Townside Gardens is marking a new chapter with a grand opening event on July 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., inviting the community to join in a day of celebration and gratitude.

Residents are getting familiar with snow day routines and a few we spoke with at the grocery store are ready to embrace more winter weather.

39th year of the Scott Robertson Memorial at Roanoke Country Club.

Schools across our area enjoyed Read Across America Day — that includes Mount Pleasant Elementary School in Roanoke, who had a familiar face stop by to celebrate.

Roanoke Girl Scouts are passing out sweet treats Saturday to local heroes in honor of their service.

Roanoke leaders gathered Tuesday evening to announce new measures the city is taking to curb its gun violence problem.

Roanoke leaders gathered Tuesday evening to announce new measures the city is taking to curb its gun violence problem.

Former College coach Page Moir returns to the court at North Cross school.

ROANOKE Va. – There’s a large police and fire-EMS presence at a Roanoke Sheetz Thursday night. 10 News was on the scene and saw a man get loaded into an ambulance on a stretcher while in handcuffs. Shawnon Wray, 46, of Martinsville, was charged with public intoxication and possession of a schedule I/II narcotic, according to Roanoke police. Authorities said this is related to a narcotics investigation.

ROANOKE Va. – Hitting the gym tends to be one of the most popular New Year’s resolution. Therefore, it’s not surprising to spot a crowd at the gym during January. With new ropes weighing 20 pounds more and brand-new equipment still being installed, Ferguson Fitness is ready for the new year. I see them exercising, trying new things, going on adventures, going to races, getting medals.”Coronavirus safety is still on Ferguson’s mind as there are several hand-sanitizer dispensers throughout the facility. Just off Franklin Road and near the Roanoke River, Ferguson plans to host more outside classes, but will also continue online training sessions.

ROANOKE Va. – UPDATE - 2:24 p.m. Dec. 09, 2020Crews are again out searching for the person swept away this past weekend. Crews are on the ground and in the water continuing the search for the missing man that was swept into the Roanoke River. Water levels on the Roanoke River created difficult conditions for visibility, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. ORIGINAL STORYCrews in Roanoke are working to locate a person after they fell into the Roanoke River just after 6:00 Saturday night. Crews are using both a drone and boats to try and locate the person swept away by the water.

ROANOKE Va. – A local barbershop is getting creative to try to send a positive message in response to everything going on around the country right now. FGN Ground Zero in Roanoke made a video. The song “Waiting On The World To Change” by John Mayer plays throughout the video. FGN Ground Zero owner Antonio Morris straightens up his shop Monday afternoon. That message was made years ago and still to this day we kind of need the world to change,” said Hunt.

Roanoke Va. – There was a family celebration for trio of Colonels at Countryside Sports Complex. Two Colonel football players and a girls basketball player are all headed to Averett University to continue their careers. She’s a three point sharpshooter at guard who was a big contributor for the Colonels perennial playoff teams. And teammate Nick Andrews is another wide receiver and defensive back who was a starter his senior season. All three are headed to Averett, and all three are good examples of hard work paying off.

More Food for Frontline meals were delivered to those risking their own health for others. On Friday, donations from 10 News viewers bought lunches from Roanoke’s CoreLife Eatery for those who have a very important job. At the entrance to pick up 162 boxes of lunch were a few members of Carilion’s Environmental Services Department. The Food for Frontline donations was also the largest ever to-go order for CoreLife. As of 3:40 p.m. Friday, Food for Frontline had raised $18,230 with nearly 200 donations.

ROANOKE Va. - A multi-car crash is creating traffic back-ups on Interstate 81 near the 138 mile marker. As of 4:15 p.m. the northbound left shoulder, left lane, and right lane are closed. Backups around around 4 miles long. The cause of the crash has not yet been released. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.