Region volleyball roundup: James River, Christiansburg take home Region titles

Over the past few years, leaders at Radford University have focused on creating an accessible path through higher education like their tuition promise.

Radford University leaders have started a program to educate and keep Western Virginians in the region.

On both sides of the political spectrum, the rhetoric between candidates has evolved from respectful debates to antagonistic attacks.

The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Radford here.

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Virginia’s program designed to purge noncitizens from the voter rolls to continue Wednesday.

Recreation areas across the region were devastated by the floods from Helene, and in the City of Radford, Bissett park was no exception.

A Florida man will stay behind bars for allegedly sex trafficking a woman in the New River Valley.

The lingering impacts from Helene continue to leave hundreds of people out of work.

The effects of Helene have kept some local workers off the job for two weeks now. Workers at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant have been unable to return because of significant flooding.

A Radford man has been arrested and charged with sexual assault and numerous other crimes after a sexual assault investigation conducted by Radford City Polic

There’s a new resource in Wythe County to help people who’ve been hit hard by Helene.

It’s been more than a week since Helene barreled through our area and yet the clean up is far from over. One place that’s still cleaning up is the Radford Animal Shelter. Flooding destroyed the building.

On Friday night, undefeated Glenvar tested Radford yet again and reigned victorious, 37-12.

Two women were arrested after a suspicious person report in Radford Thursday morning.

George Wythe got a big win over Radford in Week One but was blanked by Altavista last week. They headed to Bluefield Friday night to turn it around against Class 2 powerhouse Graham.

It was a Friday night showdown in Radford with a Three Rivers Team in action!

When you’re out on a river, especially the New River, situations can turn dangerous extremely fast, and that is exactly what happened to two Radford University students while they were out fishing.

Radford Fire and EMS makes a wish come true

For the 2024 fall semester, Radford University has recorded freshmen enrollment up 28%, and new transfer students up 39%. This growth comes as other universities across the country are struggling to attract students.

For this academic year, Radford University has seen more students enroll than ever before, and with their new building the Artis Center, students are seeing the university is investing in their future.

A suspect is dead and another person was flown to Roanoke with critical injuries following a police chase in Radford, according to the Radford Police Department.

The Town of Blacksburg announced that it had arrested a man stemming from an ongoing narcotics investigation.

"We always truly talk about ourselves and putting in the work."

Move-in started earlier this week, but students and families continue trickling into their residence halls.

Radford City has received a $3,500,000 grant in their efforts to restore the old foundry property, now known as West Radford Commerce Park.

The countdown is on for the first day of school for many school districts and this year, Radford City Schools are making it easier to keep kids hydrated.

Ingles was an American pioneer known for escaping captivity in the 1750′s and eventually returning home to the New River Valley.

The rally was just hours after his first solo rally in Ohio

So many people showed up for the rally, not everyone even made it in to hear Vance's speech.

While President Joe Biden not seeking reelection wasn’t what Democrats planned for, they are not as worried about finding a presidential nomination as they are about finding a vice presidential nominee.

A boil water notice has been issued for residents in Radford.

All eyes are on Southwest Virginia ahead of Ohio Senator - and Republican Vice Presidential pick - JD Vance’s visit to Radford University on Monday.

10 News spoke with a former law enforcement officer and criminologist in the area to talk about security preparations ahead of Vance's rally.

JD Vance, Donald Trump’s pick for Vice President, held a campaign rally at Radford University on Monday, July 22, and viewers had a chance to watch it as it unfolded.

Radford University recently sent out an announcement that Donald Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance will be holding a rally on its campus.

A woman in the New River Valley is bringing the smells of Appalachia inside homes with her unique candles.

Radford City dispatchers have a new system where they now have a standardized way of approaching medical emergency calls.

Women in Sports: Alice Gallimore a trailblazer for women's sports in 1970's Radford

David Lee Carter was found safe, according to Pulaski Police.

New River Community Action is helping to bridge the gap in the New River Valley, making preschool available to over 300 kids.

Radford Fire-EMS and the Radford City Police Department were dispatched to a house fire on Custis Street at Thursday afternoon.

Over the past year, leaders at Radford University have made it their mission to get enrollment up, and with recent reports, it looks like they are headed in the right direction.

Among the teams advancing to state championships are the Glenvar boys and girls soccer teams and Christiansburg softball.

Senator Warner gave an update on bringing more broadband internet to the region, plans for AI and TikTok, and future bills to aid in the housing crisis.

Sen. Warner will address business, higher education, and community leaders as well as elected officials from the City of Radford, Pulaski County and Montgomery County at an economic development luncheon hosted by Radford University.

A charge against Radford University’s men’s head basketball coach has been dismissed, court records indicate.

The Highlanders were able to fend off an aggressive Radford team in the second half on their way to victory.

The program provides on-demand access to public transportation in the New River Valley for people who are disabled or over the age of 65 who don’t have access to an established line.

People in the New River Valley are helping people who are experiencing homelessness. Teams at James Hardie, a manufacturing company with crews in Pulaski, Radford and Wytheville, created over 750 blessing bags filled with toiletries and personal items as a part of it's Giving Back Campaign. They also delivered 100 Wendy’s gift cards for families with children who are put up in hotels for the night.

Darkness descends next week, as a total eclipse moves in. All across Southwest Virginia, parties will commemorate the occasion that won’t happen again for another two decades.

Many college students eventually have to take part in an internship program and Radford University wants to ease the financial stress students face when doing this.

A Pulaski man was convicted Friday of abduction with intent to defile, conspiracy to abduct to defile, and sex trafficking after a three-day jury trial in Radford.

The Highlanders found another gear and ran away from USC Upstate for the 61-45 semifinal win.

An inmate at New River Valley Regional Jail was captured Saturday afternoon after he escaped from the jail while waiting to be processed.

The Bobcats quarterback and Elon commit had over 4,300 yards in 2023. Coach Michael Crist named coach of the year.

Moog Industrial is planning on closing its plant in Radford.

Radford University has partnered with local school divisions to help resolve the growing teacher shortage.

The Golden Eagles left New Kent in the dust by 77 points in winning the VHSL State Class 3 wrestling title.

Saturday morning, hundreds of people jumped into the New River to support Special Olympics Virginia — for this year’s Polar Plunge!

Radford Mayor David Horton shares excitement about Polar Plunge 2024 which raises money for Special Olympics Virginia.

A Goodview man has been charged after a residential burglary in the College Park neighborhood on Feb. 8, according to the Radford City Police Department.

Radford University contributes millions of dollars to the Commonwealth according to a new economic impact study.

Radford University has received $1,500,000 to support pilot programs designed to help Pell Grant-eligible students.

Ashlyn Traylor-Walker and Olivia Wagner helped the Highlanders erase a 12 point second half deficit.

TravelBash is different from other travel agencies because it includes travel designers, event curators, and wedding specialists here to make your special day or group celebration truly unique. Founder of TravelBash, Courtnie Nichols talks about why she started the company.

The school has had a nursing program for 50 years but with the approval from the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia, the change creates a dedicated department focused solely on nursing.

A Radford police officer is facing charges of assault and driving under the influence after an incident in Southside on Saturday, Jan. 27.

Pulaski County officials have issued an update on plans for the Randolph Park pool house rebuild.

Despite starting the game on an 14-2 run, Radford needed a buzzer beater to defeat USC Upstate 64-61.

Jemery Compton is a Christiansburg and Radford firefighter and EMT who has been fighting cancer for three years. Saturday morning his colleagues in Radford hosted a benefit breakfast and raffle drawing.

The 2024 New River Polar Plunge raises money to benefit the athletes and programs of Special Olympics Virginia it’s Southwest Virginia’s largest fundraiser. Some WSLS Anchors are gearing up for the event and you can decide who takes the plunge. All you have to do is sign up using your email to become an insider to vote.Voting starts January 17th.

Patrick Henry and Radford had stars involved in the opening of the early NCAA signing period for football.

The Bobcats went 13-0 in the regular season and capped it off with a state championship title.

Elizabeth Kitley scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and No. 15 Virginia Tech held Radford to 19% shooting

The final score was 39-21.

The Bobcats undefeated season is on the line against a 7-time champion that is moving up in Classification size this season.

Radford’s perfect season moves to the state semifinals behind our reigning Player of the Year Landon Clark.

The Bobcats are 13-0 heading into the VHSL Class 2 Semifinals vs Graham

Radford won a fiery region championship match against Glenvar, 29-24.

Radford advances to play Glenvar next week, winning this one, 50-30.

New River Valley Community Services is making access to their services easier for residents.

The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find results for Radford here.

The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find results for Radford here.

Radford University’s president announced Virginia students can get their tuition covered if their household makes less than $100,000 per year.

L.L. Bean’s Bootmobile is headed to Radford!

Radford continued to roll winning this one 46 to 0.

Officials from the university said the new logo is meant to recognize the region and the history of the school.

Ben Fisher has been named the new head coach of the Radford High School’s boy’s basketball team.

Radford Mayor David Horton and Highlander Festival Organizer Chad Clark discuss the event happening Oct 14th.

Moving on to 6-0, Radford wins 55-0.

We now know the fate of the Radford man found guilty of murdering a 2-year-old girl back in 2020.

It’s homecoming at Highlander Heaven and we have two teams in Glenvar and Radford that are undefeated. Each team has had it’s own unsung heroes that have stepped up in a big way thus far.

Week three of 1st and 10, and we’ve got a resurgence of a couple proud, proud programs in Buchanan and Buena Vista.

1st and 10 high school football is back in action under the lights, and tonight, two undefeated teams are going head-to-head as Radford takes on Alleghany in our Game of the Week matchup.

A former Radford daycare worker is facing three felonies after allegedly choking a child in their care.

According to the university’s president, the goal is to have zero students living in the building by 2024 and to be completely decommissioned by 2028.

A Radford woman was found guilty of accidentally starting the fire at Randolph Park.

Radford was victorious, 56-19.

The senior quarterback made plays through the air and on the ground.