Governor Glenn Youngkin received a warm welcome at Virginia Military Institute during its last home basketball game before winter furlough.

The hearings come as Democrats, who control the legislature, have raised concerns about what they see as interference in university autonomy from outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office and the White House.

10 News Anchor Abbie Coleman sat down and spoke with New VMI Superintendent Lt. General David Furness you can watch their conversation in full here.

Once rejected by VMI, alumnus Lt. Gen. David Furness now leads the institute as its new superintendent.

Keydets had 15 wins and a deep SOCON tournament run last season.

"He didn’t play here, but he kicked his first ball here, got to see his dad, grow up in this program."

Xavier Gaillardetz had an 80-yard punt return touchdown less than two minutes into the game, Jake McNamara threw for 176 yards and two touchdowns and East Tennessee State routed VMI 45-10 on Saturday. The Buccaneers (3-4, 1-2 Southern Conference) scored the first 31 points, with Jeremiah Harrison and Ephraim Floyd each catching scores and Devontae Houston scoring on the ground. Houston led with 76 yards rushing on 12 carries, and Jason Albritton added 56 yards and a rushing score. The Bucs ran for 284 yards to VMI’s 13, and outgained the Keydets 509-82. Jackson Byrd scored his first career rushing touchdown in the final minute. The Keydets (1-5, 0-2) have lost four straight games, with their lone win coming against Division III Ferrum College.

Richmond secures a 38-14 victory over VMI on Saturday night. Jamaal Brown rushes for a career-high 153 yards, while Andrew King adds 100 yards on the ground. Isaiah Dawson scores two touchdowns for Richmond. The game faces a weather delay due to lightning with 5:48 left in the first quarter. VMI ties the game at 14 with a touchdown pass to Owen Sweeney, who scores both of their touchdowns. Richmond quarterback Kyle Wickersham throws for 166 yards and a touchdown. Richmond's Lee Bruner IV records his first collegiate interception in the second quarter.

The VMI community celebrated Constitution Day in a very patriotic way Wednesday morning.

The Keydets (1-2) rallied to tie three times, but Bucknell answered each score to regain the lead.

Virginia Military Institute’s firefighting club led the Corps of Cadets in the eighth annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Thursday.

Keydets coming off their first win of the season against Ferrum.

Collin Shannon threw for three touchdowns and VMI was never challenged in a 42-7 win over Division II-member Ferrum

It’s a tradition nearly two centuries strong - Matriculation Day at VMI marks the beginning of the rat line, a grueling and transformative journey for the new cadets.

Backup quarterback Braxton Woodson ran for 180 yards, including 74- and 68-yard touchdowns, to highlight Navy’s season-opening 52-7 rout of VMI. Woodson subbed for starter Blake Horvath, who completed 6 of 7 passes for 66 yards before sitting down. Horvath threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Eli Heidenreich. It was Heidenreich’s 11th career touchdown reception at Navy, moving him two behind academy record-holders Rob Taylor and Phil McConkey. Woodson completed 3 of 7 passes for 26 yards, but it was his two long touchdown runs in the second half that were the highlights of the day. Navy had 464 yards rushing and 556 yards of total offense. On defense, the Midshipmen allowed only 212 total yards and nine first downs.

"I’m excited to make plays out there."

Cadets are starting classes back at the Virginia Military Institute, and they will have something new to enjoy at sporting events this year. Famed Mascot Moe the Kangaroo got a complete makeover over the Summer. 10 News Photojournalist Greg Moore has the story.

The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors announced Friday that they had appointed U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Furness as the Institute’s 16th superintendent.

“This team has a little edge to it, a little chip on their shoulder.”

Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is investing millions of dollars in security upgrades to enhance safety on campus.

The Virginia Military Institute is preparing for a major leadership change as Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, the school’s first Black superintendent, will step down at the end of June. The Board of Visitors voted in February not to renew his contract — a decision Wins says he didn’t expect.

Excitement is in the air for the graduating class at the Virginia Military Institute.

Alumni from the Virginia Military Institute were honored Thursday during the annual VMI Alumni Memorial Parade, which commemorates the sacrifices made by those affiliated with the institution.

If you’re hearing gunfire in Lexington over the next week, it may be for VMI’s graduation celebrations.

Seven of the Cavaliers' sports programs were represented with this most recent signing class.

Brigadier General Dallas B. Clark, currently VMI’s deputy superintendent for finance and support, will take on the interim role once Major Gen. Cedric T. Wins departs in June.

VMI Cadets and volunteers from across the Commonwealth are coming together in Glasgow. They are working on a new pavilion for the community center.

Corey Tripp scored 20 points and Wofford cruised to an 85-65 victory over VMI in a Southern Conference Tournament semifinal. The sixth-seeded Terriers (18-15) will square off with No. 5 seed Furman in the championship game on Monday with an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament up for grabs.

VMI took the lead with 16:21 left in the first half and did not relinquish it.

The Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is facing controversy after its Board of Visitors voted not to renew the contract of Superintendent Maj. General Cedric T. Wins. The decision has sparked debate, with some questioning whether race played a role, while others argue it was necessary for the school’s future.

The VMI Board of Visitors decided not to renew the contract of Superintendent Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins in a meeting Friday.

President Donald Trump’s new pick for chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs Staff has ties to our region.

Keydets held to just 25 percent shooting in the Wednesday night home loss.

Patrick Henry sends seven to next level

Bradley scores 23, VMI takes down Citadel 82-70

The Keydets improved to 10-12 with the victory.

VMI falls to UNCG Saturday

VMI gets third straight win with victory over Furman

A group of cadets and student-journalists from the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) recently returned from Washington, D.C., where they covered President Donald Trump’s Inauguration.

The Presidential Inaugural Committee notified the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), that due to weather and the movement of the events indoors, VMI would not be participating in the inaugural events this year.

We spoke to one of our former anchors here at WSLS, Marshall Moore, regarding the multiple times he spoke to Jimmy Carter at VMI.

Taking a look to see how our local college teams stack up of late and what's ahead as they enter their next game.

The VMI Cadets hosted their 9/11 Stair Climb today, the event took place at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Another Class of rats has started at VMI and is undergoing its new initiation and training exercises.

"We push each other. It's a competitive room and that's how I love a room.," Rice said.

"The behaviors and the mentality I had, I had to get rid of. I had to change my thinking."

Matriculation Day at Virginia Military Institute was held Saturday, Aug. 17, beginning the Rat Line for the new academic year. An iconic moment for rats is getting their head shaved. It was the perfect opportunity for a Virginia native to donate his locks to a charity that makes free wigs for children in need.

"Our relationships are a lot different, a lot stronger," Rocco said.

Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel. Lawrence Havird will assume the position after Colonel Adrian T. Bogart the third retired on June 30.

Cave Spring alum and VMI pitcher Holden Wilkerson drafted by the Blue Jays

"Only a few get the opportunity to come back and work here. So, for me to have that opportunity, it means a lot."

VMI recently named a new Director of Athletics, calling on a familiar name and face.

Even with the heat, one motorcycle group is riding for a reason.

The legacy of a local soldier, killed in action on D-Day in Normandy, will live on here at home.

Hollywood is mourning the loss of actor Dabney Coleman.

VMI cadets are joining more than 150 volunteers from all over the country and taking on another community project — this one has a lot of excitement building behind it.

The senior running back capped his career helping North Cross win back-to-back state championships

VMI dashed Western Carolina’s playoff hopes with a 27-24 win.

The teams combined for seven punts and each team missed a field goal attempt in a scoreless second half.

Dry and cool air moves in today. Sunny skies make a return and stick around for a while!

The Keydets scored the go-ahead TD with under 5 minutes to play to defeat The Citadel 17-13

Head of the Department of International Studies and Political Science at VMI Col. Dennis Foster said the American response relies on the severity of the attacks.

Nearly 500 freshmen, known on campus as “rats,” are testing their limits and learning what it takes to be called a VMI cadet.

Check out the Morning Sprint for trending stories that’ll make you smile.

Middle schoolers in Lexington are getting a great chance to learn how to be safe on the internet.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin delivered remarks at VMI’s commencement in Cameron Hall Tuesday morning at about 11 a.m.

This year, WSLS introduced a scholarship for 2 college-bound high school seniors.10 Sports John Appicello got to meet one of the recipients - James River senior, Michael Jorgensen.

A local college student is working to build a Gold Star Memorial in Rockbridge County.

The Lord Botetourt grad spent the past four seasons at VMI becoming a standout kicker.

William Byrd head coach Brad Lutz organized the school’s first ever Giridiron Coaches Clinic Saturday.

Former president Jimmy Carter visited Virginia Military Institute to accept an honorary award in 2001.

There is a new space for VMI Cadets to hang out on Post.

Virginia Military Institute students are giving back to local schools.

The Keydets held an 8 point lead early in the second half.

Even though the holiday season is behind us, 10 News learned about a Christmas miracle.

Asher Woods led the Keydets with 14 points.

VMI Football has announced three new additions to their 2023 staff.

The VMI basketball team fought its way to contention the entire contest but ultimately fell to host American University by a 69-61 score Tuesday night at Bender Arena in Washington, D.C.

VMI Athletics announced Danny Rocco as its new head football coach on Saturday.

Wachenheim spent 8 years leading the Keydets to new heights in his tenure.

Former VMI Superintendent General J.H. Binford Peay III received the New Market Medal

VMI stands out when it comes to how often officers drill and the tools in every police car.

At VMI, strength comes in the form of mental and physical fortitude. The Rat Challenge is a program designed to test both.

Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III won all of the Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors’ votes, and was chosen to be awarded the school’s highest honor, the New Market Medal, VMI said.

VMI cadets took to the D-Day memorial in Bedford Saturday for a time-honored tradition.

A former Virginia Military Institute Cadet’s verdict was decided by a twelve-person jury in Rockbridge County on Wednesday.

Jameson Wang threw two touchdowns — both to William Enneking — and Cornell held off VMI’s late rally for a 28-22 win on Saturday in the Big Red’s season opener.

VMI notched their first win of the season over the weekend, taking out Bucknell. The Keydets showed a balanced run game, led by a guy that should be pretty familiar to 1st and 10 fans.

Coach Scott Wachenheim felt good about how his team competed with FBS/ACC contender Wake Forest.

The southwest Virginia talent on the Keydets roster continues to form a unique bond, making a home away from home.

Andrew Wilson made his first ever trek to Salem on Monday night.

Scott Wachenheim made some coaching changes in the spring, promoting former wide receivers coach Patrick Ashford to offensive coordinator, and hiring Nick Reveiz as defensive coordinator. After a spring of learning, the Keydets have put their knowledge to the test. Utilizing full pads on the sixth day of camp, and showing what they know during live periods Saturday morning.

2022 marks 25 years of women at VMI. The next generation of cadets are following paths carved for them by the women who came before. Paths that guide them along a more defined road to the leaders they aim to become.

The program is voluntary and is offered to all first-year Virginia Military Institute students who have committed to attend.

Both Wake Forest and Clemson look to have a reasonable claim to the favorite role in the Atlantic.

Tracy Matheson, founder of Project Beloved, is creating a space for sexual assault victims to feel safe when telling their stories.

The dozen signees have an average GPA of 3.7.

Dedicating his life to serving others, a VMI cadet and freshman soccer player has been selected to represent an organization that helps service men and women.

Bonham started 36 games in two seasons in Lexington.

Stephens earned All-SoCon First Team honors this past season.