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Updated: Feb. 20, 2021 at 6:15 PM EST
|By Lindsay Cayne
She brings donated items to different spots throughout the New River Valley on every third Saturday of every month - rain or shine.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2021 at 12:12 PM EST
|By Pat Thomas
The goal is to collect canned foods, non-perishable items and hygiene products.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2021 at 8:31 PM EST
|By Ashley Boles
The store’s owner described this as a true love story and was overjoyed to have the winner give away her prize.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2021 at 6:14 PM EST
|By Kate Capodanno
At first the plan was to just bake cookies, but Wednesday morning about 150 linemen were given a full meal.
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Updated: Feb. 12, 2021 at 10:44 PM EST
|By Jen Cardone
All staff from the town spent this week spreading a little love to senior citizens in the community.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2021 at 4:36 PM EST
|By Pete DeLuca
This donation was part of Kroger’s “Zero Hunger Zero Waste” program and is worth $13,500.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2021 at 4:50 PM EST
|By Bruce Young
The Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center opened a new gallery show Saturday.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2021 at 7:56 PM EST
|By Joe Dashiell
Charles Anderson is a World War II veteran, a founding member of St. Gerard’s Catholic Church in Roanoke and a longtime volunteer in the community. On Monday, he celebrated his 100th birthday.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2021 at 6:37 PM EST
|By Bruce Young
In the past, kids would come into the center or gather at school to create Valentine's Day cards that would be sent to military veterans, but social distancing means that this year the projects have been put together in little kits that kids can take home.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2021 at 5:32 PM EST
|By Lindsay Cayne
Knitters and crocheters leave scarves, gloves, mittens and hats outside for anyone to take.
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Updated: Feb. 3, 2021 at 12:51 PM EST
|By Sarah Irby
The snowman was built in a cul-de-sac in Farmville.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2021 at 6:01 PM EST
|By Janay Reece
TThe funds will be used to help with TG Howard’s building fund and youth programs.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2021 at 5:50 PM EST
|By Bruce Young
The kids in the church learning pod have taken their desire to help others out to local businesses like the Cattleman’s Market to encourage folks to give non-perishable foods to three local food banks.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:07 PM EST
|By Lindsay Cayne
10 high schools have already raised $11,000 out of a $15,000 goal for their virtual dance marathon fundraiser.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2021 at 5:45 PM EST
|By Bruce Young
The folks at Road Hog’s BBQ have established “Petunia’s Tab,” where customers can contribute to help pay for meals for people who can’t afford them.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:59 PM EST
|By Janay Reece
The organizer says she wouldn’t have been able to do this without the help from the community.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 3:09 PM EST
One University of Virginia student went the extra mile to make sure our troops felt appreciated. Taylor decided to join in on a challenge in 2020, started by Operation Gratitude.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2021 at 5:21 PM EST
|By Michael Alachnowicz
Over 270 bags were delivered Tuesday.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 5:31 PM EST
|By Bruce Young
The principal at Central Elementary has posted a teddy bear in her office window at school, and called for others in the community to do the same at home for the students to find while out with their families around the area.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 12:28 PM EST
|By Sarah Irby
It was the highest Historical Horse Racing jackpot in U.S. history.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 8:04 PM EST
|By Joe Dashiell
A fundraiser that started with pocket change is making a big difference in central Virginia. Old parking meters have a new mission: helping people in need.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 6:10 PM EST
|By Michael Alachnowicz
About 800 knitted items were available for anyone who needed them.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2021 at 7:25 PM EST
|By Joe Dashiell
New Year’s Day 2021 holds special significance for a family in Wythe County. H. W. Brackens celebrated his 100th birthday Friday, with five generations by his side.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2020 at 6:58 PM EST
|By Lindsay Cayne
The Healthcare Heroes Campaign will run through all of January.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2020 at 6:16 PM EST
|By Ashley Boles
They look like giant pieces of candy, but they’re called hot chocolate bombs.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2020 at 6:32 PM EST
|By Michael Alachnowicz
She credits the team around her for the award.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2020 at 6:26 PM EST
|By Ashley Boles
The turkeys come from Kroger and were hand-delivered to families.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 at 3:50 PM EST
|By Bruce Young
The staff at White's Travel Center made a little Christmas magic to produce a pile of presents for a family that almost had none.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2020 at 5:19 PM EST
|By Bruce Young
Friday night, Appalfolks will have the Virginia Opry online, streaming from the theater onto their Facebook page.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2020 at 9:30 PM EST
|By Janay Reece
She asked if the dog could visit her terminally ill husband as a surprise Christmas present.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2020 at 5:36 PM EST
|By Tony Keith
A little girl was put through a traumatic experience when someone stole a car with her still inside.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2020 at 6:52 PM EST
|By Kendall Davis
George Washington High School freshman, Zamarian Griffin, has albinism that impacts his vision. Still, his passion is art.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2020 at 2:53 PM EST
|By Rachel Hirschheimer, NBC29
Mejia knows what it’s like to be hungry during the holidays.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2020 at 6:08 PM EST
|By Janay Reece
The students wanted to find a way to show the community how much they care before they go home for Thanksgiving.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2020 at 7:04 PM EST
|By Jean Jadhon
Old Dominion takes home vocal group of the year.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2020 at 3:28 PM EST
|By Bruce Young
The kids at Edgemont Primary School, Jeter Watson and Patsy’s Dance Studio gathered 850 pounds of pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House here in Roanoke, which they delivered with a little help and a big truck.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2020 at 6:46 PM EST
|By Bruce Young
The foundation had planned to hand out $220,000 in grants to non-profits as part of its regular distribution.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2020 at 5:39 PM EDT
|By Janay Reece
She says she doesn’t see a difference between dentistry and art because either way she’s using her hands.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2020 at 11:19 PM EDT
|By Ashley Boles
Roanoke tree stewards resume work days but search for more volunteers.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2020 at 1:17 PM EDT
|By Janay Reece
Blacksburg’s Millstone Kitchen’s Neighbors in Need project received $126,000 grant from Governor Northam’s COVID-19 response and recovery grant program.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2020 at 5:01 PM EDT
|By Janay Reece
Kelley Olsen is the first female president in the club's history.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2020 at 10:24 PM EDT
|By Jen Cardone
Pearisburg residents line their driveways to thank police officers for their service.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2020 at 5:58 PM EDT
|By Janay Reece
Abby and Katie Mallory say look out for these rocks; they might make you smile.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2020 at 6:56 PM EDT
|By Janay Reece
A local college student had the chance of a lifetime - to play piano for Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2020 at 4:30 PM EDT
|By Michael Alachnowicz
Roxy the bearded dragon had to have jaw surgery, but has since returned.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2020 at 11:25 PM EDT
|By Kendall Davis
Project Imagine graduate, Chaquan Wilson, shared his passion for art and sneakers at the Danville library by hosting a custom sneaker design workshop for the community.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2020 at 6:11 PM EDT
|By Bruce Young
Over 30 years, Leroy Watts has collected more than 4,500 salt and pepper shakers.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2020 at 6:36 PM EDT
|By Bruce Young
A horse fell into an eight-foot-deep hole, but local rescuers were able to pull him out.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2020 at 5:17 PM EDT
|By Bruce Young
Tiffany Kidd of Rockbridge Raffles presented Buena Vista city schools with a check for $5,082.79, clearing all of the food program debt held by students in the system.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2020 at 7:03 PM EDT
|By Ashley Boles
The Rescue Mission donated backpacks to Roanoke City Schools Tuesday.