1 minute agoFranklin County leaders approve tax increases, county budgetRead full article: Franklin County leaders approve tax increases, county budget
Appalachian Power reduces water releases under drought plan as prolonged dry conditions drive unusually low lake levels across the region.Drought Forces Appalachian Power to Change Operations at Smith Mountain Lake, Leesville LakeRead full article: Drought Forces Appalachian Power to Change Operations at Smith Mountain Lake, Leesville Lake
Leukemia diagnosis pushes Wytheville mother to open indoor playground on Main StreetRead full article: Leukemia diagnosis pushes Wytheville mother to open indoor playground on Main Street
‘We made our own family’: How foster care changed one mother’s lifeRead full article: ‘We made our own family’: How foster care changed one mother’s life
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., speaks to supporters during an election night watch party Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to supportRead full article: Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support
Community Rides offers low-cost transportation for Giles County residentsRead full article: Community Rides offers low-cost transportation for Giles County residents
Roanoke County kicks off 2026 Food Truck Week!Read full article: Roanoke County kicks off 2026 Food Truck Week!
FILE - Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, Feb. 24, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, Pool, file)Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoes various legislation, including marijuana marketplace billRead full article: Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoes various legislation, including marijuana marketplace bill
Photo of suspect vehicle involved in May 17 Roanoke shooting.Man shot after fight leads to shooting in Roanoke, police identify suspect vehicleRead full article: Man shot after fight leads to shooting in Roanoke, police identify suspect vehicle
Kevin Harvick, who captured the 2014 NASCAR Cup Series championship and won 60 races at the sports top level, smiles after he was selected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Steve Reed)Kevin Harvick selected to NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027 along with Jeff Burton, Larry PhillipsRead full article: Kevin Harvick selected to NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027 along with Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips
Barnyard Sensory Gym opens in Floyd County with inclusive indoor play spaceRead full article: Barnyard Sensory Gym opens in Floyd County with inclusive indoor play space
America’s 250th birthday is just around the corner, and the nation is gearing up to celebrate more than two centuries since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Young Patriot: Submit videos of your kid reciting the Pledge of Allegiance for a chance to be on TVRead full article: Young Patriot: Submit videos of your kid reciting the Pledge of Allegiance for a chance to be on TV
The WSLS 10 Shred event is back again and we couldn’t be more excited!2026 Shred Event FAQ: Everything you need to knowRead full article: 2026 Shred Event FAQ: Everything you need to know
FILE - Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, Feb. 24, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, Pool, file)Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoes various legislation, including marijuana marketplace billRead full article: Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoes various legislation, including marijuana marketplace bill
Photo of Robert Cobb.West Virginia man arrested after attempting to meet minor in Alleghany CountyRead full article: West Virginia man arrested after attempting to meet minor in Alleghany County
This undated photo provided by Kraft Heinz on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, shows a new line of Jell-O products. (Kraft Heinz via AP)Jell-O is jiggling its way toward more natural ingredientsRead full article: Jell-O is jiggling its way toward more natural ingredients
Vivek Ramaswamy, left, candidate for Governor in Ohio, and his running mate, Ohio Senate President Rob McColley, right, listen to a question during a news conference on Medicaid fraud in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)Vance takes his fight against fraud to red Ohio, muddying waters for GOP's Vivek RamaswamyRead full article: Vance takes his fight against fraud to red Ohio, muddying waters for GOP's Vivek Ramaswamy
Argentine scientists collect traps placed at different points across Ushuaia, Argentina, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as part of an investigation for the source of the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. (AP Photo/Lujan Agusti)Argentines hunting for source of hantavirus outbreak trap rats in southernmost cityRead full article: Argentines hunting for source of hantavirus outbreak trap rats in southernmost city
FILE - Rihanna arrives at the premiere of "Smurfs" on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)Judge orders mental health evaluation for the woman accused of attempting to murder RihannaRead full article: Judge orders mental health evaluation for the woman accused of attempting to murder Rihanna
Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi poses for portrait photographs for the film 'All of a Sudden' during the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 18, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)Ryusuke Hamaguchi makes gentle, quiet, long films. And he might win the Palme d'OrRead full article: Ryusuke Hamaguchi makes gentle, quiet, long films. And he might win the Palme d'Or
FILE - Leon Thomas performs "Mutt" during the BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)Leon Thomas to receive ASCAP Vanguard Award for shaping the future of R&BRead full article: Leon Thomas to receive ASCAP Vanguard Award for shaping the future of R&B
Brookman (Left) Richards (Right) Courtesy of MOCOSOTwo charged with multiple offenses related to production and possession of child pornography after investigationRead full article: Two charged with multiple offenses related to production and possession of child pornography after investigation
‘Tanglewood Crossing’: Tanglewood area receiving new storefronts, restaurantsRead full article: ‘Tanglewood Crossing’: Tanglewood area receiving new storefronts, restaurants
LewisGale hosts Mental Health Walk held in Salem TuesdayRead full article: LewisGale hosts Mental Health Walk held in Salem Tuesday
Rainy pattern ahead!Drought Relief? It Could Be on the Way.Read full article: Drought Relief? It Could Be on the Way.
Roanoke City Council make amendments to Evans Spring PlanRead full article: Roanoke City Council make amendments to Evans Spring Plan
5 minutes agoFranklin County baseball & softball advance to Blue Ridge District finalsRead full article: Franklin County baseball & softball advance to Blue Ridge District finals
Photo of a person of interest in an ongoing assault investigation in Campbell County.Law enforcement searching for man following assault in Campbell CountyRead full article: Law enforcement searching for man following assault in Campbell County
Suspects (Courtesy of CCSO)Campbell County Sheriff’s Office investigating multiple vehicle larcenies and stolen vehicles Read full article: Campbell County Sheriff’s Office investigating multiple vehicle larcenies and stolen vehicles
Barnyard Sensory Gym opens in Floyd County with inclusive indoor play spaceRead full article: Barnyard Sensory Gym opens in Floyd County with inclusive indoor play space
Drought causes Smith Mountain Lake water levels to drop several feet ahead of Memorial Day weekendRead full article: Drought causes Smith Mountain Lake water levels to drop several feet ahead of Memorial Day weekend
On Thursday, April 30, WSLS 10 News will be sharing excerpts from our favorite poems, song lyrics and original poetry submitted by you our viewers on our morning show, starting at 5 a.m.Share a poem, lyric or original poetry with 10 News for ‘Poem in Your Pocket Day!’Read full article: Share a poem, lyric or original poetry with 10 News for ‘Poem in Your Pocket Day!’
Looking for something egg-citing to do with the family this Easter?LIST 🐰: Easter events in Southwest, Central VirginiaRead full article: LIST 🐰: Easter events in Southwest, Central Virginia
Happy International Waffle Day!International Waffle Day: Where do you get the best waffles in Central and Southwest Virginia?Read full article: International Waffle Day: Where do you get the best waffles in Central and Southwest Virginia?
Happy National Puppy Day!National Puppy Day: Show off your pet on Pin It for a chance to appear on TV or social mediaRead full article: National Puppy Day: Show off your pet on Pin It for a chance to appear on TV or social media
Community Rides offers low-cost transportation for Giles County residentsRead full article: Community Rides offers low-cost transportation for Giles County residents
‘We made our own family’: How foster care changed one mother’s lifeRead full article: ‘We made our own family’: How foster care changed one mother’s life
‘Tanglewood Crossing’: Tanglewood area receiving new storefronts, restaurantsRead full article: ‘Tanglewood Crossing’: Tanglewood area receiving new storefronts, restaurants
Roanoke County kicks off 2026 Food Truck Week!Read full article: Roanoke County kicks off 2026 Food Truck Week!
Roanoke City Council make amendments to Evans Spring PlanRead full article: Roanoke City Council make amendments to Evans Spring Plan
LewisGale hosts Mental Health Walk held in Salem TuesdayRead full article: LewisGale hosts Mental Health Walk held in Salem Tuesday
Leukemia diagnosis pushes Wytheville mother to open indoor playground on Main StreetRead full article: Leukemia diagnosis pushes Wytheville mother to open indoor playground on Main Street
FILE - Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, Feb. 24, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, Pool, file)Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoes various legislation, including marijuana marketplace billRead full article: Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoes various legislation, including marijuana marketplace bill
Community Rides offers low-cost transportation for Giles County residentsRead full article: Community Rides offers low-cost transportation for Giles County residents
FILE - Rihanna arrives at the premiere of "Smurfs" on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)Judge orders mental health evaluation for the woman accused of attempting to murder RihannaRead full article: Judge orders mental health evaluation for the woman accused of attempting to murder Rihanna
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients' citizenship in new immigration enforcement moveRead full article: Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients' citizenship in new immigration enforcement move
‘We made our own family’: How foster care changed one mother’s lifeRead full article: ‘We made our own family’: How foster care changed one mother’s life
This photo provided by the Pacific Whale Foundation in May 2026, shows the tail markings of a humpback whale that was spotted at breeding sites in Australia and Brazil. (Pacific Whale Foundation via AP)Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and BrazilRead full article: Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil
‘Tanglewood Crossing’: Tanglewood area receiving new storefronts, restaurantsRead full article: ‘Tanglewood Crossing’: Tanglewood area receiving new storefronts, restaurants
Vice President JD Vance leaves after speaking to reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)For Vance and Rubio, the road to 2028 takes a turn through the White House briefing roomRead full article: For Vance and Rubio, the road to 2028 takes a turn through the White House briefing room
Roanoke County kicks off 2026 Food Truck Week!Read full article: Roanoke County kicks off 2026 Food Truck Week!
Roanoke City Council make amendments to Evans Spring PlanRead full article: Roanoke City Council make amendments to Evans Spring Plan
President Donald Trump speaks as he tours Ballroom construction around the outside the White House, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP oppositionRead full article: The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., speaks to supporters during an election night watch party Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to supportRead full article: Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support
This undated photo provided by Kraft Heinz on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, shows a new line of Jell-O products. (Kraft Heinz via AP)Jell-O is jiggling its way toward more natural ingredientsRead full article: Jell-O is jiggling its way toward more natural ingredients
LewisGale hosts Mental Health Walk held in Salem TuesdayRead full article: LewisGale hosts Mental Health Walk held in Salem Tuesday
Vivek Ramaswamy, left, candidate for Governor in Ohio, and his running mate, Ohio Senate President Rob McColley, right, listen to a question during a news conference on Medicaid fraud in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)Vance takes his fight against fraud to red Ohio, muddying waters for GOP's Vivek RamaswamyRead full article: Vance takes his fight against fraud to red Ohio, muddying waters for GOP's Vivek Ramaswamy
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on next to, from bottom right, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, top right, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook, top left, and others during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (Maxim Shemetov/Pool Photo via AP)Trump discloses thousands of stock trades, some in companies directly influenced by his policiesRead full article: Trump discloses thousands of stock trades, some in companies directly influenced by his policies
Leukemia diagnosis pushes Wytheville mother to open indoor playground on Main StreetRead full article: Leukemia diagnosis pushes Wytheville mother to open indoor playground on Main Street
