Several areas across our region are ready to shamrock and roll this weekend with numerous events happening to help people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Lead poisoning has claimed the life of another Bald Eagle in Southwest Virginia. The eagle was first spotted lying below her nest at a Craig County nesting site referred to by local documenters as “Maggie’s Nest.” Photographer Dicy Howell has documented the pair at that site for more than 10 years.

The Floyd County Humane Society is searching for a home for one of their longest tenured shelter dogs. Velma is described as a sweet, cuddly and loving senior dog who has spent more than a year waiting for a forever home.

This morning, showers have overtaken the area with heavier bands of rain now moving into parts of the NRV and Southside Zones. Don’t forget the umbrella this morning!

Local business owners in Blacksburg say talk of new federal tariffs has not yet had a big effect on day-to-day operations.

Giles High School has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Carhartt’s For the Love of Labor program to introduce Career and Technical Education through the National Center for Construction Education and Research’s High School Builder Program.

Two people are facing charges after Bedford County Officials said they were made aware that a weapon had been brought to Bedford Elementary School on Friday.

A man was arrested and a woman was rescued following an abduction and assault in Bedford, Bedford Police Department said.

The Bedford County School Board voted 5-2 in favor of closing Stewartsville Elementary on Thursday night in a move that parents say will mean longer bus rides and the loss of a community hub.

The Central Virginia Health District received confirmation of three rabid animals located in Campbell and Bedford Counties between March 6 and March 9, the CVHD announced Wednesday.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office announced that it had arrested a 68-year-old man and charged him with possession of child pornography.

Stewartsville Elementary’s future is on the line again after families in Bedford County held an emergency meeting ahead of a school board vote on whether to close the campus.

It is spring break for Virginia Tech students, and most have gone home or on vacation, leaving Blacksburg far less busy. Locals are enjoying the reduced traffic, crowds and better parking, but students are a significant part of the workforce.

Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport is urging people to get to the airport with at least two hours to spare so they can get to their flights on time.

Blacksburg girls add another team title to their stash.

Supporters want the bill to cover all state employees, including campus and home health workers.

It’s well known that Blacksburg has many issues when it comes to housing. Availability, affordability and quality are all concerns among students and locals.

Local business owners in Blacksburg say talk of new federal tariffs has not yet had a big effect on day-to-day operations.

Staunton River girls earn region runner-up bid.

No 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.

Rural Retreat claims Class 1 team title, snapping Grundy's 10-year win streak.

A deadly fire early Thursday morning devastated a mobile home on the 1600 block of Peppers Ferry Road in Christiansburg. Firefighters responded quickly, but one person was confirmed dead, and four others from the family of five were injured. The conditions of the survivors remain unknown.

Montgomery County officials announced Thursday that one person died and three others were hospitalized following a house fire in Christiansburg Thursday.

The Christiansburg Police Department released details on Thursday regarding an investigation involving juveniles after inaccurate accounts of the event had been circulating.

The Danville Police Department and Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that it had arrested two individuals and charged them with murder in connection with a missing persons case.

Crime in Danville fell to its lowest level in four decades in 2025, according to preliminary statistics released by the city’s police department, continuing a six-year trend of declining crime.

A new smartphone app connected to Danville’s emergency response system aims to help cardiac arrest victims receive lifesaving CPR faster by alerting nearby volunteers.

The Danville Fire Department announced Tuesday the launch of PulsePoint Respond in the City of Danville in partnership with the Danville Emergency Communications Center.

On Friday, the Danville Department of Social Services warned residents of ongoing text scams regarding SNAP benefits.

Patrick Botkin has been located safely, according to the Danville Police Department.

PATCHWORK 250: Discover the friendship and leadership of two local legends who left a lasting mark on Virginia and American history.

The Salem girls basketball team is headed to the Class 4 State Title game after a 42-34 win over Hampton on Tuesday night.

A bus driver was injured after a school bus was rear-ended in Salem on Monday, Salem Police Department said.

On Thursday, March 5, the Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board will host a hiring event at the Salem Civic Center for Yokohama employees affected by upcoming layoffs.

It’s a big weekend ahead for the city of Salem and the Moyer Sports Complex. Virginia tech softball is set to host its second annual, “Hokie Invite”, with the likes of Penn State, Michigan, Radford and JMU coming to the Valley.

Roanoke’s defense limited Virginia Wesleyan to 27.6 percent shooting in the second half.