At Virginia Heights School, the faces of children light up when they see toys that look just like them, complete with hearing aids and other assistive devices. The Toy Like Me program is making sure kids with disabilities see themselves reflected in the toys they play with — and that inclusion is making all the difference.

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Karis Care Services is bringing holiday cheer to seniors in both the Roanoke and Lynchburg areas with its annual “Karis Christmas for Seniors” programs.

Tracking the next winter weathermaker

The world lost influential people in 2025, and some of their deaths had significant impacts.

Think you’re a pro when it comes to the history of winter weather in Southwest Virginia? Take this quiz to test your knowledge!

Much of Southwest and Central Virginia is waking up to a winter surprise Friday morning.

Highlanders overcome 17-point deficit to win double overtime thriller.

Demarcus Brown had over 20 division one offers.

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

Darin Greear and his wife, Tabitha, owners of Windy Hills Farm, have donated over 1 million pounds of produce to the Society of St. Andrew to feed the hungry, impacting an estimated 400,000 people. The Society celebrated Greear's generosity with a surprise event, presenting him with the Feeding the Region Award, while also marking their milestone of donating over 1 billion pounds of food since 1979.

WSLS is partnering with 'BUZZ,' a public television series highlighting nonprofits in Southwest Virginia. Tonight's episode, streaming at 7:30 p.m., features Angels of Assisi, a Roanoke-based nonprofit pet clinic and adoption center dedicated to ensuring pets receive necessary care and homes. Michael Hemphill, the creator and host of BUZZ, discussed the series on WSLS earlier this week.

Not in the mood to cook or spend the day in the kitchen? No worries! We’ve got you covered with a list of restaurants where you can gobble until you wobble.

With grocery prices rising and SNAP benefits set to end on Nov. 1, knowing how long your food can last is as important as ever.

Are you using protein powders as part of your daily routine? A new Consumer Reports investigation highlights a potential risk with these supplements.

Virginia officials urge backyard bird owners to strengthen biosecurity as wild waterfowl migration resumes this fall, amid concerns over Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).

🚨 Consumer Reports is sounding the alarm on misleading claims about getting "free money" from Zelle and Cash App just by filling out a form.

Virginia’s Attorney General, Jason Miyares, announced Tuesday his office is investigating  whether manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have artificially inflated prices while “deceiving consumers”. His office said in a press release the probe could uncover violations of the state’s Consumer Protection Act.

Toddler towers are the latest craze in family kitchens, allowing little ones to join in on the culinary fun. But did you know these towers could pose hidden safety risks?

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