The Justice Department has failed to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump.

In his fourth season, Elliott has led the Cavaliers to a 10-win season for just the second time in program history.

No. 19 James Madison believes it has the resume to earn a spot in the College Football Playoff if it wins Friday's Sun Belt championship against Troy.

10 News was awarded an outstanding journalism award from the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation on Wednesday night, 10 News was awarded the Most Comprehensive Agricultural Coverage in Virginia. c

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UVA running back J'Mari Taylor lands on the All-ACC First-Team.

A raccoon broke into a closed Virginia liquor store and drank alcohol from the bottom shelves over the weekend.

Master Corrections Officer Jeremy Hall was killed by an inmate in the line of duty on Nov. 17. Today, a memorial service in Wytheville celebrated his life.

Virginia lawmakers convened on Tuesday to review proposed amendments to a 2026 cannabis retail market bill.

President Donald Trump has announced plans to reconstruct Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia.

Wintry weather is impacting most of our viewing area and with that comes delays and closings.

Mark Peake announced that he is stepping down as the Chairman of the Republican Party at the end of the year, his office confirmed to 10 News Monday night.

The hearings come as Democrats, who control the legislature, have raised concerns about what they see as interference in university autonomy from outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office and the White House.

A historic Danville neighborhood is getting a fresh start as city officials advance plans to restore and revitalize the area through a comprehensive redevelopment initiative.

Family and friends gather to honor Autumn Bushman's life on her 11th birthday, and advocate for change in Virginia.

J’Mari Taylor became the first Atlantic Coast Conference running back since 2021 to run for a touchdown and throw for a score in the same game as No. 17 Virginia beat Virginia Tech 27-7 to clinch a spot in the conference championship game. Taylor ran for 80 yards and a score and quarterback Chandler Morris threw for 182 yards and ran for an 8-yard touchdown as the Cavaliers beat the Hokies for just the second time in the last 21 meetings between the schools. The Hokies got a 57-yard touchdown pass from Kyron Drones to Shamarius Peterkin with 4:20 left to play.

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The final regular season week of college football has set the stage for conference championships.

Mostly clear skies, gusty winds, and cold temperatures continue for the morning.

Cloudy skies are kicking off our Thanksgiving morning.

Utilities said they are trying to balance rising operating costs and new investments with keeping costs manageable for consumers.

Thanksgiving Snow Showers?

Bears aren’t uncommon in our area, especially when you get into the mountains, but experts with the Department of Wildlife Resources are noting more sightings near people.

More than 2 million travelers are expected to hit Virginia’s roads this Thanksgiving week, with officials urging caution and advance planning for the holiday journey.

Roanoke City is in the middle of a six-month project to improve safety on Williamson Road, but not everyone is happy with the changes.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday that Polyzent Trading would invest $1.1 million to develop the company’s first manufacturing site in Lynchburg.

Virginia State Police say a high school football coach who disappeared days ago before his undefeated team’s playoff game is being sought on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material and using a computer to solicit a minor.

Governor Youngkin has announced that the Virginia-based startup, Polyzent Trading, will be developing their first manufacturing site in Lynchburg.

Polyzent Trading, a Virginia-based plastic stretch film manufacturer, will invest $1.1 million to develop its first manufacturing site in Lynchburg, creating 20 new jobs.

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Today is dry. Tomorrow is dry. Tuesday? Not so much.

Carson Beck threw for 320 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 14 Miami to a 34-17 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday.

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Danville marked a significant milestone Thursday as it hosted the VA1 Governor’s Tourism Summit for the first time at Caesar’s Casino, showcasing the city’s emergence as Virginia’s fastest-growing tourism destination.

Bedford County has received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to breathe new life into the historic Montvale School building. This is part of Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine securing about a $48 million grant for community projects across Virginia.

According to Gasbuddy, gas prices across the nation have risen by 4.8 cents over the last week and stands at $3.03 nationally. Here in Virginia, we are a little under that average, but not by much, at $2.96/gal.

Chilly start as temperatures warm the next few days.

"I still believe that you can run your program from an old school perspective."

They met Wednesday to coordinate efforts and collect some of the 38 dogs of various breeds that remained at the already crowded Henry County Animal Shelter.

Drying out the next few days before rain showers return to close the week.

The Virginia Council on Women, along with Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin, announced the 15th annual essay contest aimed at female high school seniors interested in careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, and healthcare (STEAM-H).

Beth Macy, former Roanoke Times reporter and author of the 2018 book Dopesick, announced she is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia’s 6th district as a Democrat.

Virginia residents could face approximately 20% increases in their health insurance premiums for 2026, as subsidies reduce and uncertainty looms over federal premium tax credits, according to state insurance officials.

Patrick County’s healthcare crisis intensified as its only urgent care facility announced its permanent closure, leaving more than 17,000 residents with no in-county emergency medical care.

The legislation that ended the longest government shutdown in U.S. history could upend a multi-billion-dollar industry due to a provision banning the vast majority of hemp products.

Windy, warm, and dry conditions are upon us and are causing concern for the threat of wildfires

You’re in for a special holiday treat, if you love Dolly Parton, because her unique adaptation of a classic tale of a Christmas Carol makes its way to Roanoke’s Berglund Center on November 25.

J’Mari Taylor ran for 133 yards and two scores, and No. 20 Virginia kept its conference title hopes intact.

The economy and rising prices were high on the minds of voters on Election Day, and those concerns contributed to a Democratic sweep of statewide offices in Virginia and New Jersey. The voting pattern in two traditionally Republican counties in each state is evidence of how strongly Democrats campaigned on pocketbook issues. Spotsylvania County in Virginia and Morris County in New Jersey backed Donald Trump and Republican candidates for governor in earlier elections. This month, voters in those counties went with Democrats up and down the ballot. With congressional midterm elections in 2026, the November results have sent a message to conservatives who hold power in Washington.

As Virginia food banks struggle to restock following recent SNAP benefit cuts and government shutdown impacts, an established venison donation program is stepping up to meet the rising demand for protein-rich foods.

DNA evidence helped detectives link a dead man to Laurie Ann Powell’s murder in 1988.

Samyha Suffren scored 17 off the bench for the Hokies.

As the holiday season approaches, Virginia is ready to “jingle all the way” with a safe driving holiday jingle competition for middle and high school students.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is firing back after Abigail Spanberger, who won the election to be Virginia’s next governor, requested that the University of Virginia pause its search for the school’s 10th president.

As the government shutdown continues, Roanoke residents dependent on SNAP benefits are facing significant challenges with delayed payments and uncertain futures.

According to Gasbuddy, gas prices across the nation have risen by 4.8 cents over the last week and stands at $3.03 nationally. Here in Virginia, we are a little under that average, but not by much, at $2.96/gal.

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

Many people checked an item off their bucket list without having to travel.

A Virginia Democrat who helped investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is making a comeback bid in a key congressional district as her party looks to break President Donald Trump’s grip on federal power in the 2026 midterms.

Temperatures are a bit warmer Wednesday morning, with most spots in the low to mid 30s.

Virginia’s general firearms deer season begins Saturday and hunters hoping to fill their freezers are reminded to be safe, courteous and have a detailed hunt plan by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.

The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement warning of an ongoing jury duty scam that is impacting the area.

16 DMV locations in Virginia now have reserved parking spaces for Purple Heart recipients.

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Virginia’s general firearms deer season is set to begin on Saturday, Nov. 15, and there are plenty of things you need to be aware of before heading out to hunt.

The Commonwealth of Virginia will display the POW/MIA flag on all public buildings on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in honor of members of the U.S. Armed Forces who were prisoners of war or reported missing in action.

One of the most controversial quirks that Virginia has is the car tax. Why do we have it, and how do Virginians truly feel about it?

Virginia plans to bring back the infamous presidential fitness test, possibly as soon as 2026.

Instead of simply pushing for a limited number of automatic qualifiers in the next version of the College Football Playoff, leaders in the Southeastern Conference are now suggesting they don’t want any at all.

The Virginia Department of Foresty announced that they had firefighters assigned to every county across Virginia in preparation for fall fire season. Fall fire season runs through Nov. 30.

Texas has returned to the top 10 in The Associated Press college football poll.

The AP Top 25 college football poll is reshuffling in a big way this week, with 19 teams assuming new positions.

Floyd County girls win back-to-back team titles, Blacksburg sweeps both boys and girls Class 4 hardware.

The Cavaliers became the last ACC team to lose a league game this year.

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Downtown Roanoke to salute the men and women who have served the United States for the Virginia Veteran’s Parade.

Take a look at what to expect with this next weather change.

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After a stretch of dry days, we are switching things up! Rain is back in the forecast, but the timing is not the best.

As cooler temperatures arrive, fire experts have a warning for you. Get your chimneys and flues cleaned.

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West Virginia Senator Chris Rose introuduced a resolution Thursday, inviting Virginia and Maryland counties to join the Mountain State. 21 Counties from Virginia and three from Maryland were invited. Here is how some locals reacted.

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.

A Virginia jury has awarded $10 million to a former teacher in a lawsuit that accused an administrator of ignoring warnings that a 6-year-old student had a gun before the teacher was shot.

Months after Virginia opened its first adult high school, The Excel Center, the program’s students and teachers report that everything is going well, as the school gives everyone a second chance to earn their high school diploma.

A cooler day is ahead, but the fire threat still remains.

In a dramatic turn of events, federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to continue funding SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, as states like Virginia implement emergency measures to ensure food assistance continues for millions of Americans.

Democrats are hopeful again.

Economic worries were the dominant concern as voters cast ballots for Tuesday’s elections, according to preliminary findings from the AP Voter Poll.

A jury in Virginia has started deliberations in a lawsuit filed against a former school administrator accused of ignoring repeated warnings that a 6-year-old had a gun hours before a teacher was shot.

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 is set to hold a press conference to discuss Virginia’s 2025 election results. You can watch him deliver remarks live using this article.

Election Day is in the books and voters across Virginia have had their say.

Red Flag Warning For Some. Arctic Air Looms.

President Donald Trump wasn’t on the ballot in Tuesday’s elections, but many voters in key races made their choice in opposition to him or considered him to be irrelevant, according to the AP Voter Poll.

If you need to find results for a specific race in the Nov. 4, 2025 Virginia general election, you can do so here.

Economic worries were the dominant concern as voters cast ballots for Tuesday’s elections, according to preliminary findings from the AP Voter Poll.

This year’s Attorney General race has captured national attention in what’s become a scandalous race. Incumbent Republican Jason Miyares is against Democrat Jay Jones, who has found himself in the midst of a political firestorm after two controversies have come to light.