Hometown Mentor

A Fries man has found himself on an important mission since the pandemic began in March 2020.

When the coronavirus pandemic forced schools to shut down in-person learning in March 2020, many college students lost the opportunity to gain real world experience through internships.

The pandemic has changed a lot about how schools in our hometowns operate. But one thing it hasn’t changed is just how important teachers are in students' lives.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on in our hometowns, a husband and wife duo is giving back to those in need.

Most people have that one teacher that made a profound impact on their life.

A Franklin County teacher is making quite the name for himself after being named the Virginia State Teacher of the Year.

Over 100,000 lights will be on display and they will take up almost the size of two football fields.

In a time of such division in the country, one local teacher is doing all she can to spread messages of love and compassion to her students.

2020 has been a difficult year for everyone, especially teachers.

Coronavirus has thrown a curve ball at school districts in all of our hometowns. But lucky for us, southwest Virginia is home to some of the best teachers around, including August’s Hometown Mentor.

During the coronavirus pandemic, teachers in our hometowns have had to adapt. But unlike most, one Glenvar High School teacher’s work still requires him to come into school on a regular basis.

During difficult times, teachers in our hometowns continue to go above and beyond for their students. But a teacher in Salem isn't just impacting the lives of kids - she's helping adults too.