SAFETY

“I’m learning the difference between a victim and a survivor. And it feels good to know that I’ve survived,” said Ramirez.

The local sheriff is speaking straight to the smallest of students -- elementary schoolers.

AAA gave some tips on how you can stay safe during the storm

Armoured One builds special glass to slow down an attacker and provide more time for students and teachers to get to safety.

Two Roanoke high schools were put into lockdown on Wednesday, leaving many parents in the community concerned.

Virginia Tech Emergency Management and the Virginia Tech Police Department will come together to present valuable information on safety, security, and preparedness in a virtual meeting on Wednesday.

A juvenile has been charged for the threat made against William Fleming High School, which caused the school to go on lockdown and have an early release, Roanoke Police say.

Carilion hosted a town hall Tuesday to help parents talk to their kids about gun violence.

Roanoke City Council member and Chair of Gun Violence Prevention Commission Joe Cobb is encouraging people to reach out for help following this weekend's deadly shooting.

The Lynchburg Police Department is hosting a special academy, but not for recruits.

Town leaders hope the new company will help the community stay cleaner.

Virginia Tech had two reports of sexual assault within the first week of classes, and students are asking leaders to do more.

Thanks to a partnership between Pittsylvania County Public Safety, the Fire Marshal’s Office, and the Red Cross, they are offering free installation of smoke detectors in Pittsylvania County residences that do not have one already installed, their website said.

Downtown Roanoke launched a new initiative Thursday to promote a cleaner and safer downtown – and it’s already in full swing.

There have been seven guns confiscated at the airport so far in 2022, breaking the record for the most firearms ever found in a calendar year with three months still left.

With the Days Inn on Orange Avenue closing soon, there is a concern for some people experiencing homelessness who stayed there because of the affordable prices.

One step at a time, Danville Police officers continue to build relationships with their community by hosting engagement neighborhood walks.

In their current space, workstations are on top of one another, visitors have to sit on a narrow bench in a tight hallway, the locker room barely fits two officers, and there are no weight rooms or showers.

City officials said that the survey is an effort to determine the effectiveness of E-911 services provided to citizens.

Making the Roanoke City Jail a place of transformation – on Tuesday, the Roanoke City Sheriff unveiled a new program he hopes can do just that.

Amherst County Public Schools will see more school resource officers soon, thanks to a ruling by the Amherst County Board of Supervisors.

The murder of Memphis' Eliza Fletcher this week has others in the running community sharing safety tips.

A teenager’s death over the weekend and other recent shootings have Roanoke city leaders re-evaluating what’s working and what’s not in their efforts to combat gun violence.

Crews quickly extinguished the fire, which had started in the kitchen Captain Dave Gunnell said.

The Lynchburg Police Department is looking to cast a line and reel in a better relationship with the community by hosting its first-ever fishing event.

The goal is to have metal detectors in each of the high schools and middle schools

Leaders said the idea started when the city manager spoke with employees in different departments who were having trouble getting to work.

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Services reminds boaters to stay safe this Labor Day weekend.

WDIV reported that they helped save two people from the fire

Safety is top of the mind in and out of the classroom this year, and each school day starts on the road.

The Eastern Appalachian Adult and Teen Challenge outreach office will host its grand opening on Saturday.

The data showed a decrease in the use of alcohol and marijuana amongst students. However, the survey found a significant increase in mental health concerns.

Danville Police are crediting a student for saving lives after a gun was brought to school.

The Star City continues to search for solutions after two early morning shootings in downtown Roanoke and still no arrests.

A man was arrested for discharging a firearm in a public area on Sunday morning, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

Danville police are checking in on members of a neighborhood coping from a shooting on their block Tuesday afternoon.

Roanoke’s Gun Violence Prevention Commission is continuing its efforts to curb gun violence in Star City.

Thousands of cases of Capri Sun have been recalled, NBC reported.

The supermarket is joining other chains in removing barbecues from its shelves for safety reasons.

Virginia’s Fire Services Board would evaluate the county’s resources, personnel, and organization.

Amherst County Public Schools welcomed teachers back Monday for the 2022-2023 school year with an active shooter training.

First Responders in the coal mining industry are proving who is best regarding life-saving skills.

There were more than 41,000 traffic deaths in 2021 alone, but experts are creating solutions. Don’t miss the innovations keeping drivers and pedestrians safe.

A solid relationship between neighborhoods and public safety agencies is critical to maintaining a safe and healthy community, and National Night Out emphasizes just that.

Here’s where you can find National Night Out events near you this year.

Bedford Commonwealth’s Attorney Wes Nance tells 10 News the victim’s family asked the court to show grace, and the two families will meet as part of the healing process.

Police are investigating shots fired which they say were the result of a possible road rage incident in Lynchburg on Tuesday morning.

A highway tragedy in Pittsylvania County left a firefighter in serious condition and his loved ones heartbroken.

Experts say it's best to take your dogs out in the early morning or late evening when the temperatures have cooled down.

To help, Roanoke City leaders are adopting an approach used in Chicago. Commission Chairman Joe Cobb said it’s called “Operation Pinpoint.”

Some thunderstorms, like the ones that hit our region on Tuesday, come with terential downpours, strong winds, flooding, and even hail, all of which have the potential for billions in damages, according to the agency.

A man has been taken to hospital following the blaze on a double decker bus in Glasgow.

The One Direction star is among those to postpone Moscow shows due to the conflict in Ukraine.

A hole in the venue's fabric will still be visible for some time, bosses say.

With a teachers strike looming at Proviso High School District 209, student walk-outs, protests and fires ignited in school bathrooms this week have prompted officials to shutter the district’s three high schools Thursday and abruptly shift to remote learning.

Some in Kenosha are concerned about possible threats from self-styled militias. Others say law enforcement will be prepared to tamp down violence.

Colin Pitchfork was jailed in 1988 for raping and murdering two 15-year-old girls in Leicestershire.

The risk of cancellation amid the extended Covid restrictions is too great, organisers decided.

Search teams confirmed the safety of 151 out of 172 participants, with eight reportedly hospitalized.

The inventive singer-songwriter-guitarist’s tribute to the past rarely rises above loving pastiche.

Safety in metals? Escalating violence in Iraq and a rise in inflation is causing gold prices to surge. CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari explores whether the up trend will continue.