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After Helene: Recovery efforts in Southwest Virginia
Hurricane Helene rocked Southwest Virginia hard leaving behind massive damage and flooding. 10 News is working for you covering recovery efforts all across our region.
Helene may cause traffic delays for those in Southwest Virginia
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.
Fries Volunteer Fire Department announces cancellation of Fiddlerโs Convention
The Fries Volunteer Fire Department announced the cancellation of their Fiddlerโs Convention after 56 years due to quote โunforeseen circumstances.โ
Man convicted of attempted aggravated murder, other charges in 2021 Grayson County incident
A Fries man has been convicted of attempted aggravated murder among other charges after a series of events in Grayson County in August 2021.
Man arrested after assaulting two people, carjacking in Grayson County area, police say
A man is in custody after assaulting two people and stealing two cars Friday, according to the Galax Police Department.
VSP: Grayson County crash leaves 83-year-old man dead, 82-year-old woman hospitalized
An 83-year-old man has died and a 82-year-old woman has been hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash in Grayson County on May 4, according to state police.
One hospitalized after crash at intersection of US-58, Forestry Lane in Grayson County
One person was hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning at US-58 and Forestry Lane in Grayson County, according to the Galax Fire Department.
Grayson County homeowner wonโt face charges after fatally shooting intruder, officials say
A Grayson County homeowner wonโt be facing charges after fatally shooting an intruder last December, according to the Grayson County Commonwealthโs Attorney.
George Wythe clinches Region 1C Championship with 48-28 win over Grayson County
Itโs hard to beat a team twice, let alone in a Region Championship, but George Wythe did just that on Saturday. The Maroons beat Grayson County 48-28 for the Region 1C title.
One in custody after social media threat puts Grayson County schools on โsoft lockdownโ
One person has been arrested in connection with a social media threat that caused schools in Grayson County to go on lockdown Wednesday afternoon.
U.S. House of Representatives District 9 general election results on Nov. 8, 2022
Incumbent Morgan Griffith (R) and Taysha Devaughan (D) are vying for Virginiaโs 9th congressional district the U.S. House of Representatives.
Covington High School and Alleghany High School football games moved to Thursday due to weather
Two football games involving Covington High School and Alleghany High School will now take place Thursday night rather than Friday.
Grayson County high school staff save teen after he goes into cardiac arrest
Parents are praising Grayson County High School faculty and staff for saving their sonโs life after he went into cardiac arrest.
Man arrested for DUI after multi-county pursuit ends in Grayson County
A Southwest Virginia man is facing multiple charges from Virginia State Police and the Galax Police Department after a multi-county chase Wednesday afternoon.
Southwest Virginia farm pays more than $19,000 to workers after federal investigation
Twenty temporary agricultural workers will be paid nearly $20,000 in back wages by a farm in Grayson County following a U.S. Department of Labor investigation.
53-year-old man who asked teenage boys in Southwest Virginia for nude photos as payment for vape supplies pleads guilty
A North Carolina man who used Snapchat and Grindr to target teenage boys from Southwest Virginia pleaded guilty to the federal charges against him on Wednesday.
Bobcat that attacked multiple people tests positive for rabies, authorities say
The bobcat that sent one man to the hospital and attacked two others has tested positive for rabies, according to the Mount Rogers Health District.
VSP: Southwest Virginia man faces multiple charges after eluding police and shooting at officer
A Fries, Virginia man currently faces several charges after a series of incidents in Grayson County late Friday night.
COVID-19 relief fund to pay for school supplies and meals for students in Grayson County
Grayson County parents can worry about their pockets a little less this school year thanks to COVID-19 financial assistance.
Man wanted for questioning in connection to breaking and entering in Grayson County
Police are searching for a man they say is wanted in connection to a breaking and entering that happened Sunday morning in Grayson County.
Two boys found safe, search continues for their suspected abductors in Southwest Virginia
Authorities are searching for a man and a woman they believe abducted two children from a home in Grayson County late Sunday night.
4 arrested after a multi-county high-speed chase in a stolen car ends in Southwest Virginia, police say
What started with a car speeding on Interstate 81 on Monday morning ended with authorities recovering a stolen car, a stolen gun and arresting four people, according to Virginia State Police.
Man sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for using Snapchat to prey on teenage boys in Southwest Virginia
A North Carolina will spend the next nearly 20 years in prison for receiving sexually explicit images and videos from teenage boys living in Southwest Virginia via Snapchat.
High schools across southwest Virginia prepare for in person graduation
ROANOKE, Va โ High school graduation is a day most seniors never forget. Ralph Northam announced plans are being made to make sure they can go on in-person, school divisions are optimistic about in-person ceremonies at the end of this school year. โTo me, itโs the culmination of 12 years of school itโs the ultimate day for our high school students,โ Franklin County High School Principal Jon Crutchfield said. Some school divisions like Roanoke City and Martinsville are still reviewing the new guidance issued by Northam. โFranklin County is such a tight-knit community it is probably one of the top four or five attended events in our county,โ Crutchfield said.
Grayson County man sentenced for rape, animal abuse and drug charges
GRAYSON COUNTY, Va. โ A Grayson County man will spend the next 16 years behind bars after raping a woman he lived with, abusing and killing his puppy and having both cocaine and meth. On Thursday, a judge sentenced Anthony Tyrone Thompson in connection with those 2019 crimes. The investigation into Thompson began when a woman he lived with reported to the Grayson County Sheriffโs Department that she had been sexually assaulted and attacked by Thompson, according to Grayson County Commonwealthโs Attorney Brandon Boyles. While at Thompsonโs a Grayson County deputy saw multiple smoking devices and a small bag of white powder. Test results showed that power was cocaine and Boyles said the smoking devices tested positive for meth.
Thousands without power as winter weather hits Southwest, Central Virginia
AEP outages as of 5 p.m.Thousands are without power as Southwest and Central Virginia are experiencing wintry weather. Below are the worst outage areas among the 2,724 Appalachian Power customers in Virginia without power:County/City Customer Outages Pulaski County 1,347 Montgomery County 500 Wythe County 162 Roanoke County 148 Giles County 144 Pittsylvania County 94 Carroll County 28 Smyth County 20 Franklin County 41 Grayson County Fewer than 5Hereโs a breakdown of the Dominion Energy customers in our region without power:Charlotte County: 44Halifax County: 169Alleghany County: 36Danville officials say that 1,200 customers on Memorial Drive, Lanier Avenue, Park Avenue, Bishop Road and across the river on Piedmont Drive are without power. Hereโs a breakdown of the Mecklenburg Electric customers in our region without power:Halifax County: 608Pittsylvania County: 459Hereโs a breakdown of the BARC Electric Cooperative customers in our region without power:AdHighland County: 109Hereโs a breakdown of the Southside Electric Cooperative customers in our region without power:
Two dead, one hospitalized after Grayson County tractor-trailer crash
Two people are dead after a crash involving two tractor-trailers in Grayson County, according to the Rugby Volunteer Fire Department. Authorities said the crash happened on Troutdale Highway at around 11:30 a.m. Monday. Two people died in the crash and another person was taken to Twin County Regional Hospital with minor injuries and was later released, according to the Rugby Volunteer Fire Department. Troutdale Highway was closed for nine hours while crews cleaned up the crash as well as a hazmat spill of diesel fuel that got into Little Wilson Creek.
Tractor-trailer crash closes VA-16 in Grayson County
A tractor-trailer crash has closed down VA-16 in Grayson County, according to VDOT. Authorities said the accident happened near Highlands Parkway. As of 1:30 p.m., both directions are closed. Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story develops.
Mixed reactions to virtual learning requirement for Virginia schools reopening
ROANOKE, Va. โ Though a school reopening bill passed the Virginia Senate, the virtual component is getting mixed reactions from school superintendents and teachers. If Grayson County uses Virtual Virginia, it could cost the district about $1,200 a year per student. โIf you want a virtual component then you need to put some money in the SOQ [Standard of Quality] to cover that virtual component and not leave us shorthanded,โ he said. โThis is going right back to no child left behind unfunded mandates from years ago.โAdWilmore said this piece of legislation is micromanaging and Henry County Schools agrees. As a parent and a teacher, Franklin County High School Teacher Kim Ellis said virtual learning needs to be on the table because of safety.
Power outages still impacting thousands across southwest Virginia
Around 11,000 without power due to winter weather moving through the area overnightAround 8,700 people are in the dark after winter weather made its way into Southwest Virginia overnight. Hereโs a breakdown of the top areas with outages across our region as of 4:14 p.m.:Carroll County: 2,497Wythe County: 1,986Grayson County: 1.323Bland County: 761Giles County: 557Floyd County: 410Smyth County: 231Montgomery County: 161Galax: 146Patrick County: 119Henry County: 28Franklin County: 18Pulaski County: 12Click here for the latest information from Appalachian Power.
Southwest Virginia man pleads guilty to 33 child pornography charges
GRAYSON COUNTY, Va. โ A Grayson County man will spend the next 20 years in jail for having child pornography, as well as meth. On Thursday, William Collier pleaded guilty to 34 counts against him, 33 related to possession of child porn and one for possession of meth. In January 2020, Grayson County authorities learned that Collier was suspected of downloading and uploading of child pornography using the Kik app on his cell phone. Members of both the Grayson County Sheriffโs Office and Independence Police Department executed a search warrant at Collierโs residence, where they seized multiple devices, according to Commonwealth Attorney for Grayson County Brandon Boyles. While searching the devices, they discovered more than 100 files containing child pornography, according to Boyles.
Power outages affecting hundreds across Southwest Virginia on Christmas Eve
Thousands of Appalachian Power customers saw power outages on Thursday evening. Hundreds of Appalachian Power customers saw power outages on Thursday evening. Crews are still assessing many of the outages so itโs not clear when power will be restored. Here is a breakdown of customer outages, from Appalachian Power, as of 10:29 p.m.:Pulaski County - 190Grayson County - 127Franklin County - 110Wythe County - 90Roanoke County - 61Montgomery County - 57Roanoke City - 53Giles County - 33Bland County - 22Buchanan - 19Carroll County - 19Galax - 9Floyd County - 6This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
More than 3,000 customers now without power in Southwest Virginia
Appalachian Power outage map as of 6:10 p.m. on Dec. 16, 2020. With wintry weather conditions affect our region, there are some areas in Southwest Virginia that are experiencing power outages Wednesday. [Snow, ice to cause slippery roads, scattered power outages Wednesday]As of 4:28, more than 5,000 customers were without power. According to Appalachian Power, as of 5:58 p.m. here are the top five localities by outage number. County/City Customer Outages Henry County 1,732 Albemarle County 354 Patrick County 288 Grayson County 178 Floyd County 129The outages started at 12:05 p.m.
As schools go virtual, Grayson County is sticking with in-person education
Grayson County Schools announced it will continue regular classes indefinitely, with social distancing procedures in place. [Carroll County schools will shift to virtual amid surge in coronavirus numbers]Superintendent Kelly Wilmore believes his school district is safe because of the rural make-up of Grayson County. In total, Grayson County has had 587 COVID-19 cases, with 44 hospitalizations and 22 deaths, according to VDH. She said she understands Wilmoreโs decision because children may not be able to learn remotely in Grayson County. โWe know that in Grayson County, going virtual is not really an option.โWilmore said he has plans to adjust if an outbreak occurs in Grayson County, but remains confident his kids can make it to the end of the year without having to go virtual.
Hundreds without power in southwest, central Virginia
Thousands are in the dark as wet weather moves through southwest and central Virginia. According to Appalachian Power, there are 2,657 outages as of 12:30 p.m. Here is a breakdown of the main outages in our area:Grayson County: 304Henry County: 230To see a full map, click here.
Grayson County schools closed due to power outages
GRAYSON COUNTY, Va. โ All Grayson County schools are closed on Monday due to local power outages, according to the school districtโs website. As of 6 a.m., Appalachian Power is reporting 2,942 people without power and more than 17,000 customers in total without power. To see a list of local outages, click here.
Virginia General Election Results for Grayson County on Nov. 3, 2020
The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for Grayson County here. This includes how the county voted in the U.S. Presidential, U.S. Senate and any U.S. House races or locally-contested races. Use the picker below to find them:Find Race ResultsOnly care how other counties and cities in the area voted? Youโll find all those options in this picker:How cities, counties in our region votedGet the latest Virginia election news here
Riding for hope: How a bike ride is giving back to the NRV
WYTHEVILLE, Va. โ HOPE Inc. in Wytheville is asking you to grab your bike out of the garage or hop on an exercise bike to ride the distance and give back along the way. Friday, Oct. 16 is the first day of The Fast and the Fiorini 17th annual charity ride. The ride was created in 2004 and was originally named The Big Walker Ride, but was renamed after Ian Fiorini who was instrumental in starting the first ride. Before the pandemic, HOPE was housing one to two people in motels but since the COVID-19 outbreak, they hit a peak of 44 people a night. So know when you register to ride that fee will help fund hope when people need it the most.