Snow showers and flurries are likely later today

Adopt an angel this holiday season or get in the festive spirit by signing up to become a bell ringer.

Candidates make final push in Virginia’s 5th District

Stay updated on Southwest and Central Virginia's weather with our latest forecast for a mild November and upcoming rain chances.

Across Southwest and Central Virginia, people are voting in three contested races for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Halloween could feature temperatures near 80 degrees...

The spooky season is here and many of you are looking for fang-tastic festivities to get in the Halloween spirit.

The spooky season is here and many of you are looking for fang-tastic festivities to get in the Halloween spirit.

Pediatric pneumonia cases requiring hospitalization are up 30% in Central Virginia, according to the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU.

Southwest and Central Virginia will experience quiet weather with sunny conditions and above-average temperatures through the weekend into next week.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its U.S. Winter Outlook for the 2024-2025 season on Thursday.

Check out when peak colors will be here

Fair Weather Here While Milton Looms Toward Florida.

Due to the threat of inclement weather, several events and football games have been postponed.

The tropics are still active, and we are right in the path of the next system.

Cool mornings and seasonable afternoons this week.

Downtown Lynchburg was transformed into a water lover’s dream this past weekend with a 700-foot water slide winding through the heart of the city.

The Weather Authority Alert Day issued through Aug. 9 has expired.

NOAA is forecasting 17 to 25 named storms in the Atlantic Basin in 2024

There are a lot of steps the National Weather Service has to take before estimating how strong a tornado was.

The widespread wind storm killed seven people and left thousands without power

The signing ceremony fell on the same day as 'Virginia Military Signing Day.'

A bucket list item checked off for many without having to travel.

Tropical systems this far inland usually result in flooding or tornadoes.

More than 100 tornadoes were reported by the Storm Prediction Center between April 25 and April 28.

A look at how much snow we received this past Winter.

Liberty opened a new Region 3 emergency operations center on Monday.

Super Tuesday, the day people cast their ballots for the Democrat or Republican candidates they want to see on the General Election ballots in November, is here.

Friday was National Pizza Day, and we asked you to tell us the best places in Southwest and Central Virginia to grab a slice of pizza.

Well snow lovers, the time has come! Snow has fallen across Southwest and Central Virginia for the first time in a long time.

As frigid temperatures move in across Southwest and Central Virginia, you may be looking for some helpful ways to keep your pipes from freezing up.

Power was restored for hundreds of residents in Southwest and Central Virginia after winter weather moved through the region Saturday morning.

WSLS will stream weather conditions across Southwest Virginia on Saturday morning beginning at 5 a.m.

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares believes local businesses can be part of the solution to addressing human trafficking in the Commonwealth.

1 in 8 Virginians battles food insecurity, but fortunately for them, there are plenty of people in our area with very generous and giving hearts!

Burn bans are being lifted across Southwest and Central Virginia, but the risk remains due to dry conditions.

Power has been restored for the majority of residents across Southwest and Central Virginia after wintry weather moved through the region.

Find Christmas events and parades across Southwest and Central Virginia right here.

Firefighters are spending time away from their families and friends to help protect the communities around Matts Creek.

Find links to Salvation Army Angel Tree programs across Southwest Virginia.

Find Virginia General Election results from Nov. 7, 2023 House of Delegates races here.

Find Virginia General Election results from Nov. 7, 2023 House of Delegates races here.

Find election results for the Virginia Senate race on Nov. 7 2023 here.

From the Highlands all the way down to Southside, these are some events you can mark down on your calendars for spooky season.

There's nothing like seeing the leaves change colors, especially in Southwest Virginia.

Registration for the Salvation Army Angel Tree program is now open in much of Southwest and Central Virginia.

A weekend cold front brings cooler air and occasionally strong wind gusts

It’s that time of the year again where friendships are put to the test over the great candy corn debate.

A barbecue restaurant in the Star City has closed its doors for good.

Hundreds are without power in Central and Southwest Virginia as rain and strong winds from Tropical Storm Ophelia continues to roll through the Commonwealth.

This week marks the start of the fall season, beginning Saturday, Sept. 23.

Brittny McGraw is departing WSLS for a new, out-of-this-world adventure.

Idalia's most significant impacts will likely miss southwest and central Virginia

In June, 10 News contacted all 35 school divisions in the Southwest, Central Virginia viewing area to find out what measures they’re taking to keep staff and students safe.

Virginia Tech is toasting to a new drink

Finding the perfect restaurant that satisfies your taste buds is arguably one of the best feelings.

While troops from Virginia’s National Guard are in Texas to aid in securing the United States’ border, 10 News is looking at concerns brought on by the border crisis, like human trafficking.

Tea lovers, it's your time to shine!

Across Southwest and Central Virginia, people are voting in three contested primary races for a chance to vie for a seat in the Virginia Senate this upcoming November.

Across Southwest and Central Virginia, people are voting in three contested primary races for a chance to vie for a seat in the House of Delegates this upcoming November.

The driver of a tractor was hospitalized after being rear-ended by a vehicle on Route 460, at Owens Market in Bedford County, according to the Forest Fire Department.

As the warmer weather rolls in, many of us are hitting the trails.

The Holston River is one of America's famous trout streams. And when you wade its chilly waters with a fly rod in your hand you can see why. Add to that an amazing population of trout and we were in for a memorable day of fishing.

Habitat for Humanity takes time to build homes for families in the Star City.

Football is back at Roanoke College! The school raised more than $1 million in 45 days to begin a program in the Fall of 2024.

There is an urgent plea for more volunteers for CASA of Central Virginia.

The 2023 Virginia Egg Council-sponsored recipe contest is searching for some Five Star dessert bar recipes!

Fires have burned more than 1,800 square miles in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan

We recently asked you to let us know your favorite hidden gem local businesses in Southwest and Central Virginia.

April marks Child Abuse Prevention Month and one Roanoke-area nonprofit is determined to make a difference in the lives of children.

Liberty University Board of Trustees appoints Dr. Dondi Costin as new president of the university and Pastor Jonathan Falwell as the school's chancellor.

Share your pictures with us via Pin It for a chance to see them on TV!

Virginia Senator Steve Newman announced he will not seek reelection on Wednesday.

As the saying goes, a parent’s job is never finished.

The Bedford Police Department is asking for the community’s help to locate a man they say is wanted on multiple charges in Central Virginia.

Happy Monday and welcome to another edition of Beyond The Forecast!

The spring-like warmth we've enjoyed for much of 2023 is a distant memory this weekend

The North Carolina source of supply was sentenced to 27.5 years in federal prison after conspiring with dozens of others to distribute narcotics into Lynchburg and the Central Virginia region, according to the Department of Justice.

Most of the area is under a winter weather advisory until 1 p.m. Thursday

Happy Monday and welcome to another edition of Beyond The Forecast!

Authorities said the body of a missing person was recovered near the Cushaw Dam in Snowden last week.

The infamous "wedge" is in control of your Saturday forecast

Across Southwest and Central Virginia, people are voting in three contested races for seats in the House of Representatives.

Happy Monday and welcome to another edition of Beyond The Forecast!

As the Flames prepare to face the Cougars in football Saturday, the schools are coming together to hold a children’s book drive.

From the Highlands all the way down to Southside, these are some events you can mark down on your calendars for spooky season.

On Tuesday, the YMCA of Central Virginia announced an $11.5 million capital campaign goal to renovate the Downtown YMCA on Church Street.

As Hurricane Ian heads closer to our region, several local weekend events have been called off.

Happy Monday and welcome to another edition of Beyond The Forecast!

As the weather is slowly beginning to cool down, we’re starting to look for more ways to be active outside.

You should have the rain gear handy, especially for the second half of the weekend

Happy Monday and welcome to another edition of the Beyond The Forecast weather newsletter!

Happy Monday and welcome to another edition of the Beyond The Forecast!

Doctors and first responders share tips on how to avoid heat exhaustion during this week's hot temperatures.

Your lowest price in the Southwest region would be in Craig County, where the average there is $4.11. But those are only average prices.

The first case of monkeypox has been reported in Central Virginia, according to the Virginia Dept. of Health.

Another chance of rain in your Sunday forecast, along with highs in the 70s

The wind storm certainly left a mark on our region – An entire decade later, many of you are sharing your memories of what happened that day and in the days that followed.

Places that are typically much cooler than us are under heat alerts today