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Athletes from all over Southwest Virginia traveled to Cassell Coliseum today to compete in the Special Olympics VA regional basketball tournament.

Officials said that the iconic Shamrock Shake will be making a return to McDonald’s on Feb. 20 along with another treat – the OREO Shamrock McFlurry.

Schools in Southwest Virginia are involved in spreading Special Olympics' message of inclusion and some, including Salem High School, are getting national recognition for their efforts.

On Friday, Feeding Southwest Virginia received a massive donation of 30,000 pounds of protein from Smithfield Foods.

Some schools in southwest Virginia were in a lockdown for multiple hours.

Teacher Job Recruiting Fair hoping to fill hundreds of open positions across Southwest Virginia

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St. Vincent's home has now merged with the Virginia Institute of Autism.

January is poverty awareness month. One key factor in poverty is not having enough to eat.

A bald eagle that was found dead at Carvin’s Cove in December has tested positive for the Bird Flu, or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. It’s the first known case in a bald eagle in Southwest Virginia, according to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.

It has been 6 months since the launch of the three-digit mental health crisis line - 988.

In a few weeks, hundreds of people from across Southwest Virginia will willingly jump into the New River in Radford in February in support of Special Olympics Virginia.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.

A new study shows hunger in Virginia has increased over 50% from 2021.

Experts are saying 2023 is going to be a bounce-back year.

Thousands are without power in Central and Southwest Virginia as wintry weather continues to roll through the Commonwealth.

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Giving Tuesday is crucial for organizations that provide resources to our community.

Each year thousands of families are forced to choose between making ends meet or giving Christmas presents to their children.

Members of the LGBTQ+ community in Southwest Virginia are speaking out about the tragedy, including Roanoke City Councilman Joe Cobb, who is openly gay.

The scene has been cleared, according to VDOT.

Roanoke Stormwater made the announcement on Friday morning that Wiley Drive in Roanoke is closed due to flooding.

Peacemakers will launch a new chapter in Lynchburg on Nov. 10

The goal is to provide mentoring and networking to veterans who’ve started small businesses

Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin spoke with 10 News about the midterm election results and if a presidential run is in his future.

Incumbent Morgan Griffith (R) is projected to keep his seat in Congress.

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

Students across Southwest Virginia got a taste of what it’s like to have a career in STEAM – science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

The historic racetrack will host three races this weekend beginning Thursday night.

This time of year is considered peak hiking season because of the Fall foliage.

Joseph Rae has been studying the art of Bujinkan for nearly 30 years and is now taking on a new role as an instructor.

“The Woods Have Eyes” is the theme of this year’s Zombie Survival Walk.

The incident happened at the Rabbit Ridge Gun Shop in Ararat on Sept. 22

From the Highlands all the way down to Southside, these are some events you can mark down on your calendars for spooky season.

Virginia Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced more than $4 million in federal funding are going to projects in Southwest Virginia on Monday, according to a news release.

Explore your love for the outdoors with Roanoke's Go Outside Festival

Mike Young called the Hokies' ACC Championship win a "real shot in the arm for the program and southwest Virginia."

Issues with school transportation have continued, and staffing shortages are to blame.

The Virginia Department of Forestry is offering a way for nature lovers to take in the beauty of Virginia’s fall foliage.

October marks National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Experts say domestic violence is an epidemic nationwide and in Southwest Virginia.

Federal funding has been approved to help local communities recover from damages due to Hurricane Ian.

A Wytheville man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the possession of child pornography, according to the Wythe County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.

VDOT says this crash has been cleared.

On Monday, the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation hosted its Power of Pink Luncheon at The Hotel Roanoke.

Governor Glenn Youngkin unveiled his 2022 Energy Plan in Lynchburg Monday morning.

The organization’s mission is to recruit and retain a qualified, highly skilled healthcare workforce for the region, according to its website.

Parts of the commonwealth could see heavy rain and potential flooding this weekend as Hurricane Ian spreads.

This year’s PrideFest was one for the books.

Region 5 Adult Education is celebrating Adult Education and Family Literacy this week across Southwest Virginia by highlighting their free classes.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine applauded two grants totaling $2,966,029 from the Appalachian Regional Commission awarded

Virginia will direct $700 million drawn from pandemic relief funds to boost broadband access and help close the digital divide for some of the poorest regions of the state.

RICHMOND — A modified stay at home order, a universal mask requirement, and a reduction in social gatherings were some of the restrictions put in place by Gov. The new restrictions, including a curfew, are in place beginning Monday and will last through Jan. 31. When you’re outside watching your child play sports, wear a mask,” Northam said. Examples of social gatherings include parties, celebrations or other social events regardless of whether they are held indoors or outdoors. Intensive care unit capacity is a problem in many areas of the country, Northam said.

While the commonwealth’s case count per capita and positivity rate remain comparatively low, all five health regions are experiencing increases in new COVID-19 cases, positive tests, and hospitalizations. Virginia is averaging 1,500 newly-reported COVID-19 cases per day, up from a statewide peak of approximately 1,200 in May. Although hospital capacity remains stable, hospitalizations have increased statewide by more than 35 percent in the last four weeks. On Tuesday, Northam announced new contracts with three laboratories as part of the commonwealth’s OneLabNetwork, which will significantly increase Virginia’s public health testing capacity. The full text of amended Executive Order Sixty-Three and Order of Public Health Emergency Five and sixth amended Executive Order Sixty-Seven and Order of Public Health Emergency Seven are available here: www.governor.virginia.gov/executive-actionsFor information about COVID-19 in Virginia, visit vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus.

RICHMOND — While news about the coronavirus numbers in Virginia appears good overall, Gov. Ralph Northam expressed concern in a press conference last Wednesday about a rise in the number of cases and the percentage of positive tests in Southwest Virginia. “We’re lucky in Virginia. While case counts have trended upward in some states, we have not seen large increases,” Northam said. “While our numbers look pretty good overall, we have considerable differences in regions.”As of last Wednesd...

RICHMOND — While news about the coronavirus numbers in Virginia appears good overall, Gov. Ralph Northam expressed concern in a Wednesday press conference about a rise in the number of cases and the percentage of positive tests in Southwest Virginia. “We’re lucky in Virginia. While case counts have trended upward in some states, we have not seen large increases,” Northam said. “While our numbers look pretty good overall, we have considerable differences in regions.”The state as a whole has a ...