A man was arrested in Buena Vista after a traffic stop revealed over $3,500 in stolen copper fittings, Buena Vista Police Department said.

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

Officials released new details Tuesday about a multi-county prostitution ring investigation that led to racketeering charges against five people in Southwest Virginia.

A major prostitution bust has been made after a year-long State Police investigation that spanned multiple jurisdictions, including Roanoke, Floyd and Rockbridge Counties, according to officials.

A woman was arrested following a high-speed pursuit that took place in Rockbridge County on Friday, Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office said.

Rockbridge County announced that the Rockbridge County Courthouse will be closed for the next several days due to "a significant water leak that has impacted the facility."

Gov. Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin were in Goshen on Monday supporting their local Young Life camps by donating a fourth of their annual salary.

A man was arrested after a long string of thefts that occurred in Rockbridge County and the surrounding region, Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office said.

Wildcats return to state final for second year in a row.

Brain Injury Connections of the Shenandoah Valley has opened a new office in Buena Vista and added Jennifer Palmer to its team as case manager. These developments highlight the organization’s commitment to improving access to resources and support for individuals and families affected by brain injury in Bath and Rockbridge counties.

Nearly half of the U.S. population is now living with unhealthy levels of air pollution. The primary culprits are extreme heat, persistent droughts, and increasingly frequent wildfires.

Local food banks are growing concerned, as they say federal funding cuts are making it difficult to keep shelves stocked.

Washington and Lee University’s campus kitchen is expanding its “backpack program” to fight food insecurity among local children.

One man is dead and one man is injured following a car crash that occurred in Rockbridge County on Thursday, Virginia State Police said.

The Rockbridge Innovation Center Opened Jan. 13 after 18 months of renovation. 20 programs call the new wing of the Rockbridge County High School home. Photojournalist Greg Moore gives you a look at how students are embracing vocational learning.

A man was arrested in Rockbridge County following a human trafficking investigation in Rockbridge County on Monday, Virginia State Police said.

Stay updated with the latest winter weather advisory for the region, including forecasts and current conditions.

Gary Sinise, the actor who portrayed Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump, made a surprise visit to the cadets on post at Virginia Military Institute Friday for Founder's Day celebrations. Sinise sat down with 10 News Anchor Rachel Lucas to talk about the visit and his charity work for veterans through the Gary Sinise Foundation.

Some of the animals seized from the Natural Bridge Zoo will have new homes after they were subjected to cruelty and inadequate care, according to a finding by the Lexington-Rockbridge District Court on Friday.

Crews are still working tirelessly to contain the Matts Creek wildfire in Bedford County. Get a look at smoky conditions in surrounding areas.

The time of day is a huge indicator as to how wildfire smoke travels and impacts your health

Thanks to Becki Wells for today’s Picture of the Day from Rockbridge.

10 News got an exclusive look behind the scenes of what it took to get the Steam Queen ready for the rails, and why it means so much to the community.

The 46th annual Rockbridge Community Festival returns to historic Downtown Lexington on Saturday.

Community leaders in Rockbridge County are sharing ways to address mental health and substance abuse among teenagers as part of the goal of the Rockbridge Area Prevention Coalition’s fifth annual Prevention Forum.

A family favorite is soaring to new heights this summer!

A partnership working to end the drug epidemic - that's what two organizations are doing in Buena Vista with a new structure.

There’s still time to get your tickets for the annual Rockbridge Bull and Oyster Festival in Lexington.

Wind gusts peak between roughly 25 and 35 mph Wednesday night into Thursday morning

Leaders with Balloon Over Rockbridge are looking for volunteers for the upcoming festival.

Rockbridge County is hosting a school bus driver training class from 5pm to 9pm from January 31st to February 5th.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of Nelson and Albemarle counties.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for parts of Botetourt, Bedford and Rockbridge counties.

Thanks to Kimberly for sending us today's Picture of the Day from Rockbridge!

A Sunday afternoon fishing trip led to a record-breaking catch from one Rockbridge man.

Maj. Gen. Cedric Wins has started his tenure as VMI’s interim superintendent. Wins graduated from VMI in 1985 and recently retired after more than three decades of service in the Army. VMI will soon be investigated by the Commonwealth of Virginia for allegations of ongoing racism at the school. Wins’ predecessor, General J. H. Binford Peay III, resigned after 17 years when the allegations intensified in October. “You’re going out into a world that’s diverse.

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – Rockbridge County school leaders announced on Saturday that a teacher at Central Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. The Health Department is contacting anyone who may have been in contact with this teacher and has advised another staff member to quarantine, according to Superintendent Phillip Thompson. Officials said these two staff members have not been in close contact with any students as they are not teaching in-person. Due to privacy laws, the division can’t identify anyone who tests positive or is in quarantine, according to Thompson. This is the second positive case in the school district, and both cases involve staff members.

FINCASTLE, Va. – On Tuesday, the National Weather Service announced the rating for the tornado that touched down in Botetourt County on Saturday. Your Local Weather Authority was on the air Saturday evening after the National Weather Service in Blacksburg issued a tornado warning for parts of Botetourt and Rockbridge counties. A day or so later, the National Weather Service fielded calls of damage to trees on a property near Lee Lane. Monday, a crew went to survey the damage and found that the damage was consistent with that of a tornado. Her neighbor is a weather spotter and sent photos of the damage to the National Weather Service.

ROANOKE, Va. Five children in Virginia have now had Multisystem Inflamitory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), according to the Virginia Department of Health. The latest case reported in the commonwealth was of a child who lives in the Central Shenandoah Health District. That health district contains Rockingham, Augusta, Rockbridge, Bath and Highland counties, as well as the cities of Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, Lexington and Buena Vista. The other four cases reported were located in the Prince William, Alexandria and Fairfax health district. Two cases were reported in the Fairfax health district.

ROANOKE, Va.- - Questions linger after deputies say a student at the Rivermont School created what they call a hit list. It included names of students and teachers from Alleghany, Covington and Rockbridge schools. For as long as it's needed, there's extra law enforcement presence at all schools in Alleghany County and Covington as a precaution. 1 priority," said Eugene Kotulka, superintendent, Alleghany County Public Schools. The list contained the names of students and employees at various schools plus the name of an Alleghany County sheriff's deputy.

LEXINGTON, Va. - It was too windy for the hot air balloons to take flight Saturday morning. But co-director Rachael Killingsworth of Balloons Over Rockbridge estimated thousands of visitors were at this year's festival. Nealin Parker, who was born and raised in Lexington, was excited to attend the festival. After more than a week of heat surrounding The Red Hen controversy, owner Michael Yerks of Blue Ridge Cider Doughnuts said this fun-filled event couldn't come at a better time. Parker, who was going for a walk near The Red Hen said she defends her town.