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Temperatures will be held down 10-15° below average the next two days

Once showers arrive they stick around well into next week

A big award for the WSLS 10 Team!

There’s a new center dedicated to teaching students coping skills during their suspension.

Clifton Middle School and Mountainview Elementary School will be closed Wednesday out of an abundance of caution.

Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that left one dead in Highland County Saturday.

10 News investigates the new age system of punishment and how it’s working.

Attorney argues a report from the Commonwealth should be part of her case, and make a difference in getting her kids back.

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When your pet needs treatment or surgery, it can get expensive fast. But there are other options your vet may not be talking to you about.

When your pet needs treatment or surgery, it can get expensive fast. But there are other options your vet may not be talking to you about.

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A stormy pattern develops Friday through Sunday before cooling off some next week

Former Alleghany County Chief Deputy, Matthew Bowser blew a 0.11 after he was arrested for a DUI over the weekend.

10 News uncovered seven different investigations – some with serious findings.

Most severe weather missed us last night and this morning

The policy is working and helping connect families with resources.

Get ready for maple syrup, doughnuts, buckwheat pancakes and more.

An Ohio man is facing charges after leading U.S. Marshals on a high-speed pursuit from Augusta County to Alleghany County Saturday, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.

Perhaps the most unique place for a pick-me-up in Southwest Virginia, Caffé Museo, has now expanded it’s menu to offer beer and wine.

The halls at Clifton Middle School were empty on Friday. Out of an abundance of caution, the school was closed after a student allegedly made a threat.

We are working for you on solutions to keep our kids and our families safe from online predators.

We are working for you on solutions to keep our kids and our families safe from online predators.

College can get expensive but WSLS 10 wants to help with $2,000 scholarships.

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is asking for input on cell phones in the classroom.

Clifton Forge is holding an open forum Tuesday to get opinions on their all abilities park plan.

The Safety While Accessing Technology (SWAT) education program is being talked about by lawmakers in Richmond.

The street value for the amount of methamphetamine found was over $27,000.00, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.

Mariah Armstrong shares how she’s giving back after others supported her through her son’s birth.

We'll then turn colder Friday with strong wind gusts and mountain snow

In Virginia, kids are in crisis and put into foster care due to no fault of their own. But they have an advocate. 10 News Anchor Jenna Zibton works tirelessly all year long investigating the challenges the foster care system faces and revealing the solutions so all of us can help. You’ve seen the stories during the WSLS 10 Kids in Crisis series and 30 Days of Hope, where we profile one child who needs a home every day during the month of November.

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools has postponed the Alcova basketball tournament that was scheduled to be held this week due to water damage in Clifton Middle School.

We showed you the stories of 35 children in November, just some of the more than 700 who can be adopted.

He enjoys Vietnamese food and culture and it’s something he would like to keep.

Two victims took the stand during the sentencing of a former Alleghany High School physical education teacher on Monday.

A former Alleghany Count PE teacher has learned his fate after pleading guilty to eight counts of child indecency charges back in August.

“Foster care has given me a real dad and saved me from a dark road.”

She is compassionate and wants to study to be a psychologist or criminologist.

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools will have a virtual learning day on Thursday, Dec. 15.

If he had three wishes they would include, “To have a nice family, have fun and be kind to one another.”

On Thursday, the Omni Homestead Resort announced that the long-awaited moment is here – the Warm Springs Pools will officially reopen on Saturday, Dec. 17.

The teen wants to be a construction worker when he grows up.

A Covington man was arrested and charged after authorities searched his home on Nov. 3, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.

These four siblings want to stay together when they’re adopted.

“I’ll actually be loved and I won’t have to worry about going placement to placement,” said Maddie.

“Family is very important to him. He’s missed his family for a very long time and he’s at the stage of life where he’s really looking for it.”

“I would like a family who is super accepting of who I am,” said Axle.

“Being in a family to me means that there’s trust, communication and reliability,” said the 16-year-old.

“In his heart of hearts, he is a 12-year-old kid just looking for a place to belong.”

She is very open to learning new things and having new experiences with a family, particularly traveling.

Lilly has been in foster care since she was 6 years old, and what she wants more than anything is to find a forever family to call her own.

“I want to belong in a family because sometimes you just need somebody to call.”

When you step inside the Omni Homestead Resort, you’ll now see a Christmas tradition.

The 17-year-old wants a family to call her own and help her reach her full potential.

We featured him during 30 Days of Hope in 2021 and he’s still looking for a family.

The teen is looking forward to having a forever family who supports his dreams of attending Virginia Tech or George Mason for game design.

“Some of my goals are graduating high school, getting out of the facility that I’m at, and live a normal life.”

Jeremiah is hopeful about adoption and finding a forever family that he can trust and depend on

Tino has a childlike wonder that makes him incredibly special.

I’m going to get adopted with a good family,” he said.

The middle schooler needs an energetic family who will take her to sporting events and do things outside because she’s so active.

The 12-year-old likes making her own slime, playing games and being outside.

He wants to do things with a family like play basketball or eat dinner together and talk.

These three siblings will melt your heart! They look forward to finding a family and moving on to happier times together.

The teen has been in foster care since the age of four, and is looking for a family of his own!

Leaders said they closed the school out of an abundance of caution after talking with the VDH Wednesday evening.

“I want to be a horse trainer. My favorite animal is a horse,” she said.

Both Alleghany High School and Covington High School's playoff football games have been moved to Thursday, Nov. 10, due to the possibility of inclement weather on Friday.

The 13-year-old is adventurous and is always willing to try new things.

“If I had any wish in the world, it would probably be to have a nice family.”

Kyle loves being outside so much, he wishes the sun would never go down.

Bentley loves telling jokes and has a great sense of humor and a big smile.

We’re told the incident was isolated, and charges against the student are pending.

Cody has a loving heart and a fantastic sense of humor.

The 2022 General Election will be held on November 8. Across our region, there are four referendums on ballots.

The 13-year-old loves animals and wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up.

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools announced Wednesday evening that Callaghan Elementary will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 3, and Friday, Nov. 4, due to a high number of probable flu cases.

The 15-year-old hopes to find a home filled with love.

Having a mom is the most important thing for Erica and she loves younger kids too.

A Covington man who faces six federal charges in connection to the Capitol riots on Jan. 6 has pleaded guilty, court records show.

LewisGale Medical Center is one of the many places accepting unwanted and expired prescription drugs this Saturday.

Hometown Halloween shuts down Main Street in Covington to make room for a night of Halloween fun.

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools will release students two hours early on Friday, Oct. 21.

The Alleghany Highlands School Board approved a one-time bonus for its employees on Tuesday.

The training was a part of National Emergency Nurses Day for the local hospital and first responders to showcase their skills.

A man has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of his father.

Depression and anxiety among young people is up by 40% regionally, as well as the number of people dying by suicide.

Mary Kramer Asma will be the face of this year’s Christmas Mother program

The Mountaineers are 3-1 and Garrett Via is a rolling ball of butcher knives.

Beaverdam Falls in Alleghany County is one of the filming locations for the upcoming movie, "Talos: The Knights of Zibalba."

The Alleghany and Covington Sheriffs’ Office arrested two men after a break-in at the Immanuel Baptist Church on Sept. 6.

Health experts said the numbers are decreasing in Virginia and nationally.

A man faces 25 years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run in Alleghany County, according to Ann Gardner, the Alleghany County Commonwealth’s Attorney.

For this week of In Your Town, we're stopping in Clifton Forge to take a closer look at the Masonic Theater.

In 1997, 30 women from across the country came to VMI and became the first females to attend the school.

Alleghany County has a wide-variety of outdoor recreation spots, and officials are looking to continue growing the opportunities.

Inside Total Action for Progress’ Covington Office are dozens of racks of clothing waiting to be taken home by someone who is in need.

Expect similar conditions from today through the end of the month

Our Camp Tour rolls to the Highlands where Bath County alum Jake Phillips has returned as head coach. Phillips is no stranger to winning, he helped lead Bath to a state title in 2001, finishing his high school career with nearly 10,000 yards of offense before heading to William and Mary.

Students have been evacuated from Alleghany High School after a bomb threat was reported, according to a Facebook post from the school district.