Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.52%, just below its high for the year
Read full article: Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.52%, just below its high for the yearThe average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up this week to just below its high for the year, the latest sign that borrowing costs on home loans remain elevated relative to where they were before the war with Iran started.
FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones
Read full article: FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco onesA new memo from U.S. health regulators is raising questions about a recent decision to authorize the first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers.
Northern Ireland's former unionist leader tells jury he did not sexually abuse two children
Read full article: Northern Ireland's former unionist leader tells jury he did not sexually abuse two childrenFormer Northern Ireland unionist leader Jeffrey Donaldson has told a jury he is "crystal clear" he did not rape an alleged victim decades ago.
Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectively
Read full article: Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectivelyAnthropic will donate $150 million to launch a fellowship program called Claude Corps that plans to help nonprofits effectively use artificial intelligence by embedding 1,000 trained fellows in various organizations for a year.
Who’s your everyday hero? Nominate someone making a difference in your community!
Read full article: Who’s your everyday hero? Nominate someone making a difference in your community!10 News anchor Brittany Morgan wants to hear from you! She’s on a mission to highlight the “everyday heroes” who make our communities feel like home.
Roanoke Parks Foundation will no longer work with the City of Roanoke on future projects
Read full article: Roanoke Parks Foundation will no longer work with the City of Roanoke on future projectsThis decision comes after the completion of the Mill Mountain Trail, which added more than 4 miles of bike trails.
Roanoke Police seeking assistance in identifying two persons of interest in shooting investigation
Read full article: Roanoke Police seeking assistance in identifying two persons of interest in shooting investigationThe Roanoke Police Department announced Wednesday that it was seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals described by police as persons of interest for events that occurred on the 3800 block of Panorama Ave.
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.
Lynchburg concert cancellation leaves ticket buyers waiting on refunds
Read full article: Lynchburg concert cancellation leaves ticket buyers waiting on refundsWeeks after a canceled concert left fans frustrated, some ticket buyers say they are still waiting on refunds — and getting little in the way of answers.
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Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved 'issues'
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US producer prices spike in May as soaring energy prices fuel largest yearly jump since 2022
Read full article: US producer prices spike in May as soaring energy prices fuel largest yearly jump since 2022U.S. producer prices climbed last month at the fastest pace since November 2022, fueled by surging energy prices.
US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwinds
Read full article: US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwindsU.S. applications for jobless aid rose modestly last week, but remain at a historically low level despite economic headwinds brought on by the war in Iran.
Courthouse glimpse of prominent Gaza doctor renews calls for his release from Israeli detention
Read full article: Courthouse glimpse of prominent Gaza doctor renews calls for his release from Israeli detentionIsrael’s Supreme Court is considering whether to extend the detention of a prominent Palestinian doctor, Hussam Abu Safiya, who was seized 17 months ago in Gaza.
Europe's central bank raises rates to fight inflation from Iran war, the Fed to decide next week
Read full article: Europe's central bank raises rates to fight inflation from Iran war, the Fed to decide next weekThe European Central Bank on Thursday became the first major central bank to raise interest rates in response to the Iran war.
The Latest: Trump says US will hit Iran ‘very hard tonight’
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says US will hit Iran ‘very hard tonight’President Donald Trump said the U_S_ would hit Iran “VERY HARD TONIGHT,” threatening in a social media post to “assume total control” of Iran’s oil and gas industries, including the key Kharg Island, in the “not too distant future.”.
Who’s your everyday hero? Nominate someone making a difference in your community!
Read full article: Who’s your everyday hero? Nominate someone making a difference in your community!10 News anchor Brittany Morgan wants to hear from you! She’s on a mission to highlight the “everyday heroes” who make our communities feel like home.
UK defense secretary resigns, saying the government is not willing to spend enough on the military
Read full article: UK defense secretary resigns, saying the government is not willing to spend enough on the militaryU.K. Defense Secretary John Healey has resigned, saying the government is not willing to spend enough on the military at a time of rising threats.
Roanoke Parks Foundation will no longer work with the City of Roanoke on future projects
Read full article: Roanoke Parks Foundation will no longer work with the City of Roanoke on future projectsThis decision comes after the completion of the Mill Mountain Trail, which added more than 4 miles of bike trails.
Roanoke Police seeking assistance in identifying two persons of interest in shooting investigation
Read full article: Roanoke Police seeking assistance in identifying two persons of interest in shooting investigationThe Roanoke Police Department announced Wednesday that it was seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals described by police as persons of interest for events that occurred on the 3800 block of Panorama Ave.
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.
Why Roanoke’s St. Francis House is facing its tightest food shortage ever this summer
Read full article: Why Roanoke’s St. Francis House is facing its tightest food shortage ever this summerUSDA funding reductions have left the pantry with 64% less food than January — and demand is only climbing.
Lynchburg concert cancellation leaves ticket buyers waiting on refunds
Read full article: Lynchburg concert cancellation leaves ticket buyers waiting on refundsWeeks after a canceled concert left fans frustrated, some ticket buyers say they are still waiting on refunds — and getting little in the way of answers.
City of Lynchburg announces cooling center locations for Thursday and Friday
Read full article: City of Lynchburg announces cooling center locations for Thursday and FridayThe City of Lynchburg on Wednesday announced that it would be opening up cooling centers due to weather forecasts and expected temperatures for Thursday and Friday.
Lynchburg Republican firehouse primary under scrutiny as Attorney General opens review
Read full article: Lynchburg Republican firehouse primary under scrutiny as Attorney General opens reviewSome voters in Lynchburg are questioning how a Republican firehouse primary was run, and now the Attorney General is taking a look.
Lynchburg City Council votes to approve water and stormwater rate increase
Read full article: Lynchburg City Council votes to approve water and stormwater rate increaseLynchburg City Council is voting on a proposed water and stormwater rate increase that officials say is necessary to fund ongoing upgrades to one of the nation’s oldest water systems. The central question for ratepayers is straightforward: pay a little more each month now, or risk much larger problems with the system down the road.
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.
Casting call: Netflix’s ‘Love on the Spectrum’ seeking participants from the Danville and Lynchburg areas
Read full article: Casting call: Netflix’s ‘Love on the Spectrum’ seeking participants from the Danville and Lynchburg areasNetflix’s “Love on the Spectrum” is on the hunt for new cast members in Danville for its next season, and you could be a part of the story!
Free Naloxone boxes coming to Martinsville, Henry County, Roanoke and other areas
Read full article: Free Naloxone boxes coming to Martinsville, Henry County, Roanoke and other areasWhat looks like a newspaper box on the street could actually save your life. Free doses of naloxone, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses, are now available in purple dispensing boxes placed across Southwest Virginia by the Virginia Harm Reduction Coalition.
No injuries reported after Alleghany Highlands Public Schools bus incident Wednesday afternoon
Read full article: No injuries reported after Alleghany Highlands Public Schools bus incident Wednesday afternoonNo one was hurt after an Alleghany Highlands Public Schools bus veered off the roadway and went into a ditch on Wednesday afternoon, according to school officials.
Cool and clear Thursday brings below-average temperatures and wind gusts up to 30 MPH
Read full article: Cool and clear Thursday brings below-average temperatures and wind gusts up to 30 MPHYour out-the-door forecast looks so nice this morning! Clouds will part around 10-11 AM with dry conditions and below-average temperatures in store for the rest of the day. Wind speeds will make it feel a bit cooler than the actual air temperatures, with gusts around the 20-30 MPH range. Hold onto your hats!
Dry for the Rest of Tuesday
Read full article: Dry for the Rest of TuesdayShowers and a few rumbles of thunder are back in the region this morning! As of 6:30 AM, we are starting to see parts of the NRV and Lynchburg Zones drying out, but the widespread showers now affecting Roanoke, Highlands, and Southside Zones, along with eastern parts of the NRV.
Covington Middle School and Jeter-Watson Elementary closed due to boil water advisory, students to learn virtually
Read full article: Covington Middle School and Jeter-Watson Elementary closed due to boil water advisory, students to learn virtuallyAlleghany Highlands Public Schools announced Thursday that Covington Middle School and Jeter-Watson Elementary would be closed Friday as a precautionary measure..
Covington seventh grader selected for Appalachian STEM academy
Read full article: Covington seventh grader selected for Appalachian STEM academyA seventh-grade student at Covington Middle School has been accepted into the Appalachian STEM Academy in Tennessee, Appalachian Highlands Public Schools announced on Tuesday.
Hazmat crews respond to ‘hazardous materials incident’ at the Pentagon
Read full article: Hazmat crews respond to ‘hazardous materials incident’ at the PentagonThe Pentagon is under a partial shelter-in-place as Virginia emergency crews respond to “air quality issues” detected by a system, according to officials.
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.
Why Roanoke’s St. Francis House is facing its tightest food shortage ever this summer
Read full article: Why Roanoke’s St. Francis House is facing its tightest food shortage ever this summerUSDA funding reductions have left the pantry with 64% less food than January — and demand is only climbing.
Orphaned bobcat kittens arrive at SWVA Wildlife Center after mother hit, killed by vehicle
Read full article: Orphaned bobcat kittens arrive at SWVA Wildlife Center after mother hit, killed by vehiclehe two female kittens were found beside their deceased mother on the side of the road and were transported to the center, where staff estimated them to be about 5 weeks old.
FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones
Read full article: FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco onesA new memo from U.S. health regulators is raising questions about a recent decision to authorize the first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers.
Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved 'issues'
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The Latest: Trump says US will hit Iran ‘very hard tonight’
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says US will hit Iran ‘very hard tonight’President Donald Trump said the U_S_ would hit Iran “VERY HARD TONIGHT,” threatening in a social media post to “assume total control” of Iran’s oil and gas industries, including the key Kharg Island, in the “not too distant future.”.
Consumer Reports: June deals are heating up - Here’s how to save big!
Read full article: Consumer Reports: June deals are heating up - Here’s how to save big!Summer sales are heating up earlier than expected this year. Consumer Reports is breaking down June’s prime deals that you can buy now without breaking the bank. 💸
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.
Consumer Reports: Experts warn about rise in exploding oven doors; here’s what to watch for
Read full article: Consumer Reports: Experts warn about rise in exploding oven doors; here’s what to watch forConsumer Reports has uncovered nearly 400 incidents and over 40 injuries from shattering oven doors, affecting families across the country and spanning multiple major brands.
Consumer Reports: AI ‘voice cloning’ scams on the rise
Read full article: Consumer Reports: AI ‘voice cloning’ scams on the riseImagine answering the phone and hearing desperate pleas for help from someone who sounds just like a loved one, only to later discover it was all part of a terrifying scam. That’s exactly what happened to Deborah Del Mastro, a California mother who experienced this nightmare firsthand.
Consumer Reports: Car payments squeezing your budget? Here’s what experts recommend
Read full article: Consumer Reports: Car payments squeezing your budget? Here’s what experts recommendIf your car payment is getting harder to make, you’re not alone. New car prices have soared in recent years, with the average new vehicle now selling for nearly $50,000.
Consumer Reports: How to save big on your grocery bill!
Read full article: Consumer Reports: How to save big on your grocery bill!Did you know that where you shop could make a huge difference in your grocery bill? Consumer Reports found that prices for the same food basket can vary by more than 33% depending on the store.
