Police have confirmed that a body found Wednesday morning is believed to be 12-year-old Jordan Sims.

More rain, but sunshine on the horizon!

The Stress Factory, which recently relocated from Roanoke last month to a larger facility in Salem, allows visitors to channel their stress by breaking and smashing plates, bottles, and computer monitors.

The 2025 Aflac Kickoff Game between Virginia Tech and South Carolina will kick off at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 31

Stay informed with the latest updates on severe weather warnings and forecasts for Central Virginia.

Virginia lawmakers are weighing the impact of federal budget cuts and policies on the commonwealth. The House Emergency Committee on the Impacts of Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions met in Wytheville on Monday to hear from representatives of sectors that could be most impacted.

Metallica was just in town and this week is graduation; that means for the past two weeks businesses in the town of Blacksburg have been busy.

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center is sending a clear message this fawn season: if you see a baby deer, leave it alone. Trying to help a fawn may actually do more harm than good.

Downtown Roanoke, Inc. (DRI) has announced the eagerly awaited return of the Member One Mega Market Match program.

Virginia Tech’s 2025 spring commencement ceremonies for the main campus begin on May 14, and thousands of students are set to graduate over the week.

When Keen was 30 years old, she was diagnosed with BRCA2 mutation. She said her risk of breast cancer was 83%. So, she chose to do a preventative mastectomy. She has to get a breast MRI but they can range anywhere from $1000 to $1800 preventing her from getting them every year.

Feeding Southwest Virginia announced Monday its continued sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), offering free meals to children throughout the region during the summer months. 

Stay updated with the latest flash flood watch and weather forecasts for Southwest and Central Virginia.

One graduate is doing the unthinkable.

DANCING ON THE DIAMOND: Three area softball teams heading to NCAA tournament

The Cavaliers have only lost one of their last 11 games.

Corn earworms are one of the most economically harmful pests in North America, and they can quickly become resistant to common insecticides. However, researchers at Virginia Tech are testing a new method to curb the negative impact of the pest: utilizing a type of fungus.

Tigers scored 8 runs in the sixth inning for the 10-9 victory.

Danville has earned the designation of “Nature Everywhere Community,” becoming the first city in Virginia to receive this recognition. This initiative is part of the Nature Everywhere Community Action Challenge, a collaboration involving the Children & Nature Network, the National League of Cities, and KABOOM! The challenge aims to ensure children have access to nature in their living, learning, and playing environments.

Enjoy a sunny weekend before rain returns next week. Get the latest forecast and updates from Weather Authority.

A driver was injured after a severe single-vehicle car crash took place in Carroll County on Friday, Hillsville Fire Department said.

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced the award of nearly $150,000 in grants to literacy programs in the Commonwealth on Thursday.

After closing down following the owner’s retirement in 2023, Sub Station II is returning to Blacksburg in fall 2025!

Cooler temperatures and partly cloudy skies as we head into the weekend.

Commercial fishermen are eager to see if President Donald Trump's command to shed federal fishing regulations will boost one of the nation's oldest industries.

Proved to be a back-and-forth game in the later innings.

Emma Lemley allowed just one hit in the Hokies victory.

The Hokies eclipsed 40 wins as they approach the ACC Tournament

Stay informed about the severe thunderstorm watch in Southwest and Central Virginia with weather updates from WSLS's meteorologist.

A new law, signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin, will restrict children under 16 to one hour of social media per day, effective Jan. 1.