It was on this day 10 years ago the unimaginable happened in Appomattox County. An EF-3 Tornado touched down in Evergree, leveling homes, a church and leaving families picking up the pieces. Tuesday night, members of that community gathered together at Evergreen Baptist Church to hold an anniversary service of worship and remembrance. 10 News Photojournalist Dwayne Murrell was there Tuesday night and has more.

10 years since a rare tornado struck Appomattox County.

If you’re driving westbound on Route 460 in Appomattox County, expect delays.

The Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that a man and woman were facing misdemeanor charges after shooting and killing two hunting dogs Jan. 1.

A family was replaced following a house fire that occurred in Pamplin on Friday, Pamplin Volunteer Fire Department said.

The Appomattox County Fire Department announced Tuesday that two adults sustained minor injuries and two kids sustained injuries, including one child who is in serious but stable condition after a house fire in Appomattox on Tuesday morning. Officials confirmed that an infant also made it out of the home unharmed.

Horizon Behavioral Health Officials announced Friday that they had been awarded a $1,125,000 Targeted Capacity Expansion (TCE) Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to expand evidence-based substance use disorder treatment and recovery supports in Appomattox County.

Friday night marks region quarterfinals, and some games are a toss-up in terms of who the winner may be; you can include our 1st and 10 Game of the Week into that category.

Gretna and Appomattox County met in the Dogwood District with both teams unbeaten in district play.

VSP said that it was investigating a multivehicle crash involving an Appomattox County school bus that occurred at 4:30 p.m. Friday afternoon on Route 460.

The 2025 General Election will be held on Nov. 4. You can find results for Appomattox County here.

Heritage had a tough start on the road in West Virginia but got a chance to bounce back with a matchup against Appomattox County.

Appomattox deputies responded to a shooting incident on Plant Drive around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office.

Agricultural Science teacher and Horticulture specialist Cassie Long is the WSLS-10 Blue Eagle Credit Union Education Impact award recipient for August, 2025.

Raiders defeat Chatham in a 1-0 pitcher's duel that featured just a handful of hits.

The Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department was able to extinguish a vehicle Friday night.

A family was displaced following a house fire that occurred in Appomattox County on Friday night, Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department said.

The Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday that human remains that were located on March 19 on Richmond Highway have been positively identified as missing person Gary Joseph Parsons.

The Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 11 individuals in connection with “Operation Spring Cleaning,” a year-long investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics in the county, according the office.

Lynchburg Fire Department assisted Appomattox County Fire Department in saving a cow that had injured itself on Friday.

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is commemorating the 160th anniversary of the victory of Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, which forced the surrender of Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia.

The Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office was conducting an investigation into a missing persons cold case Wednesday and found human remains during the investigation, according to ACSO.

The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for many counties and cities in our area on Saturday.

A watch means to prepare for possible severe weather. Take action when warnings are issued.

A 16-year-old has been arrested after they allegedly made threats on the social media app TikTok, according to the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office.

John McGuire III is projected to win the U.S. House of Representatives seat for the 5th district, defeating Gloria Witt.

The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Appomattox County here.

The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a possibly armed man following a vehicle pursuit.

Virginia State Police said that they were seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 45-year-old woman in Appomattox County.

It was a night for the books in Appomattox County Friday night!

It was a night for the books in Appomattox County Friday night!

Keith Sparrow and a 14-year-old from Lynchburg have been charged in connection with vehicle break-ins in Appomattox County.

Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred last Friday that left one person dead.

Amanda Chase previously served eight years in the State Senate.

A woman is dead following a crash in Appomattox County early Friday morning, according to Virginia State Police.

Several students and a driver were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Appomattox County Friday morning, according to Virginia State Police.

The American Red Cross has recognized Phillip "Bass" Lucado as this year's blood donor hero.

An elderly couple was displaced after a fire at their home in Appomattox County Friday morning.

One local school district is taking extra precaution to make sure children are safe.

The veteran leader is shifting focus to his continued fight against cancer

Virginia State Police is investigating a crash in Appomattox County that resulted in the death of an 89-year-old woman.

The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find the results for Appomattox County here.

The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find the results for Appomattox County here.

Rustburg took home the Lantern for another year with a final score of 22-7.

For the second consecutive season, the week two match up is being featured for our 1st and 10 Game of the Week.

The two schools sit in bordering counties making for quite the non-district battle.

Appomattox has been in the state semifinals for back-to-back years, but that's actually a downgrade after winning five state titles in a six-year span.

One of the men charged after human remains were discovered inside a charred SUV in Appomattox County has been sentenced, according to court records.

A man charged in connection with a March animal cruelty case in Appomattox County has been sentenced.

Crews came to the rescue of a boater in distress early Wednesday morning, according to the Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department.

A man is now facing 22 years in a correctional facility in connection with a 2020 murder in Appomattox County, court documents show.

A woman who pleaded guilty to attempted murder in connection with a 2022 incident at Appomattox County High School has learned her fate.

The back-to-back state champions are on another impressive win streak.

One person is dead following a crash in Appomattox County Thursday night, according to Virginia State Police.

The Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office is providing more details after a juvenile was arrested and charged in connection with the death of several horses earlier this month.

The Appomattox County community is coming together in support of the horses that were injured after a juvenile shot them and killed five others on Tuesday.

A juvenile was arrested and charged after killing five horses, and injuring three others, according to the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office.

More than $12 million in Virginia Housing Trust Fund Homeless Reduction Grants is headed to the Commonwealth to help mitigate homelessness, Gov. Youngkin announced.

A Lynchburg woman has pleaded guilty to all charges against her in relation to the death of a man whose remains were found inside a burned-out vehicle in Appomattox County in Oct. of 2020.

A 19-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of an Appomattox County high school student, according to court records.

Tavorian Copeland, Jonathan Pennix, Hannes Hammer and Marcell Baylor were part of the 2023 recruiting class.

For the last five years in a row, Glenvar and Appomattox County have met at some point in the Region 2C playoffs. On Friday, the two will meet in the Region Championship.

The defending Class 2 state champion Glenvar Highlanders faced Appomattox County in the 2C Region final. The Highlanders swept Appomattox 3-0 for the Region 2C title.

The Appomattox Community and Disaster Relief organization is collecting donations to help a family get back on their feet after their home was severely damaged in a fire.

The 2022 General Election will be held on November 8. You can find results for Appomattox County here.

Incumbent Bob Good (R) and Josh Throneburg (D) are vying for Virginia's 5th congressional district the U.S. House of Representatives.

The family was inside the home at the time of the fire, but Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department said Aalaysia, a middle school student, woke up to the fire and took action.

A family will now need a new place to live after a fire destroyed their home in Appomattox County, according to the Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department.

After an extensive investigation, the Sheriff’s Office said they obtained charges on 23-year-old Dashawn Hamlett of Campbell County, who they say is responsible.

We’re inching closer and closer to the playoffs, and things are starting to heat up in the 10 Strong Poll.

A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, with 7 suspended in a fatal shooting that happened in July 2021.

The Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public help in locating a 38-year-old man.

A man lost his life after a crash in Appomattox County on Route 460 Tuesday afternoon, according to Virginia State Police.

Virginia State Police has identified the man who died in a motorcycle crash Thursday morning.

The group was arrested after human remains belonging to 45-year-old Carlos Rose were discovered inside a burned-out SUV near the intersection of Forbes Road and State Park Road, which is in the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest.

The pair charged for bringing a stolen gun on Appomattox County High School property has also been charged with attempted murder.

The Raiders tied the game 28-28 late before the G-Men surged ahead for the victory.

11-1 top seed Glenvar hosts 10-1 2nd-seed Appomattox Co. for the Region Crown.

The Highlanders beat visiting 5-seed Martinsville 38-0.

After the first quarter, this game was tied 14-14.

3-seed Radford beat 6-seed Floyd County on Friday night in the opening round of the Region 2C playoffs.

The 2021 General Election will be held on November 2. You can find results for Appomattox County here.

Crews responded to a house fire early Saturday morning in Appomattox County.

A 74-year-old Appomattox man died on Tuesday morning in a crash in Campbell County.

When the 2021 Virginia Teacher of the Year is announced, it could be a familiar name for some.

Brendan M. Conroy is now in the running for Virginia Teacher of the Year.

A candidate for the Appomattox County Board of Supervisors and his wife have been indicted, according to Virginia State Police.

Some residents across Southwest Virginia are experiencing power outages due to Wednesday’s storms.

School leaders are making changes in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.

After a big loss to Heritage last week, Appomattox County bounced back this week.

The Pioneers proved too much for the Raiders on Friday night.

After a postponed first game, Appomattox County won Friday night against Rustburg.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for multiple counties and cities in Southwest and Central Virginia.

Authorities are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl out of Appomattox County.

With the regular season now behind us, Liberty Christian Academy is our unanimous No. 1 for the fourth-straight week.

The 2020 U.S. Census gives new insights into how the country is changing.

Get to know the police officers or sheriff deputies patrolling your neighborhood Tuesday August 3, during National Night Out.

One thing to do while you’re in Appomattox County is to check out the unique Love sign.

There’s a lot of rich history in Appomattox County.

One thing Appomattox town leaders are doing to draw in tourists and enhance the Appomattox experience is hosting events at Courtland Festival Park.