With kids home for the summer, many households face the challenge of providing enough food. However, people with the Giles County Public Schools are stepping up to ensure families are secure by kicking off their summer meals delivery program.

The Giles County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that it had arrested a 48-year-old man and charged him with attempted murder and various other charges after a domestic incident Monday.

Funded through a state grant, this effort will lay over 100 miles of new fiber and bring lasting connectivity to residents in White Gate, Staffordsville, Poplar Hill, Wilburn Valley, and Walker Creek.

Giles County Public Schools has named its next superintendent.

The spa is being built at Blueberry Ridge, which is considered the most peaceful area on the 2,600-acre property. It will be open for bookings from guests and community members seeking a retreat. The facility will feature both wet and dry saunas.

The award-winning resort located in Giles County has announced its popular “Dirty Dancing Weekends” schedule for 2026, along with “Dirty Dancing Days Summer Festival,” a unique opportunity for those within driving distance.

Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech is collaborating with Giles County Public Schools to host Music Monday, an event designed for the county’s preschool students.

Volunteers swarmed the shores of the New River for Giles County’s annual ReNew the New cleanup, an effort that looked a lot different this year because of Hurricane Helene.

The ReNew The New’s Ramps ‘N’ Roads spring river cleanup is set to be held on Saturday, and locals in Giles County are getting ready for the occasion.

Growing the culinary scene in Southwest Virginia Mountain Lake Lodge is showcasing the best that Southwest Virginia has to offer with the debut of a special weekend event called Savor: Chefs, Farmers, and Friends.

25 films have been selected for the Library of Congress National Film Registry, including one filmed in our area – Dirty Dancing.

We have received reports of an accident at Celanese Corporation in Narrows.

A benefit meal was held today to support Jacob Gilbert, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in January.

A woman is dead and a man is injured following a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Giles County on Wednesday, Virginia State Police said.

The Pearisburg Police Department and the Junior Woman's Club are coming together to host a benefit meal for Pearisburg Police Officer Jacob Gilbert, who is currently battling cancer. The event will take place at the Pearisburg Fire Department on Sunday, March 9, from 1 to 4 p.m.

The Newport Volunteer Rescue Squad will host a community blood drive on Friday, Feb. 28, from 1 to 6 p.m. The event will take place at the squad's headquarters located at 418 Blue Grass Trail, Newport, Va. The volunteer organization will receive a $10 donation for every donor.

Giles County is known as Virginia’s Mountain Playground, and nestled between those mountains is the town of Narrows. Once a thriving town, Narrows has needed help for years.

When living along the creek, you may expect it to flood every so often, but that doesn’t mean it gets any easier when it does.

Giles County Officials are urging residents to use its Crisis Track’s self-reporting system in an effort to enhance disaster response and recovery efforts after severe flooding ravaged the area.

Giles County Officials urged residents who lived near Wolf Creek to evacuate Saturday night, it was just one of many voluntary evacuation notices and road closures that happened throughout our region on Saturday.

A watch means to prepare for possible severe weather. Take action when warnings are issued.

For years, many people have had to leave the county to exercise, swim, or hold team events. To help solve this, leaders with the Giles County Board of Supervisors are working on a plan to build an indoor recreation center.

The community of Pearisburg is buzzing with excitement as "Friends and Family," a cherished local restaurant, reopens its doors after a devastating fire nearly two years ago. Known for its home-cooked meals and warm atmosphere, the restaurant is once again serving the New River Valley.

Dr. Terry E. Arborgast announced that he is retiring as Superintendent of Giles County Public Schools on July 1, 2025.

For those in Giles county who do not have someone to spend it with, or can’t afford to buy a meal, there is still a way they can have a good Christmas.

It’s Christmas Eve and many of us are preparing or recovering from a traditional holiday meal, but for some, they might not be able to afford that meal or have no one to spend it with.

Community unites to bring holiday cheer amidst recovery

Find Christmas events and parades across Southwest and Central Virginia right here.

In the Town of Narrows, local residents are taking a proactive approach, with town leaders, to solve a growing rodent issue affecting homes in the area.

The Magical Christmas Village & Marketplace opens Saturday, November 23rd at Mountain Lake Lodge. Kicking off the event with its grand illumination at 6pm, the lodge and property will be decked out in holiday lights. Visitors from the community and hotel guests are invited on property to see the sparkling holiday lights, shop at the marketplace and see 2024′s new attractions like Marshmallow Way, the Pinecone Express, and the Holiday Mainstage.

The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Giles County here.

FEMA announced a Disaster Recovery Center will be opening at 120 Pembroke Park Lane in Giles County on Monday, Oct. 28. The center will be open from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

A small town in Giles County is grappling with division after its town council voted to dissolve the Glen Lyn Volunteer Fire Department.

In times of tragedy, having support from your community can make all of the difference, and in Giles County, since the historic floods caused from Helene, that is exactly what is happening.

Early voting is still taking place despite areas in Southwest Virginia hit hard by Helene.

There was a single-vehicle crash that left one dead in Giles County, Virginia State Police said.

The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets mobilized in a major way today to help recovery efforts in Giles County.

A man was arrested on Thursday after investigators suspected he was producing DMT, Giles County Sheriff’s Office said.

Clean up is in full swing in Giles County after Hurricane Helene caused massive flooding along the New River.

Giles County has announced a boil water notice for some of its residents.

Giles County is now eligible for disaster relief funds under FEMA, and that’s a relief to people who are still cleaning up flood damage in the area from Helene.

Hurricane Helene rocked Southwest Virginia hard leaving behind massive damage and flooding. 10 News is working for you covering recovery efforts all across our region.

Giles County was hit hard by flooding and now the community is banding together to clean up.

If you want to help people impacted by Helene, WSLS 10 News has compiled this list.

Due to the impacts of Helene, large portions of Giles County have flooded to a dangerous extent.

GSCO said it intends to maintain a firm stance in seeking prosecution on those disrupt educational institutions and is wholly committed to the safety of our student bodies.

After looking for an outdoor recreation business in the Town of Narrows, leaders have found on, but it hasn’t been the easiest start.

After a horrible injury in football, a Giles sophomore is planning to do a 5K in a wheelchair for the Wounded Warrior Project.

In the New River Valley one county saw an increase of 7.7% in just one year according to the Virginia Tourism Corporation.

Rich Creek Police Department has asked for the public’s assistance in finding a missing person in Giles County.

Chris Thompson is a fish whisperer. He seems to always know where the fish are and what they are thinking. It's led to an impressive fifty-plus trophy catches in less than a year.

The two-day festival will take movie fans into the world of Johnny and Baby

An 18-year-old from Pearisburg is facing a child pornography charge after allegedly posting a pornographic video of a minor on social media, according to the Giles County Sheriff’s Office.

A grant for a reuse study has been given to Giles County to see how they can repurpose the old Glen Lyn Appalachian Coal Power Plant building.

A woman was charged and arrested after allegedly shooting a man in the leg in Giles County, according to the sheriff’s office.

The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Giles County a $200,000 grant. These funds are directed to support a reuse study for the decommissioned Appalachian Power (ApCo) coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant in Pearisburg, Virginia.

A former Giles County Public Schools employee has been arrested and charged for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a minor, according to the sheriff’s office.

One very lucky dog is recovering at a shelter after a group of cavers said their excursion into a western Virginia cave over the weekend turned into a rescue mission when they found her.

A dog is being called a living miracle after being rescued from a cave in Narrows.

This crash has been cleared, according to VDOT.

There has been a vehicle crash on US-460 in Giles County and motorists can expect delays.

Mountain Lake Lodge is set to host its first-ever “Dirty Dancing Days" Summer Festival on Aug. 16 and Aug. 17.

Promoting the scenic beauty and outdoor adventure possibilities in Giles county, officials in the Town of Narrows are looking to bring in an outdoor recreation business

Community concerns over safety and the environment continue to grow as the Mountain Valley Pipeline nears completion.

Virginia State Police have confirmed that a 44-year-old died in an officer-involved shooting that happened after a police chase that started in Giles County and ended in Montgomery County on Tuesday.

Thousands of people are still without power Tuesday morning after severe weather swept through the state.

The Poe-Trivett family has lived in Giles since the 1980s, and since they have moved there, if a storm comes through, they have the chance of being stranded at, or away, from home.

Hiking and outdoor activities are a main economic driver for Giles County, and now they have added more to an iconic location in the county.

More than a year after a devastating fire at the Friends and Family restaurant in Pearisburg, the rebuild is moving forward for the beloved business.

Leaders in the Town of Narrows plan to revitalize abandoned and worn-out buildings.

People in Giles County have been on a water boil advisory since Tuesday, forcing schools to go online and for people to rely on bottled water to drink and cook with.

Giles County students will be attending school virtually on Wednesday, March 6 due to a recently-issued boil water notice.

A juvenile is facing charges in connection to the shooting death of 14-year-old Lee Fain. A month after his tragic death, hearts are heavy in Giles County as a candlelight vigil was held in his honor.

The Giles County Sheriff’s Office has released an update in the investigation of a deadly shooting that left a teen dead in January.

A two-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Giles County is under investigation.

Community concerns about water safety are growing in Giles County as work on the Mountain Valley Pipeline continues.

The mother of the 14-year-old shared his name with 10 News on Wednesday – Lee Fain.

The everyday demand for someone in the medical field can be beyond difficult, But with the addition of two new robotic employee, the moxi robots, there is a bit less stress.

The Giles County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind you of its Reassurance Program.

Hope Church in Giles County is looking to serve the community. Members started at youth group that is helping with service projects.

A historic moment in the New River Valley, as Giles County Sheriff Morgan Millirons was sworn in for the fifth consecutive time as the sheriff of Giles County Wednesday.Millirons is the first sheriff in the history of the county to serve five consecutive terms.

Since Wednesday, Giles County students have been home participating in virtual classes due to a lack of teachers.

Giles County Public Schools will be holding a virtual learning day on Wednesday, Dec. 6.

Social workers say having kids close is better for them and their families.

A Giles County man harvested an animal not seen there since 1958. Lifelong native Wesley Woodyard hunted Giles County’s first elk in decades, an animal up until now not thought to still be in the county.

The majority of our region is no longer in a burn ban.

Robert W. Beckman (D) and T. Travis Hackworth (R) are vying for the Virginia Senate District 5 seat in this year’s Virginia general election on Nov. 7, 2023.

The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find results for Giles County here.

The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find results for Giles County here.

A mountain in Pulaski County has been on fire for three days now burning over 300 acres of land.

According to the Virginia Department of Forestry, this is peak wildfire season in the commonwealth.

Emergency crews are asking people to avoid traveling on Parrot River Road.

According to Tennessee court records, Anthony Meyers has faced a multitude of charges over the last 15 years.

A man is disrupting a sense of security for residents across the New River Valley after breaking into multiple houses to find food.

A man wanted for a string of break-ins, including several across multiple counties in the New River Valley was spotted again Friday.

A man wanted in multiple counties across the New River Valley was spotted again this week in Giles County.

A man wanted in connection to home break-ins across several counties is still on the run.

The Giles County Sheriff’s Office has alerted 10 News that they are searching for an armed man with outstanding warrants.

A local business owner in Narrows has lost what she said was her entire life over the weekend after a fire has forced her business to close.

Giles County Public Schools serves more than 2,200 students attending three grade schools, two high schools, and a technology center.