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Lynchburg first responders hailed as heroes after saving local man from cardiac arrest
Read full article: Lynchburg first responders hailed as heroes after saving local man from cardiac arrestWhen seconds counted, Lynchburg firefighters stepped up. Shane South’s life took a terrifying turn when his heart stopped on March 15, but thanks to the quick actions of first responders, he was given a second chance.
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Cool and clear Thursday brings below-average temperatures and wind gusts up to 30 MPH
Read full article: Cool and clear Thursday brings below-average temperatures and wind gusts up to 30 MPHYour out-the-door forecast looks so nice this morning! Clouds will part around 10-11 AM with dry conditions and below-average temperatures in store for the rest of the day. Wind speeds will make it feel a bit cooler than the actual air temperatures, with gusts around the 20-30 MPH range. Hold onto your hats!
Roanoke County to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony for Glade Creek Greenway
Read full article: Roanoke County to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony for Glade Creek GreenwayThe Glade Creek Greenway will cut through Vinyard Park West and stretch for around 0.4 miles. A portion will be located within the Town of Vinton.
Roanoke City Public Schools to host town hall meetings regarding attendance zone reviews
Read full article: Roanoke City Public Schools to host town hall meetings regarding attendance zone reviewsRoanoke City Public Schools is reviewing attendance zones in order to tackle issues of overcrowding in some of their elementary schools.
Lynchburg first responders hailed as heroes after saving local man from cardiac arrest
Read full article: Lynchburg first responders hailed as heroes after saving local man from cardiac arrestWhen seconds counted, Lynchburg firefighters stepped up. Shane South’s life took a terrifying turn when his heart stopped on March 15, but thanks to the quick actions of first responders, he was given a second chance.
Academy Center of the Arts to celebrate creativity with Ink Festival this summer
Read full article: Academy Center of the Arts to celebrate creativity with Ink Festival this summerIf you’re looking to tap into your creative side, the Academy Center of the Arts is set to hold InkFest 2026 to celebrate the arts.
Dry for the Rest of Tuesday
Read full article: Dry for the Rest of TuesdayShowers and a few rumbles of thunder are back in the region this morning! As of 6:30 AM, we are starting to see parts of the NRV and Lynchburg Zones drying out, but the widespread showers now affecting Roanoke, Highlands, and Southside Zones, along with eastern parts of the NRV.
Cool and clear Thursday brings below-average temperatures and wind gusts up to 30 MPH
Read full article: Cool and clear Thursday brings below-average temperatures and wind gusts up to 30 MPHYour out-the-door forecast looks so nice this morning! Clouds will part around 10-11 AM with dry conditions and below-average temperatures in store for the rest of the day. Wind speeds will make it feel a bit cooler than the actual air temperatures, with gusts around the 20-30 MPH range. Hold onto your hats!
Rich Creek mayor seen on scene just before arrest at train derailment near West Virginia border
Read full article: Rich Creek mayor seen on scene just before arrest at train derailment near West Virginia borderThe mayor of the small town of Rich Creek was arrested on a charge of being drunk in public.
Rise Above helping reverse overdoses in the New River Valley
Read full article: Rise Above helping reverse overdoses in the New River ValleyA mobile outreach clinic is meeting people where they are — and the results are hard to ignore. Rise Above reversed nearly 300 overdoses in the New River Valley in 2025, using a street-level strategy built on compassion, lived experience and life-saving supplies.
Dry for the Rest of Tuesday
Read full article: Dry for the Rest of TuesdayShowers and a few rumbles of thunder are back in the region this morning! As of 6:30 AM, we are starting to see parts of the NRV and Lynchburg Zones drying out, but the widespread showers now affecting Roanoke, Highlands, and Southside Zones, along with eastern parts of the NRV.
Hoda Kotb visits Virginia Tech: Students help shape her new wellness app, Joy 101
Read full article: Hoda Kotb visits Virginia Tech: Students help shape her new wellness app, Joy 101Former “Today” show co-anchor Hoda Kotb returned to Virginia Tech Monday, revisiting the campus where she studied journalism and meeting with students who have been testing her new wellness app, Joy 101.
Danville Transit building closing May 1 due to planned water outage
Read full article: Danville Transit building closing May 1 due to planned water outageThe Danville Transit building is scheduled to close on Friday, May 1, due to a planned water outage, according to officials. However, buses will still stop at this location as usual.
Support families in need by leaving food donations by your mailbox in Danville on May 9
Read full article: Support families in need by leaving food donations by your mailbox in Danville on May 9God’s Storehouse is giving you a chance to help families in need without having to leave your home.
Dry for the Rest of Tuesday
Read full article: Dry for the Rest of TuesdayShowers and a few rumbles of thunder are back in the region this morning! As of 6:30 AM, we are starting to see parts of the NRV and Lynchburg Zones drying out, but the widespread showers now affecting Roanoke, Highlands, and Southside Zones, along with eastern parts of the NRV.
New report ranks local river as 8th most endangered in U.S.
Read full article: New report ranks local river as 8th most endangered in U.S.A new report by American Rivers ranks the Dan River as the eighth most endangered river in the United States, citing concerns over proposed development and energy infrastructure projects in the region.
Pittsylvania County leaders confirm data centers are coming, lay out plan
Read full article: Pittsylvania County leaders confirm data centers are coming, lay out planSouthside Virginia has seen a record level of economic investment over the past year, driven largely by development at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill.
Bedford County Public Schools to host bus driver recruitment fair Saturday
Read full article: Bedford County Public Schools to host bus driver recruitment fair SaturdayBedford County Public Schools is looking to hire more bus staff. The district is holding a bus driver recruitment fair this Saturday.
Bedford, Lynchburg voters weigh in on redistricting debate
Read full article: Bedford, Lynchburg voters weigh in on redistricting debateSteady lines kept poll workers busy across both localities Tuesday. Voters said they want fairness and clearer answers about how quickly any election changes would take effect. For many, the message was simple: show up and make your voice count.
Bedford County School Board delays Stewartsville Elementary decommission decision
Read full article: Bedford County School Board delays Stewartsville Elementary decommission decisionThe future of Stewartsville Elementary School remains uncertain after the Bedford County School Board voted to postpone its decommissioning decision by one year.
Former Blacksburg Councilman sentenced for felony election fraud
Read full article: Former Blacksburg Councilman sentenced for felony election fraudFormer Blacksburg Councilman Liam Watson was sentenced this week after being convicted of election fraud back in December, according to court records.
Hoda Kotb visits Virginia Tech: Students help shape her new wellness app, Joy 101
Read full article: Hoda Kotb visits Virginia Tech: Students help shape her new wellness app, Joy 101Former “Today” show co-anchor Hoda Kotb returned to Virginia Tech Monday, revisiting the campus where she studied journalism and meeting with students who have been testing her new wellness app, Joy 101.
‘We’re all connected’: VT students celebrate culture and community at International Street Fair
Read full article: ‘We’re all connected’: VT students celebrate culture and community at International Street FairThousands gathered on Alumni Mall for food, performances and student-run cultural booths.
Virginia Tech faces wave of leadership changes heading into fall 2026
Read full article: Virginia Tech faces wave of leadership changes heading into fall 2026Virginia Tech is navigating a sweeping leadership transition at the top, with both its president and athletic director set to leave before the 2026 fall semester begins.
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 — and now it’s asking the public to help close the gap.
Police fatally shoot armed man during domestic dispute call in Christiansburg
Read full article: Police fatally shoot armed man during domestic dispute call in ChristiansburgA man was fatally shot by officers after he pulled a gun as police responded to a domestic dispute call in Christiansburg, according to the Christiansburg Police Department.
Police make arrest after argument leads to gunfire in Christiansburg
Read full article: Police make arrest after argument leads to gunfire in ChristiansburgNo one was injured after an altercation led to reports of shots being fired in Christiansburg on Sunday, a Christiansburg public information officer told 10 News.
Danville Transit building closing May 1 due to planned water outage
Read full article: Danville Transit building closing May 1 due to planned water outageThe Danville Transit building is scheduled to close on Friday, May 1, due to a planned water outage, according to officials. However, buses will still stop at this location as usual.
Spring Street in Danville to close for parking deck construction
Read full article: Spring Street in Danville to close for parking deck constructionDanville officials announced Tuesday that Spring Street between North Market Street and North Union Street will be closed beginning Wednesday for approximately seven weeks.
Support families in need by leaving food donations by your mailbox in Danville on May 9
Read full article: Support families in need by leaving food donations by your mailbox in Danville on May 9God’s Storehouse is giving you a chance to help families in need without having to leave your home.
New report ranks local river as 8th most endangered in U.S.
Read full article: New report ranks local river as 8th most endangered in U.S.A new report by American Rivers ranks the Dan River as the eighth most endangered river in the United States, citing concerns over proposed development and energy infrastructure projects in the region.
Nick Jonas to perform at Caesar’s Virginia in Danville in June
Read full article: Nick Jonas to perform at Caesar’s Virginia in Danville in JuneOfficials announced Wednesday that Nick Jonas would be coming to Caesar’s Virginia in Danville on June 11 as part of a special run of performances titled “A Night with Nick.”
Pittsylvania County leaders confirm data centers are coming, lay out plan
Read full article: Pittsylvania County leaders confirm data centers are coming, lay out planSouthside Virginia has seen a record level of economic investment over the past year, driven largely by development at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill.
Roanoke Valley’s Little Feet Meet returns Wednesday at Roanoke College
Read full article: Roanoke Valley’s Little Feet Meet returns Wednesday at Roanoke CollegeOn Wednesday, hundreds of young athletes will lace up their sneakers and head to Roanoke College for a day of play at the 15th Annual Little Feet Meet.
Planned fight between young people escalates to shooting that kills 2 at North Carolina park
Read full article: Planned fight between young people escalates to shooting that kills 2 at North Carolina parkAuthorities say a planned fight among young people escalated into a shooting at a North Carolina park Monday morning that left two people dead. Winston-Salem police say the shooting happened Monday morning at Leinbach Park, which is near Jefferson Middle School. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation says several people were shot, including two fatally. The shootings happened in a park in a suburban and residential area northwest of downtown Winston-Salem
