A kayaker who died this weekend in Rockbridge County is being fondly remembered.

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In a home matchup with James River, the Cavaliers kept the wins rolling with a 32-25 victory.

In Thursday night’s game, Floyd County took down James River, 46-12.

Knights hope that a big boost in off-season workouts will pay off.

Hundreds of people are heading to James River in Lynchburg on Saturday, June 15 to see more than a dozen boats set sail at the 39th Annual James River Batteau Festival that kicks off at 9 a.m.

A local river excursion company is offering safety advice ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

Defending state champion Northside returns to the state semifinals as well

Staunton River looks for a Class 3 Team title repeat in Salem, while William Fleming tries to makes some noise in Class 5 in Virginia Beach.

Fire officials say more crews are coming. Friday, they have about 250 on scene and more on the way to help fight the Matts Creek Fire.

The fire spans about the size of 1,900 football fields.

The Cougars held onto the win, 43-0.

Keeping the energy up, Glenvar took the win Friday night 52-7.

The game’s final score was 14-0, Carroll Co.

James River, now 3-0 for the first time since 2018.

We’re now in week three and we still have a number of teams that are undefeated. That includes our Game of the Week matchup between Parry McCluer and James River.

Tacking it on, and bringing it home. It was 34-16 James River.

The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office arrested five people after an altercation along the James River near Buchanan.

A camping trip turned tragic after three siblings drowned in the Arnold’s Valley area of the James River.

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.

The Glasgow and Buena Vista volunteer fire departments rescued a group of campers and counselors last week after heavy rain kept the group from crossing the James River.

A man is dead after a single motorcycle crash on the Blue Ridge Parkway Saturday, according to the National Park Service.

Heads up! Changes are coming to this year’s James River Batteau Festival.

The Region 2C champion Knights enter the tournament with lots of momentum and a balanced attack.

Region Roundup: East Mont girls soccer, Jefferson Forest boys soccer victors in Region Championships.

The Environmental Protection Agency is strengthening a rule aimed at controlling and cleaning up toxic waste from coal-fired power plants.

WATCH: James River softball cruises to victory over Alleghany

Parry McCluer hosted Eastern Montgomery girls in the Pioneer District championship Friday night. The Fighting Blues won in double overtime 55-51.

It was a cold and rainy day in early December — perfect weather for Musky fishing.

Oak Hill red team and James River also among the winners on Saturday at the Cregger Center.

Crews are searching for a missing person after the discovery of an unmanned vessel in the James River.

James River was defeated by Radford, 42-7.

Carroll took the win on Friday night, 28-7.

Floyd County took home a big win last week in triple overtime against Glenvar, but on Friday night, they had to face off with a Three Rivers District opponent: James River.

The game’s final score was 17-14, with James River victorious.

The chair will stay at Highlander Heaven – at least for this season.

The history of the rocking chair dates back to 1996.

James River hosts Stuarts Draft and they start off 10-0.

The Knights hosted their first ever playoff home game in fall 2021.

River users can sign up to receive an e-mail each week after results are posted on the James River Watch website.

The project includes a new trail, improvements to the existing building, an outdoor classroom and a new landing for safe and easy access.

People are flocking to pools, beaches and cooling centers in a swath of the Midwest and South spanning from northern Florida to the Great Lakes, as a heat wave pushed temperatures into the 90s and beyond and may have caused the deaths of at least two people in the Milwaukee area.

The body of a missing Amherst County man was found Saturday in the James River, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

When you go to a game at Lord Botetourt or James River and admire the nice field, you might have to thank a robot for it.

Authorities in Virginia identified two women missing Tuesday after a group of people in rafts and on paddleboards went over the Bosher Dam on the James River a day earlier.

Rob Campbell, the Upper James senior river manager, says the water levels are lower than usual this time of year, so it’s great for swimming, but make sure you have closed-toe shoes.

James River and Auburn played to a 3-3 draw in girls soccer.

Tim Fulton to lead the Cavaliers Athletic Department, Aaron Davidson taking over at James River.

In the Region 2C semifinals, the James River boys beat Floyd County 74-40 behind a 31 point third quarter. The win secured a spot in the Class 2 State tournament, the first appearance for the Knights since 2011.

Salem Civic Center hosted classes 1, 2 and 3 wrestling championships.

Patriots defeated the Bruins 51-29.

The Environmental Protection Agency is taking its first major action to address toxic wastewater from coal-burning power plants, ordering utilities to stop dumping waste into unlined storage ponds and speed up plans to close leaking or otherwise dangerous coal ash sites.

The 2021 Big Orange wrestling tournament was underway on Wednesday and Thursday at William Byrd High School.

The Vikings and Knights went toe to toe in a physical, back-and-forth matchup Monday night.

The organization issued its latest assessment Tuesday, with an overall score of 61 percent and a letter grade of B-.

The 5-seed Bulldogs beat the 4-seed Knights 16-13.

The Bobcats proved to be dangerous with a win against James River, 42-0.

James River made the trip south and went home with a victory in this Three Rivers District match-up on Friday night.

Tied at the half and after three-quarters, Giles and James River played each other tightly on Friday night.

Monday night football action on the high school gridiron served the latest installment of the Rocking Chair rivalry: Glenvar at James River, a matchup the Highlanders haven’t lost since 2013.

James River traveled up to Covington on Friday night and left with a victory.

James River Week runs Sept. 11-18.

Buffalo Gap took down James River on Friday night with a final score of 30-7.

A 1951 Southern caboose was just installed on a Hill City property overlooking the James River and a local foundry, giving the scene an industrial vibe.

Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS worked together to save 12 kayakers who found themselves stranded in the middle of the James River Sunday morning.

The courthouse in Fincastle dates back to the 1700s, but another historic spot in this area is celebrating its 170th anniversary.

Entries must be submitted by Aug. 31 for consideration.

Leaders held a ribbon-cutting Wednesday for the city's new storage tank. The 4 million-gallon tank will help the wastewater plant flow 80 million gallons a day.

Starting this Friday, you'll be able to set sail on the James River in a historic vessel.

The wonderful weather from this weekend made it the perfect time to get out and enjoy the water.

A 30-year-old Madison Heights man died Sunday after a single-vehicle crash in Amherst County.

Riley Geddes' goal in double overtime gave the Highlanders the epic 3-2 victory.

A woman is recovering after she was pulled from the James River early Tuesday morning, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

There's an online survey where you can talk about how you use the river and surrounding area.

The weeklong festival starts in Amherst June 19th and finishes at Maiden’s Landing, with stops along the way.

A man is in custody after police said he led officers on a chase that ended with him in the James River, threatening to hurt himself with a knife.

One of the major attractions is the James River running alongside the city. The waterway was a major resource in the 18th century.

In the second quarter of James River’s game verus Parry McCluer Friday, the Knights got on the board, and they needed the extra point to tie it up. Kicker Morgan Marshall hurried out to the field for the point after attempt.

A big moment of the night in this game was James River’s first female kicker scoring.

CARROLL COUNTY, Va. – The Cavaliers are on a roll and didn’t let the Knights slow them down on Friday night. Carroll County hosted James River and beat the Knights, 40-0.

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – In our Game of the Week, the Radford Bobcats left no doubt as to who the better team was on Friday night. Late in the third quarter, they scored to take a commanding 46-0 lead and would go on to only allow James River to score one touchdown.

Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. BUCHANAN, Va. – James River Knights scored 26 unanswered points to beat the Alleghany Mountaineers Friday night, 26-0. James River crowned with season-opening win over Alleghany The Knights won 26-0 Friday nightIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.

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Roanoke, Va. – The Lord Botetourt Cavaliers opened their season Wednesday, hosting James River. Kyle Arnholt lead the way for Lord Botetourt with 25 points, and James River’s Patrick Clevenger had 24 for the Knights. Meanwhile, Roanoke County schools hit the practice courts Wednesday after being cleared to compete Tuesday afternoon. The biggest difference since Tuesday is Roanoke County schools have been cleared for competition, which means teams can integrate passing the ball at practice. “You practice every day like you’re going to play so that’s our attitude towards every practice, that you’re going to play.

The Lynchburg Police Department identified the man who jumped off the John Lynch Memorial Bridge late Saturday morning. Authorities said 28-year-old Mikel Angelo Crews, of Lynchburg, was charged with two traffic summonses, obstruction of justice and escaping police custody. ORIGINAL STORYA man is in the hospital after jumping off a bridge in Lynchburg to escape police custody Saturday morning. At 11:29 a.m., authorities said an officer initiated a vehicle stop on the John Lynch Memorial Bridge where the driver was placed into handcuffs. Police said while he was being searched, he escaped custody and intentionally jumped off the bridge and into the James River.

BUCHANAN, Va. – People who want to hit Virginia’s waterways may have to pay more to do it this coming year. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is charging new fees for using state access ramps. Those with a boat registered in Virginia, a hunting or fishing license, or other state access passes are exempt as they already pay into the system. In Buchanan, Twin River Outfitters does half its business with out-of-state tourists. Only the operator will be required to pay the access fee, meaning one fee for a tandem kayak, for example.

Buchanan, Va. – It was something that was always talked about, but never realized. James River high school unveiled its new, state of the art, all-weather six lane track. Planning began more than a year ago and Knights athletic director Vincent Wyatt says construction took just 3 months to complete. When I first started coaching here we’d always talk about how it’d be nice if we got a new track. And we have some really good kids, good student-athletes and they came down and loved it from the time they stepped foot on it,” Wyatt said.

If you’re catching carp, health officials say limit how much you eat. On Tuesday, the Virginia Department of Health issued a fish advisory that stretches from the head of the James near Iron Gate to Balcony Falls Dam downstream of Glasgow, near the Maury River. Recent fish tissue sample results from the Upper James River in 2018 and 2019 show polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) levels in carp exceed the amount considered safe for long-term human consumption. Over time, PCBs build up in fish tissue to levels that are many times greater than levels in the surrounding water. That’s why eating carp from this area may pose a health risk, but swimming or waterskiing is safe.

As recovery crews and law enforcement pulled three cars out of the James River on Wednesday, including one that contained human remains, it became a show for the community, some even bringing lawn chairs to watch. 10 News was there, at one point watching from a Virginia State Police boat, as divers worked to recover cars from the James River at Monacan Park for nearly two hours. Amherst County Sheriff's Office and Virginia State Police are trying to find out how three cars ended up at the bottom of the James River. [Human remains found inside van pulled from James River believed to be man reported missing in 2013]Eric Lordahl is the reason why divers were there. The Amherst Sheriff’s Office said they don’t suspect foul play in Sprinkle’s death.

The 19-year-old and his friends were out on the James River at Percival’s Island in Lynchburg when he watched the fast-moving currents separate Jackie Sligh from her family who made it out of their kayaks and onto the dock. I ended up on falling off my kayak,” Thomas said. Just trying to keep her calm and let her know we’re going to be alright. !”The Brookville High School senior graduated today with support from family and a congratulations message from his new friend. 10 News reached out to Jackie Sligh and she wasn't available for an on-camera interview.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – A woman died Sunday afternoon after being rescued from the James River, according to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The rescue happened near Balcony Falls in Amherst County. She was found unresponsive after her kayak overturned and was taken to the hospital. While there, she was pronounced dead. Authorities are working to notify next of kin.

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – Crews rescued five people who were stranded along the James River on Monday at around 4:45 p.m.Three people were on a rock in the river, while two others were on the river bank in the Balcony Falls area, near Glasgow in Rockbridge County. All five people, including two children, were saved and taken back to the Foot Bridge area. Crews from Bedford County and Amherst County, as well as the Big Island Volunteer Fire Company, worked together on the rescue. Special Operations Command Swiftwater Team was assigned to James River at 16:44 for reports of 5 people in the water... Posted by Bedford County Special Operations Command - SOC on Monday, May 25, 2020

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg has closed the beach at Percival’s Island until further notice. This comes after the heavy rain we’ve received in the last three days. City leaders said the James River is near flooding and the water is moving fast. The city has closed the earthen part of the trail too and want people to stay away from the water.

BUCHANAN, Va. – Graduation ceremonies at James River High School came with a big surprise. I graduated from James River High School just like you and I’m here to say congratulations. You worked really hard to get hear,” said Old Dominion front man Matt Ramsey in a pre-recorded video. Ramsey didn’t just send his congratulations, but also a donation of $50,000 to James River High School for its fine arts program. “Before you run off into the world, going whatever you’re gonna do next, look around, you live in one of the most beautiful spots in the world,” Ramsey reminded the seniors.

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – Botetourt County’s high school graduates experienced a weekend to remember. Seniors from both James River High School and Lord Botetourt High School participated in parades through their respective towns, following each school’s baccalaureate service. James River’s parade went through downtown Buchanan, all the way up to the river the school is named for. Before the ride, senior Payton Kreklow reflected on their last year of high school as a test of resilience. Botetourt County Schools has plans for a possible in-person graduation ceremony in the fall.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – UPDATELynchburg police say David Dupont, 39, of Lynchburg, who was reported missing last week, has been found dead. ORIGINAL STORYThe Lynchburg Police Department is asking for help searching for a missing man. David Kyle Dupont, 39, has not been seen or heard from in more than a week, according to police. Anyone with information about where Dupont may be is asked to call Det. Barley at 434-455-6162.

Salem, Va. – Southwest Virginia’s top team contender in the class 1 ranks remains Rural Retreat. The Knights Mason Stewart won the 138-pound crown with a 5-2 decision, to help his father’s team to a program best--third place team finish. .I"I feel like most of the people on my team know what to do next year, we’re gonna bring it next year. I think they’re going to know how to overcome that and get in the finals next year," Mason Stewart explained. The Blue Demons won this head to head battle with the Trojans at 120, when Brandon Crowder racked up a 3-0 decision win.

LYNCHBURG, Va. - If you're driving or walking down Fifth Street in Lynchburg, you might notice some new, eye-catching artwork where the water runoff flows. Lynchburg Water Resources' "Art Storm" contest commissioned six storm drain murals on the street, which artists painted Saturday. The art aims to encourage people to think harder about their impact on the environment, because the water runoff from Fifth Street flows directly into the James River. "Don't throw trash down the drain," said Zaynah Hilderbrand, who painted one of the six new murals. Life is hard, so it's not on the forefront of people's minds all the time, but this will have an effect, I believe."

LYNCHBURG, Va. - A woman is dead after being in critical condition for over a week following a car crash in the James River, according to Lynchburg police. Police say Glory Ann Colvin, 47, of Beachwood, New Jersey, died Friday morning after being involved in a car crash on Oct. 10. The driver of the car, William Colvin, 56, of Beachwood, New Jersey, died in Lynchburg General Hospital shortly after the crash, according to Lynchburg police. The car was driven down 7th Street, across the railroad tracks and straight into the river, officials say. A male passenger was treated at the scene for minor injuries, according to Lynchburg police.