10 hours agoFamily, friends hold parade for Giles student with special needs Social distancing is making celebrating important life events and milestones hard, but that didn't stop family and friends of a Giles County special needs student from le...
Wildlife rescuers open their homes to orphaned animals during coronavirus shutdownWildlife rescuers are going above and beyond to make sure animals still receive the care they need.
Spreading cheer with it’s needed most; Christiansburg man sets up elaborate light displayA Montgomery County man is working hard to lift up the community’s spirits by bringing back a twist on a holiday lights show. Jeff and Lisa Gandee's home on Sleepy Hollow...
High school principal parodies “Maroon 5” in coronavirus song for studentsIn the midst of extraordinary times with students being kept at home during the states efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, a local teacher went above and bey...
Mama ducks and nest rescued by Lynchburg animal controlAccording to LPD, mama duck and her nest of eggs were found close to a business on enterprise drive. Animal control officers Craft and Marks were called out, and were abl...
Capturing SWVA on canvas: 88-year-old painter creates beautiful works of artSouthwest Virginia’s scenic beauty, wildlife and rich history has inspired an Indian Valley woman to capture it all on canvas, creating beautiful paintings she hopes can ...
‘Through sickness and in health’: New River Valley couple lived the vow long before marriageReady or not, love finds a way and can happen at the most unexpected times in your life. That's the case for one New River Valley couple. The 10 News share your love cont...
Shelter dogs in St. Patrick’s day costumes hope to spark adoptions ...and they’re just really cuteA local animal shelter is helping their pups celebrate st. Patrick’s day with the hopes their adorable photos will bring a little luck finding their forever homes.
‘I was just doing my job’: Danville sheriff’s deputy recognized for saving woman’s lifeCpl. Sam Hamlett spoke humbly Friday of his actions on Feb. 4 when he went to the home of a woman who didn’t show up for jury duty to check on her.
Virginia Pug finalist for “Best in show competition", featured on Today ShowA Virginia pug is getting her mug on national t-v! Dixie the pug loves to coordinate outfits with her human owner, Rusty Foster of Leesburg, Virginia.
Sassy Stitchers donates 300 handmade quilts to kids in needGod’s Pit Crew received 300 handmade quilts to send in special care packages for children in need of disaster relief.
Yard angels give Christiansburg man a much-needed yard makeover for freeBack to Nature Landscaping and Construction is giving back to the community it serves.
Military airman returns home to family, surprises younger sisters at schoolA surprise reunion for a local family as their loved one returns home from active duty was caught on camera in Franklin County, moving many who watch to tears.
104-year-old WWII veteran asking for Valentine’s Day cardsA World War II veteran in California has one wish for Valentine’s Day.
Galax auctioneer wins Virginia State ChampionshipA Galax auctioneer has won the 2020 VA Sate Auctioneering Championship.
Dream come true: Auburn High School senior earns spot playing softball for Radford UniversityIt was Auburn High School senior Tori Boyd's dream to play softball on the collegiate level. For years she's been working hard to make that dream a reality.
Rodeo salutes 2-year-old heart transplant recipientSaturday marked a special occasion as the rodeo saluted a 2-year-old boy with a heart transplant. Mason Haislip and his family were chosen to have the VIP experience.
Salem Stampede Rodeo continues focus on helping childrenThe Salem Stampede rodeo is back in town Friday night, and will once again entertain a packed house as cowboys and cowgirls show off their skills. But it's more than just...
Christiansburg announces snow day with music videoCapturing the joy of a snow day, Christiansburg High School announced that school would be closed Tuesday with a music video that is now becoming a local sensation.
Deputy grants Franklin County girl’s Christmas wishIn Franklin County, Operation Christmas Tree helps dozens of families each year.
Christmas spirit prompts Giles family to surprise waitress with $1,000 tipOne lucky waitress received the tip of a lifetime from complete strangers -what she considers a true Christmas miracle
Two dozen local families impacted by cancer given money this ChristmasThanks to countless fundraisers and donations from Giles County and the surrounding community throughout the year, each family received anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000 dol...
Local students learn to love reading during Facetime with Washington Redskins playerLinebacker Ryan Kerrigan talked to the fourth and fifth grade students at Bonsack Elementary School in Roanoke County.
Viral photo captures the spirit of small-town livingA photo that is now going viral truly captures the spirit of small-town living.
Local woman caring for 5 grandchildren gets unexpected help from 10 News viewerThe southwest Virginia community is full of caring people, and this story proves that generosity.
Outpouring of donations to help an officer’s cause prompts police to help othersThe Giles County community has shown an outpouring of support for an officers mission of helping a local family in need.
Skeeter’s restaurant sets up free winter clothing basketAn act of kindness is helping keep folks warm this winter. A New River Valley business has sparked an effort to help those in need.
Pearisburg police officer helps struggling family during their time of needAn officer in Giles County is going above and beyond the call of duty, to help a family in need.
Celebrity dog famous for wearing dresses hosting Christmas fundraiserShe uses her fame for good, and this year for Christmas she's raising money for two animal welfare non-profits Deaf Dogs Rock and the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center.
Making a comeback; Montgomery Co. teen's emotional moment caught on cameraAs the saying goes, a setback is a setup for a comeback. One New River Valley teen is proving the saying to be true.
Local veteran diagnosed with rare disease moving mountains to help othersProving the power of positivity, a local veteran diagnosed with a rare, incurable disease is moving mountains to help save others.
Local Boy Scout troop gives back after buying more than 560 canned goodsA group of young Boy Scouts from the New River Valley rolled up their sleeves and got to work to help out a local charity.
Local football stadium voted best in the countryA local football stadium is now recognized as the best in the country.
Giles Sheriff's Office saves Halloween for more than a thousand kidsWhile many Halloween celebrations got rained out last week, one local sheriff's department made sure there were plenty of treats to be had.
The split-second decision by an Averett University football player that saved a man's lifeWhile warming up on the sidelines, an Averett University football player made a split-second decision that saved the life of a stranger.
10-year-old Lynchburg goalie dedicates soccer saves to breast cancer researchThe love of the game often goes beyond the field. That's the case for a Lynchburg ten-year-old who is using his skills as a soccer goalie to raise money for a cause that'...
Company looking for deserving recipient of free yard makeoverAn angel sorts needs a burden to lighten: A New River Valley Landscaping company is looking for a resident in need of a yard makeover.
Roanoke Fire-EMS mentors superheroes in the making at Wasena ElementaryNot all superheroes wear capes, but these students at Wasena Elementary do.
Radford woman turns 100 years oldCelebrating a century! A New River Valley woman is about to reach a major milestone.
Franklin Co. schools focus on teaching kindness to childrenFranklin County Public Schools are embracing the power of positivity. A kind word or gesture has the power to change someone's day, that's why Franklin County has joined ...
Redskins superfans help kids battling cancerFootball fandom that's going beyond the game - a Virginia group of Washington Redskins superfans known as the hog farmers are helping kids battling cancer.
Food, clothing pantry helps more than 200 families in first days of opening“We turn no one away,” said Director of His Cupboard, Denise Stott. She and her husband Will were living on a boat in the Gulf of Mexico when she said they felt a calling...
Feel Good Moment: Glade Hill students receive gifts of kindness that go a long wayA gift of kindness is going a long way for local students.
3-year-old's birthday party no-show saved by kindness of local police and communityMom, Kaityln Slusher panicked when no one showed up for her little boys' birthday party. The day was saved after local police and community members showed up to wish him ...
Roanoke teen with autism chosen as brand ambassador for favorite clothing line, HukA Roanoke 16-year-old boy with autism was chosen as a brand ambassador for the outdoor clothing line, Huk after his posts on social media about how much he loves the comp...
Falling in love at 10,000 feet; engaged Roanoke couple met while skydivingEvery good love story has its own unique beginnings. Jumping out of a plane going 125 mph sparked romance between two strangers. A Roanoke couple, Josh and Sierra Koons, ...
One every day, for 39 years: Meet the local couple that shares more than 16,000 love lettersThe secret to a lifelong romance might come down to a love letter -- but not just one. One every day, for 39 years.
Newport brothers start roadside produce stand to save for collegeNothing really teaches the value of a hard-days work like growing up on a farm. For 6-year-old Samuel and 3-year-old William Pulliam, those are lessons best learned in th...
