Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means romance, gifts and lots of sweet treats. It can be a hard holiday to navigate when you’re on a diet.

Tonight, Roanoke County Parks and Rec hosted the thirty ninth annual valentine’s dinner dance.

Valentine’s Day is now less than two weeks away, and today people in Vinton got a chance to see how it was celebrated in the past.

A craft station will be available in each library for their Valentines for Vets program, from January 13th to February 8th.

The Virginia Tech senior guard averaged 18 points during the 2023-2024 season.

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Staying in this year for Valentine’s Day? You can still make the holiday memorable! Sometimes, a night in can be just as fun, if not more fun, than hitting the town.

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Valentine’s Day is here, and we want you to share your special valentine.

A box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers are certainly nice gifts to give to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, but why not give a gift that can last a lifetime -- when you don’t even have to leave your house to get it?

Showing some love and support for those who serve or have served – that’s the goal of the annual “Valentines for Vets” program at Bedford Public Libraries.

Stubb from CorkEnvy joins us with various wine pairings meant to set a romantic mood.

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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and we want you to share your special Valentine.

Let’s all drop what we’re doing for just a few minutes and take some time for a good deed: One that will make a child smile.

If anyone can give good advice about finding and keeping love, it’s senior citizens.

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With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, perhaps you’re considering doing something nice for your significant other, a friend, your kids or a parent.

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With Valentine’s Day approaching, are you planning a date at home with your loved one? Perhaps a movie night is in order.

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Many have clamored for years to have the Monday after the Super Bowl be a national holiday so people can recover from parties attended to watch the big game. This might not have been what they had in mind.

The National D-Day Memorial will be holding a commemoration ceremony on Veterans Day and breaking ground on a new project.

Arguably one of the most famous of love songs, “I Will Always Love You” doesn’t have the back story you might have imagined it did. What most people probably aren’t aware of, is what the song was actually written about. “There was a lot of grief and heartache there, and he just wasn’t listening to my reasoning for my going,” Parton told CMT in a 2011 interview. She went on to record her next album, which featured “I Will Always Love You.” It became a multiple-time No. It’s been one of the biggest songs ever.”AdAs much as we’d love to pick a favorite, we just can’t.

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We asked: Have you ever gone on a first date on Valentine’s Day? Errr, that sounds like there’s some potential for an awkward situation. Have you ever been broken up with on Valentine’s Day? Yikes, we don’t want to hear that!

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Lee Loechler knows his high school sweetheart’s favorite movie is the Disney classic “Sleeping Beauty,” so he took six months to plan and weave a magical marriage proposal into a showing of the flick.

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ROANOKE, Va. – Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, but if you’re not into the romance of the holiday, here’s another way you can celebrate. Once again, the Science Museum of Western Virginia in downtown Roanoke is giving you the chance to name a cockroach after someone special. “This year, I think what we’re trying to do is obviously raise some money but also spread a bit of joy and happiness this Valentine’s Day. This will be the third year that we’ve done the cockroach fundraiser and we just want people to have some fun with it,” said Koren Smith, director of marketing for the Science Museum of Western Virginia. It only costs you $5 and you’ll get an e-card that you can send to that “special” someone.

Valentine’s Day is just a few days away, but don’t let it make you vulnerable to scams. With love in the air, Julie Wheeler, president and CEO of Better Business Bureau Serving Western Virginia said people become more vulnerable and the number of romance scams become more popular. Beware of demands by a match to send money . For a look at the BBB’s study on romance scams and the different stages, click here. The BBB advised to keep your guard up for multiple types of flower delivery scams.

Have you ever been broken up with on Valentine's Day? Yikes, we don't want to hear that! Well, except that we do.

We may be living through a global pandemic, but that doesn’t mean love isn’t in the air. Maybe you have a new boyfriend or girlfriend, your partner decided to put a ring on it or you had a socially distanced and safe pandemic wedding. So in honor of the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, tell us about your love story! You can include photos, write your love story and share with others about how you met your sweetie. Just fill out the form below so you can tell us about your love story.

Arguably one of the most famous of love songs, “I Will Always Love You” doesn’t have the back story you might have thought it did.

It doesn’t matter if you’re cuddled up on the couch with your significant other or eating snacks with your best friends, putting on a romantic comedy is always a good idea, especially around Valentine’s Day.

Sure, you probably realize the day rolls around on Feb. 14 of each year -- but what else do you know? There’s only one way to find out.

ROANOKE, Va. – Still haven’t planned the perfect Valentine’s Day date for your special someone? AdFort Hill Bowling’s 5th Annual Valentine’s Day Tournament in LynchburgPut your game face on for this date night with a bowling tournament at Fort Hill Bowling Center. Valentine’s Day Candlelight Wine Dinner in ForestWine and dinner by candlelight? Valentine’s Packages at Hotel Roanoke in RoanokeWith several packages offered, Hotel Roanoke has options from intimate getaways or much-needed alone time. Do you know any other romantic date ideas?

Valentine’s Day is the perfect holiday to shower your significant other with kisses, chocolates and lots and lots of love, but for those of us who are single, it can be a real drag.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Here’s one way you can express your love and appreciation for our servicemen and women. Bedford Public Libraries are collecting Valentines for Veterans this yearYou can either make something from scratch at home or pick up supplies at one of the libraries. Bedford County collects 'Valentines for Vets' (Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.) “This year, because of COVID, we’ve made these little packets that we are going to hand out. The cards will be delivered to the Salem VA Medical Center and you have until Monday, Feb. 8, to drop off the cards at one of the six branches.

ROANOKE, Va. – February is a month celebrating love, but one local nonprofit is asking you to put your feelings into action. Love With Skin On is already planning for Random Acts of Kindness Week. Starting on Valentine’s Day, the nonprofit will post a kindness challenge for the next day, hoping you’ll follow through with a blessing a stranger. If you’re making coffee at home, take a cup to a coworker, those kinds of things. That costs nothing, a smile costs nothing, absolutely nothing,” said Debra Ferrell, the founder of Love With Skin On.

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Many people associate Valentine’s Day with romantic love, but there is another way to show and express appreciation and love.

ROANOKE, Va. – Tuesday night was a magical one for some special guests at the Hotel Roanoke. Therapeutic Recreation Services of the Roanoke Valley hosted its annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance. Organizers said they do it to make sure those who sometimes get left out, feel just as special as everyone else. This wonderful venue, the Hotel Roanoke has accepted that, and they support us every year. It’s just fantastic.”They also crowned the King and Queen of Hearts, similar to a prom king and queen.

CNN – A Kentucky man passed away in 2012, but before he did, he made sure that his wife would always know just how much he loved her. For over eight years, Rich Cox has had a flower arrangement delivered to his wife for her birthday and Valentine’s Day, which are a day apart. "It was really emotional," Tracey told CNN on Friday. Love Rich,” a note from 2018 read. Tracey's daughter, Bethany, told CNN that her dad told her and her three siblings about his secret plans.

ROANOKE, Va. – Studies show most people would rather spend Valentine’s day cuddling with their pets than with their human partners. Several of the shelter’s dogs, which are all up for adoption, stopped by businesses like K92 radio in Roanoke for some cuddles. Money raised from the Valentine’s Day deliveries goes back to the shelter. Meanwhile, a kissing booth was set up Friday afternoon at the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection in Roanoke. I think that’s the biggest thing with shelters, you really just have to do something fun and get the word out there," said Rector.

Since “The Bachelor” first aired in 2002, only three times out of 23 seasons has the featured contestant gotten married to his winner. Lowe proposed to Giudici on the show and the couple got married less than a year later in January 2014. Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham, season No. But on the season finale, viewers watched as Luyendyk essentially called off the engagement with Kufrin and started dating Burnham, the original runner-up. The couple married in 2017 and announced last May they were expecting their second child.

In this Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 photo, women shop for Valentine's Day gifts in Najaf, Iraq. “It was the most difficult day of my life.”In recent years, Valentine’s Day in the southern city of Najaf has emerged as a battleground. Celebrations such as Valentine’s Day should be held in private places like hotels, not on the street, he said. “This ruffles the feathers of others in society.”Najaf is not the only city addressing Valentine’s Day. Another Valentine’s Day, they showed up with flowers at the office of al-Sistani.

For the past two weeks, we’ve loved sharing your love stories! We’re excited to announce the winner of our Share Your Love contest. The winners are Zack and Chelsea -- they couple met at Liberty University in 2011, but fell in love in 2014 during what Chelsea says was one of the hardest seasons of her life. She was sick with Stage 4 kidney failure and waiting for a transplant when zack asked her to be his girl. Shortly after, Chelsea got her transplant and in February of 2016, Zack proposed.

Some people aren’t just going to shower their human partners with love on Valentine’s Day. · One in five pet “parents” say they have stayed in a relationship longer than intended because of their partner’s dog. · 72% of pet “parents” are likely to click on someone’s dating profile if there is a dog in the picture. · Half of pet "parents" in relationships agree that they spend more time as a couple now that they have a dog. · 86% of dog people in a relationship agree that having a dog makes them feel more like a family.

": One of the most famous quotes said by Phoebe Buffay on “Friends.”But in 2020, Red Lobster wants to help you find your “lobster” this Valentine’s Day with their heart-shaped boxes of Cheddar Bay Biscuits. So if chocolate isn’t your thing, you can’t go wrong with a box of warm biscuits on a cold February night. While supplies last, for an extra $1, your Cheddar Bay biscuits will arrive in a heart-shaped box. “Whether it’s a savory surprise for your sweetheart or a well-deserved treat just for you, Cheddar Bay Biscuits are the way to everyone’s heart this Valentine’s Day,” said Red Lobster’s president & chief concept officer Salli Setta in a press release. “Now, thanks to Red Lobster To Go, it’s easier and more convenient than ever to tell that special someone ‘You’re my lobster.’”Locations in Roanoke, Christiansburg, Danville, and Lynchburg are all participating in this savory treat box while supplies last.

Olive Garden has a better idea for Valentine’s Day -- they’re selling a breadstick bouquet. This bouquet is part of their Valentine’s Day special, known as “the perfect night in.”Customers can design the perfect meal, all starting at $35. Then, another tough one, this time with dipping sauce: five cheese marinara or alfredo. The shareable entree for two is five cheese ziti al forno or you can upgrade to chicken alfredo. The perfect Olive Garden meal is not complete without warm breadsticks, best served in bouquet form.

They say that love is blind, and Netflix’s new dating show is trying to put the theory to the test. Apparently, some of these dates lead to actual love, and then the couples become engaged without ever seeing what the other person looks like. There are a few other reality TV shows where people get married at first sight, and if you watched Netflix’s “The Circle,” you’ll probably think “Love Is Blind” sounds a little bit like that. Check out the trailer below so you can see this slow motion car crash with your very own eyes. The first four episodes premiere Feb. 13, with the next four episodes coming out Feb. 20.

But is eating out really still the best way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Here are five reasons why staying at home to celebrate Valentine’s Day just might be the best option. All of the above are just a few reasons why spending Valentine’s Day at home can have its perks. OK, on the surface, this might sound like being a cheapskate on Valentine’s Day, but hear us out. Do you plan on going out or staying in on Valentine’s Day?

A box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers are certainly nice gifts to give to your sweet on Valentine’s Day, but why not give a gift that can last a lifetime, and you don’t even have to leave your house to get it? The latest trend in gift giving for people who love pop culture is sending a Cameo. Cameo is an app that lets you book a personalized video message from a celebrity who is also signed up on the app. A lot of the celebrities who participate in Cameo are reality TV stars, athletes and TV sitcom actors. Cameos are a fantastic idea for Valentine's Day, but they are really great gifts to give, no matter the occasion.

They say that revenge is a dish best served cold, but what kind of revenge are we talking about? Luckily for you, we have assembled a few different ways for you to have your best revenge on that scrub who broke your heart. The Sydney Zoo once held a contest in which the winner got to name a snake after their ex. Upgrade your lifeBeyoncé once said, "Best revenge is your paper," and truer words have never been spoken. And please, comment below if you have any ways that are perfect for getting back at your ex.

5-year-old Willa from Brooklyn had to make homemade Valentine's Day cards for the kids in her class, and the message she wrote for friends is equal parts hilarious and iconic. Bustle reported that Willa's dad, Michael Cruz Kanye, tweeted about his daughter's Valentine's Day card, asking if she made a mistake with what she wrote. "You love me," Willa simply wrote on each card, and no, she didn't make a mistake. haters gonna say its fake pic.twitter.com/LvQNaYKQ4M — MCK (@CruzKayne) February 14, 2018"No I didn't," Willa cooly replied, cementing her forever as an American icon for the ages. This is the kind of confidence that we should all be carrying with us in 2019.

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Have you ever gone on a first date on Valentine's Day? Errr, that sounds like there's some potential for an awkward situation. Have you ever been broken up with on Valentine's Day? If you have a story involving Feb. 14 that you’re now able to look back on and laugh, please: tell us more! Oh, and better luck this coming Valentine’s Day.

ROANOKE, Va. – Valentine's day can be a lot of fun for couples. We know it could be hard to find some ideas for date night, especially if you're on a low budget this year, so here are a few ideas for a romantic day or night out in Virginia’s Blue Ridge:List for what to do in the local area:1. Visit Smith Mountain Lake​​​​​​​Make your own date night. Host a V-Day game nightYou don't always have to spend Valentine's Day with your loved one. it's a perfect excuse for a laid back date night!