The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center announced Thursday that it had been recognized as one of the Top 10 Hotels for the Holidays in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2025.

USA Today's editor in chief, Caren Bohan, is out of the job she's held for a little more than a year.

Seventeen mass killings have occurred this year in the U.S., the lowest since 2006.

Virginia’s Blue Ridge announced that Roanoke was recognized as one of the top destinations to see fall colors.

USA Today has nominated Roanoke as the “Best Destination for Fall Colors!” 20 cities, including Roanoke, have been nominated for the title.

Smith Mountain Lake State Park is in the running for a USA Today “10 Best Award” as one of the best lakeside beaches.

Dollywood is celebrating a successful 40th anniversary season with notable achievements in the recent Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards.

No. 8 Washington visits Michigan State on Saturday.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton unleashed criticisms on his predecessor Nathaniel Hackett and his new team, the New York Jets, in an interview.

USA Today’s weekly list of bestselling books returned Wednesday, ending a monthslong hiatus.

Journalists across the U.S. will walk off their jobs next week at publications owned by Gannett, the largest newspaper chain in the U.S. Their union said Thursday that the mostly one-day strike will start June 5.

The Flames are off to a 7-1 start to the 2022 season.

One portion of the house has the original basketball court and bleachers, while another portion was renovated into elements of what typical homes have, such as a kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms.

Alabama is No. 1 in the preseason USA Today coaches’ poll, with Ohio State second and defending national champion Georgia third.

The Star City has been, once again, put in the national spotlight.

December is the perfect time to do some year-end tax planning.

Falling behind on your holiday shopping?

Ready to set sail? CDC said that cruising could resume in mid-summer in the U.S., according to USA TODAY.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a USA Today interview on Tuesday that she wasn’t “personally afraid” when the mob stormed the Capitol.

Several news organizations, including The Associated Press, USA Today, CNBC and The Washington Post, had reported the original press release as real news, some after being assured specifically that it was no joke. It was a similar story at USA Today, where a reporter specifically asked if it was a joke and was told “no,” said the newspaper's spokeswoman, Chrissy Terrell. “We are disheartened that the company would choose this type of disingenuous marketing.”The USA Today reporter who was initially lied to was more blunt. “About that plan to change Volkswagen of America's name.” wrote USA Today's Mike Snider. AdGlover said the company landed millions of dollars in publicity from a press release.

Add another claim to fame for Roanoke, Virginia. After being nominated for USA Today’s Best Urban Kayaking Spot contest, the Roanoke River claimed third place in the nationwide voting on Friday. USA Today recognized the 45-mile river for its beauty and said it was relatively easy to paddle aside from the two rapids near the gorge. “Just to be mentioned with some of the cities that are on there is really awesome and I’m incredibly proud of all of the hard work we’ve done to get to this point,” Stephanie Long, with Roanoke Parks and Recreation, told 10 News earlier this month upon being nominated. If you’re interested in traveling to the other nine spots, below is the full top 10:Ad