without power due to winter weather moving through the area overnightAround 8,700 people are in the dark after winter weather made its way into Southwest Virginia overnight. Here’s a breakdown of the top areas with outages across our region as of 4:14 p.m.:Carroll County: 2,497Wythe County: 1,986Grayson County: 1.323Bland County: 761Giles County: 557Floyd County: 410Smyth County: 231Montgomery County: 161Galax: 146Patrick County: 119Henry County: 28Franklin County: 18Pulaski County: 12Click here for the latest information from Appalachian Power.

Appalachian Power outage map as of 6:10 p.m. on Dec. 16, 2020. With wintry weather conditions affect our region, there are some areas in Southwest Virginia that are experiencing power outages Wednesday. [Snow, ice to cause slippery roads, scattered power outages Wednesday]As of 4:28, more than 5,000 customers were without power. According to Appalachian Power, as of 5:58 p.m. here are the top five localities by outage number. County/City Customer Outages Henry County 1,732 Albemarle County 354 Patrick County 288 Grayson County 178 Floyd County 129The outages started at 12:05 p.m.

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. – Authorities arrested a Patrick County man after he allegedly fired several shots into an occupied vehicle on Tuesday. 48-year-old Sammy Wayne Smith is facing charges of shooting into an occupied vehicle, brandishing a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to Patrick County Sheriff Dan Smith. The man got into his car and caught up with the vehicle he suspected in the shots fired incident, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The tactical response team for the Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at Smith’s home around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and they took him into custody. Smith is being held without bail in the Patrick County Jail.

The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for Patrick County here. This includes how the county voted in the U.S. Presidential, U.S. Senate and any U.S. House races or locally-contested races. Use the picker below to find them:Find Race ResultsOnly care how other counties and cities in the area voted? You’ll find all those options in this picker:How cities, counties in our region votedGet the latest Virginia election news here

Taxes could be changing for some Virginians after this election. In our region, voters in Charlotte, Henry and Patrick counties will see a sales tax referendum on their ballot. Each referendum differs, but if approved, they would alter the county’s sales tax. Interested in the results of other races? Use the picker below:Find Race ResultsGet the latest Virginia Election news here

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Mike Rowe from the hit TV show Dirty Jobs has developed a new employment certification, and Patrick Henry Community College has been chosen as one of the 20 schools for the pilot program. Rowe is partnering with the National Council of Certification Centers (NC3) for his new professionalism program, the Mike Rowe Works Foundation certification, that is centered around his S.W.E.A.T Pledge — Skill and Worth Ethic Aren’t Taboo. The certification program claims to be for anyone looking to establish workplace readiness skills based in its four pillars of professionalism: work ethic, personal responsibility, delayed gratification and a positive attitude. Patrick Henry Community College is a NC3 Leader School and was chosen as one of the 20 schools to launch the pilot program. According to a press release from the college, the certification aims to create a generation of workers who know how to communicate and are reliable, trainable and collaborative.

FLOYD COUNTY, Va. – A 65-year-old Patrick County man is dead and another person is in the hospital after a two-vehicle crash near the Rocky Knob Visitor Center on Thursday afternoon. At about 2:30 p.m., authorities responded to the crash near milepost 168 on Blue Ridge Parkway, according to the parkway officials. Danny Shelton, of Meadows of Dan, was driving south when authorities say he crossed the center line and crashed head-on into an oncoming vehicle. Shelton died at the scene while the driver of the other vehicle was flown to a local hospital. Below is a map of the approximate location of the crash:

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. – A 70-year-old man is dead after a crash in Patrick County on Sunday, according to Virginia State Police. Authorities say the crash happened around 12:20 p.m. on Route 58 two miles east of Route 620. According to state police, Ronald Elliott of Ridgeway was going west on Route 58 on a 2004 Harley Davidson when the motorcycle crossed the center line and hit a 2018 Nissan Titan. Police say Elliott was wearing a helmet and died at the scene. Authorities say the driver of the Nissan, Michael Hubbard, 76, of Meadows of Dan, was wearing his seatbelt and was not hurt in the crash.

Stuart says he wants to bring his ancestor's statue from Richmond to the cavalryman's birthplace in Patrick County in southwest Virginia. Stuart V, a Richmond orthopedic surgeon, formally asked Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney and the City Council on Monday to allow the transfer of the statue to the J.E.B. Stuart Birthplace Preservation Trust Inc., the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports. Stuart made clear this week that he has no interest in the statue returning to the perch it had held on Monument Avenue since 1907. The trust was established in 1991 to manage Laurel Hill on 75 acres of what had been a 1,500-farm at Ararat, near Mount Airy, North Carolina.

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. – A Patrick County man is in jail after he shot at and “narrowly missed” hitting his girlfriend, according to Patrick County Sheriff Dan Smith. When deputies arrived to arrest Williams, he made threats to fire at them, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Early Thursday, tactical teams from both the Patrick and Henry County Sheriff’s Office surrounded the home to execute both an arrest warrant and a search warrant. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office used its armored vehicle for the initial approach and gave commands for Williams to exit the home. A search of the home produced multiple firearms and an assortment of ammunition, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Thanks to the Reynolds for sending us today’s Picture of the Day out of Patrick County!

ROANOKE, Va. Road work could impact your commute this week. The Giles County School Board will meet in closed session today to interview a finalist for the principal position at Macy McCalugherty Elementary/Middle. The Botetourt County School Board will meet this morning and could name a new superintendent, following a closed meeting to discuss the position. The school board could also approve the instruction plan for the reopening of schools and the health plan for athletics. Salem City Council will meet today, holding a closed session to consider candidates for the assistant city manager position.

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. – A 17-year-old is dead after a crash involving a dirt bike and another car in Patrick County Wednesday night, according to Virginia State Police. Authorities say the two-vehicle crash happened on Route 57 around 9:45 p.m., just east of Route 844 in Patrick County. A 2000 Chevrolet Lumina was going east on Route 57 when it came across a 1996 Honda dirt bike going the same direction, according to police. The driver of the Chevrolet swerved left to avoid the dirt bike, and officers say the driver of the dirt bike swerved to the left at the same time to avoid the Chevrolet. Authorities say the crash remains under investigation.

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. – Although it may not be for more than a year, we already know who will be headlining next year’s FloydFest, The Avett Brothers. FloydFest announced the news Monday at noon. The Avett Brothers first performed at the music festival in 2005, during FloydFest 4. On May 14, this year’s FloydFest was canceled due to coronavirus restrictions. Tickets are on sale now and more artists will be announced soon.

Published: May 21, 2020, 7:10 amBLACKSBURG, Va. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of southwest Virginia. The following areas are under a Flash Flood Warning:Floyd CountyCarroll CountyNorthwestern part of Henry CountyGalaxWestern part of Franklin CountyPatrick CountyFlooding of small creeks and streams, highways, streets and underpasses and other drainage and low lying areas are expected to be impacted.

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. – FloydFest, an annual music festival that draws in thousands of visitors to Southwest Virginia each year, has been canceled due to COVID-19. “Music is king around here,” said Patrick County resident Mike Shepherd. FloydFest 2020 joined countless other events and festivals pulling the plug on this year’s schedule because of the virus. Patrick County will also not get meals or occupancy taxes from festival-goers. The theme, website and more are set to be announced next week for the 2021 FloydFest, which is scheduled for July 21-25.

ROANOKE, Va. – Thousands are without power in Southwest Virginia as strong storms continue to move through the region. Some areas were under a tornado warning earlier today, while others have seen hails and strong winds. As of 11:28 p.m. Wednesday, here’s a look at some of the counties hardest hit by these storms. Patrick County - 3,441 outagesGiles County - 1,789 outagesHenry County - 1,554 outagesMontgomery County - 1,463 outagesPulaski County - 967 outagesFloyd County - 944 outagesPittsylvania County - 393 outagesFranklin County - 266 outagesCheck with Appalachian Power for the latest outage numbers.

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. – A Patrick County man has been charged with DUI and vehicular manslaughter after a fatal crash earlier this week, according to Virginia State Police. Authorities say the two-car crash happened Wednesday around 6:45 p.m. on Route 677, just south of Route 672. According to police, a 2018 Nissan Rogue was going south on Route 677 when it crossed the center line and hit a 1999 Harley Davidson. Police say the Nissan driver, 35-year-old Joshua Ray, was not hurt. Ray was reportedly charged with DUI and vehicular manslaughter.

ROANOKE, Va. – A woman in her 60s is the first case of coronavirus in Franklin County, according to the Virginia Department of Health. While the initial release from the West Piedmont District only confirmed she lived within the district, Robert Parker with the health department later confirmed to 10 News that she lives in Franklin County. She is currently isolated at home and monitoring her health. “The Virginia Department of Health and our healthcare partners are working together around the clock to identify cases of COVID-19 in our communities and across the Commonwealth,” said Kerry Gateley, M.D., interim director, West Piedmont Health District. “We work to identify potential contacts of each case, assess their risk of exposure and recommend appropriate public health and medical measures, as needed.”

HENRY COUNTY, Va. – A Southside man is in jail and facing a handful of charges out of multiple localities after authorities said he refused a traffic stop on Thursday in Henry County. 31-year-old Dustin Dillon, of Martinsville, is facing charges of felony eluding, driving under the influence of drugs, driving suspended (third offense) and defective equipment, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. After the deputy activated his lights and siren, Dillon drove away, heading southbound on U.S. 220, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Dillon tried to run away, but deputies captured him shortly after, according to the Sheriff’s Office. He is currently being held in the Henry County Jail without bond.

ROANOKE, Va. – The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for multiple counties along the North Carolina, Virginia border. The warning for southeastern Carroll County, southeastern Grayson County and Patrick County expires at 6 p.m. The warning for Danville, Martinsville, southern Pittsylvania County, southern Halifax County and Henry County expires at 5:45 p.m.At 11:52 a.m. radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Two to three inches of rain have already fallen with an additional inch or so possible over the next few hours. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly, according to the NWS.