VIRGINIA NEWS
Dickens of a Christmas boosts local businesses this season
Read full article: Dickens of a Christmas boosts local businesses this seasonThe Dickens of a Christmas tree lighting took place in Downtown Roanoke on Friday. The event brought people to the Downtown area, giving local businesses a quick boost.
Reports show Roanoke strip club can reopen without zoning board approval
Read full article: Reports show Roanoke strip club can reopen without zoning board approvalAn update on a story from November - reports show that a Roanoke strip club can reopen without approval from the city’s zoning board, and a building permit for renovations has been approved.
Cold Weather Continues Overnight!
Read full article: Cold Weather Continues Overnight!Widespread snow is covering Southwest and Central Virginia this morning, with the highest totals in the New River Valley. 10 News’s meteorologist shares up-to-date snow accumulation, current road conditions, and what to expect heading into the weekend.
Roanoke snow boosts winter gear sales
Read full article: Roanoke snow boosts winter gear salesAn unexpected December snowfall transformed Wasena’s hillsides into bustling sledding spots Thursday, while local outdoor retailers saw a surge in winter gear sales as parents rushed to outfit growing children.
Cold Weather Continues Overnight!
Read full article: Cold Weather Continues Overnight!Widespread snow is covering Southwest and Central Virginia this morning, with the highest totals in the New River Valley. 10 News’s meteorologist shares up-to-date snow accumulation, current road conditions, and what to expect heading into the weekend.
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.
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.
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.
MORE VIRGINIA NEWS
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
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.
Nikki Giovanni immersive poetry experience to debut at Virginia Tech on the anniversary of her passing
Read full article: Nikki Giovanni immersive poetry experience to debut at Virginia Tech on the anniversary of her passingVirginia Tech will honor the legacy of acclaimed poet Nikki Giovanni with a new immersive exhibit debuting Dec. 9, the anniversary of her passing.
VSP provides more details on fatal pedestrian crash involving Virginia Tech student
Read full article: VSP provides more details on fatal pedestrian crash involving Virginia Tech studentVirginia State Police is investigating after a Blacksburg police officer hit and killed a pedestrian while responding to a call, according to the police department.
Local funeral homes warning of scam targeting grieving families
Read full article: Local funeral homes warning of scam targeting grieving familiesScammers are targeting grieving families in Southwest Virginia by impersonating funeral home directors and demanding additional payments for pre-arranged services.
Virginia lawmakers showcase proposed cannabis retail market legislation amendments
Read full article: Virginia lawmakers showcase proposed cannabis retail market legislation amendmentsVirginia lawmakers convened on Tuesday to review proposed amendments to a 2026 cannabis retail market bill.
10 notable books of 2025: A posthumous memoir about Epstein, 'Hunger Games' and reliving 2024
Read full article: 10 notable books of 2025: A posthumous memoir about Epstein, 'Hunger Games' and reliving 2024The publishing world's notable releases this year included a new “Hunger Games” novel and a book by Thomas Pynchon.
Blacksburg apartment fire leads to resident relocations, significant building damage
Read full article: Blacksburg apartment fire leads to resident relocations, significant building damageFire crews are currently on the scene of a fire at the Foxridge Apartment Complex in Blacksburg, late Monday night.
State Sen. Mark Peake stepping down as Chairman of Republican Party of Virginia
Read full article: State Sen. Mark Peake stepping down as Chairman of Republican Party of VirginiaMark Peake announced that he is stepping down as the Chairman of the Republican Party at the end of the year, his office confirmed to 10 News Monday night.
Virginia lawmakers hear from VMI, UVA leaders ahead of General Assembly session
Read full article: Virginia lawmakers hear from VMI, UVA leaders ahead of General Assembly sessionThe hearings come as Democrats, who control the legislature, have raised concerns about what they see as interference in university autonomy from outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office and the White House.
No. 17 Virginia tops Virginia Tech 27-7 to clinch a spot in ACC title game
Read full article: No. 17 Virginia tops Virginia Tech 27-7 to clinch a spot in ACC title gameJ’Mari Taylor became the first Atlantic Coast Conference running back since 2021 to run for a touchdown and throw for a score in the same game as No. 17 Virginia beat Virginia Tech 27-7 to clinch a spot in the conference championship game. Taylor ran for 80 yards and a score and quarterback Chandler Morris threw for 182 yards and ran for an 8-yard touchdown as the Cavaliers beat the Hokies for just the second time in the last 21 meetings between the schools. The Hokies got a 57-yard touchdown pass from Kyron Drones to Shamarius Peterkin with 4:20 left to play.
SWVA Wildlife Center releases another rehabilitated eagle at Smith Mountain Lake
Read full article: SWVA Wildlife Center releases another rehabilitated eagle at Smith Mountain LakeThe Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center recently released a bald eagle at Smith Mountain Lake! It was injured after a fight with other eagles, but that scuffle was only half the battle.
