Virginia voters to decide fate of same-sex marriage ban in state constitution
Read full article: Virginia voters to decide fate of same-sex marriage ban in state constitutionVirginia voters will decide this November whether to remove a same-sex marriage ban that has remained in the state’s constitution for nearly two decades, despite marriage equality being legal nationwide since 2015.
Virginia law eliminates breast cancer screening costs — but many patients are still paying bills they don’t owe
Read full article: Virginia law eliminates breast cancer screening costs — but many patients are still paying bills they don’t oweA new Virginia law is designed to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings, but some patients are still receiving unexpected bills, and many don’t know they don’t have to pay them.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 18, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 18, 2026Good news, drivers! AAA says today’s price at the pump across Virginia has gone down from yesterday and remains cheaper than the national average.
Gov. Spanberger signs legislation aimed at guaranteeing access to contraception
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger signs legislation aimed at guaranteeing access to contraceptionGovernor Spanberger’s office announced Wednesday that the governor had signed landmark legislation to protect reproductive freedoms, reaffirm the right to access contraception in Virginia and make sure more women can access critical reproductive healthcare.
Natural Bridge Zoo giraffe calves located after extensive search
Read full article: Natural Bridge Zoo giraffe calves located after extensive searchVirginia officials have located two giraffe calves that had been the focus of a months-long search tied to the ongoing legal battle surrounding the Natural Bridge Zoo.
Lynchburg man arrested and charged after investigation into alleged gun trafficking
Read full article: Lynchburg man arrested and charged after investigation into alleged gun traffickingThe Springfield Police Department announced Tuesday that it had arrested and charged a Lynchburg man after an investigation into alleged gun trafficking.
Stolen screech owls become wildlife ambassadors at Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center
Read full article: Stolen screech owls become wildlife ambassadors at Southwest Virginia Wildlife CenterThree eastern screech owls stolen from their nest as eggs are now serving a new purpose — teaching children why wild animals belong in the wild.
Judge upholds the conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for helping immigrant evade ICE
Read full article: Judge upholds the conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for helping immigrant evade ICEA federal judge has declined to overturn a Wisconsin judge’s obstruction conviction for helping a man evade immigration officers who showed up at a courtroom looking to detain him.
Gov. Spanberger, Virginia lawmakers reveal retail cannabis market compromise, sales to begin July 2027
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger, Virginia lawmakers reveal retail cannabis market compromise, sales to begin July 2027After years of planning, proposals and vetoes, a retail cannabis market in Virginia now seems to be on the horizon.
Giraffe calves from Natural Bridge Zoo found safe, placed in specialized care
Read full article: Giraffe calves from Natural Bridge Zoo found safe, placed in specialized careLegal action by Virginia’s Office of the Attorney General has led to the safe return of giraffe calves connected to the Natural Bridge Zoo, following their disappearance in 2025.
Roanoke to host 2027 Mountain Bike National Championship; USA Cycling announces
Read full article: Roanoke to host 2027 Mountain Bike National Championship; USA Cycling announcesLocal officials, along with USA Cycling, held a press conference announcing the return to Virginia’s Blue Ridge for the 2027 Endurance Mountain Bike National Championship at Elmwood Park Amphitheater in downtown Roanoke Monday.
Gweedo Memorial Foundation, Virginia State Police to launch 100 Safest Days of Summer campaign
Read full article: Gweedo Memorial Foundation, Virginia State Police to launch 100 Safest Days of Summer campaignGweedo Memorial Foundation and Virginia State Police announced that they will be launching the 100 Safest Days of Summer campaign on June 17. This is a shift from the traditionally recognized 100 Deadliest Days of Summer campaign.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 15, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 15, 2026The statewide average for regular gas is now $3.81 per gallon, with premium at $4.69 and diesel at $5.05, according to AAA.
One dead, 22 injured at EastLake Community Church after tent collapse, according to officials
Read full article: One dead, 22 injured at EastLake Community Church after tent collapse, according to officialsBedford County officials announced that one person was killed and 22 people were injured after a large tent collapsed during an outdoor service at EastLake Community Church Friday night
Lynchburg Commonwealth’s Attorney issues statement on Virginia gun legislation
Read full article: Lynchburg Commonwealth’s Attorney issues statement on Virginia gun legislationLynchburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Bethany Harrison in a letter to Chief Kenneth Edwards of the Lynchburg Police Department, said that her office would not enforce SB 749/HB 217, the “Assault Weapons Ban,” and SB 727/HB 1524, the “Public Carry Ban”.
Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke in busiest stretch of year with more than 300 animals in care
Read full article: Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke in busiest stretch of year with more than 300 animals in careOwls, hawks, bobcats, snakes, turtles, opossums and squirrels - the center has admitted more than 1,300 animals so far this year, representing 155 different species.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 12, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 12, 2026Drivers across the country are starting to feel some relief at the pump as the average price for a gallon continues to fall for the third straight week.
Lynchburg judge blocks enforcement of private-sale background checks again
Read full article: Lynchburg judge blocks enforcement of private-sale background checks againA judge in Lynchburg has put the brakes on Virginia’s efforts to require background checks for private gun sales - sparking a new round of debate over gun rights, public safety, and who has the final say on gun control.
Virginia’s first adult high school in Roanoke shapes state’s workforce
Read full article: Virginia’s first adult high school in Roanoke shapes state’s workforceVirginia’s Secretary of Labor visited The Excel Center in Roanoke to get a firsthand look at how the state’s first adult high school is helping shape Virginia’s workforce. The school, operated by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, serves adults 18 and older through an accelerated diploma program and offers free childcare, transportation assistance, life coaching and career counseling.
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourages Virginians to buy local during Agriculture Week
Read full article: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourages Virginians to buy local during Agriculture WeekVirginia Agriculture Week is June 7 to 13, and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is encouraging Virginians to celebrate by shopping local.
Local hospitals address state report citing 13 rural hospitals at risk of closure
Read full article: Local hospitals address state report citing 13 rural hospitals at risk of closureAfter a report from Virginia’s Joint Commission on Health Care, local hospitals are addressing concerns regarding their closure.
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourage farmers to prepare for Atlantic hurricane season
Read full article: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourage farmers to prepare for Atlantic hurricane seasonOn Friday, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encouraged farmers to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season. The season is from June 1 to November 30, but it hits its peak between mid-August and late October.
‘Now it’s happening’: Virginia’s first onshore wind farm rises after years of delays
Read full article: ‘Now it’s happening’: Virginia’s first onshore wind farm rises after years of delaysVirginia’s first onshore wind farm is no longer just a vision. The Rocky Forge Wind Project, located along North Mountain in Botetourt County, is now visibly under construction — with turbines already standing as the project moves closer to producing power later this year.
‘LewisGale Hospital Pulaski is not closing’: LewisGale addresses hospital closure concerns
Read full article: ‘LewisGale Hospital Pulaski is not closing’: LewisGale addresses hospital closure concernsAfter a report from Virginia’s Joint Commission on Health Care, LewisGale Hospital Pulaski addressed concerns regarding their closure.
Judge orders pretrial detention for ex-CIA official accused of stashing $40M in gold bars at home
Read full article: Judge orders pretrial detention for ex-CIA official accused of stashing $40M in gold bars at homeA magistrate judge has ordered pretrial detention for a former senior CIA official accused of stashing over $40 million worth of gold bars from the federal government in the basement of his Virginia home.
How Virginia Fresh Match doubles SNAP benefits for more access to fruits and vegetables
Read full article: How Virginia Fresh Match doubles SNAP benefits for more access to fruits and vegetablesAs families across Virginia look for ways to stretch their grocery budgets, one statewide program is helping SNAP and SUN Bucks recipients afford more fresh fruits and vegetables while supporting local farmers.
Virginia Tech cadets visit Normandy before D-Day anniversary, honor Medal of Honor recipient
Read full article: Virginia Tech cadets visit Normandy before D-Day anniversary, honor Medal of Honor recipientAs the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day invasion approaches, a group of Virginia Tech cadets is helping ensure the bravery and sacrifice of World War II is not reduced to a few textbook paragraphs.
Patchwork 250: Remembering Bloody Monday, Danville’s fight for Civil Rights and the legacy of June 10, 1963
Read full article: Patchwork 250: Remembering Bloody Monday, Danville’s fight for Civil Rights and the legacy of June 10, 1963On June 10, 1963, when myriads of peaceful protesters descended on the streets of Danville, they didn’t know they were walking in the footsteps of history and paving the way for equality.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 4, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 4, 2026Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office helps support Virginia Special Olympics with Torch Run Wednesday
Read full article: Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office helps support Virginia Special Olympics with Torch Run WednesdayThe Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office gave a big show of support for Special Olympics Virginia Wednesday, running seven and a half miles in support of them all while raising money.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 3, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 3, 2026Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
Bus driver in fatal I-95 crash had previous speeding charges
Read full article: Bus driver in fatal I-95 crash had previous speeding chargesA bus driver with a history of speeding accusations has been indicted on additional charges in a chain-reaction crash in Virginia that killed five people and injured dozens more.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 2, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 2, 2026Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
‘This is the way it should look’: Hundreds honor fallen Carroll County deputy Logan Utt
Read full article: ‘This is the way it should look’: Hundreds honor fallen Carroll County deputy Logan UttLaw enforcement and first responders from across Virginia lined overpasses and roadsides Sunday to pay tribute to Deputy Utt, killed during a routine wellness check
Centra to lay off 90 employees as part of company restructuring
Read full article: Centra to lay off 90 employees as part of company restructuringCentra announced Monday that it would be laying off approximately 90 individuals, about one percent of Centra’s total workforce, effective this week as part of the company’s restructuring efforts.
Wildlife game camera image, drone used to arrest man in fatal shooting of Virginia deputy
Read full article: Wildlife game camera image, drone used to arrest man in fatal shooting of Virginia deputyInvestigators in North Carolina have used a wildlife game camera image and a drone to find and arrest a man wanted for the fatal shooting of a Virginia sheriff's deputy.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 1, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 1, 2026Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
Virginia Eliminated by Jacksonville State in Hattiesburg Regional
Read full article: Virginia Eliminated by Jacksonville State in Hattiesburg RegionalVirginia’s postseason run came to an end Sunday night as Jacksonville State held off a late Cavaliers rally for a 7-6 victory in the NCAA Hattiesburg Regional elimination game.
UVA Baseball outlasts Southern Miss to keep season alive
Read full article: UVA Baseball outlasts Southern Miss to keep season aliveVirginia survived a back-and-forth slugfest Saturday, scoring four runs in the 10th inning to defeat Southern Miss 15-11 in an NCAA Tournament elimination game at the Hattiesburg Regional.
Crash kills 5 in Virginia including family of 4 traveling to wedding. Bus driver charged
Read full article: Crash kills 5 in Virginia including family of 4 traveling to wedding. Bus driver chargedA family of four from Massachusetts who were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia were traveling to a wedding at the time.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger requests disaster assistance for farmers hit by cold weather
Read full article: Gov. Abigail Spanberger requests disaster assistance for farmers hit by cold weatherOn Friday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger issued a request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, “urging the federal government to expedite disaster assistance for Virginia farmers affected by the unseasonable cold.”
Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund
Read full article: Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' settlement fundA federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.
Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police say
Read full article: Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police sayVirginia State Police say a bus crashed into vehicles slowing for a work zone on Interstate 95 early Friday, killing five people in two cars and sending dozens to hospitals.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 29, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 29, 2026Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 28, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 28, 2026Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
WATCH: Wildlife Center of Virginia caring for bear cubs
Read full article: WATCH: Wildlife Center of Virginia caring for bear cubs10 News Anchor Rachel Lucas sat down with an official from the Wildlife Center of Virginia to speak about their 10 Black Bear Cub patients that they have rescued from across the state, including right here at home.
Gov. Spanberger signs bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering childcare costs for parents
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger signs bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering childcare costs for parentsGov. Spanberger’s office announced Wednesday that she had signed a package of bipartisan legislation Wednesday focused on lowering childcare costs for parents, strengthening early childhood education and empowering small businesses to better recruit and retain talented employees.
Summer meal programs fill gap as families face rising food insecurity as school ends
Read full article: Summer meal programs fill gap as families face rising food insecurity as school endsAs students across Virginia begin summer break, anti-hunger advocates say many families are struggling to replace the meals children receive during the school year, while also facing rising grocery costs and cuts to federal food assistance programs.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 27, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 27, 2026Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
Foster Facts: Inside foster care, the families, challenges and need for more support
Read full article: Foster Facts: Inside foster care, the families, challenges and need for more supportFrom the realities of the foster care system to the families opening their homes to children in need, 10 News spent the month of May working to debunk common myths about foster care and highlight the growing need in the Roanoke Valley.
WATCH: U.S. Rep. Ben Cline talks re-election bid with 10 News Anchor John Carlin
Read full article: WATCH: U.S. Rep. Ben Cline talks re-election bid with 10 News Anchor John CarlinCongressman Ben Cline is running for re-election in the sixth district, which includes the Roanoke Valley, parts of the Shenandoah Valley and the Alleghany Highlands.
Home soil delivery arrives with snake inside; meet the newest ambassador at Wildlife Center of Virginia
Read full article: Home soil delivery arrives with snake inside; meet the newest ambassador at Wildlife Center of VirginiaThe Wildlife Center of Virginia has a new ambassador snake — and the nonprofit is turning her unusual backstory into a fundraiser with a public naming contest. She was accidentally delivered to someone's home in a load of soil!
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 26, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 26, 2026Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
Select Medical, Carilion Clinic partner to operate new Roanoke 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital
Read full article: Select Medical, Carilion Clinic partner to operate new Roanoke 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospitalOn Thursday, Select Medical announced that they and Carilion Clinic have partnered up to build and operate a new 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Roanoke.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 25, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 25, 2026Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
Southside leaders break ground on $1.6B Microporous facility, bringing 1,800 jobs to the region
Read full article: Southside leaders break ground on $1.6B Microporous facility, bringing 1,800 jobs to the regionTwo years after local and state officials announced a billion-dollar investment, the first shovels hit the ground at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill. Battery component manufacturer Microporous is building a $1.6 billion facility expected to create 1,800 jobs in Pittsylvania County.
Wytheville’s BABA festival returns June 6 for 4th annual celebration of music, art and more
Read full article: Wytheville’s BABA festival returns June 6 for 4th annual celebration of music, art and moreSouthwest Virginia’s festival season is kicking off in just two weeks, and Wytheville is leading the charge.
Traveling for Memorial Day weekend? Here’s when to expect the worst traffic
Read full article: Traveling for Memorial Day weekend? Here’s when to expect the worst trafficNationwide, record-breaking travel is expected this Memorial Day weekend, with 39 million drivers hitting the road, according to AAA.
Virginia mother charged after 2-month-old baby dies from accidentally being left in hot car
Read full article: Virginia mother charged after 2-month-old baby dies from accidentally being left in hot carA 2-month-old baby died after his mother mistakenly left him in a hot car for nearly eight hours in Spotsylvania County.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 22, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 22, 2026Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
How has the recent drought affected water levels at Carvins Cove?
Read full article: How has the recent drought affected water levels at Carvins Cove?According to the Western Virginia Water Authority, Carvin’s Cove can hold up to 6.4 billion gallons of water, but because of the drought, current levels are at 4.8 billion.
Judge dismisses all child neglect counts against Newport News assistant principal Ebony Parker
Read full article: Judge dismisses all child neglect counts against Newport News assistant principal Ebony ParkerA judge on Thursday dismissed the criminal case against a former Virginia elementary school assistant principal who was accused of ignoring warnings before a 6-year-old student shot and wounded his teacher.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 21, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 21, 2026Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
Wytheville celebrates national Main Street honor with downtown walking tour
Read full article: Wytheville celebrates national Main Street honor with downtown walking tourDowntown Wytheville marked its national recognition as the best main street community in the country with a walking tour Tuesday, showing off the businesses, living spaces and people behind the small Virginia town’s remarkable turnaround.
Gov. Spanberger signs legislation expanding paid sick leave to all Virginia workers
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger signs legislation expanding paid sick leave to all Virginia workersGov. Spanberger signed landmark legislation Wednesday to create a statewide paid sick leave program for all Virginia workers, according to her office.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 20, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 20, 2026Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoes various legislation, including marijuana marketplace bill
Read full article: Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoes various legislation, including marijuana marketplace billGov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed multiple high-profile pieces of legislation on Tuesday, including a bill that would have established the framework for a marijuana marketplace in the commonwealth. See all of the vetoed legislation here.
