Construction is underway at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill, but a proposed rezoning measure has sparked concerns among Pittsylvania County residents about the area’s future development.

Nathan Trotter will invest about $65 million to build Tin Ridge, the nation’s first large-scale tin production and recycling facility in Henry County, Virginia.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that MerryGoRound Inc, a fulfillment company, would establish operations in Pittsylvania County.

A man was arrested for multiple charges, including possession of child pornography, in Roanoke on Friday, Roanoke Police Department said.

They beat Springfield in straight sets, 3-0.

Mondays are tough, so Chick-fil-A is stepping in to brighten your morning.

Officials cut the ribbon today for a for a new road in Pittsylvania County. They say they hope it will help the economy in Southside.

If you’re in the dark Friday afternoon, you’re not alone!

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

New jobs are coming to Danville, Pittsylvania County as a plumbing manufacture relocates to the area.

More than 100 new jobs are coming to Henry County. Ralph Northam announced on Thursday that Crown Holdings, Inc., a metal packaging technology company, is investing $145 million to open a new production facility. This is the largest initial capital investment a company has ever made in Henry County, according to Jim Adams, chairman of the Henry County Board of Supervisors. The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation to get the project to come to the commonwealth. Northam approved a $3 million performance-based grant for the development from Virginia Investment Performance Grant, an incentive that encourages continued capital investment by existing Virginia companies, as well as a $1 million grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund.

Danville Public Schools and the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research teamed up to help with internet using the mobile Inspiration Lab. Teachers may reserve an individual appointment time on the Inspiration Lab to record their next virtual lesson and to teach students from an engaging, new setting. From 3D printers and robots to a chemical fume extractor, the Inspiration Lab is equipped to support most hands-on instructional needs. For questions or additional information, please contact Bruce Waller, IALR Program Coordinator for the Inspiration Lab, at bruce.waller@ialr.org or (434) 770-8777. The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research serves Virginia as a regional catalyst for economic transformation with applied research, advanced learning, advanced manufacturing, conference center services and economic development efforts.

ROCKY MOUNT, Va – More than 250 people registered for the Johnny Casa 5K/5 miler held in Rocky Mount Saturday morning. The race had a record turnout of participants. The 5K benefits the Southern Virginia child advocacy center. More than 900 food items were donated at the race and will benefit local families in need that were identified by Rocky Mount police. 10 News anchor Jenna Zibton was the race emcee again this year.