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MARTINSVILLE, Va. – What looks like a newspaper box on the street could actually save your life. Free doses of naloxone, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses, are now available in purple dispensing boxes placed across Southwest Virginia by the Virginia Harm Reduction Coalition. The boxes — nicknamed “Barney...

Seven people were killed in traffic crashes on Virginia roads during the 2026 Memorial Day holiday weekend, according to preliminary data from Virginia State Police. The deaths occurred during the holiday counting period from Friday through Monday. This year’s total is two fewer than in 2025, when nine people died in c

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — On Memorial Day, communities across the commonwealth paused to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, and in Bedford, the remembrance carried a particularly powerful meaning. The town was home to the Bedford Boys, 20 men who lost their lives on...

VINTON, Va. – Memorial Day gives us a chance to recognize the men and women who have died serving our country, but there’s a tradition over the years that’s given us a unique perspective. The Murph Challenge continues to draw participants every year looking to replicate the...

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – The historic Cave Spring community is one of four sites listed on the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation’s 2026 Endangered Sites List. This annual designation is meant to promote awareness and education for preserving historic resources. The Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation has been rele

Ataxia is a neurological disease that robs patients of muscle coordination and balance and routinely diminishes quality of life. It can cause chronic pain, lead to involuntary muscle contractions, affect speech and swallowing, and limit mobility. It has no cure. Alyssa Lyon, a doctoral candidate in Virginia Tech’s Tran

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 Tuesday, May 26, the Virginia average for regular gas is $4.367, according to...

These 12 quaint mountain towns across the U.S. keep monthly rents at or below $1,500, making a scenic, affordable retirement more possible than you think.

Kaden Buchanan trimmed his recruitment down to Kentucky, NC State and Virginia Tech before making his final decision. In the end, James Franklin and the Hokies won out for the massive 6-foot-5, 332-pound offensive lineman out of Watertown (Tenn.) Friendship Christian School. Virginia Tech made a major move during Bucha

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer travel, and with it comes road construction across Virginia. Several major projects are underway or planned around southwest and central Virginia, including ramp work on Interstate 581, congestion reduction efforts along U.S. Route 220, and new tur