LOCAL NEWS

WATCH: Local students compete in Civics Bee Competition
Read full article: WATCH: Local students compete in Civics Bee CompetitionA Buzz of Excitement at Roanoke College Today A big day for some of the region’s brightest middle schoolers, as they went head-to-head in the National Civics Bee Local Competition, hosted by the Roanoke Regional Chamber.

WATCH: Roanoke Fire and EMS participate in burn training
Read full article: WATCH: Roanoke Fire and EMS participate in burn trainingA special training exercise for Ronaoke Fire and EMS Thursday. They participated in a controlled burn of a house on land donated by Berglund that is meant to be the site of their new station.

Roanoke Debates Meals Tax Increase Amid Budget Concerns
Read full article: Roanoke Debates Meals Tax Increase Amid Budget ConcernsThe City of Roanoke is debating a proposed 1-1.5% meals tax increase amid budget concerns and differing opinions on its impact on local services and the community.

WATCH: Local students compete in Civics Bee Competition
Read full article: WATCH: Local students compete in Civics Bee CompetitionA Buzz of Excitement at Roanoke College Today A big day for some of the region’s brightest middle schoolers, as they went head-to-head in the National Civics Bee Local Competition, hosted by the Roanoke Regional Chamber.

WATCH: Roanoke Fire and EMS participate in burn training
Read full article: WATCH: Roanoke Fire and EMS participate in burn trainingA special training exercise for Ronaoke Fire and EMS Thursday. They participated in a controlled burn of a house on land donated by Berglund that is meant to be the site of their new station.

Program to install home security cameras in Lynchburg expands to more neighborhoods
Read full article: Program to install home security cameras in Lynchburg expands to more neighborhoodsThe Lynchburg Peacemakers, a group that seeks to end violence and conflict in the community, reports that they have installed more than 110 cameras across the city.

Local baseball game for Education Day inspires K-12 students to dream big
Read full article: Local baseball game for Education Day inspires K-12 students to dream bigSen. Mark Warner threw the first ceremonial pitch at the annual Education Day game between the Salem Red Sox and Lynchburg Hillcats on Wednesday morning.

Maryland Man charged with reckless driving after overturning tractor trailer on Route 460 in Lynchburg
Read full article: Maryland Man charged with reckless driving after overturning tractor trailer on Route 460 in LynchburgThe Lynchburg Police Department has charged a Maryland man with reckless driving after a tractor-trailer was overturned on Route 460 Tuesday.

Microporous project, Volvo upgrades face uncertainty after federal funding cuts
Read full article: Microporous project, Volvo upgrades face uncertainty after federal funding cutsThe recent withdrawal of funds from the Department of Energy by the Trump administration could impact projects across southwestern Virginia.

Mountain Lake Lodge announces Dirty Dancing Weekends for 2026
Read full article: Mountain Lake Lodge announces Dirty Dancing Weekends for 2026The 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.

Virginia Tech Cadets help clean up the New River in Giles County
Read full article: Virginia Tech Cadets help clean up the New River in Giles CountyVolunteers 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.

Several arrested, charged in connection with series of thefts from vehicles throughout Danville
Read full article: Several arrested, charged in connection with series of thefts from vehicles throughout DanvilleThe Danville Police Department has arrested and charged several individuals following multiple vehicle thefts in Danville.

Danville has one of the highest kill rates in the state. One initiative is trying to change that.
Read full article: Danville has one of the highest kill rates in the state. One initiative is trying to change that.The “Danville Deserves Better” initiative is trying to help Danville lower the number of pets it euthanizes.

God’s Pit Crew to distribute 1,000 food boxes at Martinsville Speedway on Wednesday
Read full article: God’s Pit Crew to distribute 1,000 food boxes at Martinsville Speedway on WednesdayGod’s Pit Crew is racing against hunger as it works to lend a helping hand to those in need in Southside and beyond.

25 years after James Walker’s disappearance, family holds hope for answers after
Read full article: 25 years after James Walker’s disappearance, family holds hope for answers afterJames Walker, was last seen on April 7, 2000, in Bedford. Since then, despite promising leads, there has been no sign of him.

Warm Hearth Village residents and staff walk 3.2 miles to honor Virginia Tech shooting victims
Read full article: Warm Hearth Village residents and staff walk 3.2 miles to honor Virginia Tech shooting victimsOn Saturday, 36 Warm Hearth Village residents, family members, volunteers and staff walked 3.2 miles through the Village in remembrance of those lost in the 2007 Virginia Tech tragedy.

WATCH: Virginia Tech holds wreath-laying ceremony for 32 lives lost in campus shooting
Read full article: WATCH: Virginia Tech holds wreath-laying ceremony for 32 lives lost in campus shootingThe Virginia Tech community is coming together to honor the 32 lives lost in the tragic campus shooting on April 16, 2007.

Virginia Tech to honor literary icon Nikki Giovanni with celebration of life event in June
Read full article: Virginia Tech to honor literary icon Nikki Giovanni with celebration of life event in JuneThis summer, Virginia Tech will celebrate the life and legacy of the renowned poet and former Virginia Tech professor, the late Nikki Giovanni.

Eighth person charged following thefts from motor vehicles in Danville
Read full article: Eighth person charged following thefts from motor vehicles in DanvilleThe Danville Police Department has charged and arrested an eighth person following their involvement in thefts from motor vehicles.

Danville Police Department launches Automated License Plate Reader system
Read full article: Danville Police Department launches Automated License Plate Reader systemThis week, the Danville Police Department launched a 21-camera Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system, funded by the Virginia Office of the Attorney General.

Danville PD identifies suspect wanted in connection with Thursday homicide
Read full article: Danville PD identifies suspect wanted in connection with Thursday homicideThe Danville Police Dept. has identified the suspect as 21-year-old Jaelynn Lowen. Lowen is charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Several arrested, charged in connection with series of thefts from vehicles throughout Danville
Read full article: Several arrested, charged in connection with series of thefts from vehicles throughout DanvilleThe Danville Police Department has arrested and charged several individuals following multiple vehicle thefts in Danville.

Road closures due to Bridge2Bridge race in Danville Saturday
Read full article: Road closures due to Bridge2Bridge race in Danville SaturdayBridge Street in Danville will be closed to all traffic from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday to accommodate the 16th annual Bridge2Bridge Danville 5K run, 10K run, kids fun run and half marathon, officials said Friday.

Local baseball game for Education Day inspires K-12 students to dream big
Read full article: Local baseball game for Education Day inspires K-12 students to dream bigSen. Mark Warner threw the first ceremonial pitch at the annual Education Day game between the Salem Red Sox and Lynchburg Hillcats on Wednesday morning.

More than 80 new jobs coming to Salem with manufacturer expansion
Read full article: More than 80 new jobs coming to Salem with manufacturer expansionGovernor Glenn Youngkin announced that a medical equipment manufacturer plans to expand its operations in Salem. The investment is expected to create 83 new jobs over the next five years.

HAPPENING TODAY: Roanoke College set to host bone marrow drive to support student battling leukemia
Read full article: HAPPENING TODAY: Roanoke College set to host bone marrow drive to support student battling leukemiaRoanoke College is banding together to help one of its own by hosting a bone marrow registry drive tomorrow, April 16.