Valley Link holds second round of community meetings on proposed transmission line
Read full article: Valley Link holds second round of community meetings on proposed transmission lineValley Link is returning for a second round of public meetings about a proposed power transmission line stretching from Lynchburg to Culpeper ā and this time, officials are narrowing down the route.
EastLake Community begins healing process in the wake of a tragedy
Read full article: EastLake Community begins healing process in the wake of a tragedyA weekend meant to celebrate two decades of ministry turned tragic for Eastlake Community Church after a tent collapsed during the churchās 20th anniversary celebration Friday, leaving one person dead and 22 others injured.
One dead, 22 injured at EastLake Community Church after tent collapse, according to officials
Read full article: One dead, 22 injured at EastLake Community Church after tent collapse, according to officialsBedford County officials announced that one person was killed and 22 people were injured after a large tent collapsed during an outdoor service at EastLake Community Church Friday night
Wythevilleās BABA festival returns June 6 for 4th annual celebration of music, art and more
Read full article: Wythevilleās BABA festival returns June 6 for 4th annual celebration of music, art and moreSouthwest Virginiaās festival season is kicking off in just two weeks, and Wytheville is leading the charge.
New naloxone vending boxes launching in Henry County, Martinsville and Roanoke to help prevent overdoses
Read full article: New naloxone vending boxes launching in Henry County, Martinsville and Roanoke to help prevent overdosesAnthem HealthKeepers Plus is partnering with the Virginia Harm Reduction Coalition to help save lives and prevent opioid overdoses in Southwest Virginia.
WSLSās 12th Habitat for Humanity build brings Roanoke mother of 8 closer to first home
Read full article: WSLSās 12th Habitat for Humanity build brings Roanoke mother of 8 closer to first homeA Roanoke mother and her eight children are one step closer to owning their first home, after volunteers, Habitat for Humanity staff, and WSLS employees held a wall raising ceremony at what will become the familyās permanent residence. The build marks WSLSās 12th consecutive Home for Good project with Habitat for Humanity of the Roanoke Valley.
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.
