“The bobcats are doing great. They have probably tripled, not quadrupled in size at this point. They’re eating the equivalent of one whole chicken a day … but they’re doing wonderful,” said SWVA Wildlife Center Executive Director Chester Leonard.
Virginia Tech researchers are investigating Lyme disease awareness in the New River Valley as cases continue to rise across the region.
The New River Valley will be home to the first new Governor’s School in Virginia since 2009. Giving teenagers in the NRV the chance to get a head start on higher education.
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.
The Virginia Board of Education has approved the establishment of the first new Governor’s School in the Commonwealth since 2009.
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.
While the call to care for others is seemingly innate in many medical professionals, a local nurse at LewisGale Montgomery Hospital is willing to give the ultimate gift, an organ donation from her own body, when one of her co-workers became a patient.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement regarding a Virginia Tech student who has been in their custody for nearly two weeks.
An elusive creature rarely seen, but most notably heard at dusk in the Blue Ridge Mountains have captured the communities fascination for decades. Two new bobcat kittens just arrived at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke, bringing their litter now up to three.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal are bringing heavy rain and flooding to parts of our region and just south of us in North Carolina.
The YMCA at Virginia Tech celebrated its 150th anniversary and GiveLocalNRV Giving Day with the region’s first drone light show on June 25.
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.
Give Local NRV, an online 24-hour day of giving is back, and you can help more than 120 local nonprofit organizations in the New River Valley starting today.
The Women’s Resource Center of the New River Valley is set to hold its annual Pride Picnic at Radford’s Bisset Park this Friday.
Virginia Tech football players are known for making big plays on the field, but today they made an even bigger impact off of it. The team traded shoulder pads for power tools to help meet a basic need for local kids. Today’s mission didn’t involve a playbook—just lumber, tools, and a whole lot of Hokie hustle.
A crowd of hundreds gathered in Christiansburg Saturday afternoon with a resounding message: There are no kings in America.
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.
A city in the New River Valley is behind over $6,000,000 in their electrical payments after bringing in less money than expected. Over the past few years, Radford City has been working in a deficit and has fallen behind in some of their bills.
Hurricane season is officially underway. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting a slightly more active hurricane season compared to average. Now is the time to prepare, and one New River Valley business is doing just that after getting hit hard by Helene.
It’s been nine months since a Radford woman was severely injured in a motorcycle crash in Christiansburg. Thanks to quick emergency care at LewisGale Medical Center, now in its second year as a Level 2 trauma center, she is rebuilding her life and sharing her story to help others during National Trauma Awareness Month.
The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center has welcomed its first bobcat kitten of 2025. It’s distinct sounds can once again be heard at the Roanoke facility. Watch as 10 News Anchor Rachel Lucas got to feed the kitten rescued in Floyd County.
A former faculty member at Gateway Private School has been charged with taking indecent liberties with a minor while in a supervisory role.
A former faculty member at Gateway Private School has been charged with taking indecent liberties with a minor while in a supervisory role.
Six months ago, a local Uber driver was attacked while dropping off a passenger in Blacksburg. The incident occurred along Prices Fork when the driver, identified as Earthman, changed lanes and was subsequently followed for nearly a mile by Martin McGraw, who confronted and assaulted him.
Community Health Center of the New River Valley plans to break ground tomorrow on a new facility in Christiansburg that will significantly expand its healthcare access for residents regardless of their income.
Disability Resource Center of New River Valley relocated to Fairlawn, expanding its reach to help more residents live independently in their homes.
Inside the average poultry barn, there’s an invisible problem that’s costing farmers money and harming waterways. Chicken droppings release ammonia as bacteria decompose them. This pungent-smelling gas is harmful to both chickens and humans, and high levels can cause respiratory issues, conjunctivitis, and reduced egg production. MOVA created a filtration system that captures toxic ammonia from chicken waste before it escapes into the environment.
LewisGale has expanded its practice over the past five years in the Roanoke and New River valleys, providing 24/7 coverage on labor and delivery. They emphasize that midwifery care allows women to take control of their birth plans.
The Amtrak extension into the New River Valley represents a significant development in Virginia’s transportation infrastructure, aimed at enhancing connectivity and promoting economic growth in the region.
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.
Volvo Group North America said they informed their workers on Thursday that hundreds of employees are being laid off at three different locations, in a statement to 10 News.
The recent withdrawal of funds from the Department of Energy by the Trump administration could impact projects across southwestern Virginia.
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.
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.
New jobs are coming to the New River Valley as an integrated supply chain company looks to expand for the second time in four years in Pulaski County.
Baits will be distributed throughout a vaccination area that includes parts of Bland, Giles, Grayson, Smyth, Russell, Washington, Wythe, Tazewell, Bristol, and Abingdon. In total, approximately 216,000 coated sachet baits containing the oral rabies vaccine will be distributed across a 4,280-square-kilometer bait zone in southwestern Virginia.
According to the Virginia Child Protective Service annual report from July 2023 to June 2024, more than 16,000 cases of abuse and neglect were investigated in the Commonwealth, and a little more than 6,000 were found.
The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors, along with the Sports Tourism & Entertainment Authority, has revealed plans for the future Pulaski County Sportsplex, an estimated 165,000 sq. ft. sports, entertainment, and exposition center.
The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors is meeting on Virginia Tech’s campus for its quarterly meeting, and a crucial vote on the agenda could have significant implications for the town of Blacksburg.
Superintendent Rob Graham warns that loss of federal support could jeopardize Title I and Title II programs for low-income students.
US Forest Service crews continue to battle the wildfire Friday morning, as they work to contain the blaze within the controlled boundaries and clean up any remaining hot spots.
Montgomery County leaders are slated to discuss a controversial rezoning plan that could bring hundreds of homes to the New River Valley.
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 Montgomery County Board of Supervisors has taken a significant step in enhancing emergency response capabilities by purchasing the old FedEx building in Christiansburg for an emergency services administration building.
Rare Disease Day, observed on Feb. 28, brings attention to uncommon diseases affecting populations of 200,000 or fewer. In Roanoke, the Wells Fargo Tower will be illuminated in pink, green, purple, and blue—the colors of Rare Disease Day—thanks to a collaboration between The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Wells Fargo Tower. Despite their rarity, these diseases impact about 30 million people in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health. In Virginia, many families are affected, including those in the Roanoke and New River valleys.
It’s called “relief of custody.” Hundreds of these cases have been filed in just the past five years.
The snow came down consistently all morning for the second time this month, and for the folks living in the New River Valley, it’s been a love-hate relationship with all this weather.
Volvo Group North America informed its employees at the New River Valley (NRV) plant on February 18 that a reduction in employment is expected to begin in early April.
According to Joann’s restructuring website that lists the locations impacted, 13 locations in Virginia are set to close, including Christiansburg, Martinsville and Lynchburg. It's unclear when the stores will close.
Winter weather has brought ice across the region causing widespread power outages, but for the folks in Pulaski County without power, they have a place to come and get war
Shortly after 7 a.m., 10 News reporter Keshia Lynn will give you a live look at road conditions in the New River Valley straight from the Storm Chaser.
Shortly after 7 a.m., 10 News reporter Keshia Lynn will give you a live look at road conditions in the New River Valley straight from the Storm Chaser.
The month of January was tough for the people at Rise Above NRV Harm Reduction as they saw a rise in overdoses across the valley while combating cold temperatures. Adding to their challenges, a different drug is circulating the New River Valley, raising concerns for everyone: purple heroin.
