Volunteers in Giles County will hit the New River this Saturday for one of the region’s most enduring cleanup traditions — and this year, the stakes feel higher than ever.
Residents in Giles County’s Wilburn Valley have been without cellular service for over a week, raising concerns about safety and communication in the rural community.
The incident began Dec. 8, 2025, when animal-control officers were dispatched to 1006 Cascade Drive in Pembroke after a report that a dog in labor had been lying on the cold ground for four days and could not stand. The dog was taken to the Animal Care Center in Pearisburg, where she gave birth to four puppies that died shortly after birth, officials said.
Giles County Animal Control announced that it had sentenced a man to 48 months in jail with 12 of those months suspended, after he was convicted on animal cruelty and obstruction charges.
On Tuesday March 3rd,Governor Abigail Spanberger announced that Interstate Group LLC is investing $8.9 Million to expand the operations of their manufacturing facility located in Glen Lyn.
On Tuesday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced that Interstate Group LLC is investing $8.9 million to “expand operations” at their Giles County manufacturing facility. This investment is expected to create 46 new jobs.
The Giles County Technology Center is one of 15 schools nationwide to receive a $25,000 grant from Carhartt through its “For the Love of Labor” program to support career and technical education programs.
Giles High School is one of the 15 schools nationwide $25 thousand donation from Carhartt’s For the Love of Labor grant.
The Giles County Sheriff’s Office received a $10,000 donation from Mountain Lake Lodge and the Mary Moody Northen Endowment to fund new equipment.
A 19-year-old nursing student’s childhood vision has grown into an eight-year tradition of serving free Christmas dinners to her community in Giles County, Virginia.
Giles County experienced some of the worst flooding and damage in the region. Dozens of families were displaced, and businesses were forced to close for months.
Giles County Public Schools offered a program for families to sign up for free bi-weekly food distribution throughout the summer, which seemed to be a success for the community!
Last Tuesday, Giles County schools returned from summer break after a two-week delay. Schools in the district were still under construction to address some much-needed improvements.
Five members of the Rich Creek Town Council have resigned, a petition has also been filed with the Circuit Court requesting that interim council members be appointed to fill the vacancies and a writ for special election officials say.
Adoptions are important now more than ever. According to a recent Facebook post, the shelter said their kennels are full and they can no longer accept owner surrenders until further notice.
Moana and Maui are silver fox rabbits who were dumped and left to fend for themselves. They are a bonded pair looking for their forever home.
A new resource is now open for people fighting substance use in the New River Valley. The New Day Won Recovery Center in Giles County held its grand opening today. The community-based center offers a welcoming space for people in recovery court and support programs to come together. Services include fitness classes to boost healt, on site health department care, peer support groups and spiritual growth programs through parterships like Push Ministries.
Formerly known as Anna’s Restaurant, the Iron Skillet was only open for four months before Helene came crashing down upon Giles County and forced them to close their doors. However, it is now back up and running.
A network of expanding sinkholes along Big Stoney Creek continues to devour portions of Norcross Road in Giles County, Virginia, while threatening both residential water supplies and critical habitat for an endangered fish species.
Sinkholes are not uncommon in Giles County, but a recent series of them have caused significant issues, including the disappearance of parts of Big Stoney Creek. 10 News investigates the issue, and shows you drone footage of the expanding sinkhole swalling Norcross Road.
With kids home for the summer, many households face the challenge of providing enough food. However, people with the Giles County Public Schools are stepping up to ensure families are secure by kicking off their summer meals delivery program.
The Giles County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that it had arrested a 48-year-old man and charged him with attempted murder and various other charges after a domestic incident Monday.
Funded through a state grant, this effort will lay over 100 miles of new fiber and bring lasting connectivity to residents in White Gate, Staffordsville, Poplar Hill, Wilburn Valley, and Walker Creek.
The spa is being built at Blueberry Ridge, which is considered the most peaceful area on the 2,600-acre property. It will be open for bookings from guests and community members seeking a retreat. The facility will feature both wet and dry saunas.
The award-winning resort located in Giles County has announced its popular “Dirty Dancing Weekends” schedule for 2026, along with “Dirty Dancing Days Summer Festival,” a unique opportunity for those within driving distance.
Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech is collaborating with Giles County Public Schools to host Music Monday, an event designed for the county’s preschool students.
Volunteers swarmed the shores of the New River for Giles County’s annual ReNew the New cleanup, an effort that looked a lot different this year because of Hurricane Helene.
The ReNew The New’s Ramps ‘N’ Roads spring river cleanup is set to be held on Saturday, and locals in Giles County are getting ready for the occasion.
Growing the culinary scene in Southwest Virginia Mountain Lake Lodge is showcasing the best that Southwest Virginia has to offer with the debut of a special weekend event called Savor: Chefs, Farmers, and Friends.
A benefit meal was held today to support Jacob Gilbert, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in January.
The Pearisburg Police Department and the Junior Woman's Club are coming together to host a benefit meal for Pearisburg Police Officer Jacob Gilbert, who is currently battling cancer. The event will take place at the Pearisburg Fire Department on Sunday, March 9, from 1 to 4 p.m.
The Newport Volunteer Rescue Squad will host a community blood drive on Friday, Feb. 28, from 1 to 6 p.m. The event will take place at the squad's headquarters located at 418 Blue Grass Trail, Newport, Va. The volunteer organization will receive a $10 donation for every donor.
Giles County is known as Virginia’s Mountain Playground, and nestled between those mountains is the town of Narrows. Once a thriving town, Narrows has needed help for years.
Giles County Officials are urging residents to use its Crisis Track’s self-reporting system in an effort to enhance disaster response and recovery efforts after severe flooding ravaged the area.
Giles County Officials urged residents who lived near Wolf Creek to evacuate Saturday night, it was just one of many voluntary evacuation notices and road closures that happened throughout our region on Saturday.
For years, many people have had to leave the county to exercise, swim, or hold team events. To help solve this, leaders with the Giles County Board of Supervisors are working on a plan to build an indoor recreation center.
The community of Pearisburg is buzzing with excitement as "Friends and Family," a cherished local restaurant, reopens its doors after a devastating fire nearly two years ago. Known for its home-cooked meals and warm atmosphere, the restaurant is once again serving the New River Valley.
For those in Giles county who do not have someone to spend it with, or can’t afford to buy a meal, there is still a way they can have a good Christmas.
It’s Christmas Eve and many of us are preparing or recovering from a traditional holiday meal, but for some, they might not be able to afford that meal or have no one to spend it with.
In the Town of Narrows, local residents are taking a proactive approach, with town leaders, to solve a growing rodent issue affecting homes in the area.
The Magical Christmas Village & Marketplace opens Saturday, November 23rd at Mountain Lake Lodge. Kicking off the event with its grand illumination at 6pm, the lodge and property will be decked out in holiday lights. Visitors from the community and hotel guests are invited on property to see the sparkling holiday lights, shop at the marketplace and see 2024′s new attractions like Marshmallow Way, the Pinecone Express, and the Holiday Mainstage.
FEMA announced a Disaster Recovery Center will be opening at 120 Pembroke Park Lane in Giles County on Monday, Oct. 28. The center will be open from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Giles County is now eligible for disaster relief funds under FEMA, and that’s a relief to people who are still cleaning up flood damage in the area from Helene.
GSCO said it intends to maintain a firm stance in seeking prosecution on those disrupt educational institutions and is wholly committed to the safety of our student bodies.
After a horrible injury in football, a Giles sophomore is planning to do a 5K in a wheelchair for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Chris Thompson is a fish whisperer. He seems to always know where the fish are and what they are thinking. It's led to an impressive fifty-plus trophy catches in less than a year.
An 18-year-old from Pearisburg is facing a child pornography charge after allegedly posting a pornographic video of a minor on social media, according to the Giles County Sheriff’s Office.
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Giles County a $200,000 grant. These funds are directed to support a reuse study for the decommissioned Appalachian Power (ApCo) coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant in Pearisburg, Virginia.
A former Giles County Public Schools employee has been arrested and charged for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a minor, according to the sheriff’s office.
One very lucky dog is recovering at a shelter after a group of cavers said their excursion into a western Virginia cave over the weekend turned into a rescue mission when they found her.
Promoting the scenic beauty and outdoor adventure possibilities in Giles county, officials in the Town of Narrows are looking to bring in an outdoor recreation business
Virginia State Police have confirmed that a 44-year-old died in an officer-involved shooting that happened after a police chase that started in Giles County and ended in Montgomery County on Tuesday.
The Poe-Trivett family has lived in Giles since the 1980s, and since they have moved there, if a storm comes through, they have the chance of being stranded at, or away, from home.
