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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.
VMI cadets, student-journalists attend President Donald Trumpโs Inauguration
Read full article: VMI cadets, student-journalists attend President Donald Trumpโs InaugurationA group of cadets and student-journalists from the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) recently returned from Washington, D.C., where they covered President Donald Trumpโs Inauguration.
VMI no longer participating in Inaugural events due to weather
Read full article: VMI no longer participating in Inaugural events due to weatherThe Presidential Inaugural Committee notified the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), that due to weather and the movement of the events indoors, VMI would not be participating in the inaugural events this year.
Koby Brea hits seven 3-pointers as No. 10 Kentucky hands No. 6 Florida its first loss, 106-100
Read full article: Koby Brea hits seven 3-pointers as No. 10 Kentucky hands No. 6 Florida its first loss, 106-100Koby Brea scored 23 points and hit seven 3-pointers off the bench to lead No. 10 Kentucky over No. 6 Florida 106-100, handing the Gators their first loss of the season.
โIโm a grateful American and I want them to know,โ Celebrity Gary Sinise makes surprise visit to VMI
Read full article: โIโm a grateful American and I want them to know,โ Celebrity Gary Sinise makes surprise visit to VMIGary Sinise, the actor who portrayed Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump, made a surprise visit to the cadets on post at Virginia Military Institute Friday for Founder's Day celebrations. Sinise sat down with 10 News Anchor Rachel Lucas to talk about the visit and his charity work for veterans through the Gary Sinise Foundation.
3 killed and 8 injured by gunfire following a Mississippi school's football game
Read full article: 3 killed and 8 injured by gunfire following a Mississippi school's football gameThree people were killed and eight others were injured in central Mississippi when someone opened fire into a group of young people on a trail who were celebrating a schoolโs homecoming football game.
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.
Justice probe finds pervasive abuse and discrimination by police in small Mississippi city
Read full article: Justice probe finds pervasive abuse and discrimination by police in small Mississippi cityA Justice Department investigation has found that police in a majority-Black Mississippi city discriminate against Black people, use excessive force and retaliate against people who criticize them.
Chaplainโs Office at Virginia Military Institute welcomes new service dog
Read full article: Chaplainโs Office at Virginia Military Institute welcomes new service dogVMI welcomed a new service dog Monday that will help assist people to cope after a traumatic event or overly stressful environment.
LIST: St. Patrickโs Day events happening in Central, Southwest Virginia
Read full article: LIST: St. Patrickโs Day events happening in Central, Southwest VirginiaSt. Patrickโs Day is this weekend, and if youโre feelinโ lucky, there are plenty of events happening across our region thatโll help you get your green on.
Jury in Natural Bridge Zoo trial decides state justified in seizing 71 animals
Read full article: Jury in Natural Bridge Zoo trial decides state justified in seizing 71 animalsA jury has decided the state was justified in seizing 71 out of 100 animals they took during a search at Natural Bridge Zoo last December.
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 stateโs vets who recommended the seizure of the almost 100 animals in December.
Washington and Lee students predict former President Donald Trump as this yearโs Republican candidate
Read full article: Washington and Lee students predict former President Donald Trump as this yearโs Republican candidateThe Mock Con held by students at Washington and Lee University have selected former President Donald Trump as this year's Republican presidential candidate.
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.
WATCH: Honoring the lives and legacies of hometown heroes for Black History Month
Read full article: WATCH: Honoring the lives and legacies of hometown heroes for Black History MonthFebruary is Black History Month, and all month long, 10 News will be telling the stories and honoring the legacies of notable figures from our region.
WATCH: Honoring the lives and legacies of hometown heroes for Black History Month
Read full article: WATCH: Honoring the lives and legacies of hometown heroes for Black History MonthFebruary is Black History Month, and all month long, 10 News will be telling the stories and honoring the legacies of notable figures from our region.
Donald Trump Jr., other political figures to speak at Washington & Lee Mock Convention
Read full article: Donald Trump Jr., other political figures to speak at Washington & Lee Mock ConventionAs the presidential political race heats up, some names you might recognize are slated to visit the Commonwealth. Donald Trump Jr. and political commentator Candace Owens are among the big names planning to be at Washington & Lee Universityโs Mock Convention.
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.
Alleged animal abuse revealed during Natural Bridge Zoo hearing
Read full article: Alleged animal abuse revealed during Natural Bridge Zoo hearingThe Attorney Generalโs office rested its case in Natural Bridge Zooโs animal seizure hearing on Tuesday, but the defense will have a chance to call witnesses on Wednesday.
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 Mattโs Creek wildfire. Itโs a scene you might see over in California, but itโs not something you see in Southwest Virginia often.
Justice Department opens probe of police in small Mississippi city over alleged civil rights abuses
Read full article: Justice Department opens probe of police in small Mississippi city over alleged civil rights abusesThe U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation into alleged civil rights violations by police in a majority Black Mississippi city.
Lexington City School Board discusses updates to library book selection policies
Read full article: Lexington City School Board discusses updates to library book selection policiesThe district recently took two books off the shelves at Lylburn-Downing Middle School for having what was called 'sexually explicit' material.
Ray Davis rushes for career-high 280 yards and scores 4 TDs, Kentucky dominates No. 22 Florida 33-14
Read full article: Ray Davis rushes for career-high 280 yards and scores 4 TDs, Kentucky dominates No. 22 Florida 33-14Ray Davis rushed for a career-high 280 yards and scored four touchdowns, including three in the first half, as Kentucky overwhelmed No. 22 Florida 33-19 on Saturday.
Sexually explicit books removed from Lexington school library following complaints from parents
Read full article: Sexually explicit books removed from Lexington school library following complaints from parentsThe books were removed from the Lylburn Downing Middle School library a week and a half ago, according to the district's superintendent.
Celebrating National Black Business Month: How organizations in our region show their support
Read full article: Celebrating National Black Business Month: How organizations in our region show their supportAugust is recognized as National Black Business Month, a time to celebrate and support locally-owned businesses by people of color.
Meth, razor blades, needles seized after Alleghany County traffic stop, two arrested
Read full article: Meth, razor blades, needles seized after Alleghany County traffic stop, two arrestedTwo men were arrested after drugs and other related items were found during a traffic stop on Interstate 64, according to the Alleghany County Sheriffโs Office.
Rockbridge Area Prevention Coalition hosts annual Prevention Forum
Read full article: Rockbridge Area Prevention Coalition hosts annual Prevention ForumCommunity leaders in Rockbridge County are sharing ways to address mental health and substance abuse among teenagers as part of the goal of the Rockbridge Area Prevention Coalitionโs fifth annual Prevention Forum.
Concerns at the border: How human trafficking is impacting Southwest, Central Virginia
Read full article: Concerns at the border: How human trafficking is impacting Southwest, Central VirginiaWhile troops from Virginiaโs National Guard are in Texas to aid in securing the United Statesโ border, 10 News is looking at concerns brought on by the border crisis, like human trafficking.