Franklin County considers combining elementary, high school bus routes to cut costs
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Some elementary school students in Franklin County could soon be sharing bus rides with high schoolers as district leaders work to cut costs tied to shrinking enrollment. A letter sent to parents on Tuesday from Franklin County Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Siers outlined plans...
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up – May 27,...
VIRGINIA – Drivers nationwide are still feeling the pain at the pump as gas prices continue to fluctuate. 10 News is working for you to break down what drivers can expect across the region. As of Wednesday, May 27, the Virginia average for regular gas is $4.333, according to...
More families speak out over Virginia Tech remains relocation plan
BLACKSBURG, Va. – More families are reaching out to 10 News through our Help Center about Virginia Tech’s plan to relocate the remains of 61 people from the university’s columbarium. Alison Thompson Martin says she felt alone in her frustration with the university until she saw our...
Longtime Salem council member Randy Foley not seeking reelection
SALEM, Va. (WFXR)- After two decades in public service, Salem council member Randy Foley announced his intention not run for reelection. Foley made the announcement during Tuesday’s city council meeting. “It has been my absolute honor and privilege to serve this city,” said Foley. “This experience would not have been p
Roanoke Valley shelters plead for help as dog adoptions slow
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Local shelters across the Roanoke Valley region urge the community to consider adopting a dog to enhance your summer crew, as adoption numbers are rapidly falling across the Roanoke Valley and surrounding region. Leaders with the Angels of Assisi and the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protectio
Senior couple renews vows, after 54 years, in ceremony they never had
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Dressed in white with red and blue flowers, 81-year-old Helen Capps was escorted down the aisle to her groom, 82-year-old Calvin Capps. The two have been married for 54 years but never had a wedding ceremony until now. The couple, who are both deaf, got the...
All Aboard: Virginia’s Summer of Steam Celebrates America250
This summer, the legendary Norfolk & Western 611 steam locomotive is firing up her wheel—and she’s bringing history along for the ride. Built in 1950 in Roanoke, Virginia, the 611 is the last surviving member of the “J-Class” fleet, widely regarded as the pinnacle of steam technology. With her iconic bullet-shaped nose
Parents react to approved attendance zone changes at Roanoke City Public Schools
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Tuesday night, Roanoke City Public Schools leaders approved a rezoning of some elementary school students as a way to solve overcrowding. This comes as officials prepare to open a new, larger Preston Park Elementary School this fall. The rezoning will affect families currently enrolled at Monterey
Humility, hard work carrying Salem boys lax
SALEM, Va. – From being the hunters to now the hunted. “We already had a target on our head because we were Salem and now that we are the defending state champions, everybody is coming at us even more,” said Salem Spartans goalie Richard Hof. “Since the beginning,...
Tucker’s blast lifts RidgeYaks in rain-shortened contest over Hickory, 3-1
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - The Salem RidgeYaks (21-25) used timely pitching and a go-ahead blast from Stanley Tucker to defeat the Hickory Crawdads (25-19), 3-1, in a rain-shortened six-inning contest on Tuesday night at Carilion Clinic Field. After a 40-minute weather delay, the game was called with two outs in...
