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Floyd Co. Grand Jury hands down RICO indictments against group accused of human trafficking and drug dealing
Read full article: Floyd Co. Grand Jury hands down RICO indictments against group accused of human trafficking and drug dealingThe Floyd County Grand Jury has handed down a series of indictments under the Virginia Racketeer Influenced and Criminal Organization Act, commonly known as the RICO Act.
Vehicle fire on I-81 Northbound in Rockbridge County causing delays
Read full article: Vehicle fire on I-81 Northbound in Rockbridge County causing delaysA vehicle fire near mile marker 191 in Rockbridge County is causing delays for motorists, according to VDOT. The north right lane and right shoulder are closed.
Man arrested, charged in connection with Fairfield Square Carwash burglary
Read full article: Man arrested, charged in connection with Fairfield Square Carwash burglaryA Greenville man has been arrested and is facing several charges in connection with a recent burglary at the Fairfield Square Carwash, according to the Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office.
Law enforcement investigating burglary, vandalism at Rockbridge County car wash
Read full article: Law enforcement investigating burglary, vandalism at Rockbridge County car washRockbridge County Sheriff’s Office announced they are investigating a burglary and vandalism incident that occurred at a local car wash on Friday evening.
Rockbridge County Courthouse temporarily closed due to water leak
Read full article: Rockbridge County Courthouse temporarily closed due to water leakRockbridge County announced that the Rockbridge County Courthouse will be closed for the next several days due to "a significant water leak that has impacted the facility."
Traffic alerts for Staunton and Lynchburg districts July 7-11
Read full article: Traffic alerts for Staunton and Lynchburg districts July 7-11Motorists traveling through Virginia’s Staunton and Lynchburg transportation districts should prepare for multiple highway work zones and traffic impacts from July 7 through July 11, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
WATCH: Balloon Festival returns with community focus
Read full article: WATCH: Balloon Festival returns with community focusA popular high-flying festival returns to Rockbridge County this weekend. Balloons over Rockbridge begins Friday but this festival isn’t just about coloful balloons, it’s about giving back and remembering one of their own. 10 News Photojournalist Greg Moore has the story.
Natural Bridge Zoo owners found guilty of contempt of court
Read full article: Natural Bridge Zoo owners found guilty of contempt of courtNatural Bridge Zoo owners Sasha “Gretchen” Mogensen and Karl Mogensen were in a Rockbridge County Courtroom Wednesday, where they were both found guilty of contempt of court.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin donates fourth of annual salary to Young Life camp
Read full article: Gov. Glenn Youngkin donates fourth of annual salary to Young Life campGov. Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin were in Goshen on Monday supporting their local Young Life camps by donating a fourth of their annual salary.
More animals seized from Natural Bridge Zoo
Read full article: More animals seized from Natural Bridge ZooA lengthy legal battle over the future of animals currently housed at the Natural Bridge Zoo hit a new front Tuesday, as authorities seized one of the zoo’s giraffes after failing to do so on Monday.
Virginia Animal Law unit back at Natural Bridge Zoo Monday to seize giraffe
Read full article: Virginia Animal Law unit back at Natural Bridge Zoo Monday to seize giraffeNatural Bridge Zoo livestreamed Monday’s seizure on it’s Facebook page as staff said the Attorney General's Animal Law Unit arrived to remove a giraffe.
Human remains found in April identified as missing man from Rockbridge County
Read full article: Human remains found in April identified as missing man from Rockbridge CountyThe human remains found last month have been identified as those of Dustin Butler, who has been missing since 2022, according to the Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office.
WATCH: Vocational learning at Rockbridge Innovation Center
Read full article: WATCH: Vocational learning at Rockbridge Innovation CenterThe Rockbridge Innovation Center Opened Jan. 13 after 18 months of renovation. 20 programs call the new wing of the Rockbridge County High School home. Photojournalist Greg Moore gives you a look at how students are embracing vocational learning.
Man arrested following human trafficking investigation in Rockbridge County
Read full article: Man arrested following human trafficking investigation in Rockbridge CountyA man was arrested in Rockbridge County following a human trafficking investigation in Rockbridge County on Monday, Virginia State Police said.
Rockbridge County Fire and Rescue to launch lifesaving PulsePoint app locally
Read full article: Rockbridge County Fire and Rescue to launch lifesaving PulsePoint app locallyRockbridge County Fire-Rescue is launching the PulsePoint app on Feb. 14 to enhance community health and engagement in Rockbridge County and the cities of Buena Vista and Lexington.
Natural Bridge Elementary School closed Friday due to widespread flu and illness
Read full article: Natural Bridge Elementary School closed Friday due to widespread flu and illnessNatural Bridge Elementary School will be closed on Friday due to widespread flu and illness among students and staff, Rockbridge County Public Schools announced Thursday.
Multiple Southwest Virginia Schools closed due to flu outbreaks and lack of staff
Read full article: Multiple Southwest Virginia Schools closed due to flu outbreaks and lack of staffMultiple schools in our area have closed this week due to a flu outbreak that has affected students and staff. Snow Creek Elementary, Christian Heritage Academy, and Natural Bridge Elementary have temporarily closed due to the outbreak.
Natural Bridge Elementary closed Tuesday due to widespread flu and illness among staff and students
Read full article: Natural Bridge Elementary closed Tuesday due to widespread flu and illness among staff and studentsRockbridge County announced on Monday that Natural Bridge Elementary School will be closed on Tuesday due to widespread flu and illness among students and staff.
Daycare Dilemma: Childcare Shortage Strains Rockbridge Families and Economy
Read full article: Daycare Dilemma: Childcare Shortage Strains Rockbridge Families and EconomyRockbridge faces a childcare crisis with limited facilities and a growing waitlist, impacting local families and the economy, as efforts to address the issue are underway through community surveys and discussions.
Residents warned of 911 issues in Rockbridge County
Read full article: Residents warned of 911 issues in Rockbridge CountyRockbridge County residents may face difficulties reaching 911 due to a network outage affecting multiple carriers, but emergency calls are being rerouted, and texting 911 remains operational.
Six killed in traffic crashes on Virginia Highways during July 4th Holiday period, according to VSP
Read full article: Six killed in traffic crashes on Virginia Highways during July 4th Holiday period, according to VSPThe VSP said that six people were killed in fatal crashes on Virginia highways over the July 4 holiday period.
Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office concludes search for wanted man in pursuit from Rockbridge County
Read full article: Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office concludes search for wanted man in pursuit from Rockbridge CountyA search for a wanted man in the Arcadia area of Botetourt County has concluded, according to the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office.
Natural Bridge Zoo attorney argues prosecutor biased
Read full article: Natural Bridge Zoo attorney argues prosecutor biasedNatural Bridge Zoo appeared in court on Thursday for post-trial motions, after a decision in March that found that the state was justified in seizing 71 of the 100 animals they took during a search last December.
Rockbridge County native receives prestigious grant from NIH after medical discovery
Read full article: Rockbridge County native receives prestigious grant from NIH after medical discoveryA Rockbridge County native is making waves in the medical field, researching how to better heal wounds in arteries after heart surgery.
More than 200 new jobs coming to Rockbridge County with thermal company expansion
Read full article: More than 200 new jobs coming to Rockbridge County with thermal company expansionMore than 200 new jobs are headed to Rockbridge County thanks to a thermal management company that’s expanding, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced.
State veterinarians discuss animal, enclosure conditions in day three of Natural Bridge Zoo trial
Read full article: State veterinarians discuss animal, enclosure conditions in day three of Natural Bridge Zoo trialOn Wednesday, we heard from more of the state’s vets who recommended the seizure of the almost 100 animals in December.
Family members of enslaved people at Buffalo Forge gifted cemetery
Read full article: Family members of enslaved people at Buffalo Forge gifted cemetery10 News introduced you to two lifelong friends in our Black History special last year about Buffalo Forge revealing enslaved people in Rockbridge County.
Defense alleges PETA was involved in Natural Bridge Zoo raid
Read full article: Defense alleges PETA was involved in Natural Bridge Zoo raidThe Natural Bridge Zoo appeared in court on Wednesday, as both the zoo and state are appealing a judge’s ruling that only a little over half of about 100 animals seized from the zoo during a raid by the state in December was justified.
Rockbridge County Public Schools to take legal action against popular social media sites
Read full article: Rockbridge County Public Schools to take legal action against popular social media sitesRockbridge County school leaders are taking legal action against popular social media sites, with plans to join a lawsuit alongside over 400 school divisions nationwide.
Some Natural Bridge Zoo animals subjected to cruelty and inadequate care, court finds
Read full article: Some Natural Bridge Zoo animals subjected to cruelty and inadequate care, court findsSome of the animals seized from the Natural Bridge Zoo will have new homes after they were subjected to cruelty and inadequate care, according to a finding by the Lexington-Rockbridge District Court on Friday.
Four facing charges for allegedly planning to steal, stealing Rockbridge Co. dog on Christmas
Read full article: Four facing charges for allegedly planning to steal, stealing Rockbridge Co. dog on ChristmasFour people have been charged for their alleged involvement in the stolen dog case in Rockbridge County.
Rockbridge Co. community brings Christmas spirit to Santa himself as he battles cancer
Read full article: Rockbridge Co. community brings Christmas spirit to Santa himself as he battles cancerA Rockbridge County man has played the role of Santa in the Goshen community for over a decade, but with an ongoing battle against cancer, he has decided to hang up his coat.
New details revealed during first Natural Bridge Zoo court appearance
Read full article: New details revealed during first Natural Bridge Zoo court appearanceNatural Bridge Zoo owners appeared in court for the first time following an investigative search that resulted in the seizure of just under 100 animals about two weeks ago.
Natural Bridge Zoo owners to appear in court Wednesday after federal judge denies injunction
Read full article: Natural Bridge Zoo owners to appear in court Wednesday after federal judge denies injunctionA federal judge has denied an injunction filed by the owners of Natural Bridge Zoo, and they are still set to appear in Rockbridge County court on Wednesday.
Natural Bridge Zoo court hearing in limbo, no decision from federal judge
Read full article: Natural Bridge Zoo court hearing in limbo, no decision from federal judgeThe fate of Natural Bridge Zoo is still up in the air, as the zoo is set to face a seizure hearing on Wednesday, but the zoo’s attorney has filed for an injunction. A federal judge heard the argument on Monday but still hasn’t made a decision about whether court will go on on Wednesday.
Natural Bridge Zoo attorney files for injunction, status conference set for Monday
Read full article: Natural Bridge Zoo attorney files for injunction, status conference set for MondayA status conference has been set for Dec. 18 in federal court, after Natural Bridge Zoo attorney Mario Williams filed for an injunction, and new court documents detail more on zoo animals living environments.
New air quality monitors for schools after Matts Creek wildfire
Read full article: New air quality monitors for schools after Matts Creek wildfireA smoky haze, settling in for days during the Matt’s Creek wildfire. It’s a scene you might see over in California, but it’s not something you see in Southwest Virginia often.