Thursday, May 23 2013 9:36 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:36:53 GMT
The Buena Vista Police Department is investigating a woman who was found dead in a home on Thursday.According to Lt. Chittum, a man has been taken into custody, and the case is still under investigation.No
According to Lt. Chittum, a man has been taken into custody, and the case is still under investigation.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:27:30 GMT
Lynchburg Police are investigating the shooting death of a woman.Officers were called just after noon to the 600 block of Perrymont Avenue for a shooting. When the officers arrived, they found a woman
Investigators identified the woman as 29-year-old Amy Connely Hewett, and classified her death as suspicious.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:06 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:06:00 GMT
The Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office S.W.A.T. team used tear gas to end a stand-off on Wednesday, with a man who officers believed was armed.According to Sheriff Mike Taylor, the Franklin County Sheriff's
A deputy opened the front door, and before he could announce his presence, Sheriff Taylor says Michael Crockett Craft pointed what appeared to be a handgun at the deputy
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:05:38 GMT
WSLS is working together with Southwest Virginia relief organizations to collect supplies for victims of the EF-5 tornado that devastated Moore, Oklahoma.
List of local relief groups collecting tornado help for Oklahoma
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:01:17 GMT
WSLS teamed up with the American Red Cross this evening for a phone bank to raise money for the Disaster Relief Fund. The fund supports disasters like the one in Oklahoma. Thanks to our generous viewers
WSLS teamed up with the American Red Cross this evening for a phone bank to raise money for the Disaster Relief Fund. The fund supports disasters like the one in Oklahoma.
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:47 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:47:11 GMT
The Roanoke River Greenways will be getting $12,775,000 to finish the greenway from Green Hill Park to the Blue Ridge Parkway.The Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization approved $28.2 million
The Roanoke River Greenways will be getting $12,775,000 to finish the greenway from Green Hill Park to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:23 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:23:40 GMT
A Carroll County sheriff's deputy found a woman's body in Grayson County, sheriff Richard Vaughan is confirming. Vaughan, the sheriff of Grayson County, said he thought the body had been there for about
Neighbor found Desia Rae George's cell phone, which kicked off a search of the area where the phone was recovered
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:32:13 GMT
Construction is in full swing at South Peak, located in South Roanoke Co., across from Tanglewood Mall. The first condominium building has been completed, and so far seven condos have been sold. Jeff
Construction is in full swing at South Peak, located in South Roanoke Co., across from Tanglewood Mall.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:20:57 GMT
A Salem grand jury has indicted former volunteer volleyball coach Dewayne Barger on seventeen new charges related to secretly videotaping teen girls. Barger turned himself in this morning and was released
A Salem grand jury has indicted former volunteer volleyball coach Dewayne Barger on 17 new charges related to secretly videotaping teen girls. Barger turned himself in this morning and was released
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:14 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:14:50 GMT
DANVILLE, Va. (AP) - AllergEase is moving its headquarters and distribution operations from Arlington to Danville. The city said Thursday in a news release that AllergEase plans to invest $7.5 million
AllergEase plans to locate its distribution operations and corporate headquarters to Danville's River District
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:39:21 GMT
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) - The Coast Guard and Virginia Marine Police are getting the word out on safe boating ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The groups plan to discuss boating safety Friday
The top five factors in all boating accidents last year were operator inattention, inexperience, improper lookout, machinery failure and excessive speed.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:38 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:38:24 GMT
WAYNESBORO, Va. (AP) - A man is dead after he was hit by a CSX train in Waynesboro. Waynesboro police tell media outlets that the accident occurred around 12:20 a.m. Thursday. The victim appeared
Police say the body will be sent to the Department of Forensics in Roanoke for an autopsy and identification.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:37 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:37:06 GMT
DANVILLE, Va. (AP) - Danville officials have decided not to increase bus fares this year after finding additional funds for its transit system. The Danville Register & Bee (http://bit.ly/11bOCOd) reports
City Council decided to apply $16,000 from recent unexpected tax payments toward the system.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:28 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:28:16 GMT
Artist P. Buckley Moss is at the Hotel Roanoke for a convention that celebrates her art and support of community.
Artist P. Buckley Moss is in Roanoke for a convention that celebrates her art and support of community. Starting Friday at 5:00pm the convention is open to the public at Hotel Roanoke.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:22 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:22:35 GMT
Pretty soon music will fill the air in Roanoke just like in years past. Formerly known as Festival in the Park, Downtown Roanoke Inc is setting up for festival 2013. The name change comes because the events
Pretty soon music will fill the air in Roanoke just like in years past. Formerly known as Festival in the Park, Downtown Roanoke Inc is setting up for "Festival 2013."
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:37 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:37:46 GMT
The historic Lyric, in Blacksburg for 85 years, is about to make history as it like other theaters across the country, are being forced into the digital age. "It's essential that we make this transition
The historic Lyric Theater is trying to make the move to digital with the help of social media. It's midway through a Kickstarter campaign drawing people from California to Blacksburg to keep the lights on.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:28 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:28:09 GMT
One group hoping to get a chunk of the $28 million in federal money the Roanoke Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization will distribute Thursday is the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission.
The Roanoke Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization will distribute $28 million in federal money over six years.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:27 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:27:22 GMT
President Barack Obama will address his administration's counter-terrorism policy in a speech this afternoon at the National Defense University. He'll discuss Al-Qaeda, the use of drones and the military
Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:56:24 GMT
All this week, WSLS 10 is taking you inside several unique destinations right here in our backyard. This time, we're going off the beaten path to a 500 acre outdoor playground in New Castle.Taking a break
All this week, WSLS 10 is taking you inside several unique destinations right here in our backyard. This time, we're going off the beaten path to a 500 acre outdoor playground in New Castle.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:17 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:17:27 GMT
Virginia is giving shoppers another reason to head to your local farmers market. The Department of Agriculture is now offering punch cards to reward people for buying local. You'll get a punch for every
The goal is to get more people to buy locally grown food.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:26 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:26:55 GMT
One of Virginia's natural wonders is up for sale.According to Jim Woltz of Woltz & Associates, the landmark along with the 150-room hotel, caverns, and related properties, are up for sale."A lot of people
"A lot of people probably don't even realize the Natural Bridge, one of the natural wonders of the world, is privately owned, and it is a great honor to be entrusted with this treasure,"said Jim Woltz of Woltz & Associates
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:13:54 GMT
Roanoke City Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that sent a man to the hospital on Tuesday evening.According to police department spokeswoman Aisha Johnson, officers were called at 6:49 p.m. to
Investigators believe the man was riding north on 13th Street, when the motorcycle hit a tree and a parked pick-up truck, then crashed
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:10 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:10:38 GMT
A Pulaski County Schools teacher on Wednesday because the 3rd teacher from the WSLS viewing area to be named a Virginia Lottery Super Teacher for 2013.The Lottery surprised Bethany Schaefer, a teacher
The Lottery surprised Bethany Schaefer, a teacher at Pulaski County High School, with the award, $2,000 in cash, and $2,000 in classroom supplies
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:02 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:02:51 GMT
Organizers behind the new Philpott Lake Marina "splash-broke" ground on the project Wednesday afternoon."The new marina will offer services to the thousands of visitors that come to Philpott Lake each
"The new marina will offer services to the thousands of visitors that come to Philpott Lake each year and will attract many tourists to our area," said Deputy Henry County Administrator Dale Wagoner.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:46 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:46:59 GMT
Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries news releaseSpring turkey hunters reported harvesting a record 19,265 birds during the 2013 season, according to Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.
Spring turkey hunters reported harvesting a record 19,265 birds during the 2013 season
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:00:22 GMT
ANGELA K. BROWNAssociated Press FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - The Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly 2009 Fort Hood attack wants to represent himself at his upcoming murder trial, which means he could
Maj. Nidal Hasan's request is to be considered at a pretrial hearing next week
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:06:55 GMT
DETROIT (AP) - General Motors Co. is recalling more than 27,000 Cadillac SUVs worldwide because the wheels can fall off. The company says the recall affects the 2013 Cadillac SRX with 18-inch wheels.
Safety regulators say the wheel nuts may not have been tightened enough at the factory
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:18:04 GMT
The Central Oklahoma Bronchos have come more than 1,100 miles to play for home. The Bronchos are one of eight teams in Salem to play for the 2013 NCAA Division II national championship in softball. It's
The Central Oklahoma Bronchos have come more than 1,100 miles to play for home. The Bronchos are one of eight teams in Salem to play for the 2013 NCAA Division II national championship in softball. It's
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:52:32 GMT
Eight teams from across the nation are in Salem for the NCAA Division II Softball World Series. Play begins tomorrow in the double elimination tournament. The teams, some from as far away as California,
Eight teams from across the nation are in Salem for the NCAA Division II Softball World Series. Play begins tomorrow in the double elimination tournament. The teams, some from as far away as California,
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:46:16 GMT
Hundreds of bikers will be in southwest Virginia Thursday during the annual Run for the Wall. They travel from all over the country on their way to Washington D.C.
Hundreds of bikers will be in southwest Virginia Thursday during the annual Run for the Wall. They travel from all over the country on their way to Washington D.C.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:43 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:43:40 GMT
Angels of Assisi is collecting pet donations for people in Oklahoma. They are asking for staples like dog and cat food and kitty litter. Bones and toys are also welcome. Donations can be dropped at Angels
Angels is asking for staples like dog and cat food and kitty litter. Bones and toys are also welcome. Donations can be dropped
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:06 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:06:58 GMT
Hope Tree Family Services is hosting Pat Moss this afternoon. P. Buckley Moss is on hand in Salem to help highlight the Hickson Art Exhibit Jimmy Hickson is part of the Developmental Disabilities In-Home
Well known artist is making a difference in communities around Virginia.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:00 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:00:37 GMT
Jamie Muro covered a lot of stories for WSLS 10 many years ago. He has gone on to cover similar stories in Florida involving hurricanes. He now lives in Connecticut with his wife and former WSLS 10 morning
Oklahoma has been hit hard before and WSLS 10 was there.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:50:30 GMT
If you are still hanging on to those fitness resolutions from the beginning of the year or looking ahead to summer you may want some help staying on the right health and fitness track. There is a free
Are you struggling with your diet and exercise routine?
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:41 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:41:19 GMT
"It's really an amazing feeling" said Lt. Travis Roberts, a Salvation Army Corps officer who goes to disasters with a mobile canteen, feeding people who've lost everything. "That food, that cup of coffee,
The Salvation Army and American Red Cross depend on your donations.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:05:38 GMT
WSLS is working together with Southwest Virginia relief organizations to collect supplies for victims of the EF-5 tornado that devastated Moore, Oklahoma.
List of local relief groups collecting tornado help for Oklahoma
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:36 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:36:53 GMT
The Buena Vista Police Department is investigating a woman who was found dead in a home on Thursday.According to Lt. Chittum, a man has been taken into custody, and the case is still under investigation.No
According to Lt. Chittum, a man has been taken into custody, and the case is still under investigation.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:27:30 GMT
Lynchburg Police are investigating the shooting death of a woman.Officers were called just after noon to the 600 block of Perrymont Avenue for a shooting. When the officers arrived, they found a woman
Investigators identified the woman as 29-year-old Amy Connely Hewett, and classified her death as suspicious.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:06 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:06:00 GMT
The Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office S.W.A.T. team used tear gas to end a stand-off on Wednesday, with a man who officers believed was armed.According to Sheriff Mike Taylor, the Franklin County Sheriff's
A deputy opened the front door, and before he could announce his presence, Sheriff Taylor says Michael Crockett Craft pointed what appeared to be a handgun at the deputy
The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations...
The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and...
