Forging new traditions: Only blacksmith in Giles County works to teach others the tradeFor one Giles County man, the greatest stress reliever is a hammer and fire. 39-year-old Joshua Langfitt of Newport is the county’s only professional blacksmith, one of t...
Local three-year-old sings “All by Myself” to help ease quarantine bluesSure to make you smile -an adorable video of a New River Valley three-year-old captures life in quarantine.
Cute video shows Giles Co. boy catching his first fish - “It’s a big one!”A major milestone in a child’s life was caught on video, and is sure to bring a smile to your face.
Tiny orphaned black bear cub doing well at Wildlife Center of VirginiaA tiny bear cub that was rescued from Buchanan County is in good health and doing well at the Wildlife Center of Virginia. Weighing just over three pounds, she was first ...
Tiny black bear cub rescued by Southwest Virginia Wildlife CenterA bear cub is now recovering, receiving some much-needed TLC at a Roanoke wildlife center.
Church congregation gets creative for Palm Sunday, Easter celebrationsSocial distancing is making celebrating important life events and milestones hard, and Easter is no exception. But, distance didn't stop a church in Giles county from ce...
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 ...
Helping children in need, local students raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s HospitalHelping children in need, Temperance Elementary School students raised over $5,200 in donations for St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Good deed caught on camera; officers push a truck to safety after breaking down in trafficA photo of local police officers going above and beyond the call of duty to help a person in need of a hand is getting a lot of love on social media.
“Kindness matters” taught to local kindergarten studentsDuring a field trip this week, they spent their time promoting the lesson “kindness matters”
79 years of love: Virginia’s longest married couple celebrates another anniversaryA.J. and Lillie Reeves recently celebrated 79 years of marriage. The pair were married Jan. 25, 1941 in Sontag. The couple is from Truevine, where they’ve lived their ent...
Surprise donation made to local school in honor of alumnaCallaway Elementary School received a $10,000 donation from an alumna who loved her school and hometown so much, she left the school in her will.
Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs deliver teddy bears to kids in the hospitalThe Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs delivered teddy bears Monday to kids at Carilion from their teddy bear toss from earlier this season.
Community rallies to help business owner severely hurt on the jobHelping someone in need, even if they're a competitor. After a local business owner got hurt on the job, others in the industry are stepping up, proving the power of a c...
Local wildlife photographer gets video years in the makingA local wildlife photographer finally gets the shot he's been dreaming about.
Cancer diagnosis for Queen Little Miss Missy turns ‘death sentence’ into hope thanks to donationsA little dog that's given so much is getting a lot of love in return. Her owner has turned her fame into charitable giving. Her adoring fans are returning the favor in h...
Standing the test of time; Big Brother match graduates from programThe power of a positive role model has really made a difference in one young man's life.
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.
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.
Virginia Tech grad gets surprised by Dolly PartonA Virginia man got the opportunity of a lifetime, sharing an emotional moment with his favorite star, Dolly Parton, who surprised him during her appearance on the Today S...
Roanoke veteran diagnosed with rare disease completes 13-day hike through PatagoniaProving no mountain is too high, a local veteran just completed the journey of a lifetime.
Downtown Christiansburg cows forced some drivers to ‘mooove over’A rare site in Christiansburg got the town talking on social media. Saturday, three cows were spotted walking on Main Street in downtown.
Feel Good Friday: Meet 'The Wreath Guy’Trading in riches for the simpler things in life after a traumatic car accident ten years ago, business owner David Hendren says he divorced himself from money.
Botetourt County gymnastics studio puts twist on charitable givingA Botetourt gymnastics studio is putting a new spin on charitable giving.
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.
Squirrel stops passerby for help, leading her to its injured babyIts an unlikely rescue you have to see to believe -- a Pulaski woman was stopped by a squirrel that needed help.
Tiniest VT ice hockey fan will make your heart meltThe Virginia Tech ice hockey team may just have the cutest fan you’ve ever seen. In a video taken before the VT vs Radford University game, the team of suited-up players ...
Family shows the beauty of having a child with Down syndromeAfter having a child with Down syndrome, a Giles County family is working to show the world how beautiful life can be with a special needs child.
Local man changes perceptions about Down syndromeA local man who's captured hearts around the world is changing perceptions about Down syndrome.
Baby bird gives up food to feed nest mate with broken legIt was a rare sweet moment in mother nature, as a baby bird gave up its own food to feed another younger, injured bird.
Roanoke City officers volunteer in kitchen to feed hungry childrenVolunteering to make sure no child goes hungry, members of the Roanoke City Police Department rolled up their sleeves to help feed hungry kids.
