A year after the Matts Creek wildfire burned over 11,000 acres, experts reflect on its unexpected ecological benefits and stress the importance of fire prevention.

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

If you’re looking for more family-friendly Halloween events this weekend, Natural Bridge State Park has you covered.

A 29-year-old man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Rockbridge County, according to Virginia State Police.

Rockbridge 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.

Virginia State Police is investigating a Rockbridge County crash that left a 75-year-old man dead.

Rockbridge County residents may face difficulties reaching 911 due to a network outage affecting multiple carriers, but emergency calls are being rerouted, and texting 911 remains operational.

Floyd County headed to Blacksburg Friday night to take on the Blacksburg Bruins!

Virginia State Police is investigating a crash on I-81 northbound in Rockbridge County that left a 40-year-old dead.

Drivers traveling Southbound on I-81 in Rockbridge County may see delays due to a tractor-trailer crash.

Students in Rockbridge are getting better access to healthcare right at their schools.

The American Pickers recently made a stop in Rockbridge County and met up with artist Mark Cline a few weeks ago.

Virginia State Police has issued a senior alert for an 81-year-old woman who’s missing out of Rockbridge County.

Virginia State Police is investigating a motorcycle crash that occurred on Tuesday on Blue Ridge Parkway

VSP issued a senior alert for missing 82-year-old George Lemay.

This has been cleared, according to VDOT.

The VSP said that six people were killed in fatal crashes on Virginia highways over the July 4 holiday period.

The Virginia Department of Forestry is encouraging people to go see a professional show rather than light up fireworks themselves.

A search for a wanted man in the Arcadia area of Botetourt County has concluded, according to the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office.

10 News was sent pictures from campers at the Jellystone Campground in Natural Bridge showing storm damage.

HOPE House can host up to eight men in the house all while offering peer support.

Natural Bridge Zoo appeared in court on Thursday for post-trial motions, after a decision in March that found that the state was justified in seizing 71 of the 100 animals they took during a search last December.

Those driving south along Interstate 81 in Rockbridge County should anticipate delays.

A Rockbridge County native is making waves in the medical field, researching how to better heal wounds in arteries after heart surgery.

More than 200 new jobs are headed to Rockbridge County thanks to a thermal management company that’s expanding, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced.

Health officials are warning people about a raccoon in Rockbridge County that has tested positive for the rabies virus.

On Wednesday, we heard from more of the state’s vets who recommended the seizure of the almost 100 animals in December.

Day two of Natural Bridge Zoo’s jury trial is underway after the state raided the zoo and seized nearly 100 animals in December.

The trial to determine the fate of the animals seized from Natural Bridge Zoo began on Monday with jury selection.

Drivers headed north on Interstate 81 in Rockbridge County can expect delays due to a tractor-trailer crash.

10 News introduced you to two lifelong friends in our Black History special last year about Buffalo Forge revealing enslaved people in Rockbridge County.

The Natural Bridge Zoo appeared in court on Wednesday, as both the zoo and state are appealing a judge’s ruling that only a little over half of about 100 animals seized from the zoo during a raid by the state in December was justified.

Rockbridge County school leaders are taking legal action against popular social media sites, with plans to join a lawsuit alongside over 400 school divisions nationwide.

Kirkman Phelps has been found safe, according to Virginia State Police.

The Lexington-Rockbridge General District Court made a ruling Thursday on the unresolved opinions and appeals in the Natural Bridge Zoo case.

Some 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.

This year is the 8th annual parade hosted by CARE Rockbridge.

While Lee-Jackson Day is no longer a state holiday in the Commonwealth, many still celebrated in Lexington ahead of Martin Luther King Junior Day.

Check out the Morning Sprint for trending stories that’ll make you smile.

People in Rockbridge County are preparing for their eighth annual parade to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.

Four people have been charged for their alleged involvement in the stolen dog case in Rockbridge County.

The Rockbridge Baths Volunteer Fire Department is providing an update on the two crashes on I-81 in Rockbridge County Tuesday afternoon.

The Natural Bridge Zoo case court hearing has been postponed to Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 1 p.m., due to the defense attorney being sick with COVID-19.

The proposed location for the historic marker is in Rockbridge Baths off of Route 39.

A Rockbridge County family is searching for answers after their brother hasn’t been seen or heard from in over a year.

According to the Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office, the dog has been found.

A Rockbridge County man has played the role of Santa in the Goshen community for over a decade, but with an ongoing battle against cancer, he has decided to hang up his coat.

Natural Bridge Zoo owners appeared in court for the first time following an investigative search that resulted in the seizure of just under 100 animals about two weeks ago.

A federal judge has denied an injunction filed by the owners of Natural Bridge Zoo, and they are still set to appear in Rockbridge County court on Wednesday.

The fate of Natural Bridge Zoo is still up in the air, as the zoo is set to face a seizure hearing on Wednesday, but the zoo’s attorney has filed for an injunction. A federal judge heard the argument on Monday but still hasn’t made a decision about whether court will go on on Wednesday.

A status conference has been set for Dec. 18 in federal court, after Natural Bridge Zoo attorney Mario Williams filed for an injunction, and new court documents detail more on zoo animals living environments.

A smoky haze, settling in for days during the Matt’s Creek wildfire. It’s a scene you might see over in California, but it’s not something you see in Southwest Virginia often.

A tiger at the Natural Bridge Zoo was euthanized during state police’s search, according to Attorney Mario Williams.

On day two of the search at Natural Bridge Zoo, crates were taken from the zoo and local organizations were spotted assisting.

According to Virginia State Police, the search at the Natural Bridge Zoo in Rockbridge County has come to an end.

Forestry leaders are surveying the damage after they announced the Matt’s Creek wildfire was fully contained on Monday.

Firefighters are spending time away from their families and friends to help protect the communities around Matts Creek.

Officials said Mother Nature's rain on Tuesday helped significantly by preventing the wildfire from growing any further.

If you’re hitting the road for Thanksgiving weekend, anticipate delays on I-81 northbound in Rockbridge County.

Officials are hopeful for two to three inches of rain to stop the fire from growing any further.

With forecasted rain for Tuesday, crews are optimistic of it helping to contain the Matts Creek wildfire.

The air quality is having an impact on residents, and even people visiting the Rockbridge County area.

The area where the wildfire is located is federally protected, limiting the kind of tools crews can use.

The wildfire threat will get even higher Saturday as winds pick up and humidity drops

Any rain we see Friday evening and Friday night will be minimal, but there's another chance coming

Christopher Head is projected to win the Virginia Senate District 3 seat.

The Wildcats improved to 27-1 this season, capturing its first Region 3C title since 2018.

Jade Harris (D) and Christopher Head (R) are vying for the Virginia Senate District 3 seat in this year’s Virginia general election on Nov. 7, 2023.

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

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

Democratic candidate Jade Harris hopes she will be the one to represent the newly drawn Senate District 3.

The Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man after a discovery at a Glasgow residence Tuesday.

This crash has been cleared, according to VDOT.

Several charges have been brought against a New York man who led police officers on a police chase along I-81 on Wednesday, according to Virginia State Police.

An update on a school threat hoax we first told you about Tuesday. We've learned two local school districts were among several others across the state to receive the same fake threat.

After-school activities are canceled at Rockbridge County High School after a bomb threat Tuesday afternoon, according to school leaders.

The city of Lexington is now home to a Gold Star Family Memorial.

The Labor Day Fest and Parade in Buena Vista is a long-standing tradition.

Virginia State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left one dead in Rockbridge County Friday.

An exciting update on the rescue of a pregnant donkey that fell into a Glasgow pond.

Former Rockbridge County star, Richmond football alum, and now Davidson football assistant Porter Abell joins Brooke and EJ to talk all things college football, including new rule changes.

August is recognized as National Black Business Month, a time to celebrate and support locally-owned businesses by people of color.

Drivers heading west on Interstate 64 near Lexington can expect delays due to a sinkhole, according to VDOT.

Rockbridge County Public Schools is home to more than 2,500 students and includes four elementary schools, a middle school and one high school.

"We're going in the right direction," said coach Martin Cox.

The city of Lexington will soon be home to a Gold Star Family Memorial.

If you're headed toward I-81S in Rockbridge County, save yourself some time! VDOT is reporting a tractor-trailer crash that has shut down the south right lane and right shoulder.

Three siblings drowned in the James River Friday night into Saturday, according to the family.

The bodies of three family members have been recovered from the James River in Rockbridge County, according to the Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office.

Thanks to Lisa Plogger from Rockbridge County for sending us today’s Picture of the Day.

Community 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 Coalition’s fifth annual Prevention Forum.

Health care is on the road – becoming more accessible and affordable in Rockbridge County.

The Virginia Appellate Lawyer, John Koehler is currently representing Anthony Tremaine Stewart in his appeal from convictions in the Circuit Court of Rockbridge County.

Drivers can expect delays due to crashes on I-81 in Rockbridge County, according to VDOT.

The efforts to bring a Gold Star Family Memorial began in March, and in just 89 days the fundraising goal was met and surpassed.

Quietly at the end of last month, members of the Rockbridge County-based Stonewall Brigade dedicated a property that will one day become a park that is home to Confederate statues and monuments.

This crash has been cleared, according to VDOT.

A local high school senior is being recognized.

Drivers on I-81 in Rockbridge County can expect delays due to a tractor-trailer crash, according to VDOT.

The scene has been cleared, according to VDOT.