Merger between MemberOne and Virginia Credit Union causes issues for ex-MemberOne customers
Read full article: Merger between MemberOne and Virginia Credit Union causes issues for ex-MemberOne customersCustomers who used to bank with MemberOne have reported long wait lines, missing account information and missing debit cards.
Gov. Spanberger signs series of new education bills in Roanoke Monday
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger signs series of new education bills in Roanoke MondayGovernor Abigail Spanberger was in Roanoke Monday and signed a series of new education bills, focused on preparing students for real-world careers.
Governor Spanberger to mark 100 Days in office with events in Roanoke and Richmond
Read full article: Governor Spanberger to mark 100 Days in office with events in Roanoke and RichmondGovernor Abigail Spanberger will mark 100 days in office on Monday, April 27, with events planned in Roanoke and Richmond.
Volunteers with Renovation Alliance build five full wheelchair ramps for greater accessibility
Read full article: Volunteers with Renovation Alliance build five full wheelchair ramps for greater accessibilityCommunity members in Roanoke, including our own John Carlin, gathered at the Build Smart Institute to help build wheelchair-accessible ramps for those having trouble entering and exiting their homes.
VDOT announces I-81 widening project underway in Botetourt and Roanoke County
Read full article: VDOT announces I-81 widening project underway in Botetourt and Roanoke CountyVDOT announced Friday that a widening project from mile marker 143 to mile marker 150 is underway, with survey and preparation work in Roanoke and Botetourt County.
Patchwork 250: The man behind Mill Mountain, J.B. Fishburn’s lasting mark on Roanoke
Read full article: Patchwork 250: The man behind Mill Mountain, J.B. Fishburn’s lasting mark on RoanokeFrom mountain overlooks to neighborhood green spaces, much of Roanoke’s parkland exists because one man stepped in when the city could not.
Red Cross Celebration of Heroes Breakfast honors lifesaving efforts across Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Red Cross Celebration of Heroes Breakfast honors lifesaving efforts across Southwest VirginiaThe Southwest Virginia Chapter of the American Red Cross honored local residents, first responders and volunteers during its 22nd annual Celebration of Heroes Breakfast, recognizing acts of service ranging from lifesaving rescues to disaster response
Bobcats released into Virginia wild after nearly year-long rehab at Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center
Read full article: Bobcats released into Virginia wild after nearly year-long rehab at Southwest Virginia Wildlife CenterThe Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center’s work with these bobcats reflects a broader mission: protecting native wildlife and the ecosystems they support. The successful release of a predator species is considered a strong indicator of overall ecosystem health.
Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke releases an American Beaver for GIVE Roanoke
Read full article: Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke releases an American Beaver for GIVE RoanokeThe Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center kicked off its GIVE Roanoke celebrations with the release of a healthy American Beaver back into the wild, the center announced.
Roanoke Police Department uses Flock technology to locate missing man
Read full article: Roanoke Police Department uses Flock technology to locate missing manThe Roanoke Police Department announced Wednesday that it had used recently implemented Flock technology to locate a missing 75-year-old man on April, 16.
WATCH: 10 News special election interview: Dr. Chapman Rackaway
Read full article: WATCH: 10 News special election interview: Dr. Chapman RackawayTuesday is Election Day and 10 News Anchor John Carlin spoke with Dr. Chapman Rackaway about the special election that could impact Virginia’s Congressional map.
Two adults and three pets displaced after Roanoke house fire Monday night
Read full article: Two adults and three pets displaced after Roanoke house fire Monday nightThe Roanoke Fire Department announced Tuesday that two adults and three pets were displaced after a house fire in Northwest Roanoke Monday night.
City of Roanoke and Carilion looking to bring new jobs to the area with RoVo Labs
Read full article: City of Roanoke and Carilion looking to bring new jobs to the area with RoVo LabsThe biotechnology incubator will support the growth of research spinoffs and start-up companies as they work to commercialize groundbreaking research.
Virginia redistricting vote: What’s on the ballot for Tuesday’s special election
Read full article: Virginia redistricting vote: What’s on the ballot for Tuesday’s special electionVirginia voters head to the polls Tuesday, April 21, for a special election centered on a proposed redistricting amendment that could dramatically reshape the state’s congressional map.
Runners cross finish line at Blue Ridge Marathon, one of America’s toughest road races
Read full article: Runners cross finish line at Blue Ridge Marathon, one of America’s toughest road racesFrom a Honduran immigrant running his third marathon to a partner doing the 10K just to cheer — this race was about more than miles
Hidden signs, real risks: Interactive event helps Roanoke parents spot teen warning signs
Read full article: Hidden signs, real risks: Interactive event helps Roanoke parents spot teen warning signsWhat looks like a typical teen’s bedroom could be hiding serious warning signs. 'Hidden in Plain Sight,' happening April 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Valley View Mall in Roanoke, is helping parents learn what to look for.
Showers & Storms Resume Saturday Night
Read full article: Showers & Storms Resume Saturday NightPerfect weather for the Blue Ridge Marathon runners this morning! We have abundant sunshine with nothing more than just a few passing clouds. Unfortunately, this clear weather will fuel showers and thunderstorms later on this afternoon and evening.
City of Roanoke to decide on gunshot detection devices at Monday’s City Council meeting
Read full article: City of Roanoke to decide on gunshot detection devices at Monday’s City Council meetingThe agenda item - listed as 7C - officially reads as “Approval of an encroachment permit for the installation of gunshot detection devices for the Roanoke Police Department within the public right-of-way at various locations throughout the City of Roanoke.”
Roanoke City closes $19M budget gap without raising taxes, but cuts 100+ jobs and $50M in projects
Read full article: Roanoke City closes $19M budget gap without raising taxes, but cuts 100+ jobs and $50M in projectsOfficials say a combination of small revenue increases and spending cuts closed the remaining $5 million shortfall.
Extreme heat adds new challenge to Blue Ridge Marathon
Read full article: Extreme heat adds new challenge to Blue Ridge MarathonThousands of runners heading to Roanoke for the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon this weekend are being warned that the race’s steep climbs may not be the only challenge they face, as high temperatures are expected to push conditions into dangerous territory.
WATCH: Osprey bird enjoys brand new home courtesy of AEP
Read full article: WATCH: Osprey bird enjoys brand new home courtesy of AEPHere is something you won’t see every day. Over the weekend, crews with AEP were working on a site when they found an osprey bird’s nest on top of a power line on Old Mountain Road near Hollins Road Baptist Church.
City of Roanoke says citizens “split in half” regarding Williamson Road changes
Read full article: City of Roanoke says citizens “split in half” regarding Williamson Road changesFor the past six months, Williamson Road has seen the amount of travel lanes go down and a center turn lane added in an effort to reduce travel speeds and lower the number of crashes.
Voyant Beauty Plant in Roanoke to shut down, nearly 100 employees to be laid off
Read full article: Voyant Beauty Plant in Roanoke to shut down, nearly 100 employees to be laid offVoyant Beauty Plant workers received a WARN notice stating that the plant will be shut down no later than August 31, 2026.
Bobcat pair released into wild after months at Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center
Read full article: Bobcat pair released into wild after months at Southwest Virginia Wildlife CenterThe pair — a male and a female — had been at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke since last summer, when they were brought in as kittens. It cost about $60 a day just to feed them, and staff put in months of hard work to prepare them for release.
Roanoke College football emphasizing “little details” heading into year two
Read full article: Roanoke College football emphasizing “little details” heading into year twoUnder the spring sun, with pads popping and energy building, Roanoke football isn’t just practicing, they’re proving that year one was only the beginning.
611 locomotive to operate a limited series of summer excursions in June and July
Read full article: 611 locomotive to operate a limited series of summer excursions in June and JulyThe Virginia Museum of Transportation, in partnership with the Virginia Scenic Railway and Steam Railroading Institute, announced that the legendary Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 will operate a limited series of summer steam excursions from June and July.
Giles County man arrested for importing psychedelic drugs, according to officials
Read full article: Giles County man arrested for importing psychedelic drugs, according to officialsA Giles County man has been arrested recently on charges of attempting to possess with intent to distribute dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and distributing lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), powerful psychedelic drugs, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia.
Blue Ridge Kite Festival returns to Roanoke County for 25th anniversary
Read full article: Blue Ridge Kite Festival returns to Roanoke County for 25th anniversaryThe festival has been in the works for the past couple of months, and since it is the 25th anniversary, Roanoke County has a photo opportunity planned for the occasion.
Southwest & Central Virginia face freeze warning—big warmup ahead, 10 News Weather says
Read full article: Southwest & Central Virginia face freeze warning—big warmup ahead, 10 News Weather saysFreeze warnings are in effect across Southwest and Central Virginia, with overnight lows dipping into the 20s and 30s before a big warmup brings 70s and 80s by the weekend, according to 10 News meteorologist Edward Shaw.
Freeze warnings & spring chill return: Southwest and Central Virginia braces for cold mornings
Read full article: Freeze warnings & spring chill return: Southwest and Central Virginia braces for cold morningsFreeze warnings and chilly mornings are in effect for Southwest and Central Virginia, with overnight temperatures expected in the upper 20s and low 30s. Warmer days and sunny skies are forecast for the coming week, with little chance of rain.
Roanoke Police arrest man in Southeast gas station armed robbery investigation
Read full article: Roanoke Police arrest man in Southeast gas station armed robbery investigationThe Roanoke Police Department announced Tuesday that it had arrested a man in connection with an armed robbery of a Southeast gas station last month.
Construction to begin on Riverland Road and Star Trail Parking Lot
Read full article: Construction to begin on Riverland Road and Star Trail Parking LotA portion of Riverland Road will be closed to through traffic to allow construction to begin on pedestrian improvements on a section of Riverland Road and the Star Trail parking lot.
Governor Abigail Spanberger signs bill that puts Community Builders Program permanently in place
Read full article: Governor Abigail Spanberger signs bill that puts Community Builders Program permanently in placeThe program helps introduce Roanoke City Public School kids to good habits early, which can help limit the amount of gun violence amongst even the youngest of students.
Governor Abigail Spanberger signs bill that puts Community Builders Program permanently in place
Read full article: Governor Abigail Spanberger signs bill that puts Community Builders Program permanently in placeThe program helps introduce Roanoke City Public School kids to good habits early, which can help limit the amount of gun violence amongst even the youngest of students.
