ASK DR. DAVE: Naturopathic doctor shares more tips to boost immune health
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A naturopathic doctor is offering guidance on supporting the immune system through vitamins, herbs and basic hygiene practices. Dr. Dave Hamilton, a naturopathic doctor at New River Natural Health, said vitamin D3 plays a role in immune support. Hamilton said people who have not had their...
Franklin County native, civil rights pioneer honored at NAACP Freedom Fund Luncheon
The Rev. Adam Clayton Powell Sr., a Franklin County native who became a prominent minister and early civil rights leader, was honored Sept. 26 during the NAACP’s 13th annual Freedom Fund Luncheon at the Pig River Community Center. Adam Clayton Powell III, 80, served as emcee and spoke about...
Game Week: Panthers Face First Road Test at Virginia Tech
PITTSBURGH – Pitt (4-0, 1-0 ACC) opens its road schedule at Virginia Tech (4-0, 1-0 ACC) this Friday night at 7 PM on ESPN. The Panthers and Hokies join Duke and Miami as the conference's four remaining unbeaten teams. Pitt and Virginia Tech meet for the 24th time in...
USDA Approves Emergency Conservation Assistance for Floyd, Giles, Montgomery and Pulaski Counties
Christiansburg, VA, Sept. 28, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in the New River Valley Service Center is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) to address damages from a drought event that occurred May 19, 2026, through September 11, 2026. ECP provi
Roanoke resident raises concerns over illegal dumping returning to Blue Hills construction site
ROANOKE, Va. – Months after trash was cleaned up from a construction site in Roanoke’s Blue Hills area, illegal dumping has returned, raising concerns for a nearby resident about potential environmental impacts. 10 News first reported on the dumping in February, when piles of household trash had accumulated...
Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance decries “lack of transparency” around local data center...
The Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance was formed to oppose Botetourt County plans to build data centers on the Greenfield campus in Daleville, citing environmental and quality of life concerns. Transparency Alliance spokesperson Kathyrn Hatam commented live in studio this morning about a lack of publ
Suspect taken into custody following barricade incident in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – 7:20 p.m. UPDATE. The suspect has been taken into custody, Roanoke Police Department said. Law enforcement is responding to a barricade incident in Roanoke, Roanoke Police Department said. RPD said they were dispatched to the 1900 block of Wayne Street NE around 3:23 p.m. on Monday...
Target 7: Old church gets new life as a free food pantry
VINTON, Va. (WDBJ) - More families across the region are unsure where they will get their next meal, according to Feeding Southwest Virginia. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports food costs are up about 3 cents more per dollar compared to last year. Since 2020, food prices have risen by almost 35%.
Anderson County mother accused of killing 10-month-old with morphine
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office said 34-year-old Tynisha Lashae Jones was charged with murder/homicide by child abuse on Friday. (Source: WHNS)
Roanoke Woman Faces Six Federal Charges Over Pandemic Relief and Tax Fraud
A Roanoke woman accused of defrauding two federal pandemic relief programs and lying on her taxes was arraigned in federal court on September 16, according to WFXR. Jazmin Jennings, 38, was indicted September 3 on six counts covering false tax returns and fraudulent collection of COVID-19-era government funds, the U.S.
