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Republicans and Democrats Clash Over Virginia Redistricting
Read full article: Republicans and Democrats Clash Over Virginia RedistrictingA debate over redistricting is heating up in Virginia as voters prepare to decide the issue in a statewide referendum, but with legal challenges now trying to block the vote, the future of that question remains uncertain.
Gov. Spanberger issues proclamation celebrating 100 years of Black History Month
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger issues proclamation celebrating 100 years of Black History MonthOn Friday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger issued a proclamation that recognized Feb. 2026 as the 100th anniversary of Black History Month.
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Roanoke resident fighting alleged illegal dumping next to house, calls on city to do more
Read full article: Roanoke resident fighting alleged illegal dumping next to house, calls on city to do moreA resident in the Blue Hills area of Roanoke say illegal dumping at a nearby construction site off Orange Avenue has been ongoing for months, leaving piles of debris just steps from homes and private wells.
ROA reopens “Care Cupboard” for airport federal employees affected by partial government shutdown
Read full article: ROA reopens “Care Cupboard” for airport federal employees affected by partial government shutdownThe Roanoke Regional Airport Commission announced that it is reopening a food pantry for its ROA Federal employees who have been impacted by the partial government shutdown.
Oakey’s grief therapy dog gets second chance at a happy retirement after animal cancer treatment
Read full article: Oakey’s grief therapy dog gets second chance at a happy retirement after animal cancer treatmentRagnar spent more than a decade comforting families at Oakey’s Funeral Services, attending more than 1,000 funerals and helping people who were withdrawn find a way to open up. One week after he retired, the golden retriever was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma, a form of cancer.
NAACP Roanoke chapter President Dr. Brenda Hale reflects on Roanoke’s rich Black history
Read full article: NAACP Roanoke chapter President Dr. Brenda Hale reflects on Roanoke’s rich Black history10 News recently sat down with Dr. Brenda Hale, longtime president of the NAACP’s Roanoke branch, to discuss the deep roots of Black history in the community and the impact of local heroes who paved the way for future generations.
New federal flood maps could raise homeowners’ insurance costs
Read full article: New federal flood maps could raise homeowners’ insurance costsRoanoke County urges residents to check preliminary FEMA flood maps before finalizing in spring. Changes could change homeowners property values and insurance needs.
Lynchburg City Schools asks city for $42 million for capital improvement plan
Read full article: Lynchburg City Schools asks city for $42 million for capital improvement planLynchburg City Schools is asking the city for just over $42 million — about $2.7 million more than last year — to support its capital improvement plan and day-to-day operations.
City Manager Benda Defends Against Misjuns’ Transparency Claims
Read full article: City Manager Benda Defends Against Misjuns’ Transparency ClaimsThere’s new back-and-forth between Lynchburg City Councilman Marty Misjuns and City Manager Wynter Benda, and it’s all documented in a series of letters between the two.
Lynchburg City Schools will begin daily metal detector screenings at Heritage High in March
Read full article: Lynchburg City Schools will begin daily metal detector screenings at Heritage High in MarchLynchburg City Schools will begin daily metal detector screenings at Heritage High School, district officials said. Students are to enter at their usual door, walk through a metal-detection frame or be scanned by a hand-held detector before classes begin.
City of Lynchburg to begin free water service line material inspections
Read full article: City of Lynchburg to begin free water service line material inspectionsLynchburg Water Resources, in partnership with contractors Hazen and Sawyer, and Whitman, Requardt and Assoicates will begin to conduct free inspections of customers’ water service line materials in select locations throughout the city as part of the LWR’s Pure Pipe Lynchburg program, officials said.
Giles High School awarded $25,000 Carhartt grant
Read full article: Giles High School awarded $25,000 Carhartt grantGiles High School has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Carhartt’s For the Love of Labor program to introduce Career and Technical Education through the National Center for Construction Education and Research’s High School Builder Program.
Virginia’s first regional industrial authority explores data center project in Pulaski County
Read full article: Virginia’s first regional industrial authority explores data center project in Pulaski CountyRecent discussions about a data center coming to Southwest Virginia have focused on a site in the New River Valley. The Virginia First Regional Industrial Facilities Authority (VFRIFA), which owns the New River Commerce Park in Pulaski County, is exploring a major project involving data centers.
The Lego home building contest returns to the 2026 New River Valley Home Expo
Read full article: The Lego home building contest returns to the 2026 New River Valley Home ExpoThe New River Valley Home Builders Association announced that the opening of the registration for the Lego home building contest is taking place at the 2026 expo on March 21 and 22.
Previewing the New River Polar Plunge, hosted by WSLS 10’s Edward Shaw
Read full article: Previewing the New River Polar Plunge, hosted by WSLS 10’s Edward ShawSaturday February 14th will be the New River Polar Plunge, a day where hundreds of people gather to jump into the New River for the benefit of Special Olympics.
Danville boil water notice remains in effect, first round of test samples clean, officials say
Read full article: Danville boil water notice remains in effect, first round of test samples clean, officials sayDanville City officials say the first round of water samples was clean. A second round will be collected Friday, with results expected Saturday morning.
Southside Virginia preps for second round of winter weather
Read full article: Southside Virginia preps for second round of winter weatherAs a second round of winter weather approaches the region, Danville emergency services and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are adapting their strategies to handle the challenging conditions.
Bedford County Supervisor stands by comments about Somali immigrants and affordable housing
Read full article: Bedford County Supervisor stands by comments about Somali immigrants and affordable housingBob Davis says he is not racist, stands by statements on affordable housing and questions DUI grant enforcement.
WATCH: Bedford residents share views on 2045 comprehensive plan
Read full article: WATCH: Bedford residents share views on 2045 comprehensive planBedford residents got to have their say Thursday night about how they want their town to change over the next 20 years. The town held its 2045 comprehensive plan meeting to talk about how Bedford will grow and spend money over the next 20 years. Folks gathered to discuss housing, traffic and the budget.
Bedford residents see surprise spikes in electric bills despite lower energy use
Read full article: Bedford residents see surprise spikes in electric bills despite lower energy use10 has been tracking recent electricity rate hikes across the region. Yesterday, the focus was on a bill in the General Assembly aimed at lowering costs for AEP customers. But the impact goes beyond AEP. Residents in municipalities like Bedford are also facing unexpected increases in their electric bills. In some cases, the actual cost per kilowatt used is lower than the total bill, leaving people worried and confused.
Students and locals express concerns with housing prices in Blacksburg
Read full article: Students and locals express concerns with housing prices in BlacksburgIt’s well known that Blacksburg has many issues when it comes to housing. Availability, affordability and quality are all concerns among students and locals.
Virginia Tech expert breaks down political motives of partial government shutdown
Read full article: Virginia Tech expert breaks down political motives of partial government shutdownAfter more disagreements in the U.S. Congress, the government has been partially shut down, primarily impacting the Department of Homeland Security.
The YMCA at Virginia Tech to offer affordable prom style to teens
Read full article: The YMCA at Virginia Tech to offer affordable prom style to teensThe YMCA at Virginia Tech, in partnership with the Blacksburg Junior Women’s Club and the members of Chi Delta Alpha, announced the return of the Cinderella and Prince Charming Boutique.
Police make arrest after argument leads to gunfire in Christiansburg
Read full article: Police make arrest after argument leads to gunfire in ChristiansburgNo one was injured after an altercation led to reports of shots being fired in Christiansburg on Sunday, a Christiansburg public information officer told 10 News.
Christiansburg mobile home fire displaces family, community rallies to help
Read full article: Christiansburg mobile home fire displaces family, community rallies to helpA deadly fire early Thursday morning devastated a mobile home on the 1600 block of Peppers Ferry Road in Christiansburg. Firefighters responded quickly, but one person was confirmed dead, and four others from the family of five were injured. The conditions of the survivors remain unknown.
Christiansburg Police release details after misleading claims circulate regarding hate crime investigation
Read full article: Christiansburg Police release details after misleading claims circulate regarding hate crime investigationThe Christiansburg Police Department released details on Thursday regarding an investigation involving juveniles after inaccurate accounts of the event had been circulating.
Christiansburg residents embrace snow while making last-minute preparations
Read full article: Christiansburg residents embrace snow while making last-minute preparationsThe promised snowy weather has arrived, with many places around Southwest Virginia getting blanketed in a sheet of snow on Saturday. Out in Christiansburg, residents embraced the sometimes-unpredictable output of snow while making last minute preparations.
Danville detention worker arrested on charges of Indecent Liberties With Minor
Read full article: Danville detention worker arrested on charges of Indecent Liberties With MinorDanville Officials announced Monday that a former staff member at the W.W. Moore, Jr. Juvenile Detention Home had been indicted and arrested on multiple charges after officials say she engaged in a non-forcible contact with a 15-year-old boy who was in custody.
Danville boil water notice remains in effect, first round of test samples clean, officials say
Read full article: Danville boil water notice remains in effect, first round of test samples clean, officials sayDanville City officials say the first round of water samples was clean. A second round will be collected Friday, with results expected Saturday morning.
Danville residents raise concerns over city’s response to crime in Flint-Pearl community
Read full article: Danville residents raise concerns over city’s response to crime in Flint-Pearl communityResidents of the Flint-Pearl neighborhood in Danville say their once peaceful community has transformed into a hub of police activity, with concerns ranging from open drug use to trespassing.
“Explore Your Next Move” workshop for Yokohama employees to be held by Greater Roanoke Workforce Board, Virginia Works
Read full article: “Explore Your Next Move” workshop for Yokohama employees to be held by Greater Roanoke Workforce Board, Virginia WorksThe Greater Roanoke Workforce Board announced they are partnering with Virginia Works to hold an “Explore Your Next Move” workshop for Yokohama employees on Monday, March 2.
VHSL Regional Hoops: Salem girls advance, E.C. Glass boys stay perfect
Read full article: VHSL Regional Hoops: Salem girls advance, E.C. Glass boys stay perfectWednesday night provided teams across Virginia another opportunity to punch their tickets to the state tournament, including Salem girls basketball and E.C. Glass boys basketball.
Virginians oppose mid-decade redistricting by 8 points, Spanberger holds positive approval, Roanoke College Poll shows
Read full article: Virginians oppose mid-decade redistricting by 8 points, Spanberger holds positive approval, Roanoke College Poll showsRoanoke College released a poll on Feb. 23 that asked Virginians multiple questions regarding the approval of political figures and opinions on gun laws. Respondents were also asked about the upcoming special election regarding mid-decade redistricting.
