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The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors is meeting on Virginia Tech’s campus for its quarterly meeting, and a crucial vote on the agenda could have significant implications for the town of Blacksburg.
The Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry is organizing a canned food drive from March 16 to March 30 to address a significant increase in demand. With a 98% rise in families seeking assistance since 2022, the pantry aims to collect 30,000 cans.
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors has taken a significant step in enhancing emergency response capabilities by purchasing the old FedEx building in Christiansburg for an emergency services administration building.
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Grayson County public schools have faced significant challenges this school year, missing more than 30 days due to weather-related closures and delays.
Weather disruptions began in September with Helene, and now the recent winter weather has pushed schools like Grayson County past double digits in missed days, leading to considerations for make-up days.
Volvo Group North America informed its employees at the New River Valley (NRV) plant on February 18 that a reduction in employment is expected to begin in early April.
Stay informed about the upcoming weather changes in Southwest and Central Virginia with 10 News. Winter storms are expected to bring snow, ice, and rain.
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.
Leaders in the town of Pulaski are working on a project to revitalize the downtown area, focusing on W Main Street. Once a thriving hub during its industrial peak, Pulaski has faced challenges since the decline of local industry.
With winter weather just hitting our area and even more expected in the coming days, that means for emergency crews and folks working at the hospitals, it’s all hands-on deck.
Get ready for a wintry mix as a clipper system brings snow and icy conditions to Southwest and Central Virginia, especially impacting mountainous areas.
The NRV Walk to End Alzheimer’s, emceed by 10 News Anchor Abbie Coleman, aims to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association this Sunday at Huckleberry Park in Christiansburg.
On Wednesday, cyclists from all over the New River Valley gathered in Radford for the 16th Annual Ride of Silence, a slow-paced, silent ride to honor cyclists who have been hurt or killed while riding on public roadways.
The Historic Downtown Walking Tours program kicked off on Monday, May 6, with a tour led by tour guide Sherry Wyatt, officials said.
The holiday season is just around the corner, and 10 News is excited to be a part of the Salvation Army’s 2022 Angel Tree campaign.
Pulaski County Tourism received a total of five awards at the annual Southwest Virginia Tourism Awards held in Wytheville, VA on August 22, 2022. These awards, presented by the Friends of Southwest Virginia, recognize the region’s tourism and marketing efforts.
Motor Mile Speedway remembered Daniel Williamson and dedicated the “Ice Out Opener” at Motor Mile to his memory. Daniel’s three loved his family, hockey and racing. Daniel Williamson’s wife and sons were given the honor of shouting out those most famous words in motorsports: “drivers, start your engines.” Willamson’s sons also got to wave the green flag before the start of the races. Daniel lost his battle with Covid-19 in November of last year. He was only 35.
Dr. Noelle Bissell of the New River Valley Health District said Monday that while we're not seeing a spike in colleges and universities, it made sense to encourage mandating the COVID-19 vaccines in high-risk populations of spreading.
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As the wind relaxes and sunshine goes to work, we expect seasonable afternoon temperatures Monday. High temperature forecast for Monday, 3/29/2021We’ll turn a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon before a strong cold front moves closer by Wednesday. AdAverage last freeze in southwest and central VirginiaHigh pressure takes control of our weather by Easter weekend, which implies improving weather throughout the holiday weekend. What we're tracking - Easter Sunday 2021We’ll start out cold Good Friday morning and Saturday morning as well. Planning things out for Easter weekend 2021Keep checking back for updates by downloading our app.
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NEW RIVER VALLEY, Va. – New River Valley Health District Director Dr. Noelle Bissell said the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine could be a better fit for some people, especially vulnerable populations. Half of the Johnson & Johnson vaccines will go to pharmacies and partners for the 65+ population. The other half is for frontline essential workers in Phase 1b and those in Phase 1a, as well as high-priority individuals in Phase 1b who waited specifically for the one-dose vaccine. “We offer the Johnson & Johnson out. The NRV Public Health Task Force is planning a large vaccination event on Monday, March 8, to distribute a big chunk of the Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
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BLACKSBURG, Va – Several Virginia Tech alumni and community members have come together to launch the Save Blacksburg campaign. The hope is to help the town recover from a projected $80 million shortfall after the pandemic. “Anything we can do to keep more money local is good,” Pharmacist Jeremy Counts said. Counts says he and other small business owners in Blacksburg will always do what they can to help give back to their neighbors. “The more you keep it local the better and the save Blacksburg campaign that’s exactly what it’s about it is giving people easy ways to infuse money into Blacksburg and stay here,” Counts said.
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ROANOKE, Va. – Following Tuesday’s cold front, the weather outside is a bit on the frightful side. Wind chills Wednesday morning are in the teens in the NRV and Highlands and in the 20s elsewhere. What We're Tracking - Saturday, 12/21/2019Travel delays will be possible, if you’re heading to Georgia or Florida this weekend. This will warm things up leading up to Christmas, with highs by Christmas Eve and Christmas Day flirting with 60° in parts of the area. Christmas 2019 PreviewHope Santa got your kids a bicycle and not a sled!
A large, strong area of high pressure sits over the eastern U.S., subjecting us to highs in the 90s Thursday afternoon. We'll be in the low 90s in the NRV, middle 90s in the Roanoke Valley and mid-to-upper 90s in Lynchburg and Southside. Make sure that you hydrate early and often, if you have to be outside for a long period of time. The more emphatic cool-down comes Saturday, when high pressure to our northeast ushers in some fall air. Temperatures and humidity levels rise a little bit ahead of our second cold front of the week.
ROANOKE, Va. - A front that passed through the area Thursday, while weak, should help to keep humidity levels in check Thursday afternoon. Even still, expect temperatures to peak around 85-91 (80s in the Mountain Empire, NRV and Highlands near 90 Roanoke, Southern Shenandoah, Lynchburg, and Southside). A few hit-or-miss showers and storms will be possible late Friday afternoon as a result of this front too. Highs in the low to mid 80s, with the humidity not playing much of a role. The heat and humidity both come back in full force in the early to middle part of next week.
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CHRISTIANSBURG (WSLS 10) - Until 2 p.m. on Monday, stop by the Schewels, at 1055 Peppers Ferry Road in Christiansburg. This is the only stop in the NRV during this Shred-A-Thon season. We had collected 105,000 pounds of material to be shredded during the event! The most collected at any previous stop in Christiansburg was 76,000 pounds. If you didn't make it out to Christiansburg, here are the other upcoming stops and dates:November 14 – Danville – Schewels 126 Sandy CourtNovember 21 – Roanoke – Schewels 3602 Ferncliff Avenue
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