Mountain Gateway Community College has extended their application deadline for the MG-TEC IT Academy to May 1.

A nearly century-old building in Roanoke, known to many as the former main office of Roanoke City Public Schools, is set to undergo a major transformation. The site, however, holds deeper significance for the community as it originally served as an all-Black high school built in 1928. Roanoke City Public Schools held a ceremony Friday to commemorate its historical importance and celebrate its future as a Community Empowerment Center.

The popular convenience store and gas station chain Wawa announced that it would be hosting a Community Partnership Event to officially introduce itself to the Roanoke Community and share more details about its first wave of “Westward Virginia Expansion” on Tuesday, April 1.

Carilion Children’s is reaching out to the community for help in replenishing their toy supply for children in the hospital. Donations are being accepted at Carilion Children’s Tanglewood Center now through March 31.

Dawson Warren, a second grader in Grayson County schools, is facing a challenging journey after being recently diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

March is Women’s History Month, and here at 10 News, we’re excited to celebrate the incredible contributions women have made in our own communities!

Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley hosted the Wall of Many Colors on Friday!

Lynchburg City Schools hosted a special community dinner Wednesday night, giving local parents a taste of what their children get to eat.

Work is underway on the site of the Microporous development in Pittsylvania County. The battery company is promising to invest more than $1 billion dollars and add more than 2,000 jobs to the community.

Rookie’s Ice Cream has moved from downtown to a new location in Cave Spring, and the team is eager to engage with the local community. The new store, located in Suite D at 3549 Electric Road, opened its doors this past Tuesday. To celebrate, Rookie’s is hosting a grand re-opening on Friday, Feb. 21.

Today, the Wildlife Warriors for the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center held their 3rd Annual Baby Shower! The goal of the Baby Shower is to prepare for the spring baby rush, when the Wildlife Hospital expects to admit more than 1,000 injured or orphaned baby wildlife.

The Bedford community is set to come together on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, for the “Hops for Hops” fundraiser, an event dedicated to supporting local firefighter Matt “Hops” Scott in his fight against kidney cancer.

Larry Carter, a beloved figure in the New River Valley, has dedicated his life to serving his community. Known for his roles as a pastor, Walmart greeter, and affectionately referred to as the “biscuit man” or “donut man,” Carter has always greeted people with warmth and a smile.

Find details on the 2025 WSLS scholarship for graduating high school seniors here.

A teenager in Christiansburg, Ashton Hodge, experienced a life-threatening sled riding accident on January 11th, leading to two brain bleeds and required him to be placed in a medically induced coma.

The moment has arrived to hand over the keys to the Musa family as Habitat for Humanity and WSLS celebrate their 10th “Home for Good” project!

The Wythe County Community Hospital is busting the myth of rural hospitals, proving their quality of care is of the highest standards.  

The Downtown Lynchburg Association (DLA) has announced the return of Launch LYH, a program aimed at revitalizing the heart of Lynchburg by supporting entrepreneurs eager to start, relocate, or expand their businesses in the downtown area.