A benefit meal was held today to support Jacob Gilbert, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in January.

The Pearisburg Police Department and the Junior Woman's Club are coming together to host a benefit meal for Pearisburg Police Officer Jacob Gilbert, who is currently battling cancer. The event will take place at the Pearisburg Fire Department on Sunday, March 9, from 1 to 4 p.m.

The Pearisburg Police Department says two were taken into custody after a shooting in Pearisburg late Saturday.

PEARISBURG, Va. Authorities are investigating after a married couple in their 60s was found shot to death in their Pearisburg home on Tuesday. A family member went to do a welfare check around 8 a.m. and called police, according to Jackie Martin, chief of the Pearisburg Police Department. Police say the two were found dead once officers arrived, both with a single gunshot wound. Police say the bodies have been sent to the medical examiners office.

GILES COUNTY, Va. – An officer’s goodwill to help a family in need has sparked an outpouring of support across the New River Valley, especially in Giles County. Danny Ratcliffe, of the Pearisburg Police Department, to raise money and donations for a family in need. Ratcliffe took to Facebook asking for the community’s help after he responded to a call where he met a single mom and her six children. Ratcliffe told 10 News he collected more than $1,000 in two days from generous community members, plus gift cards and $500 worth of groceries. The response has been so great, the Pearisburg Police Department posted on its Facebook page and is now looking for more families it can help this holiday.

GILES COUNTY, Va. – An officer in Giles County is going above and beyond the call of duty to help a family in need. A member of the Pearisburg Police Department, Sgt. Danny Ratcliffe, is asking the community to help a family in need this Christmas. Food, gifts and monetary donations can be dropped off or mailed to the Pearisburg Police Department. Send to the address below:Attn: Sgt Ratcliffe or Chief Martin1611 Wenonah AvePearisburg, Va 24134Clothing sizes needed: