Recent discussions about a data center coming to Southwest Virginia have focused on a site in the New River Valley. The Virginia First Regional Industrial Facilities Authority (VFRIFA), which owns the New River Commerce Park in Pulaski County, is exploring a major project involving data centers.

The New River Valley Home Builders Association announced that the opening of the registration for the Lego home building contest is taking place at the 2026 expo on March 21 and 22.

Saturday February 14th will be the New River Polar Plunge, a day where hundreds of people gather to jump into the New River for the benefit of Special Olympics.

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to watch out for scammers pretending to be law enforcement officers and trying to get people to pay them money.

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle in Virginia are proposing legislation aimed at addressing high electric bills.

Local school systems are grappling with scheduling challenges after winter storms forced six consecutive days of in-person class cancellations across the New River Valley.

A man is dead following a single-vehicle crashthat occurred in Bedford County on Saturday, Virginia State Police said.

Bedford residents got to have their say Thursday night about how they want their town to change over the next 20 years. The town held its 2045 comprehensive plan meeting to talk about how Bedford will grow and spend money over the next 20 years. Folks gathered to discuss housing, traffic and the budget.

10 has been tracking recent electricity rate hikes across the region. Yesterday, the focus was on a bill in the General Assembly aimed at lowering costs for AEP customers. But the impact goes beyond AEP. Residents in municipalities like Bedford are also facing unexpected increases in their electric bills. In some cases, the actual cost per kilowatt used is lower than the total bill, leaving people worried and confused.

Multiple people were injured due to a multi-vehicle crash that occurred in Bedford on Monday morning, Bedford Fire Department said.

FSU erupted for a 13-0 run early in the second to take control, outscoring Virginia Tech 53-27 in the second half.

The Bedford Fire Department said that one person was injured following a vehicle crash in the County on Sunday.

Planes and trains are impacted by the blizzard pounding the Northeast Monday morning

After more disagreements in the U.S. Congress, the government has been partially shut down, primarily impacting the Department of Homeland Security.

The game featured 11 lead changes and five ties.

The YMCA at Virginia Tech, in partnership with the Blacksburg Junior Women’s Club and the members of Chi Delta Alpha, announced the return of the Cinderella and Prince Charming Boutique.

Generative AI is changing the landscape of academia and how both students and professors approach the classroom. 10 News spoke to three professors at Virginia Tech regarding their opinions on the subject.

A beloved Virginia Tech institution has secured its future after facing potential closure due to skyrocketing rent costs. Hokie House, a 60-year-old establishment on Main Street, will remain a fixture of Blacksburg’s nightlife after its owners successfully purchased the building.

No one was injured after an altercation led to reports of shots being fired in Christiansburg on Sunday, a Christiansburg public information officer told 10 News.

Rural Retreat claims Class 1 team title, snapping Grundy's 10-year win streak.

A deadly fire early Thursday morning devastated a mobile home on the 1600 block of Peppers Ferry Road in Christiansburg. Firefighters responded quickly, but one person was confirmed dead, and four others from the family of five were injured. The conditions of the survivors remain unknown.

Montgomery County officials announced Thursday that one person died and three others were hospitalized following a house fire in Christiansburg Thursday.

The Christiansburg Police Department released details on Thursday regarding an investigation involving juveniles after inaccurate accounts of the event had been circulating.

The promised snowy weather has arrived, with many places around Southwest Virginia getting blanketed in a sheet of snow on Saturday. Out in Christiansburg, residents embraced the sometimes-unpredictable output of snow while making last minute preparations.

Residents in Danville no longer need rely on bottled water Saturday now that a boil water advisory that disrupted daily life across the city was lifted.

Danville City officials say the first round of water samples was clean. A second round will be collected Friday, with results expected Saturday morning.

Residents of the Flint-Pearl neighborhood in Danville say their once peaceful community has transformed into a hub of police activity, with concerns ranging from open drug use to trespassing.

Feelin’ lucky? Caesars Virginia is set to host its first-ever World Series of Poker Circuit stop for anyone with an ace up their sleeve.

Eric Duncan will continue his cross-country career at Liberty University.

Danville Mayor Alonzo Jones announced that he had selected three finalists and one alternate finalist for the vacant City Council seat during Tuesday night’s meeting.

Rural Retreat leading Class 1 ranks thus far.

Yokohama Tires in Salem will permanently close March 18 after a tentative agreement with the United Steelworkers union on Feb. 20.

While it may be the middle of the school year, it’s never too early for local school districts to begin filling the more than 500 expected vacancies ahead of the next school year.

The Western Virginia Public Education Consortium (WVPEC) has rescheduled its annual job fair to February 14 at the Salem Civic Center after multiple weather-related postponements.

Crawley led the Spartans with 25 points in the girls' win over Staunton River.

Help available for Yokohama Tire workers facing layoffs at Salem job fair Workers affected by layoffs at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing found support and new opportunities at a special job fair held at the Salem Civic Center.