November is National Adoption Month, and WSLS 10 News is once again launching its annual 30 Days of Hope campaign — encouraging families across Virginia to open their hearts and homes to children in foster care.

Find out what’s ahead for Southwest and Central Virginia this weekend with the latest forecast from the 10 News Weather Authority, including warm temperatures, current conditions, and what to expect for the week ahead.

There’s a vehicle fire in Boones Mill.

Rain and drizzle continue across Southwest and Central Virginia, with more wet weather expected through midweek. 10 News's meteorologist tracks Tropical Storm Erin in the Atlantic as temperatures hover near the 80s.

As tax season approaches, WSLS 10 News is here to help you with our newest series, “It’s Your Money,” sponsored by Neely Accounting. Tune in every Monday and Wednesday at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. from March 5 through April 9.

WSLS 10 News is on site at an ongoing barricade incident in Pulaski County.

WSLS 10 News will follow the Associated Press' guidance when referring to the Gulf of Mexico and Mt. McKinley following President Donald Trump’s executive orders to rename them.

Habitat for Humanity is celebrating its newest homeowner: the Musa Family. This is the 10th Home for Good Project for WSLS 10 News.

Roanoke City, Lynchburg and Roanoke County are some of the top 10 areas with the most children in foster care

Cost, marital status and more answered.

Jamal Jaha Nubi with Edge of Daybreak appeared on WSLS 10 News Saturday morning to discuss the groups’ early stages, a song that was on the Oscar Winning Film Moonlight, and band mates recently filming a documentary.

Sunday is Mother’s Day, and your friends here at WSLS 10 News want to wish a happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers, and mother-figures out there!

After what was a very cold day Thursday, we’re keeping an eye on another wintry weathermaker.

Cost, marital status and more answered.

The Smith Mountain Lake community got to hear more about why some of the lake water has been a blueish-green color.

A tornado warning issued for Bland and Tazewell counties has expired.

The month of March is recognized as Women’s History Month.

WSLS 10 News and Freedom First Credit Union have partnered for a friendly, one-day giving challenge in support of Special Olympics Virginia.

Celebrate our region’s Black History in Hidden History, narrated by Brittny McGraw and Duke Carter. This WSLS 10 News special presentation, in documentary style, explores once-undiscovered hidden elements of Southwest Virginia.

Celebrate our region's Black History in Hidden History, narrated by Brittny McGraw and Duke Carter. This WSLS 10 News special presentation, in documentary style, explores once-undiscovered hidden elements of Southwest Virginia.

A new version of the WSLS 10 News app will launch Monday.

In a few weeks we will dedicate the home we are building in partnership with Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley, generous community sponsors and volunteers.

Ideal Cabinets, a returning sponsor, was on site on Friday to help with this year's "Home for Good."

As Habitat works to create a world where everyone has a decent, affordable place to live, the non-profit is not handing out free homes.

WSLS 10 News is proud to kick off our 8th "Home for Good" project this week.

A small plane crash occurred at the Blue Ridge Regional Airport in Henry County Saturday, according to officials.

People who live in Blacksburg are once again asking town leaders to address safety concerns with Virginia Tech students.

The ceremony honored the work of news media in Virginia and West Virginia

Watch newscasts and livestreams on WSLS.com for latest news and headlines in the Roanoke area, Virginia and around the world. View livestreams located in Southwest and Central Virginia.

With Lindsey Ward saying goodbye next month, we didn’t have to look far to find her successor.

Gather the kids and let the Christmas excitement begin!

The WSLS 10 News team was honored to take home several awards Saturday afternoon during the Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters awards for content that aired during 2020.

On Friday, this year's "Home for Good" homebuyer will have the keys to his brand new home.

On Friday the pieces of the Roanoke College Habitat home moved from campus to the actual home site in Roanoke.

Several Habitat projects are underway across the Roanoke Valley, including an annual tradition that brings together Habitat, Roanoke College and the community.

Jane Clark captures a lone downpour from Purgatory Mountain on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Construction of this year's "Home for Good" reached a major milestone this week

WSLS 10 Meteorologist Chris Michaels and Daytime Blue Ridge’s Chase Parker go head-to-head in a dad joke-off.

Photo Credit: Carlito Essex - February in Wintergreen, VA

A youth mission group visiting from New Jersey has returned to Roanoke to help at the "Home for Good" site and three other Habitat sites.

Thanks to Freddie Hodges for today’s picture of the day of fireworks in Smith Mountain Lake.

We’re excited to announce that the WSLS 10 News team won three Capital Emmys this year!

This week team members from Capps Home Building Center, one of this year's "Home for Good" sponsors, volunteered at the site.

The legalization of marijuana has come with a lot of changes to laws, restrictions, and regulations across the Commonwealth.

One of the ways Habitat is able to continue its mission is through the Habitat ReStore, where the bargains there are helping to build affordable housing across the Roanoke Valley.

This year's "Home for Good" is one part of a greater effort in Roanoke to invest in city neighborhoods and build up the community.

Members of the WSLS team, volunteers with Bateman Home Inspections, LLC and Habitat volunteers all teamed up to build a home for a Roanoke native.

Our host Lindsey Ward announces that she and her husband are expecting their first baby in October.

WSLS 10 News is working in partnership with Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley and community sponsors to build a home for a Roanoke native.

The generosity of community sponsors is a key aspect of "Home for Good's" success.

The organization released new climate "normal" numbers for our region and the rest of the country Tuesday

There was plenty of joy and excitement along 22nd Street Northwest in Roanoke on Friday as WSLS 10 News, Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley and generous sponsors kicked off this year's "Home for Good" project.

At the end of April, WSLS 10 News is excited to kick off our 7th "Home for Good" project.

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ROANOKE, Va. – As this winter storm continues to move through our region, we’ll keep you updated on conditions across the region. 11:03 p.m. update with Shayne Dwyer in the New River Valley8:26 p.m. update with Shayne Dwyer in the Roanoke CountyShayne Dwyer WSLS 10 News has a winter weather update from Roanoke County. Posted by WSLS 10 / WSLS.com on Thursday, February 18, 20217:10 p.m. update with Tim Harfmann in AltavistaTim Harfmann WSLS 10 News is live in Altavista and wraps up the day’s weather coverage in Central Virginia. Posted by WSLS 10 / WSLS.com on Thursday, February 18, 20216:17 p.m. update with Lindsey Kennett in Pulaski CountyPulaski County weather update Lindsey Kennett WSLS 10 News is in Pulaski County with an update on the conditions there right now. Posted by WSLS 10 / WSLS.com on Thursday, February 18, 20214:31 p.m. update with Alexus Davila in the Bent Mountain area of Roanoke CountyBent Mountain weather Alexus Davila WSLS 10 News is in Bent Mountain giving an update of what the weather is like there.

ROANOKE, Va. – Snow, sleet and freezing rain have begun making their presence felt in southwest and central Virginia. Weather update with Jeff HaniewichJeff's Thursday afternoon weather update (2/18/21) We're talking ice and sleet accumulations along with a warm up? FutureTracker - 9 a.m. ThursdayThe longer that snow or sleet holds on, the lesser your chance for power outages will be. This will be in the form of rain and/or freezing rain. Tips for freezing rain and power outagesFor those that do lose power, it may take some time for it to come back on.

ROANOKE, Va. – Watch the video below for Jeff’s 9;50 p.m. weather update:Jeff's 2.16.21 forecast update Winter storm watches are in effect from tomorrow evening through Thursday PM. High temperature forecast for Tuesday, 2/16/2021Next Winter StormCome late Wednesday night and Thursday, we’re tracking yet another wintry mess. High pressure to the north will keep cold air trapped at the surface, while a storm system rises from the south. FutureTracker - midnight ThursdayWe may start with just enough cold air above to create snow and sleet in areas near and north of US 460. By late Thursday night and Friday morning, our storm system will have moved to the northeast.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – A jail officer at the Lynchburg Adult Detention Center is the focus of an assault investigation. The city police department was notified of an alleged assault Friday. As a result, the Lynchburg Police Department is currently investigating and the Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority is cooperating fully, the police department said in a release Saturday night. While the police department nor jail officials have named the inmate/victim, the family has identified them as 26-year-old Carroll Williams. WSLS 10 News spoke to the family regarding the allegations and has reached out to the Lynchburg Police Department to confirm the graphic accusations.

DALEVILLE, Va. – Saturday marked another successful polar plunge benefitting Special Olympics Virginia. The scenery was a little different for this year’s Polar Plunge but the cause was the same. “We were freezin’ for a reason,” WSLS 10 News team co-captain and anchor Brittny McGraw said. “You can’t ask for a more worthy organization than the Special Olympics of Virginia,” Haniewich said. Thanks to your generous donations, the 10 News team also exceeded its goal, raising $6,650.

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke Fire-EMS responded to a house fire in the 3500 block of Garden City Blvd early Saturday morning. When crews arrived on the scene around 7:45 a.m., smoke and flames were visible. Viewer video sent to WSLS 10 News also shows smoke in the neighborhood seen several blocks away. Three residents are displaced as a result of the fire. #RoanokeFireEMS pic.twitter.com/eBw3414Xcr — Roanoke Fire-EMS (@RoanokeFireEMS) December 5, 2020Three residents are displaced as a result of the fire.

He was arrested late Tuesday morning in Ravenswood, West Virginia, about three hours away from Blacksburg, where he charged with carjacking. Authorities learned that Christian had gone to the area of Charleston, West Virginia. Marshals Task Force, out of Southern District of West Virginia, Christian was quickly arrested in Ravenswood, WV without incident. In Salem, Christian is charged with felony murder, malicious wounding, reckless handling of a firearm and three counts of child neglect. First, a man shot someone in Salem, then, drove down to Blacksburg where he carjacked someone near Virginia Tech’s campus.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – UPDATERoanoke County officials responded to the train derailment incident in a press release Saturday night. Officials said that a Norfolk Southern Corp. bridge collapsed in Roanoke County near Barley Drive Friday night around 11:15 p.m. The bridge collapsed while a train carrying coal was crossing the Roanoke River, and a dozen of 22 rail cars that derailed fell into the river, causing about 2000 tons of coal to fall out. ORIGINAL STORYA Norfolk Southern train derailed in Roanoke County late Friday night, according to emergency dispatch. Norfolk Southern train derailment in Roanoke County.

RICHMOND, Va. – For many, the global coronavirus pandemic is the worst health crisis in a generation. Our latest story questions whether racism should be declared a public health crisis. “When we accept it as a public health issue, we start putting research money behind it. Aird introduced a resolution that would formally acknowledge racism as a public health crisis in the Commonwealth. “We talked about that very issue that racism is a health crisis issue.

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. – Court documents obtained by WSLS 10 News may explain why a Pittsylvania County man was found dead in September. The medical examiner’s office officially identified his body this week, but the manner and cause of death remain unknown. According to the warrant, the cooperating witness believes Zachary was killed by the man in question to silence him over the larceny of five firearms on July 16. The search warrant will give Pittsylvania County police access to cell phone contents and geo-location information belonging to the man named by the witness. Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office said this case remains classified as a death investigation.

ROANOKE, Va. – An employee among the two dozen Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital environmental services staff who tested positive is speaking out with concerns over the institution’s response. The employee asked WSLS 10 News not to disclose their identity. The allegation is that coronavirus response policies and procedures are in place but are not being followed 100% by everyone on board. Something different than go back to work," stated the employee. The employee fell ill nearly two weeks ago and they remain out of work with symptoms.

Welcome to another edition of our weekly WSLS weather newsletter! Did you know there was a hurricane just off the coast of the United States that could have changed everything? It strengthened to tropical storm status the next day and eventually became a hurricane on Sep. 9. The visible satellite image from that day shows the hurricane as well as the smoke from the plane-struck Twin Towers. Switching gears to our forecast in Southwest and Central Virginia, we expect to get not one, but TWO tastes of fall this week.

WSLS 10 News spoke via zoom conference call with former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe Wednesday. Shes taken on the gun lobby. Shes taken on the big banks. From 2001-2005, McAuliffe served as chair of the Democratic National Committee. Since leaving office, McAuliffe has been hard at work advocating for some of the things he worked on while in office like criminal justice reform and education.

ROANOKE, Va. The WSLS 10 News team has been awarded an Emmy for Best Newscast.This team award was from extensive coverage of the search for ex-Marine Michael Brown. He was on the run for 18 days, leading authorities on a nationwide manhunt that spanned from Franklin County to Clarendon County, S.C. to Roanoke. The Emmy Award is the premier television production award presented in various sectors of the television industry, including entertainment programming, news and documentary shows, and sports programming. The awards honor excellence in television programming. This comes as WSLS won three 2020 RTDNA Regional Murrow Awards in the small market television category.

WSLS 10 News at Noon Join us for an abbreviated News at Noon today. Posted by WSLS 10 / WSLS.com on Monday, July 27, 2020ROANOKE, Va. – Because of the NBC News special report showing the procession and ceremony honoring Rep John Lewis, 10 News will have an abbreviated, digital-only newscast at noon on Monday.

ROANOKE, Va. – Saturday’s sunset was a huge, and I mean HUGE, letdown for many of us. The dust was there, but so was a wall of clouds. You spend a whole week forecasting dust. Then, a Cinderella story came out of nowhere to take them down. Below is the photo gallery we put together of all of your pictures, from the disappointment on Saturday to the excitement on Sunday.

Meteorologist Chris Michaels is an American Meteorological Society (AMS) Certified Broadcaster, forecasting weather conditions in southwest Virginia on WSLS 10 News from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. weekdays on Virginia Today.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE: The National Weather Service has expired the tornado warning early. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for parts of Roanoke and Montgomery counties. At 3:37 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Huffman, or near Mountain Lake, moving southeast at 35 mph. Tornado Warning on April 8 Tornado warning issued parts of for parts Roanoke and Montgomery counties. At one point, the warning covered parts of Craig and Giles counties, but that has since been lifted in those areas.

Meteorologist Chris Michaels is an American Meteorological Society (AMS) Certified Broadcaster, forecasting weather conditions in southwest Virginia on WSLS 10 News from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. weekdays on Virginia Today.

Meteorologist Chris Michaels is an American Meteorological Society (AMS) Certified Broadcaster, forecasting weather conditions in southwest Virginia on WSLS 10 News from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. weekdays on Virginia Today.