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According to the Virginia Child Protective Service annual report from July 2023 to June 2024, more than 16,000 cases of abuse and neglect were investigated in the Commonwealth, and a little more than 6,000 were found.
Virginia is pumping the brakes on reckless driving with a new device that some say could save lives.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday that Munters Corporation will invest $29.95 million to build a 200,000 square foot expansion to its HVAC manufacturing facility in Botetourt County. The project will create 270 new jobs.
Governor Glenn Youngkin along with Congressman Morgan Griffith announced Thursday that $11 million in federal funding is now available to drive economic development in Southwest Virginia’s coalfield communities.
A potential measles outbreak was detected in the Washington Dulles International Airport in Northern Virginia, sparking concern that the disease could begin spreading in the Virginia Commonwealth.
The Virginia legislature has ended its 45-day session by addressing a slew of budget amendments ranging from tax cuts to child care. But some lawmakers say they will likely need to return to the Capitol later this year to address a mounting threat: massive federal government layoffs planned by the Trump administration. Virginia in December was home to nearly 315,000 federal workers and many more government contractors, behind only Washington, D.C., and California. So far fewer than 300 Lawmakers said such sweeping changes to the state’s workforce by the White House would deeply impact the state’s economy.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced the recipients of the 2024 Governor’s Fire Service Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to Virginia’s fire service. Among the honorees are the Salem Fire Marshal’s Office and Trevor Baldwin, Pamplin Volunteer Fire Dept. Company 18 from Campbell County, who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community safety and emergency response.
The Virginia High School League has announced they have adjusted their planned schedule to account for the winter storm that will impact the Commonwealth on Wednesday.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Sunday that he had submitted an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration to President Trump to support the ongoing response and recovery efforts of communities impacted by recent February winter storms.
Brooke and Eric sit down with Lord Botetourt wrestler Serenity Shearer to learn more about women’s wrestling and its rise in the Commonwealth and beyond.
Many throughout the Commonwealth are still in the dark Friday after a snowstorm blew into the state, dumping as much as 12 inches of snow in some parts of our region.
A winter storm is making its way through the Commonwealth, and with wintry weather comes a higher risk for carbon monoxide poisoning and fires.
The Virginia Cooperative Extension is warning the public about a recent bird flu outbreak that could affect poultry in the Commonwealth.
With it being deer season here in our Commonwealth, there is an increased risk for deer-vehicle collisions. These can be incredibly dangerous, not just for the deer, but for you and other drivers.
Several school districts across the Commonwealth will be receiving thousands of dollars to make sure students can start their day off with a full stomach.
The recent winter storm brought freezing temperatures, ice, and snow, leading to hundreds of crashes across the Commonwealth. Virginia State Police are urging drivers to plan ahead as another storm looms this weekend.
Today at 2 p.m., Governor Glenn Youngkin will deliver an update on the Commonwealth’s response following Sunday’s winter storm, the water outage affecting the City of Richmond and surrounding area, and the winter weather expected this weekend.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued a statement regarding the mysterious drone sightings that have been reported in the Commonwealth.
Close to 500 schools and nearly 100 school divisions across the Commonwealth have been awarded $12 million in school security equipment grants, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced the launch of the Virginia Veterans Network, a new online hub aiming to support military families and transitioning service members throughout the Commonwealth.
For the first time since 2020, Virginia ballots will ask voters to decide on a constitutional amendment change with a “yes” and “no” choice
King Charles III has told a summit of Commonwealth countries in Samoa that the past could not be changed as he indirectly acknowledged calls from some of Britain’s former colonies for a reckoning over its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
A confrontation for Britain over its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade appears increasingly likely to feature at a summit of nations its empire once colonized, after Caribbean leaders said they would thrust the matter of financial reparations into the spotlight at the event in Samoa.
Britain's King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla have arrived in Samoa ahead of a biennial summit of 56 leaders of Commonwealth countries.
As we have settled into a dry pattern across the Commonwealth, with some portions of the viewing area in the moderate drought status, worsening drought conditions are at the forefront of many people’s minds, especially during fall fire season.
Buena Vista Public Schools have significantly improved attendance and test scores by fostering strong relationships and community investment, climbing from 82nd to 38th in Virginia's school division rankings.
10 News has been working for you all day long with team coverage of Helene as it sweeps across the Commonwealth, bringing destruction in its wake.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that he would be declaring a state of Emergency for the Commonwealth in anticipation of impacts from Hurricane Helene.
The Virginia Department of Education has unveiled its final guidance on removing cell phones from classrooms across the Commonwealth.
In the Commonwealth, September is celebrated as Virginia Spirits Month, a time to honor the state’s rich distilling heritage and highlight local distilleries.
The Virginia Department of Education is releasing its final guidance on Monday to make schools in the Commonwealth cell phone-free.
The suspect who was charged in connection with the shooting death of a Smyth County sheriff’s deputy has died, according to Commonwealth’s Attorney Phillip Blevins.
The Virginia Department of Education will release new guidance today that will establish cell phone-free environments in schools across the Commonwealth.
It’s been a record-breaking year for tourism in the Commonwealth, according to the governor’s office. Visitor spending generated $33.3 billion in Virginia last year.
Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency for the Commonwealth of Virginia based on National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center forecasts that indicate a tropical storm with significant rainfall and flooding across the entire Commonwealth.
The Virginia Department of Education is giving people throughout the Commonwealth a chance to voice their concerns and provide input on cell phone-free education.
Four to five thousand athletes and even more spectators are gathering in Lynchburg to have fun and test their skills in over a dozen sports.
The Virginia Department of Education has announced that parents and community members will soon have a chance to express their ideas on implementing cell phone-free education in the Commonwealth, including in the County of Roanoke.
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources announced Tuesday that it had added 12 new listings on the Virginia Landmarks Register.
Governor Youngkin ordered all flags in the Commonwealth to be flown at half-staff in memory of Sergeant Floyd H. Miles, Jr. of the Charles City County Sherriff's Office who lost his life in the line of duty June 9.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin and other Republican governors are slated to host a press conference at 4 p.m. on their plan to ‘unleash American energy.’
The Town of Bedford is offering up to a $15,000 incentive for childcare businesses either starting up or currently operating.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered that U.S. and Virginia flags be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth in honor of Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.
Nearly $100 million is headed to the Commonwealth to fund affordable housing, community development, and homelessness.
Attorney General Jason Miyares said from 2022-23, the number of murders decreased by 17% across the commonwealth.
The Commonwealth will soon require drivers to have car insurance after being one of two states in the country that didn’t mandate it for several years.
HopeTree's Titmus Cottage has helped over a dozen foster children avoid sleeping in offices at the Department of Social Services.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered that U.S. and Virginia flags be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth in memory of Virginia Department of Forestry part-time firefighter James C. Ward.
Virginia Cavaliers, JMU, and Longwood all representing the Commonwealth in NCAA Tournament
The Franklin County School Board is moving forward with the closure of two elementary schools in an effort to address a financial shortfall within the district totaling millions of dollars.
More than $1 million of fake insurance claims were collected in Virginia last year, according to Virginia State Police’s Insurance Fraud Program 2023 Annual Report. While this seems like a lot, police said this is an 80% decrease from 2022.
As the presidential political race heats up, some names you might recognize are slated to visit the Commonwealth. Donald Trump Jr. and political commentator Candace Owens are among the big names planning to be at Washington & Lee University’s Mock Convention.
The Attorney General’s office rested its case in Natural Bridge Zoo’s animal seizure hearing on Tuesday, but the defense will have a chance to call witnesses on Wednesday.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares believes local businesses can be part of the solution to addressing human trafficking in the Commonwealth.
Power has been restored for the majority of residents across Southwest and Central Virginia after wintry weather moved through the region.
The United States will work with other governments to speed up efforts to make nuclear fusion a new source of carbon-free energy, U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry said Tuesday, while in Dubai for U.N. climate talks.
