Botetourt County’s Planning Commission will consider a proposal Monday night to build a 5-megawatt solar facility on a 53.4-acre lot off of Roanoke Road in Fincastle. The agenda states, “33 acres of which will be leased by New Leaf Energy to construct and operate a solar energy facility.”

One person is injured following a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Bedford on Saturday, Bedford Fire Department said.

Law enforcement is working to identify a man after an altercation occurred in Henry County, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

Bishop E. Mitchell emphasized not forgetting the past as a guide for where the community goes next.

Led by Zach Cleveland's 19 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats 79-72 on Saturday. The Flames improved to 25-6 with the win and the Bearkats fell to 21-10.

Two people were injured during a shooting incident in Lynchburg on Saturday, Lynchburg Police Department said.

A man wanted out of North Carolina was found and taken into custody in Grayson County, Grayson County Sheriff’s Office said.

Two arrests were made after a traffic stop led to a high-speed pursuit in Henry County early Saturday morning, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

Kids grow fast, and keeping up with clothes, toys, and all the gear that comes with them can get expensive. Back on the Rack's spring/summer consignment event is hoping to make that a little easier for families.

Lynchburg voters who want to cast ballots before Election Day can use early voting at the city registrar’s office. Early voting runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and continues through April 18.

A new smartphone app connected to Danville’s emergency response system aims to help cardiac arrest victims receive lifesaving CPR faster by alerting nearby volunteers.

The Lynchburg Police Department announced that it had arrested a 34-year-old man on multiple charges after officials said he made threats to kill law enforcement officials.

If you’re driving North or South on I-81 in Roanoke County, expect delays.

Appomattox County, Floyd County girls turn top five finishes in team results.

Hokies improve to 17-2 this season.

Downtown Lynchburg is preparing for a fresh reason to celebrate as Hill City FC begins operations later this month and opens tryouts March 21. City officials and residents say the minor league franchise could generate visitors, spending and energy for restaurants, hotels and retailers near the stadium.

Panthers make their mark in inaugural season as a DII program.

The City of Lynchburg has extended its citywide youth curfew, which will remain in effect every night from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. through March 2, 2027, for anyone under 18.

The Greater Lynchburg Transit Co. is weighing service reductions, including suspending Sunday routes, after a staffing shortfall left the system stretched thin. The proposal follows a board meeting and interviews with drivers and riders that underscored recruitment and retention challenges.

Voters are anxiously waiting in Lynchburg, trying to get their hands on a ballot for this year’s referendum on redistricting.

Blacksburg girls add another team title to their stash.

Tobi Lawal scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds, Neoklis Avdalas added 15 points and six rebounds, and Virginia Tech got by Boston College, 72-63 on Tuesday night.

Centra announced it will close its Bedford hospice house, citing operating costs that have outpaced donations. Centra says home-based hospice services in Bedford will continue and staff are working with patients and families to identify next steps. The hospice house’s last day of operation is scheduled for April 15.

“It looks confusing, it looks chaotic, and that’s because it is, with no leadership, either in political or military, nobody is in charge. The lack of a command structure in Iran makes it very difficult right now to figure out who to negotiate with, who to work with, if we’re going to see an end to hostilities.”

The City of Lynchburg announced February that it had begun a comprehensive, community-informed search process for the next Fire Chief of the Lynchburg Fire Department.

The Danville Fire Department announced Tuesday the launch of PulsePoint Respond in the City of Danville in partnership with the Danville Emergency Communications Center.

Rocky Mount Mayor Holland Perdue has announced he will seek reelection.

Neighbors in the Governors Hill subdivision in Bedford say they are running out of places to park and fear a nearby new development will make traffic and safety problems worse. Residents and the homeowners association are at odds over whether the new project is part of Governors Hill, and neighbors want clearer answers about access, parking, and safety for children. Neighbors in Governors Hill said street parking has become scarce and that the next car into the subdivision could make matters worse.

Four people and two dogs were displaced following a house fire that occurred in Hollins on Monday, Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department said.

A fight led to shots being fired in Martinsville early on Sunday, Martinsville Police Department said.

Washington and Lee Women Capture Third ODAC Title in Four Seasons

Supporters want the bill to cover all state employees, including campus and home health workers.

Studying impaired drivers in a real-world setting can be difficult, which makes it harder to gain an understanding of driving under the influence.

Trailing by six with just 38 seconds left, the Roanoke College men’s basketball team staged a stunning rally Saturday night to beat top-ranked Randolph‑Macon College 59-58 and capture the Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship.

The No. 4 Washington and Lee University women’s basketball team continued its dominant season Saturday with a 66-52 victory over Shenandoah University to advance to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship game.

Football, track and cheer programs all represented.

If you’re driving North on Interstate 81 in Montgomery County, expect delays.

Roanoke’s defense limited Virginia Wesleyan to 27.6 percent shooting in the second half.

After months of anticipation, the Town of Pulaski held a grand opening for their newest business: The Great Wilderness Brewing Company.

Lynchburg City Schools is asking the city for just over $42 million — about $2.7 million more than last year — to support its capital improvement plan and day-to-day operations.

The Greater Roanoke Workforce Board announced they are partnering with Virginia Works to hold an “Explore Your Next Move” workshop for Yokohama employees on Monday, March 2.

A man was arrested after Altavista Mayor Reggie Bennett received a “concerning Facebook message,” Altavista Police Department said.

Lynchburg City Schools will begin daily metal detector screenings at Heritage High School, district officials said. Students are to enter at their usual door, walk through a metal-detection frame or be scanned by a hand-held detector before classes begin.

Lynchburg Water Resources, in partnership with contractors Hazen and Sawyer, and Whitman, Requardt and Assoicates will begin to conduct free inspections of customers’ water service line materials in select locations throughout the city as part of the LWR’s Pure Pipe Lynchburg program, officials said.

The Lynchburg Police Department announced that it had arrested a 21-year-old man following two separate burglaries at the same business earlier this month.

A 90-year-old woman was killed in a Campbell County crash Wednesday night, according to Virginia State Police.

The Lynchburg police department announced Wednesday that a 9-year-old boy was injured after a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.

The Lynchburg City Council voted 4-2 to extend a citywide youth curfew for another year after debate about safety and enforcement. Supporters point to fewer youth-involved incidents; opponents question enforcement and parental responsibility. Reporting is based on remarks from city officials and parents.

Improvements are coming to the North Main corridor in Rocky Mount after the town secured an $800,000 state grant aimed at revitalizing one of its main gateways.

Roanoke College advanced to the semifinals of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Tournament Tuesday night, routing Washington & Lee 92-68 behind a career-high 31 points from sophomore guard Caleb Franze.

It’s well known that Blacksburg has many issues when it comes to housing. Availability, affordability and quality are all concerns among students and locals.

Italian rocket manufacturer Avio plans to invest $500 million to build a facility at the Southern Virginia Multimodal Park in Hurt, a project expected to create more than 1,000 jobs and mark the largest economic investment in the area’s history.

One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Carroll County on Monday evening, Virginia State Police said.

A Florida man has pleaded guilty to his role in a two-year scheme to defraud a Lynchburg doctor out of nearly $500,000, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

The Pentagon says U.S. military forces have boarded a third sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea in an effort to target illicit oil connected to Venezuela.

Eagles win their 13th consecutive game against the Spartans to advance.

The Lynchburg community gathered together in a prayer vigil to look back at and honor the life of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, Monday night. 10 News Photojournalist Dwayne Murrell was in attendance and showed how the residents honored his memory and legacy.

Danville Officials announced Monday that a former staff member at the W.W. Moore, Jr. Juvenile Detention Home had been indicted and arrested on multiple charges after officials say she engaged in a non-forcible contact with a 15-year-old boy who was in custody.

A fire has forced the Free Clinic of Central Virginia to close its downtown Lynchburg treatment area, creating a funding gap and forcing patients to seek care at temporary sites while staff and neighbors work to rebuild.

Local business owners in Blacksburg say talk of new federal tariffs has not yet had a big effect on day-to-day operations.

A former captain in Franklin County’s Department of Public Safety has filed a federal lawsuit alleging sex-based discrimination, harassment and retaliation within the department.

Williamson Road is looking a lot different lately – and people who live, drive, and run businesses there are starting to feel the impact.

The U.S. military says it killed three people in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean Sea.

Giles High School is one of the 15 schools nationwide $25 thousand donation from Carhartt’s For the Love of Labor grant.

Four people have been diplaced and a cat is missing following a structure fire that occurred in Cave Spring on Monday, Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department said.

Two people are displaced following a structure fire that occurred in Roanoke County early Monday morning, Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department said.

After more disagreements in the U.S. Congress, the government has been partially shut down, primarily impacting the Department of Homeland Security.

10 years since a rare tornado struck Appomattox County.

The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office gave an update on the increased law enforcement that occurred on Thursday and Friday last week in the Willis area.

A man is dead and one is injured following a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Franklin County on Wednesday, Virginia State Police said.

Rural Retreat claims Class 1 team title, snapping Grundy's 10-year win streak.

Grant Newell and Teagan Moore both had 21 points and Western Kentucky put an end to Liberty’s 17-game winning streak with a 94-73 victory.

Virginia Tech snapped a two-game losing streak with an 82-63 victory over Wake Forest on Senior Day Saturday at Cassell Coliseum.

Botetourt community members gathered this afternoon to discuss the proposed Google data center planned for the county.

Six people were arrested following a major drug trafficking conspiracy in Rockbridge County, Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office said.

Three people were arrested, and various drugs were seized as a result of a drug bust that occurred in Henry County on Friday, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

Rural Retreat leading Class 1 ranks thus far.

The U.S. military says it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

A person of interest has been identified following a shooting that left one injured in Martinsville on Friday, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

The game featured 11 lead changes and five ties.

Bedford residents got to have their say Thursday night about how they want their town to change over the next 20 years. The town held its 2045 comprehensive plan meeting to talk about how Bedford will grow and spend money over the next 20 years. Folks gathered to discuss housing, traffic and the budget.

Flames clinch at least a share of the CUSA regular season title.

The YMCA at Virginia Tech, in partnership with the Blacksburg Junior Women’s Club and the members of Chi Delta Alpha, announced the return of the Cinderella and Prince Charming Boutique.

Residents in Danville no longer need rely on bottled water Saturday now that a boil water advisory that disrupted daily life across the city was lifted.

A man has been arrested in connection with a Lynchburg shooting that left another man hospitalized, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

Roanoke erased a 12 point deficit to beat Lynchburg in overtime.

The Carilion Transfer and Communications Center in Roanoke coordinates patient movements, ensuring swift medical response.

VMI will play five total home games, four coming against SoCon opponents.

A Covington man has been arrested on a charge related to the use of electronic communications in an offense involving a minor, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office and Regional Jail.

Avery Steger will play soccer and wrestle for the Wildcats

Southwest Virginia is pausing to remember a giant of the civil rights movement — Rev. Jesse Jackson — and the mark he left on our region over decades.

The Lynchburg Police Department announced that it had arrested a 22-year-old Canadian man following an investigation that included the Halifax Integrated Criminal Investigation Division in Canada and Canada Border Services.

The U.S. military says it's carried out strikes on three boats accused of smuggling drugs in Latin American waters.

A 22-year-old was killed in a Franklin County crash on Friday night, according to Virginia State Police.

Danville City officials say the first round of water samples was clean. A second round will be collected Friday, with results expected Saturday morning.

"I was a kid that grew up on Salem Avenue and had the opportunity to play college basketball."

Craig County sophomore Clayton Cassell earned the inaugural "Clayton Cassell Perseverance Award".

A beloved Virginia Tech institution has secured its future after facing potential closure due to skyrocketing rent costs. Hokie House, a 60-year-old establishment on Main Street, will remain a fixture of Blacksburg’s nightlife after its owners successfully purchased the building.

If you’re driving south on US-220 in Roanoke County, expect delays.

Multiple people were injured due to a multi-vehicle crash that occurred in Bedford on Monday morning, Bedford Fire Department said.