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A Roanoke Valley favorite is hitting the road with a new box truck.

Thousands of Virginia educators received a thank you note from Virginia Lottery's "Thank a Teacher" campaign.

Radford City Fire and EMS and Radford Police officers responded to the area quickly and worked together to save the pup from the New River.

Tootsie, an aging standard poodle, was diagnosed with ‘wobbler syndrome' after her legs stopped working

Virginia Tech employees, Yang Zhang and Annie Chalmers-Williams were complete strangers until Yang was in need of a kidney.

Chief Neice, Captain Hudson, Officer Tabor, and CRS Ramsey were able to meet John Knarr and welcome him as the department’s first Honorary Member, PPD wrote in a Facebook post.

Having a perfect score in bowling is very challenging, but to achieve that perfect score nearly 20 times is beyond rewarding.

The people you nominate will have the chance to have their stories told during our newscasts and on our website

Kinzie Dickman was a standout athlete until a car crash cost her the use of her legs. She dropped into depression until she discovered adaptive sports at Snowshoe Resort in West Virginia. With a bit of practice, she has once again found the freedom to fly down the slopes. And now she is taking the sport to a new level as she tries for a spot on the Paralympic team. Not only has she discovered the freedom of the wind in her face, but she has found something within herself as she instructs others how to follow her path.

The campaign "Bread, Beds and Meds" perfectly describes all the services the Rescue Mission has to offer.

Roanoke Fire-EMS’ newest employee has already earned herself a reputation. Audi, the 3-year-old dog, is a couch potato who loves getting pets, giving kisses and exploring her new surroundings.

This holiday season Aubrie got a special visit from Chester Cheetah.

A Floyd woman has worked decades to figure out her life, but little did she know it would be a hermit crab that would help her claw her way to her purpose.

It’s not all smiles and tail wags at the Roanoke County Police Department – unless, of course, Scarlett is at the office.

Leaders at Boones Mill Elementary gave their students a challenge before Thanksgiving: bring in at least 500 items for the food drive, and you can throw pies at Mrs. Shaver and Sergeant Grantham in front of the entire student body.

After he spent four months in the hospital, he got to go home for Christmas and defied the odds

Virginia Tech Men's and Women's Basketball players visited patients at Carilion Children's to decorate shoes together for the upcoming Coaches vs. Cancer games

One Salem man has raised more than $26,000 for Toys for Tots this year alone

From the court to the classroom, Hokies forward John Camden paid visits to New River Community Action Head Start locations in Blacksburg and Christiansburg on Monday.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson had a few chocolate skeletons in his closet that he was looking to get rid of.

James River High School Senior, Macy Williams was selected to perform the alto saxophone with Macy's Great American Marching Band in this year's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Kindness is in full bloom in the Roanoke Valley, as George’s Flowers gave out thousands of free bouquets.

LaToya coached the caller through the baby’s arrival, and the baby was delivered safely, the post said.

A blind 21-year-old lands her dream of flying a plane as she flies from Arizona to Washington D.C., according to the Foundation for Blind Children (FBC).

Bedford County churches, businesses and people in the community came together to give the Durham family a new home nine months after theirs was destroyed in a fire.

Upload a photo that makes you smile or your favorite positive thinking quote to spread some joy.

Tyree was told he wouldn’t be able to walk or talk, and on Friday night, he made his first touchdown in a football game.

WDIV reported that they helped save two people from the fire

Every year, a Botetourt County boy makes a difference here in our community – making sure no other child goes hungry. This year he’s facing several obstacles … and needs your help.

First responders were called to help a woman having a medical emergency while she was mowing her yard, but their work didn’t stop when the call was over.

These days, the Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney for Botetourt County has a new four-legged partner by her side.

What started as a trip down to the beach turned into an opportunity for Ida Sheldon to showcase herself to the world.

A local family's toy drive keeps their son's memory alive - with the help of the New River Valley community.

Stitch by stitch, Munsey spent the past year crocheting about 100 baby blankets and hats for LewisGale Medical Center’s new NICU, which is set to open in 2023.

A Houston-area organization and numerous volunteers came together to renovate a home for two brothers who lost their parents.

Matthew Danco started building a mammal enclosure last October and on Thursday, he revealed the final project.

The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to identify a man – not to arrest him, but to thank him for helping a deputy who was assaulted.

Caden Price suffers from Biliary Atresia and needed a transplant, but now his health has taken a miraculous turn for the better.

Campbell County leaders need your help to honor a local hero – but Shhh! It’s meant to be a surprise!