Demarcus Brown had over 20 division one offers.

Roanoke 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.

Glenvar's Dawyot officially commits to UNC-Charlotte

At 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.

Snowfall & Slick Conditions Expected Friday. Check Out The Details Now!

Karis Care Services is bringing holiday cheer to seniors in both the Roanoke and Lynchburg areas with its annual “Karis Christmas for Seniors” programs.

Tracking the next winter weathermaker

Amari Worsham tallied 21 first half points.

UVA running back J'Mari Taylor lands on the All-ACC First-Team.

Marking a significant milestone in helping children fight cancer in Southwest Virginia, the Life Ring Foundation doubled it’s pledge to support pediatric cancer care at Carilion Children’s. Carilion Children’s to add staff and improve cancer treatment with Life Ring Foundation donation

A nice turn of events for the rest of the day!

A man who pleaded guilty to murdering an 80-year-old woman in South Roanoke has been sentenced to life in prison.

Roanoke City Schools and Roanoke County Schools have comprehensive approaches when deciding on cancellations, with early morning road crews and constant communication.

A Roanoke man wanted by U.S. Marshals was fatally shot by officers after barricading himself inside a house for several hours, according to Virginia State Police.

K&W Cafeterias announced they have closed the doors of their remaining locations in Roanoke and North Carolina on Monday.

The Hotel Roanoke announced the Fashions for Evergreens 2025 event; it will benefit United Way of Roanoke Valley.

Friendship Health and Rehab North and Friendship Health and Rehab South have been honored as two of America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026 by Newsweek.

A brief wintry mix could create some travel issues early Tuesday morning.

Tuesday brings early morning winter precipitation. Learn more here!

Crews responded to a fire that occurred at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Roanoke on Saturday.

The 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.

Winter is almost here, and the cold is setting in fast. For people without a place to go, this can be a dangerous time.

Mostly clear skies, gusty winds, and cold temperatures continue for the morning.

The Community Christmas Store of the Roanoke Valley is launching an online auction tonight at 5:00 p.m., with all proceeds benefiting the group’s mission to provide holiday assistance to local families in need.

Addison’s Army of Angels, the Rescue Mission of Roanoke, and Aztec Rental are all giving back this holiday season by providing free thanksgiving meals to the community

Cloudy skies are kicking off our Thanksgiving morning.

Local leaders in Roanoke are raising concerns about the city’s persistent deer overpopulation problem as the animals increasingly venture into densely populated areas.

Galen College of Nursing alumni in Roanoke are spreading holiday cheer by helping fill Thanksgiving baskets for students in need.

With the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching, Aztec Rental, Roanoke Mission and more are stepping up to make sure those in need have access to a warm meal.

Thanksgiving Snow Showers?

Roanoke City is in the middle of a six-month project to improve safety on Williamson Road, but not everyone is happy with the changes.

The Rescue Mission of Roanoke is scheduled to hold a community Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday to ensure people can enjoy a warm meal on the holiday.

Roanoke’s Huddle Up Moms is gearing up to open a new diaper bank and office space to empower mothers and families in Southwest Virginia.

Holiday forecast! Here's how it will impact you.

Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport is gearing up for one of its busiest travel weeks of the year as Thanksgiving approaches.

Members of the Bloods and Crips gangs may be connected to a May shooting that injured three people in downtown Roanoke, according to a search warrant filed on November 18th.

Much like a bad tasting turkey, Thanksgiving day will be cold and dry.

Thanksgiving Travel Forecast!

Roanoke’s Mama Jean’s Barbeque is ready to serve up some of its Southern barbecue from a brick-and-mortar location.

Nationwide, about 81.8 million people are expected to travel over Thanksgiving.

The Roanoke Police Department has earned its 10th accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, otherwise known as CALEA.

On November 22nd, around 1500 people went to Explore Park in Roanoke to see all the lights and holiday festivities that could only be provided by Illuminights.

Today is dry. Tomorrow is dry. Tuesday? Not so much.

On Saturday, both the Roanoke Police Department and the Roanoke Sheriff’s Office held separate events aimed at feeding those in need.

Illuminights is officially lighting up Explore Park for the holiday season, with more than 650,000 lights glowing along the half-mile walking trail

Dry weather is on its way! Learn about when we will see a chance for rain next.

Roanoke County is working together with VDOT on a study that would look at possible safety improvements to the Route 419/Electric Road corridor between Starkey Road and Springwood Park Drive.

Roanoke County’s popular holiday light show, Illuminights, returns on Saturday, November 22, at Explore Park, featuring new attractions alongside traditional favorites that draw tens of thousands of visitors annually.

Here's what you can expect this weekend!

Over a dozen people packed the Western Virginia Water Authority meeting on Thursday to voice their concerns about the proposed Google AI Data Center that would be placed in Botetourt County, asking questions about transparency and water usage.

Over 650,000 lights are getting ready to dazzle Explore Park. Illuminights starts for the 2025 season this weekend.

A Blue Ridge support group welcomed local members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary and queer community and allies to a festive gathering on Market Street Thursday, to mark the annual International Transgender Day of Remembrance.

After an overcast start to our Thursday, clouds have parted a bit this afternoon to allow for a few peeks of sunshine! However, this will be short-lived. We have an increase in cloud cover back in the forecast this evening, ahead of more showers tonight.

Pin It to Win It: Holiday Foodie Edition

Two major community fundraising events are returning to Roanoke this holiday season, providing residents with various opportunities to give back while staying active.

Chilly start as temperatures warm the next few days.

"I appreciated that they had a committee for this hire."

Tis the season for giving back, and that’s exactly what happened over at Roanoke City Public Schools.

Lasting changes could be coming soon to the way Roanoke City Public Schools are funded.

The Roanoke Police Department announced Friday that it had arrested a man after he shot at another man following an ongoing dispute.

A Roanoke father says his son endured months of bullying at James Madison Middle School, resulting in serious injuries and prompting the family to consider moving from their home.

We have had quite the temperature rollercoaster these past few days, and we will be nothing if not consistent this next week! Temperatures this afternoon still stand in the 60s and 70s, but a major change is on the way.

The City of Ronaoke announced the winning names that will be on snowplows this winter. There are 20 in total.

Flu cases are already starting to impact local school districts. Although the ideal time to get a flu vaccine has passed, a Carilion Clinic pediatrician is urging everyone to get the flu vaccine as soon as possible.

The Ronaoke Police Department announced that members of it’s major crash team made an arrest following a hit and run crash that left a pedestrian with serious injuries.

Drying out the next few days before rain showers return to close the week.

Roanoke police have arrested a woman in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in the city’s northwest area.

The Spartans knocked off six-time defending state champ Auburn.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is getting public feedback about a new project. They want to improve a two-mile section of the Orange Avenue Corridor.

Beth Macy, former Roanoke Times reporter and author of the 2018 book Dopesick, announced she is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia’s 6th district as a Democrat.

Virginia residents could face approximately 20% increases in their health insurance premiums for 2026, as subsidies reduce and uncertainty looms over federal premium tax credits, according to state insurance officials.

While we have started off cool this morning, our temperatures this afternoon will round out to very seasonal averages. This is just the start of the weather rollercoaster this week.

With the holiday season around the corner, Angels of Assisi is looking to wish you a very happy ‘pawlidays’ with its Mega Adoption Event.

The Star City has unwrapped its first present of the season! The Christmas Tree has officially arrived in downtown Roanoke.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is holding a public hearing Tuesday night to discuss a project aimed at improving traffic flow and safety on part of Orange Avenue (Route 460).

The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s office has determined that this fire was accidental and caused by discarding smoking materials.

Elbit America's Roanoke expansion means nearly 300 new jobs and a $30 million investment.

After weeks of speculation, whispers and rumors--Hokie Nation can now breathe a sigh of relief. Virginia Tech has officially named James Franklin as the next head coach for Hokies football, per Pete Thamel at ESPN.

It has been a beautiful but chilly morning today! We are starting off in the 30s and 40s today, but a quick warm-up is on deck thanks to abundant sunshine.

If you travel downtown Roanoke, expect traffic delays as construction begins near the entrance to the Center in the Square garage.

The Kirk Family YMCA in Roanoke hosted its first-ever senior pickleball tournament, dubbed the “Golden Paddle Pickleball Invitational,” with over two dozen participants prepared to compete.

Windy, warm, and dry conditions are upon us and are causing concern for the threat of wildfires

You’re in for a special holiday treat, if you love Dolly Parton, because her unique adaptation of a classic tale of a Christmas Carol makes its way to Roanoke’s Berglund Center on November 25.

The game featured more than 200 penalty minutes.

Raiders win their third state title in the last four seasons.

The Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office partnered with other law enforcement agencies and community groups to answer questions and help seniors protect themselves from Medicaid fraud this week.

Saturday was the first Roanoke Velo Swap, a biking gear and equipment exchange put on by Roanoke Star Cycling.

Start booking those tee-times for today, they will surely book up quick!

A newly circulated floor Valley View Mall floor plan is sparking speculation on social media that a Dave and Buster’s could be coming to the Star City, though mall officials have yet to confirm.

The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a fatal moped crash that left a 56-year-old man dead.

After a chilly morning, temperatures are expected to rise quickly today! It has been a layering type of morning so far with temps in the 20s and 30s early, but thanks to the help of abundant sunshine, we have a quick warm-up on tap! Wind gusts will also settle dow

The Kirk Family YMCA in Roanoke City is set to host its first-ever senior pickleball tournament, called the “Golden Paddle Pickleball Invitational,” with more than two dozen participants ready to compete.

"This year, whatever happens, we’re going to fight through, stay disciplined, and play our type of football.”

The end of the 43-day government shutdown hasn’t brought immediate relief to air travelers or federal workers at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), where flight disruptions continued Thursday.

Forecasting for an entire season is very difficult, and it’s no secret that it lacks the skill of a day-to-day forecast.

We are just 10 days away from Illuminights. It’s back for its seventh year, lighting up nearly half a mile of trail with more than 650,000 dazzling lights. And that’s not all.

Blustery winds and high fire danger continue throughout Southwest and Central Virginia, with temperatures feeling more like fall and a calmer, wetter weekend expected according to 10 News’s meteorologist Delaney Willis.

If you enjoy the breezy weather, you have certainly been a fan of the past few days. We have been locked into a windy pattern, and today will be no different. Along with the high winds, our high temperatures today will be very seasonal, in the upper 50s and lower 60s. We won’t see anything more than a few passing clouds today!

A beloved holiday tradition in the Star City is back!

Know someone in the Star City who deserves recognition? Applications for Roanoke’s 2025 Citizen of the Year are now open.