There’s a back-and-forth battle happening across the Commonwealth - and it all centers around redistricting. Early voting is officially underway, and the voters 10 News spoke with are clearly divided.
Governor Spanberger released the following statement on Monday after both the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates passed legislation that would incrementally increase the state minimum wage to $15 per hour by Jan. 1, 2028.
Virginia lawmakers are considering several gun control bills that could significantly impact firearm purchases and ownership in the Commonwealth, including an assault weapons ban and new licensing requirements.
On Friday, Jan. 30, the 144th generation of Virginia State Troopers will take the oath to serve and protect the Commonwealth.
On Monday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger updated the Commonwealth on the winter storm, and thanked response teams and those who were cooperative with the cleanup efforts.
Virginia 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.
The Virginia State Police announced Sunday night at 9 p.m. that troopers have responded to 378 crashes, including 28 which had injuries.
The incoming winter storm that is moving through the U.S. is expected to impact a majority of the Commonwealth, likely resulting in power outages across our region.
Three female battalion commanders from the Virginia Military Institute will march in Saturday’s inaugural parade as Abigail Spanberger becomes the Commonwealth’s first female governor. These cadets are also making history themselves.
10 News asked you earlier today on our social media platforms, “What do you think the State of the Commonwealth is and what matters to you in 2026?” And there were plenty of responses.
Governor Glenn Youngkin is slated to deliver his final State of the Commonwealth Address on Wednesday evening, Jan. 14, at the Virginia State Capitol.
The Virginia General Assembly convenes Wednesday and a proposed bill would allow for the legal sale of marijuana in the Commonwealth starting Nov. 1.
New statistics from Virginia State Police reveal a dramatic surge in anti-Semitic hate crimes across the Commonwealth, with Jewish individuals being targeted in 84 out of 100 reported hate crimes in 2024 – a 150% increase from 2023.
New statistics from the Virginia State Police shed new light on the rise of anti-semitism in the Commonwealth, the rise of hate crimes is a disturbing trend we are seeing around the country and across the world. This article will help break down what a hate crime is and the history of how they came to be investigated.
Since Glenn Youngkin took office as governor of Virginia, CEOs have invested $156 billion in the Commonwealth, more than the previous six gubernatorial administrations combined.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the 10 winners of the Virginia Grand Basin Clean Water Farm Awards for 2025 earlier this month.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on Thursday that over $15 million in funding would be allocated to the Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program to support middle-income housing in various localities around the commonwealth.
A record-breaking $154.5 million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing loans will support nearly 50 projects across the Commonwealth, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has unveiled a new initiative aimed at strengthening Virginia’s child welfare system and improving the lives of foster children across the state.
As temperatures drop and winter storms approach, communities are opening warming centers and shelters to provide refuge for those in need. Here is a list of available options.
The Commonwealth has seen a 59% reduction in fentanyl-related overdose deaths since January 2022, a significant decrease Gov. Glenn Youngkin is touting as leading the nation.
Governor Youngkin announced Nov. 7 that Virginia submitted its application for $1 billion in federal Rural Health Transformation funding under H.R. 1, which was signed into law by President Donald Trump.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday that Modine will invest $19.6 million through 2029 in planned capital expenditures to expand its presence in Buena Vista.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that Elbit Systems of America will expand its Roanoke County manufacturing facility. The facility, which produces low-light night vision devices for the defense industry, will undergo a historic $30 million expansion that will add 288 new jobs
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Monday $15.5 million in Virginia Land Conservation Funding to conserve 8,606 acres across the Commonwealth.
In the first episode, “Election Season in Virginia,” WSLS Rewind takes viewers on a journey through decades of political campaigns, economic challenges, and social debates that have shaped elections in the Commonwealth.
Incumbent Commonwealth Attorney Bethany Harrison secured her third term Tuesday night, winning re-election with more than 75% of the votes.
The Virginia Court of Appeals will reconsider the overturned felony conviction of Terry Michel, who confessed to shooting his dogs, after the Commonwealth requested a rehearing by the full court.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday the launch of the Virginia Cares Initiative, a Commonwealth-wide food drive to support Virginians impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says long-range strikes on Russian refineries have reduced Moscow's oil refining capacity by 20%.
According to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources the Commonwealth’s Board of Historic Resources approved 10 properties for designation on the Virginia Landmarks Register during its quarterly public meeting in September.
The Virginia Department of Education has awarded $12 million in School Security Equipment Grants to 433 schools in 99 school divisions to enhance safety across the Commonwealth.
The race for Lynchburg’s commonwealth attorney is drawing extra attention. Both candidates have deep roots in the community’s justice system and a history that once put them on opposite sides of the courtroom.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that eligible taxpayers will receive tax rebates up to $200 this fall if they filed individually and up to $400 if they filed jointly.
In what many are calling a historic moment for Virginia, the 2025 governor’s race is already making headlines because the Commonwealth is on track to elect its first woman governor. 10 News anchor Abbie Coleman met with both candidates to probe their plans, their priorities, and their paths to history. She sat down one-on-one with Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears to talk about her vision for Virginia and why she believes she’s the right person for the job.
In what many are calling a historic moment for Virginia, the 2025 governor’s race is already making headlines because the Commonwealth is on track to elect its first woman governor. 10 News anchor Abbie Coleman met with both candidates to probe their plans, their priorities, and their paths to history. She sat down one-on-one with Democratic Candidate Abigail Spanberger to talk about her vision for Virginia and why she believes she’s the right person for the job.
Virginia voters are heading to the polls well ahead of the November 4 general election, taking advantage of the Commonwealth’s 45-day early voting period — the second-longest such window in the nation.
Commonwealth’s Attorney Andy Hall said he made the request to avoid any potential conflicts of interest. The appointment follows the firing of City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides last month.
Hitachi Energy is set to invest $457 million to expand its transformer production facility in South Boston, bringing 825 new jobs to the Commonwealth, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced on Thursday.
Virginia Tech researchers are investigating Lyme disease awareness in the New River Valley as cases continue to rise across the region.
Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin says Virginia’s economy is thriving after ending its fiscal year with high revenues. He says the state netted a $572 million surplus and a $4.7 billion rainy-day fund. It's a characterization Democrats are criticizing as rose-colored in light of budgetary decisions neighboring Washington, D.C. They are particularly concerned about Medicaid after Congress passed a reconciliation bill making federal cuts to the program. Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell cites an analysis from the Congressional Budget Office this year estimating that roughly 11 million Americans will lose access to Medicaid.
Virginia State Police is addressing several social media posts alleging mass abductions across the Commonwealth.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that MerryGoRound Inc, a fulfillment company, would establish operations in Pittsylvania County.
Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office announced Monday that he had signed Executive Order 52 launching a series of initiatives to strengthen oversight of nursing homes in Virginia.
The Virginia Board of Education has approved the establishment of the first new Governor’s School in the Commonwealth since 2009.
On Friday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared Aug. 9, 2025, as Commonwealth Day of Play. The day is meant to bring recognition to active and “screen-free” play to children and families.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday that Virginia’s tourism industry generated a record high $35.1 billion in visitor spending in 2024, marking a 5.4% increase from 2023.
The Virginia Lottery has generated millions of dollars to support K-12 public education in the Commonwealth, marking the second-highest profit total in its 37-year history.
Virginia’s annual three-day sales tax holiday kicked off early Friday morning, offering shoppers in Roanoke, and across the state, a break on items ranging from classroom essentials to emergency preparedness gear.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Fiscal Year 2025 general fund revenues exceeded the official forecast assumed in the 2025 Appropriation Act by $572 million.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Friday that he had issued an executive order launching a first of its kind agentic artificial intelligence (AI) regulatory reduction pilot to ensure that the Commonwealth captures the benefits of the latest AI technology in reducing regulatory burdens and keeping regulation and guidance documents streamlined and up to date.
Governor Glenn Youngkin is highlighting the progress the Commonwealth has made in enhancing safety, reducing congestion and improving Interstate 81.
A slew of new laws is now in effect in the Commonwealth, including a new driving law. All passengers in a vehicle, even those in the back seat, are required to wear seat belts.
Independence Day celebrations have kicked-off across the Commonwealth, and for many that means hitting the road for a well-deserved vacation.
As the Commonwealth prepares to welcome its next queen, Miss Virginia 2024, Carlehr Swanson, reflects on a reign defined by passion, persistence, and purpose.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 50 on Friday.
Gpv. Youngkin announced on Thursday that he has recommended 13 projects for funding by the Appalachian Regional Commission, which would amount to $5.356 million in grants. The approval of the awards would be finalized later in the year.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Monday that he would lead a Virginia delegation to Paris, France, and London, England, beginning June 15.
Nelson County Sheriff’s Office has shared the data following their participation in the Commonwealth’s “Click-it-or-Ticket” campaign.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued a flag order on Friday requesting that all U.S. and state flags at state and local buildings in the Commonwealth be flown at half-staff in memory of the 2019 Virginia Beach Municipal Center shooting on May 31, 2025.
Consumer confidence in Virginia continues to fall, raising alarms about the Commonwealth’s economic outlook even as employment and wages remain strong.
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The Lynchburg Police Department is slated to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty in the past year in the Commonwealth.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced the award of nearly $150,000 in grants to literacy programs in the Commonwealth on Thursday.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin is set to be Liberty University’s keynote speaker for their 52nd commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. on Friday.
Republican John Reid said Friday he will continue his campaign to be Virginia’s lieutenant governor and denied he had anything to do with a social media account containing sexually explicit photos that had prompted GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin to call for him to quit the race.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that the Virginia Homeland Security Task Force passed 500 arrests this week. The VHSTF is a “federal-state partnership established by the U.S. Department of Justice to combat transnational organized crime, gang violence, and immigration violations across the Commonwealth.”
According to the Virginia Child Protective Service annual report from July 2023 to June 2024, more than 16,000 cases of abuse and neglect were investigated in the Commonwealth, and a little more than 6,000 were found.
Virginia is pumping the brakes on reckless driving with a new device that some say could save lives.
