Man arrested in connection with South Boston apartment homicide
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with South Boston apartment homicideA man has been arrested in connection with a homicide at the Willow Oaks Apartment Complex in South Boston, according to the South Boston Police Department.
Two people displaced, multiple cats dead following structure fire in Vinton
Read full article: Two people displaced, multiple cats dead following structure fire in VintonTwo people, a cat and a dog were displaced and multiple other cats were killed as a result of a structure fire in Vinton on Sunday morning, Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department said.
Lynchburg gears up for Juneteenth with concerts, block parties, education events
Read full article: Lynchburg gears up for Juneteenth with concerts, block parties, education eventsLynchburg is marking Juneteenth with a full slate of community events organized by the Lynchburg Juneteenth Coalition and the Legacy Museum. From live music and block parties to history workshops and civic engagement sessions, the celebration is designed to honor the past while inspiring action in the present.
Danville Police arrest woman after investigation into physical altercation involving two teens
Read full article: Danville Police arrest woman after investigation into physical altercation involving two teensThe Danville Police Department announced that it was searching for a wanted woman who, along with two teens, was charged after a physical altercation that occurred Tuesday.
Danvilleās non-profit facing financial pressures following federal cuts
Read full article: Danvilleās non-profit facing financial pressures following federal cutsHouse of Hope, a Danville nonprofit that provides shelter and support services for people experiencing homelessness, is consolidating some of its operations as rising costs and reductions in government funding strain its budget.
Central Virginia Commuter Services launches Businesses for Bikes program, supports biking, Lynchburg businesses
Read full article: Central Virginia Commuter Services launches Businesses for Bikes program, supports biking, Lynchburg businessesCentral Virginia Commuter Services launched the Businesses for Bikes program on Monday, which encourages biking in the Lynchburg area while supporting local businesses.
Application submitted for large grocery store in Daleville by Fralin & Waldron, Inc.
Read full article: Application submitted for large grocery store in Daleville by Fralin & Waldron, Inc.An application for a zoning map amendment and a special exception permit has been submitted to the Botetourt County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors to accommodate a large grocery store in Daleville.
Law enforcement searching for two persons of interest in breaking and entering investigation in Henry County
Read full article: Law enforcement searching for two persons of interest in breaking and entering investigation in Henry CountyLaw enforcement is searching for two people of interest as part of a breaking and entering investigation, Henry County Sheriffās Office said.
VDH confirms no positive tests showing E. coli in Claytor Lake, advises water safety, cleanliness
Read full article: VDH confirms no positive tests showing E. coli in Claytor Lake, advises water safety, cleanlinessThe Virginia Department of Health confirmed they have had no positive labs showing various reportable diseases, such as E. coli, on Monday.
Former Chairwoman of the Lynchburg Republican City Committee speaks on primary nullification
Read full article: Former Chairwoman of the Lynchburg Republican City Committee speaks on primary nullificationBecause of the nullification, Bratton and other Republicans now have to run as independents in the upcoming city council election in November.
VMI cadets present outdoor recreation recommendations for Virginia Mountains region
Read full article: VMI cadets present outdoor recreation recommendations for Virginia Mountains regionVirginia Military Institute cadets spent four weeks researching, visiting sites, and meeting with business and community leaders ā and now theyāre ready to share what they found.
EastLake Community begins healing process in the wake of a tragedy
Read full article: EastLake Community begins healing process in the wake of a tragedyA weekend meant to celebrate two decades of ministry turned tragic for Eastlake Community Church after a tent collapsed during the churchās 20th anniversary celebration Friday, leaving one person dead and 22 others injured.
Police request publicās assistance in search for missing elderly woman in Danville
Read full article: Police request publicās assistance in search for missing elderly woman in DanvilleLaw enforcement is seeking the publicās assistance in locating a woman reported missing out of Danville, Danville Police Department said.
Man arrested, cocaine, suboxone seized in Henry County drug bust
Read full article: Man arrested, cocaine, suboxone seized in Henry County drug bustA man was arrested in Henry County on Saturday morning after a vehicle search revealed various drugs, a firearm and drug paraphernalia, Henry County Sheriffās Office said.
Lynchburg Republican City Committee declared defunct, results of controversial firehouse primary nullified
Read full article: Lynchburg Republican City Committee declared defunct, results of controversial firehouse primary nullifiedThe Lynchburg Republican City Committee has been declared defunct and the results of the recent firehouse primary that occurred in the city have been nullified, Lynchburg City Councilman Chris Faraldi confirmed.
Woman returns to thank Moneta firefighters who rescued her from serious crash
Read full article: Woman returns to thank Moneta firefighters who rescued her from serious crashA woman recently stopped by the Moneta Volunteer Fire Department to give them a heartfelt thank you for saving her life after a serious crash last year.
New Martinsville budget could raise taxes and fees more than $100/year on residents
Read full article: New Martinsville budget could raise taxes and fees more than $100/year on residentsMartinsville residents will soon pay more in property taxes, trash collection fees and electric bills as city leaders work to address a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall.
Lynchburg parents tackle screen time challenges during Internet Safety Month
Read full article: Lynchburg parents tackle screen time challenges during Internet Safety MonthJune is Internet Safety Month, and for families in Lynchburg, that means taking a closer look at how much time kids are spending on screens ā and what theyāre doing while theyāre there
Recently announced E.C. Glass High School Principal withdraws from position, LCS says
Read full article: Recently announced E.C. Glass High School Principal withdraws from position, LCS saysLynchburg City Schools announced that an individual who was recently announced as the next principal of E.C. Glass High School has withdrawn and will not be assuming the position.
Lynchburg concert cancellation leaves ticket buyers waiting on refunds
Read full article: Lynchburg concert cancellation leaves ticket buyers waiting on refundsWeeks after a canceled concert left fans frustrated, some ticket buyers say they are still waiting on refunds ā and getting little in the way of answers.
Pearisburg residents push back on proposed 53% real estate tax increase
Read full article: Pearisburg residents push back on proposed 53% real estate tax increaseDozens of Pearisburg residents packed a public hearing Tuesday night to push back on a proposed 53% increase to the townās real estate tax rate ā the first property tax increase in a decade.
Lynchburg Republican firehouse primary under scrutiny as Attorney General opens review
Read full article: Lynchburg Republican firehouse primary under scrutiny as Attorney General opens reviewSome voters in Lynchburg are questioning how a Republican firehouse primary was run, and now the Attorney General is taking a look.
Lynchburg City Council votes to approve water and stormwater rate increase
Read full article: Lynchburg City Council votes to approve water and stormwater rate increaseLynchburg City Council is voting on a proposed water and stormwater rate increase that officials say is necessary to fund ongoing upgrades to one of the nationās oldest water systems. The central question for ratepayers is straightforward: pay a little more each month now, or risk much larger problems with the system down the road.
Virginia State Police file new search warrants in deadly I-81 tractor-trailer crash
Read full article: Virginia State Police file new search warrants in deadly I-81 tractor-trailer crashVirginia State Police have filed search warrants for video footage and driving data from inside a tractor-trailer involved in a crash on Interstate 81 that killed three people, including a 2-year-old child.
Bedford National D-Day Memorial honors WWII veterans on 82nd anniversary of D-Day
Read full article: Bedford National D-Day Memorial honors WWII veterans on 82nd anniversary of D-DayOn Saturday, the National D-Day Memorial marked the 82nd anniversary of the Allied Forcesā strike on Normandy, which began on June 6, 1944.
Jerry Falwell III sues Liberty University over contract, claims $1.75 million in unpaid wages
Read full article: Jerry Falwell III sues Liberty University over contract, claims $1.75 million in unpaid wagesJerry Falwell III is taking Liberty University to court, claiming the school broke a promise ā and owes him more than a million dollars for it.
Big Spring Mill returns to Elliston after nearly four years, bringing back its famous flour
Read full article: Big Spring Mill returns to Elliston after nearly four years, bringing back its famous flourNearly four years after closing its doors, the Big Spring Mill is coming back ā and so is its famous āA Number 1ā seasoned flour.
Drought pushes Smith Mountain Lake 4 feet below normal, Bedford Water issued voluntarily conservation alert
Read full article: Drought pushes Smith Mountain Lake 4 feet below normal, Bedford Water issued voluntarily conservation alertSmith Mountain Lake is four feet below normal amid severe drought conditions across the state. Bedford Water is urging customers to conserve water to avoid mandatory restrictions.
Two hospitalized following multi-vehicle crash on Highway 29 Friday
Read full article: Two hospitalized following multi-vehicle crash on Highway 29 FridayThe Chatham Volunteer Fire Department announced Friday that two individuals were hospitalized following a serious vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer and a dump truck.
Vehicle crash in Danville causing large outage in northern area of city
Read full article: Vehicle crash in Danville causing large outage in northern area of cityDanville Utilities announced in a social media post Friday that a vehicle crash on Piney Forest Road has caused a large outage for approximately 1,000 customers in the northern area of the city. Officials say that crews are arriving to evaluate the damaged pole and determine how long repairs will take. 10 News will continue to update this story with information as it becomes available.
Pearisburg Festival in the Park returns for 41st year with rides, music and free entertainment
Read full article: Pearisburg Festival in the Park returns for 41st year with rides, music and free entertainmentOne of Giles Countyās biggest community events is back. The Pearisburg Festival in the Park kicks off Friday, June 5, and runs through Saturday, June 6, on the front lawn and surrounding ball fields of the Pearisburg Community Center.
Virginia Tech lands largest-ever donation: $75 million for athletics, Honors College
Read full article: Virginia Tech lands largest-ever donation: $75 million for athletics, Honors CollegeTens of millions of dollars are headed to Hokie Nation. Virginia Tech has received its largest commitment ever: $75 million.
Virginia Tech Board of Visitors votes to preserve living-learning communities, approves new residence halls
Read full article: Virginia Tech Board of Visitors votes to preserve living-learning communities, approves new residence hallsVirginia Techās Board of Visitors has voted to keep the universityās living-learning communities intact, ending months of speculation over their future on campus.
Bedford Water violates wastewater guidelines at multiple facilities, DEQ says
Read full article: Bedford Water violates wastewater guidelines at multiple facilities, DEQ saysBedford Water faces scrutiny after wastewater violations were recorded at several facilities following heavy rain events. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is requiring the water authority to meet key deadlines to fix the issues.
Danville Area Humane Society addresses Board of Pharmacy fine
Read full article: Danville Area Humane Society addresses Board of Pharmacy fineEuthanasia records for around 1,800 animals at the Danville Area Humane Society may have been filled out incorrectly, according to a five-page hearing notice from the Virginia Board of Pharmacy outlining several allegations against the shelter. Shelter director Paulette Dean says the mistake was minor, has since been corrected, and had no effect on the animalsā wellbeing.
Virginia Tech Board of Visitors meets Tuesday; announces new Rector and Vice Rector
Read full article: Virginia Tech Board of Visitors meets Tuesday; announces new Rector and Vice RectorThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors announced that it had met on Tuesday and discussed a wide variety of topics, including electing a new Rector and Vice Rector.
Rocky Mount Police searching for missing 16-year-old, seeking publicās assistance
Read full article: Rocky Mount Police searching for missing 16-year-old, seeking publicās assistanceThe Rocky Mount Police Department announced Monday that it was searching for a missing 16-year-old boy last seen at Franklin County High School Monday.
Lynchburg surveillance cameras, gunshot detectors aid police ā but council wants answers
Read full article: Lynchburg surveillance cameras, gunshot detectors aid police ā but council wants answersLynchburg police say their network of license plate cameras and gunshot detection devices is helping solve crimes, but some city council members are pressing for more transparency about who can access the data and whether the program should grow.
Burlington Elementary Schoolās Hallie Chewning earns Juneās Education Impact Award
Read full article: Burlington Elementary Schoolās Hallie Chewning earns Juneās Education Impact AwardBig congratulations to Hallie Chewning, 5th-grade teacher at Burlington Elementary, for earning the Education Impact award this June! Hallie is more than just a teacher; sheās a trail guide helping her students cross the āGrand Canyonā between elementary and middle school with confidence.
Danville Area Humane Society fined $500 over ārecord-keeping deficienciesā
Read full article: Danville Area Humane Society fined $500 over ārecord-keeping deficienciesāThe Danville Area Humane Society (DAHS) announced Sunday that they had been fined $500 by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy over what the shelter calls ārecord-keeping deficiencies.ā According to a statement posted by the shelter, the ādeficienciesā took place between 2023 and 2024.
Three people, multiple pets displaced following Cave Spring residential fire
Read full article: Three people, multiple pets displaced following Cave Spring residential fireThree people and multiple pets were displaced following a fire that occurred in Cave Spring on Saturday night, Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department said.
Two Southwest Virginia Schools Rank in Top 20 Nationally for Personal Finance Education
Read full article: Two Southwest Virginia Schools Rank in Top 20 Nationally for Personal Finance EducationTwo Southwest Virginia high schools are among the best in the country when it comes to teaching students how to manage their money.
Man arrested, woman injured after burglary, attack in Lynchburg
Read full article: Man arrested, woman injured after burglary, attack in LynchburgA woman was injured and a man was arrested following a burglary and malicious wounding that took place in Lynchburg on Thursday, Lynchburg Police Department said.
Law enforcement investigating armed robbery involving multiple suspects in Lynchburg
Read full article: Law enforcement investigating armed robbery involving multiple suspects in LynchburgLaw enforcement is investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Lynchburg on Thursday, Lynchburg Police Department said.
Judge denies requests to temporarily halt Virginia Tech columbarium move
Read full article: Judge denies requests to temporarily halt Virginia Tech columbarium moveA Montgomery County judge has denied two requests filed by families seeking to temporarily stop Virginia Tech from relocating the University Columbarium.
Danville business recovering after having thousands of dollars of clothes stolen
Read full article: Danville business recovering after having thousands of dollars of clothes stolenDanville clothing store co-owners are picking up the pieces after a break-in left the business with thousands of dollars in losses.
Casting call: Netflixās āLove on the Spectrumā seeking participants from the Danville and Lynchburg areas
Read full article: Casting call: Netflixās āLove on the Spectrumā seeking participants from the Danville and Lynchburg areasNetflixās āLove on the Spectrumā is on the hunt for new cast members in Danville for its next season, and you could be a part of the story!
Have the recent rains helped water levels at SML? Appalachian Power, boater weight in
Read full article: Have the recent rains helped water levels at SML? Appalachian Power, boater weight inRecent rainfall around Smith Mountain Lake has provided only limited relief to historically low water levels that continue to impact boating and businesses around the lake.
Missing 2-year-old in Martinsville found safe, one suspect in custody, another sought
Read full article: Missing 2-year-old in Martinsville found safe, one suspect in custody, another soughtThe Virginia State Police announced Wednesday that the agency had issued a CODI Alert for a missing two-year-old.
Lynchburg Regional Airport announces updated flight schedule for United Airlines
Read full article: Lynchburg Regional Airport announces updated flight schedule for United AirlinesPlanning on taking to the skies from Lynchburg Regional Airport? Starting in September, United Airlines is hoping to make it easier to get an early start on your travel plans.
Man wanted following May homicide in Lynchburg, law enforcement seeking information
Read full article: Man wanted following May homicide in Lynchburg, law enforcement seeking informationThe Lynchburg Police Department is searching for a man wanted in connection with a shooting incident that left one dead on May 18.
Rain dampens Hillsville Memorial Day Flea Market, but vendors remain optimistic
Read full article: Rain dampens Hillsville Memorial Day Flea Market, but vendors remain optimisticFour days of rain put a damper on this yearās Hillsville Memorial Day Flea Market, leaving vendors to battle shrinking crowds and soggy conditions throughout the weekend.
US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites
Read full article: US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sitesThe U_S_ military said Monday that it carried out āself-defenseā strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines, even as President Donald Trump said on social media that negotiations were āproceeding nicely.ā.
Law enforcement searching for person following Buena Vista larceny incident
Read full article: Law enforcement searching for person following Buena Vista larceny incidentThe Buena Vista Police Department is searching for the identity of a person believed to be involved in a larceny incident that occurred on Friday.
Man wanted out of Pulaski County found one day after officer-involved shooting incident in Roanoke
Read full article: Man wanted out of Pulaski County found one day after officer-involved shooting incident in RoanokeThe Roanoke Police Department is searching for a wanted man, 43-year-old Larry Ranson Cooper - believed to be involved in an officer-involved shooting early Saturday morning in northeast Roanoke.
āHometown Heroesā banners at Salem VA Medical Center honor local veterans ahead of Memorial Day
Read full article: āHometown Heroesā banners at Salem VA Medical Center honor local veterans ahead of Memorial DayThe Salem VA Health Care System has installed new āHometown Heroesā banners across the Salem VA Medical Center ahead of Memorial Day weekend, honoring the service and sacrifices of local veterans.
