What's News Today: Monday, July 6

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(WSLS 10) - Delegate Joseph Yost hosts a *Constituent Day* on Monday. You can visit with Yost at his office in Pearisburg and ask questions or talk about concerns. You can drop by any time from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday is the day Camden Eubanks has waited for, his 10th birthday party. The Botetourt County boy's party has received worldwide attention. His parents posted an event on facebook last week, asking people to attend the part and the response has been huge.

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Due to a disorder called apraxia, he has difficulty communicating with other children and making friends. When he requested a big birthday party with a water balloon fight, his parents were concerned and worried that no one would show up. More than 4,000 people have liked the invitation page on Facebook.

Join Josh Norris in Blacksburg for a send-off party Monday as he prepares to travel to Los Angeles to carry the Flame of Hope for Special Olympics. Norris will serve as Guardian of the Flame as he participates in the final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run. He is one of only 10 Special Olympics athletes worldwide selected to be a part of the 126 member team. The flame was lit in Athens, Greece back on May 10th and started its tour across the U.S. on May 26. The flame will stay lit until the end of the Special Olympics World Games on August 2nd.