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US military conducts strike on another suspected drug boat as probe into the first strike begins
Read full article: US military conducts strike on another suspected drug boat as probe into the first strike beginsU.S. Southern Command says it has conducted another strike against a small boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, following a pause of almost three weeks.
Police recover a James Bond-inspired Fabergé pendant from the bowels of a man accused of eating it
Read full article: Police recover a James Bond-inspired Fabergé pendant from the bowels of a man accused of eating itPolice in New Zealand have recovered a stolen James Bond-inspired pendant from a suspect's gastrointestinal tract.
Winter readiness in Roanoke: safety tips and county preparations for first snow
Read full article: Winter readiness in Roanoke: safety tips and county preparations for first snowRoanoke County is already gearing up for the upcoming winter storm, with preparations underway across the area. From stocking up on essentials to coordinating county operations, officials and residents are taking steps to stay safe and keep things running smoothly once the snow hits.
Court decision calling for end to National Guard deployment in DC paused by appeals court
Read full article: Court decision calling for end to National Guard deployment in DC paused by appeals courtA U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is on hold.
Bedford County prepares for first snow with community support, safety tips
Read full article: Bedford County prepares for first snow with community support, safety tipsAs Bedford County braces for the first significant snow of the season, residents and local organizations are coming together to keep everyone safe and warm.
Winter readiness in Roanoke: safety tips and county preparations for first snow
Read full article: Winter readiness in Roanoke: safety tips and county preparations for first snowRoanoke County is already gearing up for the upcoming winter storm, with preparations underway across the area. From stocking up on essentials to coordinating county operations, officials and residents are taking steps to stay safe and keep things running smoothly once the snow hits.
Bedford County prepares for first snow with community support, safety tips
Read full article: Bedford County prepares for first snow with community support, safety tipsAs Bedford County braces for the first significant snow of the season, residents and local organizations are coming together to keep everyone safe and warm.
Altavista Police arrest two in connection with July armed robbery
Read full article: Altavista Police arrest two in connection with July armed robberyAltavista Police announced Thursday that they had made an arrest in connection to a July armed robbery that occurred at the ARCO convenience store, formerly known as GB Mart.
Owners of Windy Hills Farm celebrate donating over 1 million pounds of food
Read full article: Owners of Windy Hills Farm celebrate donating over 1 million pounds of foodDarin Greear and his wife, Tabitha, owners of Windy Hills Farm, have donated over 1 million pounds of produce to the Society of St. Andrew to feed the hungry, impacting an estimated 400,000 people. The Society celebrated Greear's generosity with a surprise event, presenting him with the Feeding the Region Award, while also marking their milestone of donating over 1 billion pounds of food since 1979.
Danville Police Department hosts Annual Toy Drive
Read full article: Danville Police Department hosts Annual Toy DriveDanville Police are asking for your help to make the holidays extra special for local kids. The department’s annual toy drive is called Santa’s Blue Elves, and for years, it has ensured hundreds of local children receive a present to open Christmas morning. They are hosting toy drives on Thursday and Friday. Thursday’s drive runs until 6 p.m. at the Target on Holt Garrison Parkway, and Friday’s will run from 4-6 p.m. at the Walmart on Mount Cross Road. You can also donate at the department’s headquarters at One Community Way through Dec. 18. Toys must be in new condition in their original packaging with original tags.
Gov. Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of National Guard member killed in D.C. shooting
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of National Guard member killed in D.C. shootingGovernor Youngkin ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth in memory and respect of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, West Virginia Army National Guard, on Dec. 4.
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Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
Read full article: Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia JamesThe Justice Department has failed to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump.
Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026
Read full article: Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026The Supreme Court is allowing the challenged Texas congressional redistricting plan to be used in next year’s election, despite a lower-court ruling that the map likely discriminates on the basis of race.
Altavista Police arrest two in connection with July armed robbery
Read full article: Altavista Police arrest two in connection with July armed robberyAltavista Police announced Thursday that they had made an arrest in connection to a July armed robbery that occurred at the ARCO convenience store, formerly known as GB Mart.
Missouri court orders new wording for ballot measure seeking to restrict abortion rights
Read full article: Missouri court orders new wording for ballot measure seeking to restrict abortion rightsA Missouri appeals court panel has ordered new wording for a ballot measure seeking to roll back abortion rights in the state.
Faulty glucose monitors linked to 7 deaths and more than 700 injuries, FDA warns
Read full article: Faulty glucose monitors linked to 7 deaths and more than 700 injuries, FDA warnsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned people to stop using certain types of glucose monitor sensors that were linked to seven deaths.
Owners of Windy Hills Farm celebrate donating over 1 million pounds of food
Read full article: Owners of Windy Hills Farm celebrate donating over 1 million pounds of foodDarin Greear and his wife, Tabitha, owners of Windy Hills Farm, have donated over 1 million pounds of produce to the Society of St. Andrew to feed the hungry, impacting an estimated 400,000 people. The Society celebrated Greear's generosity with a surprise event, presenting him with the Feeding the Region Award, while also marking their milestone of donating over 1 billion pounds of food since 1979.
Danville Police Department hosts Annual Toy Drive
Read full article: Danville Police Department hosts Annual Toy DriveDanville Police are asking for your help to make the holidays extra special for local kids. The department’s annual toy drive is called Santa’s Blue Elves, and for years, it has ensured hundreds of local children receive a present to open Christmas morning. They are hosting toy drives on Thursday and Friday. Thursday’s drive runs until 6 p.m. at the Target on Holt Garrison Parkway, and Friday’s will run from 4-6 p.m. at the Walmart on Mount Cross Road. You can also donate at the department’s headquarters at One Community Way through Dec. 18. Toys must be in new condition in their original packaging with original tags.
A brown pelican 'feeding frenzy' is an encouraging sign for the often-struggling large seabirds
Read full article: A brown pelican 'feeding frenzy' is an encouraging sign for the often-struggling large seabirdsOn a jagged coastline in Central California, brown pelicans take flight to feed on a vast school of fish just offshore.
Stress of Houthi combat was a key factor in series of costly Navy mishaps, investigations show
Read full article: Stress of Houthi combat was a key factor in series of costly Navy mishaps, investigations showInvestigative reports into a series of high-profile Navy mishaps during a U.S.-led campaign against Yemen’s Houthi rebels reveal the operation's toll on ships and personnel.
US Treasury slaps $7.1M fine on New York firm for managing properties for Putin ally
Read full article: US Treasury slaps $7.1M fine on New York firm for managing properties for Putin allyThe U.S. Treasury has imposed a $7 million fine on a New York property management firm for allegedly violating Russia-related sanctions.
Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of it
Read full article: Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of itA special congressional election in Tennessee this week highlights the power and consequences of partisan gerrymandering.
Winter readiness in Roanoke: safety tips and county preparations for first snow
Read full article: Winter readiness in Roanoke: safety tips and county preparations for first snowRoanoke County is already gearing up for the upcoming winter storm, with preparations underway across the area. From stocking up on essentials to coordinating county operations, officials and residents are taking steps to stay safe and keep things running smoothly once the snow hits.
WATCH: Buzz4Good’s ‘Angels of Assisi’ episode tonight!
Read full article: WATCH: Buzz4Good’s ‘Angels of Assisi’ episode tonight!WSLS is partnering with 'BUZZ,' a public television series highlighting nonprofits in Southwest Virginia. Tonight's episode, streaming at 7:30 p.m., features Angels of Assisi, a Roanoke-based nonprofit pet clinic and adoption center dedicated to ensuring pets receive necessary care and homes. Michael Hemphill, the creator and host of BUZZ, discussed the series on WSLS earlier this week.
Toy Like Me program boosts inclusion for kids with disabilities in Roanoke
Read full article: Toy Like Me program boosts inclusion for kids with disabilities in RoanokeAt Virginia Heights School, the faces of children light up when they see toys that look just like them, complete with hearing aids and other assistive devices. The Toy Like Me program is making sure kids with disabilities see themselves reflected in the toys they play with — and that inclusion is making all the difference.
Help brighten holidays for seniors in Roanoke, Lynchburg with the “Karis Christmas for Seniors” program
Read full article: Help brighten holidays for seniors in Roanoke, Lynchburg with the “Karis Christmas for Seniors” programKaris Care Services is bringing holiday cheer to seniors in both the Roanoke and Lynchburg areas with its annual “Karis Christmas for Seniors” programs.
City of Lynchburg to help identify and replace lead water service lines at no cost to customers
Read full article: City of Lynchburg to help identify and replace lead water service lines at no cost to customersLynchburg Water Resources has initiated Pure Pipe Lynchburg, a multi-year program to comply with EPA regulations requiring the removal of lead service lines by 2037. The city submitted its initial inventory of service line materials in 2024 and is sending notifications to customers with lead, galvanized, and unknown service lines as part of this effort.
Liberty University issues all-clear after reported bomb threat, says nothing was found in search
Read full article: Liberty University issues all-clear after reported bomb threat, says nothing was found in searchLiberty University Security and Public Safety has issued an all-clear regarding a reported bomb threat near Williams Stadium.
Lynchburg Salvation Army to open warming shelter on nights when temperatures fall below freezing
Read full article: Lynchburg Salvation Army to open warming shelter on nights when temperatures fall below freezingThe Salvation Army in Lynchburg is stepping up to ensure people in need have a warm place to go during the cold winter months.
Person injured, law enforcement searching for suspect following hit-and-run in Lynchburg
Read full article: Person injured, law enforcement searching for suspect following hit-and-run in LynchburgLaw enforcement is searching for a suspect following a hit-and-run that left one injured in Lynchburg on Friday, Lynchburg Police Department said.
Owners of Windy Hills Farm celebrate donating over 1 million pounds of food
Read full article: Owners of Windy Hills Farm celebrate donating over 1 million pounds of foodDarin Greear and his wife, Tabitha, owners of Windy Hills Farm, have donated over 1 million pounds of produce to the Society of St. Andrew to feed the hungry, impacting an estimated 400,000 people. The Society celebrated Greear's generosity with a surprise event, presenting him with the Feeding the Region Award, while also marking their milestone of donating over 1 billion pounds of food since 1979.
WATCH: Buzz4Good’s ‘Angels of Assisi’ episode tonight!
Read full article: WATCH: Buzz4Good’s ‘Angels of Assisi’ episode tonight!WSLS is partnering with 'BUZZ,' a public television series highlighting nonprofits in Southwest Virginia. Tonight's episode, streaming at 7:30 p.m., features Angels of Assisi, a Roanoke-based nonprofit pet clinic and adoption center dedicated to ensuring pets receive necessary care and homes. Michael Hemphill, the creator and host of BUZZ, discussed the series on WSLS earlier this week.
City of Lynchburg to help identify and replace lead water service lines at no cost to customers
Read full article: City of Lynchburg to help identify and replace lead water service lines at no cost to customersLynchburg Water Resources has initiated Pure Pipe Lynchburg, a multi-year program to comply with EPA regulations requiring the removal of lead service lines by 2037. The city submitted its initial inventory of service line materials in 2024 and is sending notifications to customers with lead, galvanized, and unknown service lines as part of this effort.
Blacksburg’s PC Land offers free data recovery, temporary Chromebooks to those affected by Foxridge apartment fire
Read full article: Blacksburg’s PC Land offers free data recovery, temporary Chromebooks to those affected by Foxridge apartment firePC Land Electronic Repair in Blacksburg is extending its support after a devastating fire displaced more than 65 families and residents at Foxridge Apartments.
WSLS receives Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Journalism Award Wednesday
Read full article: WSLS receives Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Journalism Award Wednesday10 News was awarded an outstanding journalism award from the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation on Wednesday night, 10 News was awarded the Most Comprehensive Agricultural Coverage in Virginia. c
Hong Kong holds a legislative election Sunday after a fire raised governance concerns
Read full article: Hong Kong holds a legislative election Sunday after a fire raised governance concernsThe deadliest fire in Hong Kong in decades is putting pressure on Beijing’s governance system in the city.
US military conducts strike on another suspected drug boat as probe into the first strike begins
Read full article: US military conducts strike on another suspected drug boat as probe into the first strike beginsU.S. Southern Command says it has conducted another strike against a small boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, following a pause of almost three weeks.
Court decision calling for end to National Guard deployment in DC paused by appeals court
Read full article: Court decision calling for end to National Guard deployment in DC paused by appeals courtA U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is on hold.
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
Read full article: Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia JamesThe Justice Department has failed to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump.
Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026
Read full article: Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026The Supreme Court is allowing the challenged Texas congressional redistricting plan to be used in next year’s election, despite a lower-court ruling that the map likely discriminates on the basis of race.
Missouri court orders new wording for ballot measure seeking to restrict abortion rights
Read full article: Missouri court orders new wording for ballot measure seeking to restrict abortion rightsA Missouri appeals court panel has ordered new wording for a ballot measure seeking to roll back abortion rights in the state.
Don’t feel like cooking? Here’s what restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day in SW Virginia
Read full article: Don’t feel like cooking? Here’s what restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day in SW VirginiaNot in the mood to cook or spend the day in the kitchen? No worries! We’ve got you covered with a list of restaurants where you can gobble until you wobble.
Consumer Reports |Experts warn against daily use of protein supplements
Read full article: Consumer Reports |Experts warn against daily use of protein supplementsAre you using protein powders as part of your daily routine? A new Consumer Reports investigation highlights a potential risk with these supplements.
How Virginia bird owners can protect flocks from highly pathogenic avian influenza
Read full article: How Virginia bird owners can protect flocks from highly pathogenic avian influenzaVirginia officials urge backyard bird owners to strengthen biosecurity as wild waterfowl migration resumes this fall, amid concerns over Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
Warning: The government is not handing out cash to people scammed on Zelle, Cash App
Read full article: Warning: The government is not handing out cash to people scammed on Zelle, Cash App🚨 Consumer Reports is sounding the alarm on misleading claims about getting "free money" from Zelle and Cash App just by filling out a form.
Virginia’s Attorney General Miyares launches investigation into insulin pricing
Read full article: Virginia’s Attorney General Miyares launches investigation into insulin pricingVirginia’s Attorney General, Jason Miyares, announced Tuesday his office is investigating whether manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have artificially inflated prices while “deceiving consumers”. His office said in a press release the probe could uncover violations of the state’s Consumer Protection Act.
Consumer Reports | Safety concerns raised over popular ‘toddler towers’
Read full article: Consumer Reports | Safety concerns raised over popular ‘toddler towers’Toddler towers are the latest craze in family kitchens, allowing little ones to join in on the culinary fun. But did you know these towers could pose hidden safety risks?
