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Working to improve birth outcomes for local mothers, new maternal health hub opens in Roanoke
Read full article: Working to improve birth outcomes for local mothers, new maternal health hub opens in RoanokeThe Roanoke Health Hub will serve as a centralized resource for pregnant and postpartum individuals, offering critical services such as perinatal care coordination, doula and lactation support, mental health social support services, peer support groups, crisis diaper bank programming, and strong partnerships/connections to essential community-based resources. The hub is designed to bridge the gap in maternal health disparities by ensuring that all familiesโespecially those facing systemic barriersโhave access to high-quality, community-centered care.
More than 100 local entrepreneurs compete in Gauntlet Business Program and Competition
Read full article: More than 100 local entrepreneurs compete in Gauntlet Business Program and CompetitionMore than 100 local entrepreneurs are participating in the Gauntlet Business Program and Competition, now in its 11th year. This program offers an opportunity for local entrepreneurs and business owners, or those who want to start their own business successfully launch or expand.
Lester Holt is stepping down as anchor of โNBC Nightly Newsโ after a decade
Read full article: Lester Holt is stepping down as anchor of โNBC Nightly Newsโ after a decadeLester Holt, the anchor and managing editor of โNBC Nightly Newsโ for a decade, announced Monday that he is stepping down from the long-running broadcast at the beginning of the summer.
WATCH: Severe weather caused roadways to flood across our region Saturday
Read full article: WATCH: Severe weather caused roadways to flood across our region SaturdayGiles County Officials urged residents who lived near Wolf Creek to evacuate Saturday night, it was just one of many voluntary evacuation notices and road closures that happened throughout our region on Saturday.
Honoring her motherโs fight: Giles Co. mom uses her own breast cancer survival to inspire others to get screened
Read full article: Honoring her motherโs fight: Giles Co. mom uses her own breast cancer survival to inspire others to get screenedNearly 20 years after losing her mother to breast cancer, Erin Hachwi, a mother of two, was shocked to receive the same diagnosis. Now, she's honoring her mothers fight by sharing her story of survival in the hopes other women will prioritize mammograms and screenings.
Share your story with WSLS 10 for World Cancer Day, February 4
Read full article: Share your story with WSLS 10 for World Cancer Day, February 4In honor of world cancer day, WSLS is inviting you to share your story too through Pin it. We want to recognize survivors and those still fighting while remembering those we have lost.
Classes begin for the 11th annual Gauntlet Business Program and Competition
Read full article: Classes begin for the 11th annual Gauntlet Business Program and CompetitionIf you have an idea to start your own business or already have a business you are looking to expand, registration is still open for the 11th annual Gauntlet Business Program and Competition hosted by the Advancement Foundation. Virtual classes began January 28th with more than 100 entrepreneurs signed up for the program.
Beloved Restaurant โFriends and Familyโ Reopens after fire in Pearisburg
Read full article: Beloved Restaurant โFriends and Familyโ Reopens after fire in PearisburgThe community of Pearisburg is buzzing with excitement as "Friends and Family," a cherished local restaurant, reopens its doors after a devastating fire nearly two years ago. Known for its home-cooked meals and warm atmosphere, the restaurant is once again serving the New River Valley.
Teenโs miraculous recovery after sled accident in Christiansburg
Read full article: Teenโs miraculous recovery after sled accident in ChristiansburgA teenager in Christiansburg, Ashton Hodge, experienced a life-threatening sled riding accident on January 11th, leading to two brain bleeds and required him to be placed in a medically induced coma.
From orphaned bear cub to leader of the pack: Update on cub rescued from Wythe Co. brush fire
Read full article: From orphaned bear cub to leader of the pack: Update on cub rescued from Wythe Co. brush fireTen months have passed since an orphaned bear cub, now affectionately known as โDouble Green,โ was rescued from a brush fire in Wythe County. Today, he stands as the leader among six other black bears at the Wildlife Center of Virginia.
Dreams of being your own boss? Sign up for the Gauntlet
Read full article: Dreams of being your own boss? Sign up for the GauntletIf you have an idea to start your own business, or already have a business you are looking to expand, registration is now open for the 11th annual Gauntlet Business Program and Competition hosted by the Advancement Foundation.
ABC 13 News Anchor Mark Spain passes away following battle with pancreatic cancer
Read full article: ABC 13 News Anchor Mark Spain passes away following battle with pancreatic cancerMark Spain, ABC 13 News anchor for nearly a decade, sadly passed away on Wednesday following his battle with pancreatic cancer, WSET announced on Thursday.
Adopting Angels, WSLS 10 employees buy Christmas gifts for 15 local children
Read full article: Adopting Angels, WSLS 10 employees buy Christmas gifts for 15 local childrenIn addition to highlighting the need and the generosity of our community through stories weโve brought you, WSLS 10 employees adopted Angel Tree tags for 15 local children. We had so much fun shopping for them!
PIN IT: Show us your pictures of the Roanoke Star in honor of its upcoming 75th anniversary ๐
Read full article: PIN IT: Show us your pictures of the Roanoke Star in honor of its upcoming 75th anniversary ๐The Roanoke Star is turning 75 on Saturday, and 10 News wants to celebrate the iconic landmark that has lit up the Star City for more than seven decades.
โIโm a grateful American and I want them to know,โ Celebrity Gary Sinise makes surprise visit to VMI
Read full article: โIโm a grateful American and I want them to know,โ Celebrity Gary Sinise makes surprise visit to VMIGary Sinise, the actor who portrayed Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump, made a surprise visit to the cadets on post at Virginia Military Institute Friday for Founder's Day celebrations. Sinise sat down with 10 News Anchor Rachel Lucas to talk about the visit and his charity work for veterans through the Gary Sinise Foundation.
CHOOSE YOUR VIEW: See the 2024 Downtown Roanoke Veterans Day parade from all angles
Read full article: CHOOSE YOUR VIEW: See the 2024 Downtown Roanoke Veterans Day parade from all anglesWSLS will stream the Virginiaโs Veterans Parade when it begins, so bookmark this page for easy access on Saturday.
10 News tracks Heleneโs powerful impact across the region with full team coverage
Read full article: 10 News tracks Heleneโs powerful impact across the region with full team coverage10 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.
Giles County Sheriffs Office identify juvenile making a school threat
Read full article: Giles County Sheriffs Office identify juvenile making a school threatGSCO said it intends to maintain a firm stance in seeking prosecution on those disrupt educational institutions and is wholly committed to the safety of our student bodies.
John Carlinโs Outdoors | Worldโs best disc golfers descend upon Bedford County and Lynchburg
Read full article: John Carlinโs Outdoors | Worldโs best disc golfers descend upon Bedford County and LynchburgBeginning August 21 and running through August 25, the best disc golfers in the world will head to Virginia for the 42nd running of the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships presented by Zuca. Nearly 300 players representing 14 countries have registered for the event, including Estoniaโs Kristin Tattar, the two-time defending PDGA World Champion and the No. 1 player in the Female Pro Open division in the Official Disc Golf World Rankings.
Ditching oral supplements, more people turn to IV hydration therapy. 10 News tried it out
Read full article: Ditching oral supplements, more people turn to IV hydration therapy. 10 News tried it outSome medical experts say taking supplements or vitamins orally isnโt the most effective way for your body to absorb them. Thatโs why another form of vitamin therapy is quickly growing in popularity, receiving those same medications through an IV. IV hydration therapy is a multi-billion-dollar medical industry and is expected to grow over the next decade. Several IV hydration businesses have opened in Southwest Virginia in recent years. 10 News anchor Rachel Lucas tried it.
Breaking barriers to healthcare, how the NRV delivers resources directly to those who need it
Read full article: Breaking barriers to healthcare, how the NRV delivers resources directly to those who need itThe Virginia Poverty Law center hosted a health fair Thursday in the New River Valley, bringing healthcare to those that need it most. Issues like food insecurity, loss of Medicaid coverage and lack of transportation are challenges facing many low and moderate-income families. The center said traditional health fairs have not been effective reaching those struggling individuals so Virginia poverty law center's Enroll Virginia is partnering with the Community Housing Program to offer these health fairs at all six properties this month.
WATCH: Tracking rain chances for Memorial Day weekend | Appcast - May 24, 2024
Read full article: WATCH: Tracking rain chances for Memorial Day weekend | Appcast - May 24, 2024Memorial Day weekend is here! Chief Meteorologist Jeff Haniewich is here to let you know when rain will be part of your holiday weekend, and when weโll cool off, a lot.
WATCH: Looking ahead to your holiday weekend forecast | Appcast - May 23, 2024
Read full article: WATCH: Looking ahead to your holiday weekend forecast | Appcast - May 23, 2024More showers and thunderstorms today โ donโt put the umbrella away just yet, you may need it this holiday weekend. Chief Meteorologist Jeff Haniewich is here with the latest.
WATCH: Tracking rain, storms headed our way | Appcast - May 22, 2024
Read full article: WATCH: Tracking rain, storms headed our way | Appcast - May 22, 2024Chief Meteorologist Jeff Haniewich is here to let you know when youโll need to prepare for rain and thunderstorms, and everything youโll need to know for your holiday weekend forecast.
WATCH: Looking ahead to your weekend forecast | Appcast - May 16, 2024
Read full article: WATCH: Looking ahead to your weekend forecast | Appcast - May 16, 2024More showers and thunderstorms for some of us today. Chief Meteorologist Jeff Haniewich is here to let you know when weโll see more sunshine and when temps will climb well into the 80โฒs.
WATCH: How long rain lasts, when we can expect warmer temps | Appcast - May 15, 2024
Read full article: WATCH: How long rain lasts, when we can expect warmer temps | Appcast - May 15, 2024More showers and thunderstorms for some of us today. Chief Meteorologist Jeff Haniewich is here to let you know when weโll see more sunshine and when temps will climb well into the 80โฒs.
WATCH LIVE: Law enforcement set to break up the Pro-Palestinian encampment at Virginia Tech
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Law enforcement set to break up the Pro-Palestinian encampment at Virginia Tech10 News just got word that officers are set to break up the Pro-Palestinian encampment thatโs set up on Virginia Techโs campus.
The Blue Ridge Marathon set to draw thousands of runners from across the country and beyond
Read full article: The Blue Ridge Marathon set to draw thousands of runners from across the country and beyondRunners are getting ready for the Blue Ridge Marathon this Saturday which is expected to bring as many as about 3,000 runners.
โHome Safeโ program will combat homelessness with new affordable rental units
Read full article: โHome Safeโ program will combat homelessness with new affordable rental unitsThe "Home Safe" program in the City of Roanoke aims to tackle homelessness by providing crucial support and resources to those in need.
Biden administration expands program to help rural towns plagued by sewage problems
Read full article: Biden administration expands program to help rural towns plagued by sewage problemsThe Biden administration says it's expanding a program to help rural communities with serious sewage problems get technical help to plan improvements and apply for funding.
ELECTION ANALYSIS: Political science professor Dr. Ed Lynch discusses issues facing both sides ahead of Decision 2024
Read full article: ELECTION ANALYSIS: Political science professor Dr. Ed Lynch discusses issues facing both sides ahead of Decision 202410 News political analyst Ed Lynch discusses the special counsel classified documents and Nikki Haley's chances of winning the Republican nomination
Mardi Gras is coming. Hereโs what to know about New Orleansโ parades and parties
Read full article: Mardi Gras is coming. Hereโs what to know about New Orleansโ parades and partiesCarnival season 2024 is entering its final days in New Orleans with big parades on the city's main thoroughfares and smaller, offbeat walking clubs strolling the old French Quarter.
Harris slams 'politically motivated' report as Biden to name task force to protect classified docs
Read full article: Harris slams 'politically motivated' report as Biden to name task force to protect classified docsVice President Kamala Harris is slamming the special counsel's report into President Joe Bidenโs mishandling of classified documents that raised questions about his memory, calling it โpolitically motivatedโ and โgratuitous.โ.
Jury finds Michigan school shooterโs mother Jennifer Crumbley guilty of manslaughter
Read full article: Jury finds Michigan school shooterโs mother Jennifer Crumbley guilty of manslaughterA Michigan jury convicted a school shooterโs mother of involuntary manslaughter Tuesday in a first-of-its-kind trial to determine whether she had any responsibility in the deaths of four students in 2021.
Who has the best chance to see accumulation, when we warm up again | Appcast - Jan. 30, 2024
Read full article: Who has the best chance to see accumulation, when we warm up again | Appcast - Jan. 30, 2024Chief Meteorologist Jeff Haniewich gives you an update on the clipped system that's moving in to our region.
New research shows incidents of children ingesting detergent pods decreasing, but still an issue
Read full article: New research shows incidents of children ingesting detergent pods decreasing, but still an issueThanks to awareness, and some manufacturer safety measures put into place, fewer children appear to be ingesting laundry detergent pods, according to a recent study.
โParents need to be parentsโ: Ways to protect your children from online predators
Read full article: โParents need to be parentsโ: Ways to protect your children from online predatorsAfter two separate incidents of school employees involved in sexual misconduct cases with students, 10 News is looking into ways you can protect your children from predators.
CAT WATCH: See rescued bobcats live on camera at SWVA Wildlife Center
Read full article: CAT WATCH: See rescued bobcats live on camera at SWVA Wildlife CenterThe bobcat kittens rescued by the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center are now on the path to recovery. Now, you can watch them LIVE in their enclosure at the SWVA Wildlife center in Roanoke through the WSLS 10 Bobcat Cam.
Communities rally to support two teens after horrific head-on car crash
Read full article: Communities rally to support two teens after horrific head-on car crashOn Dec. 16, Lauren Worley and Micah Underwoodโs lives flipped upside down after they were hit head-on by a suspected drunk driver off Route 8 in Patrick County.
โThereโs more to life than the tragediesโ: Teen featured in 30 Days of Hope in 2017 now thriving
Read full article: โThereโs more to life than the tragediesโ: Teen featured in 30 Days of Hope in 2017 now thrivingAn exciting update on one of the very first kids we showed you the year we started 30 Days of Hope in 2017.
WATCH LIVE: Virginia Department of Elections set to hold morning briefing about Election Day
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Virginia Department of Elections set to hold morning briefing about Election DayOn Tuesday, at about 11 a.m., Virginia Department of Elections Commissioner Susan Beals is slated to provide an update regarding Election Day.
Virginia Tech political experts shares what to expect during first GOP debate
Read full article: Virginia Tech political experts shares what to expect during first GOP debateAhead of Wednesday nightโs first GOP debate, 10 News spoke with Virginia Tech Professor of Political Science, Dr. Karen Hult to find out what our viewers can expect.
Pulaski County law enforcement looking to charge individual connected to pool house fire
Read full article: Pulaski County law enforcement looking to charge individual connected to pool house firePulaski County leaders say law enforcement could bring charges against a person they believe is responsible for the fire at the Randolph Park Pool House.