A proposed multimillion-dollar solar project has sparked debate among Franklin County residents, with the community divided over the installation of solar panels on local farmland.

Henry County officials announced Tuesday that the county was launching an extensive beautification effort following a $390,000 investment by the Board of Supervisors to demolish 39 unsafe structures scattered through the area.

Wythe County announced on Friday that they have completed their Reed Creek Blueway project, which has taken multiple years and $100,000 in grant funding from the Virginia Outdoors Foundation’s Preservation Trust Fund program.

A major construction project is reshaping a key part of Roanoke. The Wasena Bridge replacement is promising major improvements, but not without significant setbacks.

A new railway depot will open up in Boones Mill on Saturday.

Hurricane Helene flooded the Weissmans' home last month.

Big development plans are in the works for a small town in critical need of housing.

As crews work to replace underground utilities in downtown Lynchburg, 10 News spoke with locals and business owners to see how they're adjusting.

On Tuesday, community members will have the chance to weigh in on a big I-81 project.

The finish line is in sight for LewisGale Medical Center's NICU.

Community members got a first look at Salem High School upgrades.

The Botetourt County Planning Commission voted to approve the Harvest Blue Ridge project in Daleville.

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a grant of more than $1 million to fund a New River Valley project on Monday, according to a news release.

There has been an extension to a project that’ll affect thousands of people in the region.

There were a lot of familiar faces at the WSLS "Home for Good" site in southeast Roanoke on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, Governor Ralph Northam broke ground on a project aiming to widen 7.4 miles of Route 58 in Patrick County and create a four-lane highway between Virginia Beach and Interstate 77.

ARLINGTON, Va. A major piece in potentially bringing more Amtrak service to Roanoke passed a crucial step on Wednesday. The Long Bridge project would alleviate train traffic between Arlington and Washington with two new train bridges over the Potomac River. Virginia Department of Public Rail and Transportation director Jennifer Mitchell said the current bridge over the Potomac River is at 98% capacity, making it impossible to expand Amtrak service. She said the Long Bridge project will not only open up new Amtrak possibilities, but take freight traffic away from Interstate 81. We know people are looking for an alternative to I-81, so we hope we can continue to expand passenger service.The Long Bridge project is in its early stages.

ROANOKE, Va A project which will allow children to play for years to come opened to the public Sunday. To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke cut the ribbon on an all-inclusive playground on Melrose Avenue next to the library. The Kiwanis Club has spent four years planning the project and raised nearly $400,000 to fund it. Well we hope it changes the dynamics of this area and its going to create a synergy, we have a brand new library the Melrose Library, were going to have a new community center in the old Melrose library, co-chair of the Kiwanis Club playground committee Jackie Bledsoe said. Before the playground opened, there were only two swings for the nearly 1,000 children who live in the neighborhoods near the park.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. A construction project in Roanoke County is being recognized for its commitment to protecting local water resources. The First Team Volkswagen project located at 6614 Peters Creek Road is the first 2020 recipient of the Stormwater Clean Award presented by Roanoke County. Roanoke County officials said First Team and its grading contractor, Jeff Holt, of Holt, Inc., have taken the land-disturbing activities seriously on the project by properly installing and maintaining the required erosion and sediment controls and stormwater management measures. The project has also put measures into place that minimize the amount of sediment-laden stormwater runoff leaving the site, which reduces impacts to downstream receiving waterways. The award is part of Roanoke Countys Contractor Appreciation Program, which was unveiled in 2017 and recognizes land-disturbing contractors who conduct exemplary work within the County to protect its natural water resources.The First Team Volkswagen project will display a banner announcing the award at the project site until work is complete.