Roanoke City Council moves forward with zoning, vape ordinance and Evans Spring review
Read full article: Roanoke City Council moves forward with zoning, vape ordinance and Evans Spring reviewThe Roanoke City Council voted to begin a formal review of three major issues: the 2024 neighborhood zoning amendment, the vape ordinance, and the Evans Spring plan.
Franklin County works through winter storm impacts with coordinated emergency efforts, community cooperation
Read full article: Franklin County works through winter storm impacts with coordinated emergency efforts, community cooperationAs a winter storm continues to impact rural Virginia communities, Franklin County emergency officials and residents are emphasizing the importance of advance preparation and community cooperation.
Roanoke restaurants brace for another weekend of winter storms affecting sales and operations
Read full article: Roanoke restaurants brace for another weekend of winter storms affecting sales and operationsLocal restaurant owners struggle to maintain operations and sales as severe winter weather conditions persist for a second weekend.
Snow for some, frigid for everyone
Read full article: Snow for some, frigid for everyoneBrutal cold and snow are forecast for Southwest and Central Virginia this weekend, with extreme wind chills and snow showers expected south of Route 460. Get the latest updates from meteorologist Jeff Haniewich and the 10 News Weather Authority team.
Appalachian Power urges residents to prepare for possible outages amid windy winter weather forecast
Read full article: Appalachian Power urges residents to prepare for possible outages amid windy winter weather forecastCrews are on alert as high winds pose a risk to power lines, with preparations underway for potential outages.
Ferris wheel, Berglund Center, Science Museum; Rasoul requests $600k from General Assembly for study to improve Roanoke
Read full article: Ferris wheel, Berglund Center, Science Museum; Rasoul requests $600k from General Assembly for study to improve RoanokeDelegate Sam Rasoul is requesting $600,000 from the General Assembly to evaluate improvement ideas for Roanoke, including a Ferris wheel on Center in the Square. Rasoul emphasizes the importance of creative investment for Roanoke's redevelopment, focusing on feasibility and structural studies.
Roanoke hospitals report significant rise in sledding injuries among children, stress safety measures
Read full article: Roanoke hospitals report significant rise in sledding injuries among children, stress safety measuresRoanoke hospitals are emphasizing the importance of sledding safety as they report a significant increase in injuries among children, urging parents and guardians to take necessary precautions.
Altria earnings fall short amid lower cigarette sales and competition for nicotine products
Read full article: Altria earnings fall short amid lower cigarette sales and competition for nicotine productsShares of Altria dipped Thursday after the tobacco giant reported flat earnings due to declining cigarettes sales and challenging competition for newer products, including flavored nicotine pouches.
Virginia Voters to Decide Whether Former Felons Automatically Regain Voting and Civil Rights This November
Read full article: Virginia Voters to Decide Whether Former Felons Automatically Regain Voting and Civil Rights This NovemberVirginia voters will face a crucial decision this November on whether to restore civil rights to former felons, including whether former felons have the right to vote.
Danville Area Humane Society seeing increase in animal welfare calls amid cold weather
Read full article: Danville Area Humane Society seeing increase in animal welfare calls amid cold weatherAs temperatures plummet, the Danville Area Humane Society is working to rescue animals from dangerous winter conditions, with shelter officials urging the public to report strays before severe weather hits.
Road saltโs hidden cost: Decades of environmental impact in Virginia
Read full article: Road saltโs hidden cost: Decades of environmental impact in VirginiaWhile road salt helped clear Southwest Virginiaโs roads after recent snowstorms, experts warn the environmental impact could last for decades, potentially threatening wildlife and water supplies.
Judge finds Virginia Democratsโ redistricting resolution illegal
Read full article: Judge finds Virginia Democratsโ redistricting resolution illegalA Virginia judge has ruled that a proposed constitutional amendment allowing Democrats to redraw their Congressional maps is illegal. Tazewell Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley Jr. says Virginia lawmakersโ proposed constitutional amendment was not valid under a technicality under state laws that such proposals must be passed and published by the clerkโs office at least three months before a general election. In October, lawmakers advanced their mid-decade redistricting resolution less than a week before their statewide races. The order potentially foils Democratsโ efforts to pick up seats in the U.S. House this November.
VSP emphasizes illegality of all-terrain vehicles, note increase during snowstorm
Read full article: VSP emphasizes illegality of all-terrain vehicles, note increase during snowstormVirginia State Police emphasized the importance of not driving Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs), side-by-sides, and similar off-road vehicles, even with the current state of emergency in the Commonwealth.
VSP has responded to over 370 crashes across the Commonwealth as of Sunday night
Read full article: VSP has responded to over 370 crashes across the Commonwealth as of Sunday nightThe Virginia State Police announced Sunday night at 9 p.m. that troopers have responded to 378 crashes, including 28 which had injuries.
Most flights canceled at Roanoke, Lynchburg airports amid winter storm
Read full article: Most flights canceled at Roanoke, Lynchburg airports amid winter stormMost flights have been canceled at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport and Lynchburg Regional Airport as a winter storm continues to impact Virginia and beyond.
Federal disaster assistance available to Virginia ahead of winter storm
Read full article: Federal disaster assistance available to Virginia ahead of winter stormPresident Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration for Virginia on Saturday that would allow federal disaster assistance to Virginia โto supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on January 22, 2026, and continuing."
Caleb Wilson scored 20 points, Jarin Stevenson added all of his 17 in the second half and No. 22 North Carolina rallied
Read full article: Caleb Wilson scored 20 points, Jarin Stevenson added all of his 17 in the second half and No. 22 North Carolina ralliedTar Heels erase 16 point deficit to complete largest comeback win ever by an opponent in JPJ.
Virginia National Guard ready to assist with winter storm response
Read full article: Virginia National Guard ready to assist with winter storm responseThe Virginia National Guard is staged and ready to assist localities with their response to the incoming winter storm that will impact much of our region.
Danville officials urge drivers to stay off roads this weekend as they treat roads
Read full article: Danville officials urge drivers to stay off roads this weekend as they treat roadsAs winter weather approaches, officials are urging residents to stay off roads this weekend while emergency crews prepare for potential hazards ranging from icy roads to power outages.
Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport operations team prepares for winter weather with dry runs, equipment checks
Read full article: Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport operations team prepares for winter weather with dry runs, equipment checksThe Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airportโs operations and maintenance team is gearing up for winter weather by conducting dry runs to simulate storm response and ensure runways stay clear.
Botetourt Supervisors Discuss Development Deal in Closed Session
Read full article: Botetourt Supervisors Discuss Development Deal in Closed SessionA potential development deal in Botetourt Countyโs Valley District will be discussed behind closed doors Thursday, as county supervisors invoke state law allowing private negotiations for competitive financial matters.
State of emergency declared as winter weather expected to impact Virginia this weekend
Read full article: State of emergency declared as winter weather expected to impact Virginia this weekendGovernor Abigail Spanberger declared a state of emergency Thursday as a winter storm is forecast to affect most of Virginia starting Saturday and lasting through Monday morning.
New bill aims to help fund local fire/EMS departments
Read full article: New bill aims to help fund local fire/EMS departmentsFire departments across Virginia are grappling with a mounting crisis of rising costs and dwindling volunteer forces, prompting a renewed legislative push for a $12.5 million annual funding solution.
Roanoke City Council meeting addresses Evans Spring development, school budget cuts, and downtown event policies
Read full article: Roanoke City Council meeting addresses Evans Spring development, school budget cuts, and downtown event policiesCommunity members and business owners voice concerns as Roanoke City Council debates key issues impacting the city's future.
Duke files a lawsuit against QB Darian Mensah to enforce his contract and block a transfer
Read full article: Duke files a lawsuit against QB Darian Mensah to enforce his contract and block a transferDuke has filed a lawsuit against quarterback Darian Mensah seeking to block his efforts to transfer and reach a contract with another school to play elsewhere next season.
Animal control trapping cats due to rabies case in Pulaski, owners asked to keep cats indoors
Read full article: Animal control trapping cats due to rabies case in Pulaski, owners asked to keep cats indoorsPulaski County Animal Control is asking cat owners to keep their vaccinated cats indoors for the next several days.
Franklin County NAACP unveils monument honoring 70 African American Civil War soldiers in Rocky Mount
Read full article: Franklin County NAACP unveils monument honoring 70 African American Civil War soldiers in Rocky MountThe Franklin County NAACP has unveiled a monument honoring 70 African American men who served in the United States Colored Troops during the Civil War, adding to the small but growing number of memorials recognizing these soldiersโ contributions.
Malik Thomasโ 23 points and Thijs De Ridderโs 17 lead No. 16 Virginia past SMU 72-68
Read full article: Malik Thomasโ 23 points and Thijs De Ridderโs 17 lead No. 16 Virginia past SMU 72-68SMU led by as many as seven points during the opening 13 minutes before the Cavaliers went on a 13-2 run.
Virginia lawmakers back redrawing congressional maps, paving the way for a voter referendum
Read full article: Virginia lawmakers back redrawing congressional maps, paving the way for a voter referendumVirginiaโs Democratic-led General Assembly is advancing a constitutional amendment to allow redistricting ahead of the midterm elections. This means Virginia voters will now be tasked with deciding whether lawmakers should redraw the state's congressional map ahead of the midterm elections. Officials say the legislature's proposed congressional map will be made public by the end of January, ahead of the referendum in April. The redistricting resolution has sparked raucous debate among lawmakers on the merits of gerrymandering a battleground state known to have moderate and independent voters. The state currently is represented in the U.S. House by six Democrats and five Republicans.
Judge allows a third offshore wind project to resume construction as the industry challenges Trump
Read full article: Judge allows a third offshore wind project to resume construction as the industry challenges TrumpA federal judge has ruled that work on a Virginia offshore wind project could resume.
Governor-Elect Abigail Spanbergerโs inauguration marks historic moment for Virginia and VMI cadets
Read full article: Governor-Elect Abigail Spanbergerโs inauguration marks historic moment for Virginia and VMI cadetsThree female battalion commanders from the Virginia Military Institute will march in Saturdayโs inaugural parade as Abigail Spanberger becomes the Commonwealthโs first female governor. These cadets are also making history themselves.
Botetourt County residents voice concerns over proposed data centerโs impact on local water supply
Read full article: Botetourt County residents voice concerns over proposed data centerโs impact on local water supplyResidents of Botetourt County packed a meeting to express fears about the proposed data center's potential environmental impact, particularly on Carvin's Cove, the local water supply.
Packaging supply company expanding operations in Danville, creating 150 new jobs
Read full article: Packaging supply company expanding operations in Danville, creating 150 new jobsInfinity Global, a packaging supply company, is expanding its operations in Danville with a $34 million investment that will create 150 new jobs.
Virginia data center industry booming, leaders gather in Lynchburg to plan future
Read full article: Virginia data center industry booming, leaders gather in Lynchburg to plan futureVirginiaโs data center industry is experiencing rapid growth, and leaders from across the commonwealth gathered in Lynchburg to chart its future at the Emerging Industry Summit on Data Center Development.
Vana Verse founder promotes local authors and reading culture in Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Vana Verse founder promotes local authors and reading culture in Southwest VirginiaIvana Sumbundu, founder of Vana Verse, is dedicated to connecting local authors with local readers in Southwest Virginia.
Virginia Lawmakers Return for 2026 Session with Abortion, Taxes, Schools and Redistricting on the Agenda
Read full article: Virginia Lawmakers Return for 2026 Session with Abortion, Taxes, Schools and Redistricting on the AgendaVirginia lawmakers are back in Richmond for the start of the 2026 General Assembly session, with major issues on the table, including abortion access, redistricting, tax relief, and education.
Patchwork 250: The story of the Lakeside Amusement Park
Read full article: Patchwork 250: The story of the Lakeside Amusement ParkUnder H.L. Roberts in the 1930โs the park started to get a family friendly reputation as thousands of people flocked to the park from across the country and live music was played from the likes of Hank Williams Jr and Conway Twitty.
Governor Glenn Youngkin to deliver his final State of the Commonwealth Address on Wednesday evening
Read full article: Governor Glenn Youngkin to deliver his final State of the Commonwealth Address on Wednesday eveningGovernor Glenn Youngkin is slated to deliver his final State of the Commonwealth Address on Wednesday evening, Jan. 14, at the Virginia State Capitol.
Virginia travelers without an acceptable form of ID will have to pay a $45 fee starting Feb. 1
Read full article: Virginia travelers without an acceptable form of ID will have to pay a $45 fee starting Feb. 1If youโre flying out of Virginia and donโt have a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification, thereโs a new fee you should know about.
Malik Thomas scores 19 points as No. 16 Virginia beats No. 20 Louisville 79-70
Read full article: Malik Thomas scores 19 points as No. 16 Virginia beats No. 20 Louisville 79-70Virginia shot just 40% from the field but led throughout and made 7 of 13 3-pointers after halftime in its first meeting with a ranked foe this season.
WATCH: Boones Mill Town Council gets community feedback on cannabis ordinance needs
Read full article: WATCH: Boones Mill Town Council gets community feedback on cannabis ordinance needsThe Virginia General Assembly convenes Wednesday and a proposed bill would allow for the legal sale of marijuana in the Commonwealth starting Nov. 1.
AARP Virginia pushes for lower drug costs, paid leave and crypto fraud protections at General Assembly
Read full article: AARP Virginia pushes for lower drug costs, paid leave and crypto fraud protections at General AssemblyAARP announced that volunteer advocates will urge lawmakers to act on the organizationโs legislative agenda when the General Assembly convenes on Jan. 14.
Pulaski County Animal Control offering rabies vaccines after cat tests positive for rabies
Read full article: Pulaski County Animal Control offering rabies vaccines after cat tests positive for rabiesPulaski County Animal Control is now offering rabies vaccines after a cat tested positive for rabies on Thursday, Pulaski County Animal Control said.
Protestors gather at Roanoke as part of nationwide protests following fatal shooting by ICE agent
Read full article: Protestors gather at Roanoke as part of nationwide protests following fatal shooting by ICE agentDozens - if not more than a hundred people - gathered at Elmwood Park on Sunday afternoon to take part in a nationwide movement after a deadly shooting in Minnesota involving an ICE Agent.
Virginia Tech experts discuss Maduro capture, political consequences
Read full article: Virginia Tech experts discuss Maduro capture, political consequencesEarlier this month, American strikes were carried out on Venezuelaโs capital that killed civilians and resulted in the capture of the countryโs sitting president, Nicolรกs Maduro, as well as his wife.
Virginia man pleads not guilty to charges in DC pipe bomb case
Read full article: Virginia man pleads not guilty to charges in DC pipe bomb caseA Virginia man has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
How the Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo began: From the Loretta Lynn Rodeo to a 59-year tradition
Read full article: How the Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo began: From the Loretta Lynn Rodeo to a 59-year traditionThe Salem Stampede Rodeo has been entertaining and thrilling families for decades, celebrating its 59th anniversary this year, but have you ever been curious how it got its start?
Virginia, UK present twin time capsule, capstone for Americaโs 250th anniversary
Read full article: Virginia, UK present twin time capsule, capstone for Americaโs 250th anniversaryTo mark Americaโs 250th anniversary of independence, Virginia and the United Kingdom have presented a twin titanium time capsule and a capstone from the George Washington statue in London to the U.S. Department of Interior.
Transitions after T-Mobileโs acquisition of Lumos leads to unexpected service issues for some customers
Read full article: Transitions after T-Mobileโs acquisition of Lumos leads to unexpected service issues for some customersFormer Lumos customers are facing significant service disruptions and lengthy wait times as their internet and phone services transition to T-Mobile following last yearโs acquisition.
New Virginia law removes cost barriers for breast cancer screenings
Read full article: New Virginia law removes cost barriers for breast cancer screeningsVirginia's new law, effective 2026, prohibits insurance deductibles for breast cancer screenings, aiming to improve early detection and outcomes for high-risk patients like Leanne Keen.
Bell-To-Bell Cellphone Policy: Is it working?
Read full article: Bell-To-Bell Cellphone Policy: Is it working?Virginia schools are reporting positive results halfway through the first academic year of implementing the stateโs new โbell-to-bellโ cell phone policy, with administrators noting improvements in both academic focus and social interaction among students.
Campbell County supervisors vote on new data center regulations
Read full article: Campbell County supervisors vote on new data center regulationsCampbell County supervisors are set to vote on new regulations that would tighten control over data center development, marking a significant shift in how the county approaches these large-scale tech facilities.
Virginia State Police report decrease in violent crime, continuing trend
Read full article: Virginia State Police report decrease in violent crime, continuing trendVirginiaโs Annual Crime Analysis Report was revealed in December, and it showed a continuing downward trend for violent crime in the commonwealth.
Ways to save when traveling via Amtrak in Virginia
Read full article: Ways to save when traveling via Amtrak in VirginiaAmtrak is a cheap and easy way for those around the country to travel without having to take a car, and luckily, there are plenty of deals to make a ride that much more enticing in Virginia.
Woman lands 30-pound blue catfish on James River in Virginia, sets IGFA womenโs line class world record
Read full article: Woman lands 30-pound blue catfish on James River in Virginia, sets IGFA womenโs line class world recordOne lucky woman kicked off 2026 with the catch of a lifetime: a 30-pound blue catfish.
Project Rise takes advantage of grant money to help young entrepreneurs grow
Read full article: Project Rise takes advantage of grant money to help young entrepreneurs growLast week, Governor Glenn Youngkin and GO Virginia granted $6.2 million in grant money for ten projects across Virginia. $648,000 are going towards Project Rise, an initiative that gives a boost to startup tech companies in the Roanoke and New River Valley areas.
Empty storefronts plague downtown Roanoke: What the city is doing to turn things around
Read full article: Empty storefronts plague downtown Roanoke: What the city is doing to turn things aroundKeith Clinton, co-owner of R.T. Smith's Deli, shares insights on the challenges facing downtown Roanoke's business environment, from empty storefronts to decreased foot traffic, while city officials work on solutions.
Funding challenges force Roanoke Diversity Center staff layoffs as Virginia appoints new diversity leader
Read full article: Funding challenges force Roanoke Diversity Center staff layoffs as Virginia appoints new diversity leaderRoanokeโs Diversity Center recently had to lay off its staff, including Bernard Alvarez, who has been with the organization since its beginning. This difficult decision came as Virginiaโs new governor prepares to appoint a new director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Application deadline for 2026 Virginias Associated Press Broadcastersโ scholarship is Jan. 25
Read full article: Application deadline for 2026 Virginias Associated Press Broadcastersโ scholarship is Jan. 25The deadline to apply for the 2026 Virginias Associated Press Broadcastersโ $1000 scholarship is Jan. 25.
Former Bedford Fire Chief reappointed as Executive Director of the Virginia Department of Fire Programs by Spanberger
Read full article: Former Bedford Fire Chief reappointed as Executive Director of the Virginia Department of Fire Programs by SpanbergerGovernor-elect Abigail Spanberger announced Monday that she had appointed Brad Creasy as Executive Director of the Virginia Department of Fire Programs. Creasy began his career with the Bedford Volunteer Fire Department before becoming a career firefighter with the Roanoke Fire and EMS Department.
