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WATCH: Load the Bus 2025 successful, sets students up for success
Read full article: WATCH: Load the Bus 2025 successful, sets students up for successOver the weekend, we loaded the bus, and now it’s time to get those supplies to students. 10 News Photojournalist Greg Moore gives us a look at the unload.
Virginia Approves $7 Billion Six-Year Plan to Boost Public Transit and Rail Infrastructure
Read full article: Virginia Approves $7 Billion Six-Year Plan to Boost Public Transit and Rail InfrastructureThe Commonwealth Transportation Board has approved a six-year improvement plan, committing over $7 billion to improve public transit and rail projects throughout Virginia.
The Virginia Breeze sees 25% increase in riders since 2024
Read full article: The Virginia Breeze sees 25% increase in riders since 2024The Virginia Breeze announced that they have seen a 25% increase in riders in March 2025 when compared to March 2024. This is their highest number of monthly passengers they’ve seen, at 8,049. The Velley Flyer route also reached its highest reported number of passengers at 4,385 in March.
Roanoke City mother fears for daughter’s safety after alleged bullying, threats, school bus fight
Read full article: Roanoke City mother fears for daughter’s safety after alleged bullying, threats, school bus fightA Roanoke City mother says bullying led to her daughter being hospitalized, and she worries not enough is being done to protect her.
Roanoke city public schools’ transportation turnaround: a semester review
Read full article: Roanoke city public schools’ transportation turnaround: a semester reviewRoanoke City Public Schools have made significant strides in addressing their transportation challenges. After experiencing initial setbacks, the district is now successfully ensuring students arrive at school on time.
Grayson County Public Schools Prepare for Return Amid Ongoing Recovery from Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Grayson County Public Schools Prepare for Return Amid Ongoing Recovery from Hurricane HeleneThe aftermath of Hurricane Helene continues to affect communities in southwest Virginia. In Grayson County, schools have been closed since the storm, but preparations are underway for a smooth return on Monday, October 14th.
‘Roanoke’s sorriest bus stop’ to get much-needed shelter
Read full article: ‘Roanoke’s sorriest bus stop’ to get much-needed shelterRoanoke City Council has approved the addition of a bus shelter for one of the city's busiest and most neglected bus stops, though advocates say further improvements are needed.
Roanoke City volunteers pack more than 3K bags with school supplies for students in need
Read full article: Roanoke City volunteers pack more than 3K bags with school supplies for students in needSupplies collected during the Load the Bus event in Roanoke will soon be distributed to families in need.
New staggered bell schedule to begin in Roanoke City Public Schools
Read full article: New staggered bell schedule to begin in Roanoke City Public SchoolsRoanoke City Public Schools leaders are hoping they’ve solved bus issues once and for all. This year, they’re implementing the staggered bell schedule.
A survivor of the fatal Pennsylvania bus crash describes chaos and heroism after it turned over
Read full article: A survivor of the fatal Pennsylvania bus crash describes chaos and heroism after it turned overAuthorities say three passengers died after a bus carrying up to 50 people struck a vehicle on an interstate in Pennsylvania.
Bus full of Ukrainian refugees overturns in Italy; 1 dead
Read full article: Bus full of Ukrainian refugees overturns in Italy; 1 deadA bus carrying about 50 refugees from Ukraine has overturned on a major highway in northern Italy, killing one passenger and injuring five others injured, none of them seriously.
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Bedford County’s Pack the Bus event provides school supplies to students
Read full article: Bedford County’s Pack the Bus event provides school supplies to studentsIf you couldn’t make it Wednesday, the store manager says you can donate supplies the first weekend of August—which is Walmart's back-to-school, tax-free weekend.
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Proposed downtown Roanoke bus station gets approval from Virginia Department of Historic Resources
Read full article: Proposed downtown Roanoke bus station gets approval from Virginia Department of Historic ResourcesROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City’s new downtown bus station is one step closer to construction. A state agency just reviewed the project and determined building a new bus station near the transportation museum won’t negatively impact the city’s historic feel or its historic buildings. City officials want to move the bus station by the end of June to its new proposed home by building a temporary station. “The Section 106 Historic Review approval is just another step in the process toward the construction of a new Transit Station. AdThe proposed bus station has been controversial.
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United Way of the New River Valley Stuffs the Bus with school supplies
Read full article: United Way of the New River Valley Stuffs the Bus with school suppliesCHRISTIANSBURG Families are still preparing for the start of school, but an annual tradition helped get school supplies for kids in need. United Way of the New River Valleys Stuff the Bus donation site set up shop on Main Street in Christiansburg. The program to donate money and school supplies launched at the beginning of the month. Executive Director Sara Bohn said a fair share of people stopped at the bus to give what they had. The kids...we need to get them off to a great start for their life, with anything we can do to make that happen, Bohn said.