9 hours agoMan believed to have fired shots before a Virginia house exploded died in the blast, police sayAuthorities say the suspect who fired rounds from a duplex in an Arlington, Virginia, neighborhood before the home exploded is presumed dead.
20 hours agoAn explosion leveled a home in Arlington, Virginia, as officers tried to serve a search warrantPolice in a Virginia suburb of the nation’s capital are investigating a massive explosion at a house where officers were trying to serve a search warrant.
23 hours agoCarilion leaders, construction firms raise final beam on Crystal Spring Tower projectAnother step forward for the state-of-the-art expansion at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
23 hours ago10 News Investigates: Salem DAV Chapter under formal investigations over finances10 News is continuing to look into why the Salem chapter of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) was suspended after a viewer called in last week.
1 day agoDemocratic Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney announces run for Virginia governor in 2025Democratic Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney announced Monday that he will run for Virginia governor in 2025.
1 day agoPedestrian, 34, hit by car in Campbell CountyVirginia State Police is investigating a Campbell County crash that left a 34-year-old pedestrian dead.
3 days agoHikers, police express safety concerns over McAfee Knob trailhead parking lot closureThe closure of the McAfee Knob trailhead parking lot is causing concerns for hikers and police.
Don't eat pre-cut cantaloupe if the source is unknown, CDC says, as deadly salmonella outbreak growsU.S. health officials say consumers should not eat pre-cut cantaloupe if they don’t know the source.
Inspector general investigating decision to relocate FBI headquarters to MarylandA federal watchdog is investigating how the Biden administration chose the site for a new FBI headquarters following a contentious competition marked by allegations of conflict of interest from the bureau’s director.
Grayson: 30 Days of Hope“Throughout my whole history of life, I haven’t felt love, real love,” he said.
Virginia medical cannabis patients traveling elsewhere with high prices locally, new study findsA new study shows some of the flaws when it comes to Virginia’s medical cannabis market.
U.S. Small Business Administration announces loans for farmers, businesses impacted by droughtThe U.S. Small Business Administration announced loans are available for farmers or businesses that the drought has hurt.
Unique partnership working to help foster kids stay localSocial workers say having kids close is better for them and their families.
Gov. Youngkin attends Tyson grand opening in Pittsylvania CountyAfter years of construction, Tyson Chicken has opened their processing plant in Southside.
Montgomery Co. social workers filling in for another countyKeeping social workers is a challenge across Virginia. There’s a lot of turnover at many department of social services offices.
Assessing the damage: Matts Creek wildfire fully containedForestry leaders are surveying the damage after they announced the Matt’s Creek wildfire was fully contained on Monday.
Hundreds jobless this holiday season after Southside manufacturing company layoffHundreds of people in Pittslvania County will be jobless this holiday season.
SBA disaster loans available for Virginia small businesses after droughtSmall businesses and agricultural cooperatives could soon see some help from the U.S. Small Business Administration in the form of disaster loans.
Lily: 30 Days of Hope“I want to be in a family really, really bad and I just want to be supported through my future,” said Lily.
Hokies continue dominance in Commonwealth CupVirginia Tech buried rival VIrginia under an avalanche of touchdowns in a 55-17 win.
Local hunter harvests first elk in Giles Co. in more than six decadesA Giles County man harvested an animal not seen there since 1958. Lifelong native Wesley Woodyard hunted Giles County’s first elk in decades, an animal up until now not thought to still be in the county.
FDA expands cantaloupe recall after salmonella infections double in a weekThe number of people sickened by salmonella from cut and whole cantaloupes has more than doubled in a week.
Lord Botetourt High School guidance counselor Paul Craft wins Education Impact AwardLord Botetourt High School graduate Paul Craft was shocked when he learned he won the Education Impact Award.
Breylin: 30 Days of HopeHe wants parents that are, “active with me, going out to places, getting ice cream and doing stuff.”
Drivers hit the road to travel to Thanksgiving destinationsEveryone’s eager to get to the dining room table as fast as they can.
Virginia DMV, other state agencies experiencing outageThe Virginia DMV and other state agencies are experiencing an outage, putting a pause on online services.
Malachi: 30 Days of HopeWhat Malachi really hopes for is a dad – a strong, consistent, and loving male figure– but he also has an open heart to having a mom.
State epidemiologist talks illness prevention during the holidaysAccording to the Virginia Department of Health, COVID-19 and flu cases are on the rise across the region.
Here’s how Roanoke will enforce the skill game banThe City of Roanoke has released further information about how it plans to reinforce the skill game ban in our area.
Roanoke City continues to have the most children in foster careLynchburg and Roanoke County are also in the top 10 locations for the most kids in foster care.
FINALLY! Our first soaking rain in months arrives TuesdayWe haven't seen an inch of rain from one storm since early September
Doctors, vet talk air quality concerns due to Matts Creek wildfireSchool leaders made some changes to their workday on Monday to protect kids from the Matts Creek wildfire smoke.
ALL CLEAR: Weather Authority Alert Day issued for Monday, Nov. 20 expiresThe Weather Authority Alert Day issued due to air quality concerns and smoky conditions across portions of Southwest Virginia has expired.
Officials helping with the Matts Creek Wildfire are urging people to stay safe while viewing the flamesThe Matts Creek Wildfire is continuing to grow in acreage, but also in containment. Now, officials are warning the public to stay safe if you plan to see the fire.
Vann, Verhulst lead No. 25 Oklahoma past Virginia, 82-67Virginia went scoreless for six minutes in the second quarter.
Izzy: 30 Days of Hope"I’ve never really had someone caring for me growing up so I would like to have that, have a mother figure and a father figure.”
Colandrea’s 3 TD throws lead Virginia to sixth straight home win against Duke, 30-27Virginia burned more than 5 minutes off the clock with a long, deliberate late drive and beat Duke 30-27.
Armstrong lifts NC State to 35-28 win over HokiesArmstrong accounted for 292 yards for the Wolfpack, who scored touchdowns on five consecutive possessions spanning both halves.
Pulaski County works to mitigate wildfire potentialPulaski County is the only local department in Virginia funded by the state that works year-round to take the fuel away from a potential wildfire before it happens.
Salmonella in cantaloupes sickens dozens in 15 states, U.S. health officials sayU.S. health officials said at least 43 people have been sickened in 15 states by salmonella linked to certain whole and cut cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products.
VDH issues warning after rabid skunk found in DanvilleThe Virginia Department of Health is issuing a warning after officials said a skunk tested positive for rabies in the Burnham Woods community.
UVA running back Perris Jones transferred to rehab centerAs expected, Jones was transferred to the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute in Louisville Friday.
Pennies on the dollar: Why Friday night’s rain won’t be enough to eliminate drought, extinguish firesWe'll take any chance of rain we can get, but we need a substantial amount before drought and fire concerns go away.
Senators Kaine, Warner weigh in on Matts Creek wildfireSenator Tim Kaine and Senator Mark Warner are weighing in on the Matts Creek wildfire available federal assistance.
Critically missing adult alert issued for 85-year-old woman last seen in Wythe Co.A critically missing adult alert has been issued for an 85-year-old woman who was last seen in Wythe County, according to Virginia State Police.
No water bans, restrictions in place around Matts Creek wildfireLocal water authorities, and city and county officials have not issued water restrictions or bans in the wake of the Matts Creek wildfire.
Matts Creek wildfire in Bedford County grows to the size of more than 2,000 football fieldsThe Matts Creek wildfire, which broke out Sunday, has grown to 2,700 acres, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Jason: 30 Days of Hope“All I’ve ever wanted was a normal life. Just living in a normal house, normal neighborhood.”
Wildfire smoke impacts Bedford county residentsSome Bedford County area residents say they’re frightened and feeling the health effects from wildfire smoke.
Don’t burn! Wildfire threat continues, increases this weekendThe wildfire threat will get even higher Saturday as winds pick up and humidity drops
Three SW Virginia congressmen vote against resolution to prevent government shutdownCongressmen Ben Cline, Morgan Griffith and Bob Good all voted against Speaker Johnson's resolution on Tuesday.
American Lung Association says rate of lung cancer survival increasingMore people are surviving lung cancer, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
Various jurisdictions across Virginia have their own timeline to enforce skill game banThe Virginia Supreme Court reinstated the skill games ban on Oct. 13.
Virginia general election statistics reveal tight race2023 Virginia Election results show that Virginia will be a state to watch in 2024.
It’s here! WSLS 10 Weather Authority releases 2023-2024 winter outlookCheck this article and video to watch Your Local Weather Authority's Winter Weather Outlook and find out how much snow we can expect this winter
Condition of Virginia State University officer wounded in shooting improves to stableA Virginia State University police officer was in stable condition Sunday after being critically wounded in a shooting near campus, university officials said.
Rep. Abigail Spanberger is running for Virginia governor instead of seeking reelection to the HouseRepublicans are responding to Democratic Virginia congresswoman Abigail Spanberger's announcement she'll run for governor in 2025.
‘There’s more to life than the tragedies’: Teen featured in 30 Days of Hope in 2017 now thrivingAn exciting update on one of the very first kids we showed you the year we started 30 Days of Hope in 2017.
GOP election losses in Virginia are likely to quiet the presidential speculation about Gov. YoungkinRepublican Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia had made clear his Election Day expectations.
Latoya: 30 Days of Hope“I just want to belong in a family because I wasn’t treated right in my family.”
Patrick County wildfire continues to burnOfficials from Patrick County said though they received some much-needed rain, they are still going to need a few days to contain the wildfire.
Roanoke County school leaders addressing chronic absenteeismStudents missing school constantly is a problem in the Commonwealth.
Virginia’s Veterans Parade happening Saturday to honor those who have served10 News is proud to be a part of Saturday's Virginia's Veterans Parade in Downtown Roanoke.
Siemens Gamesa scraps plans to build blades for offshore wind turbines on Virginia's coastA European company has cancelled plans to build blades for offshore wind turbines in coastal Virginia.
Lynchburg to enforce ban on skill games starting Jan. 1Skill games in the Hill City will soon be a thing of the past, with city officials set to reinforce the ban on such devices at the start of 2024.
Virginia RB Perris Jones undergoes spine surgery in Louisville after injury in gameVirginia’s Perris Jones had spine surgery and was briefly able to walk, the school said on Saturday.
Southside sees rise in tourism spendingTourism continues to grow in Southside — visitor spending increased to $144 million.
Virginia Democrats lost in several key swing districts. So how did they win the General Assembly?The election results this week in Virginia suggest that Republicans must essentially run the table in competitive areas in order to find statewide success at the ballot box.
FBI head cites a 'potential conflict of interest' in the selection process for a new headquartersThe contentious debate over a new FBI headquarters is intensifying.
Virginia Tech student believed to have predicted every General Assembly seat correctlyChaz Nuttycombe is gaining national attention for his state legislative election forecasts.
Biden administration picks Maryland for new FBI headquarters, AP sources sayThe Biden administration has chosen a location for a new FBI headquarters in Maryland, selecting the site over one in Virginia following a sharp competition between the two states.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin reacts to shift of power in VirginiaGovernor Glenn Youngkin shared his reaction to learning the General Assembly is now majority Democrat - a sharp loss for him.
After Democratic win, political analyst predicts gridlock in RichmondGovernor Glenn Youngkin’s push for a Republican trifecta ultimately fell flat. Democrats held onto power in the Virginia Senate and won a slim majority in the House.
Lynchburg O’Charley’s closes after more than 50 years in businessThe Lynchburg O’Charley’s officially closed to customers on Monday after more than 50 years in business, according to company officials.
CHOOSE YOUR VIEW: See the 2023 Downtown Roanoke Veterans Day parade from all anglesWSLS will stream the Virginia’s Veterans Parade when it begins, so bookmark this page for easy access on Saturday.
GOP’s David Owen wins Virginia legislative race over Democratic opponent who livestreamed sex videosRepublican businessman David Owen has won election to Virginia’s House of Delegates against Democratic opponent Susanna Gibson.
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Savannah: 30 Days of HopeSavannah is a hard worker and has great determination to see projects through.
Unseasonable warmth continues ahead of Friday showers, weekend cool-downTemperatures reach near-record levels Thursday afternoon
Republican Chris Head announces victory in race for Virginia Senate District 3 seatChristopher Head is projected to win the Virginia Senate District 3 seat.
Virginia Department of Forestry: Postpone burning until region sees more rainOfficials are urging communities to stay away from outdoor burning for now.
Last-minute voters hit the polls10 News is keeping an eye on just how many people show up to the polls, as that’ll play a part in the results.
WATCH: See coverage of 2023 Virginia general election results10 News crews are working for you to break down the latest details as results flow in for Virginia general election races in our area.
It's Election Day. Here is what you need to knowThough its an off-year general election, races across the country will have far-reaching implications for 2024 and beyond.
Virginia photographers capture rare phenomenon in the night sky; was it the aurora?A stable auroral arc was photographed over parts of Virginia Sunday night