Roanokeās Trinket Trade Box Vandalized; Creator Savanah Urges Community to Keep Swapping Fair
Read full article: Roanokeās Trinket Trade Box Vandalized; Creator Savanah Urges Community to Keep Swapping FairRoanokeās Trinket Trade Box, a community project in Grandin Village created by Savanah to encourage kindness and fun, was vandalized over the weekend, leaving it nearly empty and littered with trash and inappropriate notes. Despite the setback, Savanah cleaned up the box and urged the community to continue participating respectfully by following the rule to only take what they replace.
Red Cross Celebration of Heroes Breakfast honors lifesaving efforts across Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Red Cross Celebration of Heroes Breakfast honors lifesaving efforts across Southwest VirginiaThe Southwest Virginia Chapter of the American Red Cross honored local residents, first responders and volunteers during its 22nd annual Celebration of Heroes Breakfast, recognizing acts of service ranging from lifesaving rescues to disaster response
Community health center halfway to $5M goal for new facility after $100K donation
Read full article: Community health center halfway to $5M goal for new facility after $100K donationA New River Valley community health center is halfway to its $5 million fundraising goal after receiving a $100,000 check from a local foundation ā and now itās asking the public to help close the gap.
āIn Focus: Southsideā special brings community stories to the forefront
Read full article: āIn Focus: Southsideā special brings community stories to the forefrontTune in for our special āIn Focus: Southside,ā where 10 News anchor John Carlin and community journalist Ethan Ellis visit YOUR neighborhood to take you inside the stories shaping Southside and the people living them.
Blue Ridge Kite Festival returns to Roanoke County for 25th anniversary
Read full article: Blue Ridge Kite Festival returns to Roanoke County for 25th anniversaryThe festival has been in the works for the past couple of months, and since it is the 25th anniversary, Roanoke County has a photo opportunity planned for the occasion.
Governor Abigail Spanberger signs bill that puts Community Builders Program permanently in place
Read full article: Governor Abigail Spanberger signs bill that puts Community Builders Program permanently in placeThe program helps introduce Roanoke City Public School kids to good habits early, which can help limit the amount of gun violence amongst even the youngest of students.
Tension at Botetourt County Board meeting over citizen comments
Read full article: Tension at Botetourt County Board meeting over citizen commentsA tense exchange between a local resident and the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors raised questions about public participation at the boardās March meeting.
Wythe County residents voice concerns over AI data center at first public input meeting
Read full article: Wythe County residents voice concerns over AI data center at first public input meetingNearly 100 Wythe County residents packed Fort Chiswell High School Monday night for the first in a series of public input meetings focused on zoning and a major AI computing campus being developed at Progress Park, about 15 minutes from downtown Wytheville.
Proposed Appomattox data center could reshape county economy, residents question impact
Read full article: Proposed Appomattox data center could reshape county economy, residents question impactA proposed data center campus in Appomattox County is generating both excitement and concern among local leaders and residents.
ICYMI: 10th āHome For Goodā ribbon-cutting ceremony for local family
Read full article: ICYMI: 10th āHome For Goodā ribbon-cutting ceremony for local familyThe moment has arrived to hand over the keys to the Musa family as Habitat for Humanity and WSLS celebrate their 10th āHome for Goodā project!
Documents reveal key details of proposed Google Data Center Project in Botetourt County
Read full article: Documents reveal key details of proposed Google Data Center Project in Botetourt CountyAgreements tied to a proposed Google data center campus in Botetourt County outline billions in potential investment, new jobs and significant water infrastructure planning for the Roanoke Valley.
Turn a bag of oranges into 5 meals with Food Lion Feeds Orange Bag campaign
Read full article: Turn a bag of oranges into 5 meals with Food Lion Feeds Orange Bag campaignOne in five children faces hunger in Southwest Virginia. Food Lion has committed to donating up to 2 million meals as part of the campaign. All donations are intended to stay local and benefit people within the storesā service areas.
Google Data Center, wind turbines spark more transparency concerns in Botetourt County
Read full article: Google Data Center, wind turbines spark more transparency concerns in Botetourt CountyResidents and local leaders in Botetourt County are once again raising questions about transparency and public involvement as the community navigates major development projects, including a proposed Google data center and the Rocky Forge Wind Project.
New federal flood maps could raise homeownersā insurance costs
Read full article: New federal flood maps could raise homeownersā insurance costsRoanoke County urges residents to check preliminary FEMA flood maps before finalizing in spring. Changes could change homeowners property values and insurance needs.
WATCH: Roanoke Police Department holds Chief Walk
Read full article: WATCH: Roanoke Police Department holds Chief WalkThe Roanoke Police Department hosted the first community walk of the New Year on Tuesday evening and the focus was on traffic and safety in Raleigh Court. 10 News Anchor Lindsey Kennett attended the walk and has the latest.
WATCH: Bedford residents share views on 2045 comprehensive plan
Read full article: WATCH: Bedford residents share views on 2045 comprehensive planBedford residents got to have their say Thursday night about how they want their town to change over the next 20 years. The town held its 2045 comprehensive plan meeting to talk about how Bedford will grow and spend money over the next 20 years. Folks gathered to discuss housing, traffic and the budget.
ReFreshing Church partners with city officials to enhance safety after double homicide
Read full article: ReFreshing Church partners with city officials to enhance safety after double homicideBishop Jackson and city leaders collaborate on security measures to restore peace and trust at Refreshing Church.
Family of Khireem Porter and community gather to grieve after tragic shooting outside ReFreshing Church
Read full article: Family of Khireem Porter and community gather to grieve after tragic shooting outside ReFreshing ChurchDespite the pain of losing a nephew to gun violence, Uncle of Khireem Porter, drove from Radford to Northwest Roanoke with family to grieve and begin healing.
