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For many, online shopping is the go-to way to check off holiday gift lists. But what if you received a package you weren’t expecting? It could be part of an elaborate scam that’s making its rounds this holiday season.
With the wintry weather and icy conditions in our region Sunday many will be driving in poor conditions. Triple A has come up with some tips to keep you safe driving this winter, and here are some of those tips:
Preventing serious crashes was one goal of a special training opportunity for the Virginia Tech Corps Of Cadets today. For the first time, cadets took part in a demonstration from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s Sharing the Road program.
To learn about some last-minute reminders for folks as they get ready for their break, I talked to Lieutenant Mark Hollandsworth with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
Safety concerns continue to loom over downtown Roanoke, as local business owners and residents express mixed feelings about improvements and ongoing issues.
The Roanoke City Police Department has ramped up its presence in the downtown area with the launch of the “Downtown Safety and Visibility Enhancement Plan,” a new initiative aimed at addressing safety concerns from local residents and business owners. The plan, which went into effect in the past few weeks, is already receiving praise from the community.
With Helene hitting the East Coast, many drivers can expect to experience serious delays due to flooding, heavy winds, and other factors. We have compiled a list of the latest delays to keep you up to date.
Roanoke County, Botetourt County and the Town of Vinton are working on a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan through the Federal Highway Administration’s Safe Streets and Roads For All program.
Pulaski County schools are closed again due to online threats, as Superintendent Robert Graham prioritizes safety and enforces strict penalties for those responsible.
After a Radford University coach saved a man in the New River on Tuesday, safety is definitely at the top of everyone’s minds. The U.S. National Park Service has a set of guidelines that may help you stay safe when you’re having some fun in the New River.
A 67-year-old hiker from New York, Thomas Vanetten, tragically died while hiking the Andy Layne Trail in Botetourt County over the weekend. Although investigations have determined there was no foul play, first responders are urging hikers to take extra precautions.
State police and traffic officials are reminding people to stay safe on Interstate 81. In a news conference on Tuesday, they highlighted their efforts to combat safety hazards on the highway.
The community is stepping up to make sure people stay safe in this heat. Belmont Presbyterian Church in Roanoke is operating a cooling station, providing air conditioning, water and popsicles for people in need.
Sunburn, heat exhaustion, and dehydration are just a few of the dangers you can face if you’re in summer heat too long. That’s why a couple Roanoke organizations are trying to help.
Marko Galbreath, the owner of T4Tactics said there is no reason for a gun to ever be loaded and lying around, especially around children.
After one man died on the Dan River Thursday while out tubing with a group, emergency officials are warning people to practice water safety.
With now only one week remaining until the Fourth of July, if dry conditions continue, that could put a damper on all of the fun.
25 percent of all construction site deaths are a result of serious head injuries according to the Job Site Safety Institute, and that is why the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab is stepping into the world of non-athletic helmet studies.
Leaving children in hot cars, often due to routine distractions, results in tragic and preventable deaths, prompting calls for advanced safety regulations and technology.
The case against two Roanoke County residents charged after authorities said a dog died after being left in a parked car in Roanoke last summer, was dismissed.
It’s been a year since the harmful algal bloom took over a section of Smith Mountain Lake.
There have been at least 86 unintentional shootings by children, resulting in more than 30 deaths — in the United States, just in this year alone, according to the Everytown Gun Safety Organization.
These sunny days are giving people the itch to head outside and get in and on the water, and with Memorial Day weekend coming up, Smith Mountain Lake is expecting the crowds.
The Poe-Trivett family has lived in Giles since the 1980s, and since they have moved there, if a storm comes through, they have the chance of being stranded at, or away, from home.
A stray kitten found in Campbell County tested positive for rabies, according to the Central Virginia Health District.
Two weeks into the Wasena Bridge closure, Roanoke residents are raising safety concerns sparked by the new traffic and Greenway detour.
The Blacksburg Town Council held a work session to discuss the next steps in their process of bringing speed enforcement cameras to town.
As you're driving around throughout May, you may notice more police on patrol, and that is because of the annual campaign, Click It or Ticket.
Whether you’re driving 10 mph or 60 mph, automatic emergency braking (AEB) is a life-saving technology that can help drivers avoid hitting a car or a pedestrian.
A way to make victims feel safe — that’s the goal of the new Soft Interview Room for the Lynchburg Victim Witness Program.
The goal is to prevent distracted driving — Thursday and Friday, Virginia State Police will disrupt bad driving behaviors.
A new school summer program is coming to Roanoke City Public Schools, with a mission to prevent gun violence and gang activity.
Trial dates have been set for the two people arrested after several Amherst County fourth-grade students ate gummy bears that tested positive for fentanyl in December, according to court records.
10 News is digging into how Roanoke City Public Schools tracks and reports data about school threats, violence and crime.
As flowers bloom and tails wag, pet owners come together this month for Pet Poison Prevention Month to protect their furry family members from harm.
In a concerning trend, Roanoke has seen two pedestrian crashes within two days, both resulting in people being hospitalized.
Roanoke County first responders and teachers are using a fake threat to better prepare for a real-life emergency.
Roanoke leaders and the Roanoke Police Department have teamed up to create the new initiative “Lock in Safety. Unlock Hope,” which aims to create a safer community.
