Mark Spain, ABC 13 News anchor for nearly a decade, sadly passed away on Wednesday following his battle with pancreatic cancer, WSET announced on Thursday.

For the first time ever, we had a dozen kids who had been on 30 Days of Hope in previous years.

In addition to highlighting the need and the generosity of our community through stories we’ve brought you, WSLS 10 employees adopted Angel Tree tags for 15 local children. We had so much fun shopping for them!

“My number one priority is to get adopted and to stay in one place.”

The 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.

Gary 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.

WSLS will stream the Virginia’s Veterans Parade when it begins, so bookmark this page for easy access on Saturday.

Today is National Dog Day and what better way to celebrate than by showing off your fur babies?

Election day is right around the corner and with that in mind 10 News spoke with Dr. Chapman Rackaway Monday about his thoughts on election day.

“He tells me all the time, he just wants to be labeled as a normal kid, not a foster kid.”

Roanoke College has released its poll for the upcoming races in the Star City.

Bryson Broadnax, a senior at Magna Vista High School, has been given the opportunity to perform at the Sydney Opera House next summer.

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.

GSCO 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.

The Virginia Board of Medicine has suspended the license of a Blacksburg pediatrician, Dalton M. Renick.

10 News has been following a story for you about when the Wawa will be coming to Botetourt County.

1st and 10 is your one-stop-shop for all your high school football needs this fall!

Beginning 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 Estonia’s 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.

School starts Tuesday, Aug. 20 for Roanoke City Public School kids, but there’s something a little different kids will need to wear.

Some medical experts say taking supplements or vitamins orally isn’t the most effective way for your body to absorb them. That’s 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.

The 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.

10 News is celebrating July 4th by testing YOUR U.S. history knowledge.

Director of Technology Ricky Williams is set to retire, effective July 2.

Between 800 and 1,300 students are late every day, according to the school division.

Memorial 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 we’ll cool off, a lot.

More showers and thunderstorms today — don’t put the umbrella away just yet, you may need it this holiday weekend. Chief Meteorologist Jeff Haniewich is here with the latest.

Chief Meteorologist Jeff Haniewich is here to let you know when you’ll need to prepare for rain and thunderstorms, and everything you’ll need to know for your holiday weekend forecast.

Chief Meteorologist Jeff Haniewich is here to break down the upcoming forecast.

Warmer weather is great news for a lot of us, but with high temperatures you want to make sure you’re taking care of yourself.

More showers and thunderstorms for some of us today. Chief Meteorologist Jeff Haniewich is here to let you know when we’ll see more sunshine and when temps will climb well into the 80′s.

More showers and thunderstorms for some of us today. Chief Meteorologist Jeff Haniewich is here to let you know when we’ll see more sunshine and when temps will climb well into the 80′s.

10 News just got word that officers are set to break up the Pro-Palestinian encampment that’s set up on Virginia Tech’s campus.

Runners are getting ready for the Blue Ridge Marathon this Saturday which is expected to bring as many as about 3,000 runners.

A new program in Lynchburg is giving hope to repeat criminal offenders with minor offenses.

Although we were pretty dry today, this evening we’ve had some widely scattered showers move through.

It's time to show off your precious pets!

The "Home Safe" program in the City of Roanoke aims to tackle homelessness by providing crucial support and resources to those in need.

Live parade and festivities from Boston, Mass. Click on our Watch Live page.

Student athletes are suing the NCAA over transgender policies. They are seeking changes to policies and monetary damages.

A man was arrested on narcotics charges in Henry County on Thursday. He was charged with possession and intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl.

Expect Downtown Roanoke to be painted green this weekend for the annual Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade that kicks off at 11 am.

We moved our clocks forward one hour but losing that hour of sleep may throw you off for a while.

The weekend is here! However, it’ll be a wet and windy one.

The sun, at peak eclipse, will be 88% obscured by the moon in the Roanoke Valley.

The U.S. Army is slashing the size of its force by about 24,000, which is nearly 5%.

Chief Meteorologist Jeff Haniewich joins us to let you know what’s ahead in your forecast.

The 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.

Chief Meteorologist Jeff Haniewich breaks down what's ahead in your forecast.

10 News political analyst Ed Lynch discusses the special counsel classified documents and Nikki Haley's chances of winning the Republican nomination

Carnival 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.

Vice President Kamala Harris is slamming the special counsel's report into President Joe Biden’s mishandling of classified documents that raised questions about his memory, calling it “politically motivated” and “gratuitous.”.

Chief Meteorologist Jeff Haniewich gives you an update on what you can expect in your forecast.

A Michigan jury convicted a school shooter’s 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.

A man was stabbed Monday evening in the 1500 block of Ninth Street SE during an argument, according to Roanoke Police.

Royal officials say King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment.

Britain's King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment.

Chief Meteorologist Jeff Haniewich gives you an update on the clipped system that's moving in to our region.

Thanks to awareness, and some manufacturer safety measures put into place, fewer children appear to be ingesting laundry detergent pods, according to a recent study.

After 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.

Chief Meteorologist Jeff Haniewich gives you an update on the rainy system that's moving in to our region.

Lots of people headed to Monterey Elementary School in Roanoke to go sledding.

The president said it's been their busiest year yet, but for the first time since opening this chapter, they have been forced to close due to lack of materials.

The 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.

On Dec. 16, Lauren Worley and Micah Underwood’s lives flipped upside down after they were hit head-on by a suspected drunk driver off Route 8 in Patrick County.

All these kids had one wish - for a family to adopt them and love them.

Social workers say having kids close is better for them and their families.

Keeping social workers is a challenge across Virginia. There’s a lot of turnover at many department of social services offices.

Lynchburg and Roanoke County are also in the top 10 locations for the most kids in foster care.

“I want to belong in a family because I just want to be cared for.”

An exciting update on one of the very first kids we showed you the year we started 30 Days of Hope in 2017.

On Tuesday, at about 11 a.m., Virginia Department of Elections Commissioner Susan Beals is slated to provide an update regarding Election Day.

10 News is moving its 6 p.m. newscast online today due to NBC Sports coverage of NASCAR Cup Series: Phoenix. You can view our program here.

“They deserve an opportunity to have a normal home life just like any other youth of any age.”

This year, 10 News will be giving out about 120,000 pieces of candy thanks to Layman Distributing’s donation.

Check out the Morning Sprint for trending stories that’ll make you smile.

The Franklin County man who confessed to killing his family's two dogs back in February has been found guilty.

Authorities told 10 News that there will be a heightened police presence in Marion on Thursday afternoon.

Your Local Weather Authority is tracking a tropical system off of the East Coast.

We're taking a look at your Friday forecast.

We're taking a look at your Friday forecast.

Williamson Road has reopened after an overnight shooting that left three people hurt, according to the Roanoke Police Department.

There’s a chance for some storms ahead along with hot temps returning.

There’s a chance for some storms ahead along with hot temps returning.

Ahead of Wednesday night’s 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 leaders say law enforcement could bring charges against a person they believe is responsible for the fire at the Randolph Park Pool House.

Pulaski County leaders say law enforcement could bring charges against a person they believe is responsible for the fire at the Randolph Park Pool House.

Martinsville City Public Schools serves around 1,800 students and has two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school.

Rockbridge County Public Schools is home to more than 2,500 students and includes four elementary schools, a middle school and one high school.

Patrick County Public Schools includes seven schools, serving around 2,500 students.

1st and 10 is your one-stop-shop for all your high school football needs this fall!

Meteorologist Chris Michaels will join us to give you a detailed look at your weekday forecast.

National Dog Photography Day is Wednesday, July 26, and to celebrate, we want to see your picture-perfect photos of your pup.

As we kick off the month of July, a new 3 Degree Guarantee recipient is on the horizon.

Tune in to get a breakdown of severe weather warnings across the region.

Chief Meteorologist Jeff Haniewich is tracking severe storms rolling through our region. Tune in to find out what you can expect in your backyard.

Meteorologist Marshall Downing will join us to give you a detailed look at your weekend forecast.

Check out the Morning Sprint for trending stories that’ll make you smile.

While you’re out there making long-lasting memories, snap a selfie, picture, or video, and be sure to send it our way via Pin It as long as it is safe to do so. Now your favorite moments can be featured on TV, too!

Join us for WSLS Night at the Salem Fair!

Tune in to get a breakdown of severe weather warnings across the region.