WILLIAM FLEMING HIGH SCHOOL

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William Fleming's Amari Worsham dropped 21 points for the second consecutive game.

No matter how much we may wish otherwise, we will never have complete control over how life unfolds. While we can be intentional with bettering ourselves, life will always continue to flow in the way that it chooses to, throwing challenges or even blessings our way that we hadn’t anticipated.

William Fleming High School in Roanoke is currently under a "hold and secure" status, according to school officials.

The William Fleming grad appeared in 52 games over five seasons for the Cavaliers.

The annual event is a day to honor children of all abilities, foster an inclusive school environment and hand the spotlight over to those who may not have yet had their chance to shine.

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

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.

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Marching bands from William Fleming High School and Patrick Henry High School will host the Star City Classic Marching Band Competition on Sept. 17.

"I was learning so much and I was passionate for it and I love to see kids getting better and I wanted to bring it home."

The summer camp is in its first session of the summer at William Fleming High School.

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

In the wake of recent threats of violence in Roanoke City Public Schools, Superintendent Verletta White has announced how they plan to move forward safely.

There will be no school for William Fleming High School students Monday due to a power outage.

Police said they are seeking charges against a 10-year-old they say is behind a threat made against a Roanoke elementary school earlier this week.

Patrick Henry girls claim the top spot in the 4 x 100 relay.

Everyone at William Fleming High School is safe after a student brought a gun to school on Tuesday, according to the school division.

Miller, a staple in and around the community, served as a coach and administrator in Roanoke City Public Schools for well over three decades.

Tuesday was a day to celebrate the spirit of competition and inclusion as the Special Olympics Big Feet Meet returned to William Fleming High School in Roanoke.

Marching to the drum taps, more than a dozen high school bands from across the region competed in a one-of-a-kind band competition.

"We get so caught up in trying to outdo the next person, out talk the next person and out-accomplish the next person, that we forgot to help out this community and make these kids understand that there's other things to do other than the foolishness that they choose to do."

High school graduation went on as planned for the seniors at William Fleming High School Thursday despite a shooting during graduation practice Wednesday.

Roanoke police are investigating after a teenage boy was shot outside the Berglund Center on Wednesday afternoon.

Natalie Overstreet will play soccer at Concord University and Tyriq Poindexter will play football at VMI.

The Wasps have benefited greatly by recruiting local talent from our area and want to continue that as they transition to the Division II ranks.

Everyone loves a good love story, and Roanoke City Public Schools has one that’ll put a smile on your face.

William Fleming has reached the VHSL State Tournament for the first time since 2003.

Our week 6 1st and 10 Game of the Week matchup features two Blue Ridge District teams in William Fleming and Franklin County--two programs that have let the success in the classroom guide them in the right direction on the field.

ROANOKE, Va. – He’s been a fixture at William Fleming High School for nearly three decades, with the title of ‘Top Colonel’ for 18 years. Boys basketball head coach, Jeffrey “Mickey” Hardy has passed on his passion for the game to some of the best talent to come from the Star City with one goal in mind. Just as Michael Jordan had Scotty Pippen, Mickey Hardy has his own right-hand man, in assistant coach Marshall Ashford. That’s when he learned more about this standout JUCO player, Jeff “Mickey” Hardy. One on one with Mickey Hardy

ROANOKE, Va. – William Fleming High School in Roanoke City is closing for two weeks after two staff members tested positive for coronavirus. According to the district’s announcement on Twitter, officials consulted with the Virginia Dept. of Health and decided it was best to close William Fleming for two weeks. All grab and go tech support and meal pick-up services will move to Breckenridge Middle School.

ROANOKE, Va. – A game changer, a defense’s worst nightmare and a physical presence inside and outside the paint-- Shakara Anderson AKA “Shak” is truly a student of the game. Her quiet demeanor off the court is no where to be found inside the lines, where her game is loud and clear. “I’ve been pushing myself to further my education and my skills in basketball,” Anderson said. Her talents have afforded her the opportunity to play at Gardner-Webb University, fulfilling a lifelong dream of playing college basketball. “Work ethic and learning how to maintain my school work,” Anderson said.

ROANOKE, Va. – The water fountains within Roanoke City Schools will remain dry this year, but students will have no issues finding water thanks to an ocean-sized donation. State Farm unloaded a moving van full of 10,000 water bottles at William Fleming High School on Thursday morning. State Farm agent Betsy Thomas said she wanted to ensure children would not have to look far to find water. “If the kids are having recess, if they’re doing sports or are in the band, or if they don’t have water of their own, we’ve got to provide it or the school has got to provide it,” Thomas said. “We just wanted to do our part.”The schools’ water fountains will be shut off this year because of social distancing; however, Roanoke City Public Schools will hand out water to students during both breakfast and lunch.

ROANOKE, Va. As school districts hammer out plans on how to reopen, some students in the Star City are already getting back into the swing of things at band camp. Students in William Fleming High Schools marching band are marching to the beat of a different drum this year, thanks to the coronavirus. Its a little inconvenient but you know, its what we have to do to keep safe, said Bryan Moctezuma, a rising senior at William Fleming High School. Each Roanoke city high school has its own plan, in line with guidance from VDH and the CDC and approved by the district. The band is practicing for performances that may never happen, with the fate of fall sports still up in the air.

ROANOKE, Va. Families in Roanoke who have been hit hard by coronavirus can get some relief Friday afternoon. Feeding American Southwest Virginia will be holding a pop-up food distribution in the parking lot of William Fleming High School on Ferncliff Avenue from 1 to 3 p.m.Food boxes with enough food to feed a family of four for four days will be distributed. No pre-registration is required. Pop-up food distributions started in March as a response to coronavirus and have happened in Botetourt, Montgomery, Franklin, Galax, Pittsylvania, Patrick, Wise and Grayson counties as well as Bristol.

ROANOKE, Va. – Feeding Southwest Virginia needs at least a dozen people to help assemble hundreds of food boxes for families in need. A volunteer works at the Feeding Southwest Virginia Salem Distribution Center. Feeding Southwest Virginia said that it’s getting more and more donations, but with summer on the way, the need for food will only go up. It makes such a difference,” said Pamela Irvine, the president and CEO of Feeding Southwest Virginia. To learn about volunteer opportunities with Feeding Southwest Virginia, click here.

The school system will hold an online graduation today for Patrick Henry High School at 10 a.m. and William Fleming High School at 2 p.m. The New River Health District will have a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in Montgomery County today. The testing site will be open from noon to 2 p.m. at Blacksburg High School. The Danville Community Colleges Evaluation Subcommittee will meet today in executive session. The Wytheville Community College Board will meet today.

ROANOKE, Va. Graduation week has arrived for the Class of 2020 and it certainly looks different. On Monday, 10 News stopped by William Fleming High School where students were given their diplomas ahead of a virtual graduation ceremony scheduled for later this week. Donning their caps, gowns and new this year, masks, one by one, graduates were handed their diplomas in the Dickinson Auditorium. Were celebrating with our students and it has been excellent, said Archie Ferrman, the principal of William Fleming High School. William Flemings virtual graduation ceremony will take place on Thursday at 2 p.m.

ROANOKE, Va. Deaquan Nichols has been a difference-maker for William Fleming, in more ways than one. One of the things we had to figure out was where to put him, said William Fleming head football coach, Jamar Lovelace. So I wanted to be the best student and the best athlete, Nichols said. Im just a kid from Roanoke City, William Fleming High School. This school is always talked bad about but yet I can go to Princeton, Harvard, go to all these great schools.

Seniors from Patrick Henry High School and William Fleming High School picked up their graduation garb during a drive-thru ceremony on Thursday. William Fleming Principal Archie Freeman said this was the first time many seniors have returned to school grounds since remote learning took effect. "We have to instill that motivation in them.”At Patrick Henry, parents lined the entrance to the school to cheer on the graduates. Lori Fitchett, whose daughter is a senior at Patrick Henry, said the class of 2020 deserves to hear how proud their parents are of them. They’re coming through PH maybe for the last time.”Roanoke City Schools has planned virtual graduations for Patrick Henry and William Fleming students on June 4.

ROANOKE, Va. - More than 400 athletes came together on an equal playing field Tuesday for the Special Olympics Big Feet Meet. The annual track and field event brought middle and high school students and adult athletes from 35 schools and community programs to William Fleming High School. "They are the protagonists of this event and it makes them feel very special so it means the world for them and for us as parents," said Surmy Rojas, a student athlete's mother. "It shows that we're all champions in our own ways regardless of our differences," said Kylee Mycock, an adaptive special education teacher at William Fleming High School. William Fleming High School also received national recognition for excellence in creating an inclusive school community.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia. Students and faculty from the school will receive recognition as a National Unified Champion Banner School. From 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., Crews will pave the turn lanes from Route 220 onto Wirtz Road. You can get to Wirtz Road by using Bonbrook Mill Road. Road work in Lynchburg could impact your commute.

ROANOKE, Va. - William Fleming High School's auditorium filled to the brim with people who want to see peace in Roanoke. The Roanoke Gun Violence Task Force organized Roanoke Remembers to allow gun violence survivors to share their stories while brainstorming for ways to stop more shootings from happening. The event features songs, poetry, and a memorial wall honoring the people who have been shot and killed in the Roanoke Valley. Othes who lost ones to gun violence came to talk about their pain and talk about what should be done next. Additionally, the people who came received a list of mental health and counseling resources to help deal with their traumas.