Mark Spain, ABC 13 News anchor for nearly a decade, sadly passed away on Wednesday following his battle with pancreatic cancer, WSET announced on Thursday.

10 News wore purple Tuesday in a show of support for a respected colleague in local television, Mark Spain, who was recently diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. In a special Healthwatch, a local doctor explains what pancreatic cancer is and some of the risk factors and warning signs of this disease.

Fairplay, a former Survivor contestant has been charged in Virginia with grand larceny, authorities said. (Danville Police Department via AP)DANVILLE, Va. – A former “Survivor” contestant has been charged in Virginia with grand larceny, authorities said. Also charged was Fairplay's mother, Patsy Terry Hall, 68, the Danville Register & Bee reported Wednesday. The sheriff’s office said Fairplay’s aunt filed the complaint, according to TV station WSET. I welcome the opportunity to vindicate myself (and my mother)," Fairplay wrote in a message to The Associated Press on Wednesday evening.