New Virginia law protects residents seeking hotel shelter during power outages, storms
Read full article: New Virginia law protects residents seeking hotel shelter during power outages, stormsVirginia hotels cannot deny a room to someone solely because of where they live if that person is seeking shelter for health or safety reasons. That includes situations like widespread power outages following severe weather.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 10, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 10, 2026Virginia gas prices are starting to rise again as the end of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire continues to drive up oil prices and fuel uncertainty.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 9, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 9, 2026Virginia gas prices have jumped eight cents from yesterday, according to AAA. 10 News is working for you to break down what drivers can expect across the region.
The United States Endurance Mountain Biking Championships return to Virginia’s Blue Ridge
Read full article: The United States Endurance Mountain Biking Championships return to Virginia’s Blue RidgeThe races bring in riders from all over the United States and their families. The event generates millions in tourism dollars, and adds to the credibility of the region as a cycling destination.
Floyd County residents demand answers on Flock license plate cameras
Read full article: Floyd County residents demand answers on Flock license plate camerasThe controversy is part of a broader debate unfolding across Southwest Virginia over the use of Flock Safety cameras, which law enforcement agencies use to capture and store license plate data.
74th VSGA Junior Stroke Play Championship tees off in Radford
Read full article: 74th VSGA Junior Stroke Play Championship tees off in RadfordOne of Virginia’s premier junior golf events is underway as the 74th VSGA Junior Stroke Play Championship teed off Tuesday at the Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech.
John Carlin’s Outdoors | Bike Ride Across Virginia
Read full article: John Carlin’s Outdoors | Bike Ride Across VirginiaTo celebrate the 250th birthday of Virginia and the United States, News Anchor John Carlin joined a group of cyclists as they rode across Virginia from West to East taking in the scenery and the history as well as the mountains and the brutal heat wave of July 2026.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 7, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 7, 2026Gas prices continue to fall in the Commonwealth and across the country. 10 News is working for you to break down what drivers can expect across the region.
Trump's pardons for Jan. 6 rioters don't apply to DC pipe bomb suspect, judge rules
Read full article: Trump's pardons for Jan. 6 rioters don't apply to DC pipe bomb suspect, judge rulesA federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s mass pardons for supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol don’t apply to a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.
Credit card skimmers are on the rise: Here are tips to protect yourself
Read full article: Credit card skimmers are on the rise: Here are tips to protect yourselfWhen filling up at the pump or using an ATM, watch out for credit card skimmers. AARP is warning of a surge in skimming devices, saying they can sometimes be hard to spot at first glance.
Virginia man faces up to life in prison after child sex trafficking conviction
Read full article: Virginia man faces up to life in prison after child sex trafficking convictionA Virginia man faces up to life in prison after being convicted of sex trafficking children and several other offenses, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
“It’s like they’re just throwing us off” Danville residents left struggling to feed families after SNAP theft
Read full article: “It’s like they’re just throwing us off” Danville residents left struggling to feed families after SNAP theftSeveral Danville residents say their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were stolen overnight Wednesday, leaving families without money to buy groceries for the remainder of the month.
Man charged with involuntary manslaughter after deadly hit-and-run in Danville
Read full article: Man charged with involuntary manslaughter after deadly hit-and-run in DanvilleA man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in Danville, according to the Danville Police Department.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 3, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 3, 2026Millions of people across the country are expected to fill up and hit the road for Independence Day weekend. Thankfully, prices are still easing up, and many are getting a break at the pump.
Kirk Family YMCA launches new Roanoke preschool to expand early childhood education options for 3-year-olds
Read full article: Kirk Family YMCA launches new Roanoke preschool to expand early childhood education options for 3-year-oldsAs families across Roanoke search for early learning options, the Kirk Family YMCA is expanding its childcare offerings with a new preschool program aimed at helping three-year-olds build foundational skills before entering kindergarten.
Local gun stores already feeling the effects of Virginia’s assault weapons ban
Read full article: Local gun stores already feeling the effects of Virginia’s assault weapons banA Vinton gun store says Virginia’s new assault weapons ban has sharply reduced its inventory and sales, even as the law remains tied up in court.
WATCH LIVE: Celebrating 250 years of Virginia’s rich history with Patchwork 250
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Celebrating 250 years of Virginia’s rich history with Patchwork 250On Thursday at 10 p.m., join us for a special segment where we’ll take you on a journey back in time to explore all the unique threads that make our area so special.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 2, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 2, 2026If you plan on hitting the road for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, we have good news for you. Gas prices are still falling and have been for five weeks straight.
Small Businesses Prepare for Shift as Recreational Marijuana Market Takes Shape
Read full article: Small Businesses Prepare for Shift as Recreational Marijuana Market Takes ShapeVirginia’s legal recreational marijuana market is one year away, but for businesses already selling cannabis products, the transition is happening now.
U.S. Department of Justice files lawsuit against Virginia, VSP; says assault weapons ban is unconstitutional
Read full article: U.S. Department of Justice files lawsuit against Virginia, VSP; says assault weapons ban is unconstitutionalOn Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia State Police over a law that would ban the future sale of certain firearms.
Lynchburg cooling centers offer relief as heat wave grips region
Read full article: Lynchburg cooling centers offer relief as heat wave grips regionAs temperatures rise across the Lynchburg area, health experts say some residents face far greater danger than others — and local cooling centers are stepping up to help.
Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027
Read full article: Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users.
Montgomery County school system exceeds 2026 budget by $4 million, prompting emergency board meeting
Read full article: Montgomery County school system exceeds 2026 budget by $4 million, prompting emergency board meetingMontgomery County Public Schools has spent beyond its legal budget authority for fiscal year 2026, county officials confirmed, leaving teacher and staff salaries at risk and prompting an emergency meeting of the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors.
Gov. Spanberger announces secured Disaster Declaration from USDA for farmers impacted by cold weather
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger announces secured Disaster Declaration from USDA for farmers impacted by cold weatherOn Monday, Gov. Spanberger announced that Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Brooke Rollins officially issued a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for dozens of counties in response to the freezing temperatures that occurred in the late spring.
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources urges caution amid drought, low-water conditions
Read full article: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources urges caution amid drought, low-water conditionsLarge portions of Virginia are experiencing low water levels and drought conditions, so the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is urging caution to those enjoying the outdoors this summer.
Virginia lawmakers approve Gov. Spanberger’s budget amendments, budget heads to governor’s desk
Read full article: Virginia lawmakers approve Gov. Spanberger’s budget amendments, budget heads to governor’s deskDemocrats and Republicans in the General Assembly are set to reconvene in Richmond on Monday to consider 14 budget amendments sent by Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Friday.
Virginia homeschool families find connection beyond curriculum at Franklin County event
Read full article: Virginia homeschool families find connection beyond curriculum at Franklin County eventWith more than 65,000 homeschooled students in Virginia, local organizations are building spaces where families can find more than just textbooks — they’re finding each other.
AG Jay Jones highlights Danville’s crime reduction efforts as model for other Virginia communities
Read full article: AG Jay Jones highlights Danville’s crime reduction efforts as model for other Virginia communitiesVirginia Attorney General (AG) Jay Jones visited Danville to highlight the city’s efforts to reduce violent crime and discuss how its approach could serve as a model for other communities across the state.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 26, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 26, 2026Gas prices continue to fall ahead of Independence Day. 10 News is working for you to break down what drivers can expect across the region.
Christiansburg police chief addresses ALPR misconceptions, explains data rules
Read full article: Christiansburg police chief addresses ALPR misconceptions, explains data rulesAutomated license plate readers are showing up in more communities across Virginia, and they’re generating real questions from residents about privacy. Christiansburg Police Chief Chris Ramsey sat down with 10 News to clear up how the technology actually works — and what officers cannot do with it.
How Virginia data centers could reduce water use and environmental impacts with new technology
Read full article: How Virginia data centers could reduce water use and environmental impacts with new technologyAs Google moves forward with plans for a major data center campus in Botetourt County, some environmental advocates are urging Virginia to rethink how the facilities operate — and warning that growing water demands could strain local resources.
Virginia farmers turning to government assistance as drought strains operations
Read full article: Virginia farmers turning to government assistance as drought strains operationsAcross Virginia, farmers are facing one of the toughest growing seasons in years as persistent drought conditions continue to impact crops, pastures and livestock operations.
Miss Virginia delegates learn CPR to fight leading cause of death among women
Read full article: Miss Virginia delegates learn CPR to fight leading cause of death among womenMore than 50 Miss Virginia and Miss Virginia’s Teen delegates took part in hands-on CPR demonstrations in Roanoke this week, as competition week continues through Saturday.
Virginia lawmakers pass budget despite data center controversies
Read full article: Virginia lawmakers pass budget despite data center controversiesVirginia lawmakers approved a state budget agreement Monday, sending the deal to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk just days before a potential government shutdown deadline.
Virginia voters to decide fate of same-sex marriage ban in state constitution
Read full article: Virginia voters to decide fate of same-sex marriage ban in state constitutionVirginia voters will decide this November whether to remove a same-sex marriage ban that has remained in the state’s constitution for nearly two decades, despite marriage equality being legal nationwide since 2015.
Virginia law eliminates breast cancer screening costs — but many patients are still paying bills they don’t owe
Read full article: Virginia law eliminates breast cancer screening costs — but many patients are still paying bills they don’t oweA new Virginia law is designed to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings, but some patients are still receiving unexpected bills, and many don’t know they don’t have to pay them.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 18, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 18, 2026Good news, drivers! AAA says today’s price at the pump across Virginia has gone down from yesterday and remains cheaper than the national average.
Gov. Spanberger signs legislation aimed at guaranteeing access to contraception
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger signs legislation aimed at guaranteeing access to contraceptionGovernor Spanberger’s office announced Wednesday that the governor had signed landmark legislation to protect reproductive freedoms, reaffirm the right to access contraception in Virginia and make sure more women can access critical reproductive healthcare.
Natural Bridge Zoo giraffe calves located after extensive search
Read full article: Natural Bridge Zoo giraffe calves located after extensive searchVirginia officials have located two giraffe calves that had been the focus of a months-long search tied to the ongoing legal battle surrounding the Natural Bridge Zoo.
Lynchburg man arrested and charged after investigation into alleged gun trafficking
Read full article: Lynchburg man arrested and charged after investigation into alleged gun traffickingThe Springfield Police Department announced Tuesday that it had arrested and charged a Lynchburg man after an investigation into alleged gun trafficking.
Stolen screech owls become wildlife ambassadors at Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center
Read full article: Stolen screech owls become wildlife ambassadors at Southwest Virginia Wildlife CenterThree eastern screech owls stolen from their nest as eggs are now serving a new purpose — teaching children why wild animals belong in the wild.
Judge upholds the conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for helping immigrant evade ICE
Read full article: Judge upholds the conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for helping immigrant evade ICEA federal judge has declined to overturn a Wisconsin judge’s obstruction conviction for helping a man evade immigration officers who showed up at a courtroom looking to detain him.
Gov. Spanberger, Virginia lawmakers reveal retail cannabis market compromise, sales to begin July 2027
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger, Virginia lawmakers reveal retail cannabis market compromise, sales to begin July 2027After years of planning, proposals and vetoes, a retail cannabis market in Virginia now seems to be on the horizon.
Giraffe calves from Natural Bridge Zoo found safe, placed in specialized care
Read full article: Giraffe calves from Natural Bridge Zoo found safe, placed in specialized careLegal action by Virginia’s Office of the Attorney General has led to the safe return of giraffe calves connected to the Natural Bridge Zoo, following their disappearance in 2025.
Roanoke to host 2027 Mountain Bike National Championship; USA Cycling announces
Read full article: Roanoke to host 2027 Mountain Bike National Championship; USA Cycling announcesLocal officials, along with USA Cycling, held a press conference announcing the return to Virginia’s Blue Ridge for the 2027 Endurance Mountain Bike National Championship at Elmwood Park Amphitheater in downtown Roanoke Monday.
Gweedo Memorial Foundation, Virginia State Police to launch 100 Safest Days of Summer campaign
Read full article: Gweedo Memorial Foundation, Virginia State Police to launch 100 Safest Days of Summer campaignGweedo Memorial Foundation and Virginia State Police announced that they will be launching the 100 Safest Days of Summer campaign on June 17. This is a shift from the traditionally recognized 100 Deadliest Days of Summer campaign.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 15, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 15, 2026The statewide average for regular gas is now $3.81 per gallon, with premium at $4.69 and diesel at $5.05, according to AAA.
One dead, 22 injured at EastLake Community Church after tent collapse, according to officials
Read full article: One dead, 22 injured at EastLake Community Church after tent collapse, according to officialsBedford County officials announced that one person was killed and 22 people were injured after a large tent collapsed during an outdoor service at EastLake Community Church Friday night
Lynchburg Commonwealth’s Attorney issues statement on Virginia gun legislation
Read full article: Lynchburg Commonwealth’s Attorney issues statement on Virginia gun legislationLynchburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Bethany Harrison in a letter to Chief Kenneth Edwards of the Lynchburg Police Department, said that her office would not enforce SB 749/HB 217, the “Assault Weapons Ban,” and SB 727/HB 1524, the “Public Carry Ban”.
Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke in busiest stretch of year with more than 300 animals in care
Read full article: Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke in busiest stretch of year with more than 300 animals in careOwls, hawks, bobcats, snakes, turtles, opossums and squirrels - the center has admitted more than 1,300 animals so far this year, representing 155 different species.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 12, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 12, 2026Drivers across the country are starting to feel some relief at the pump as the average price for a gallon continues to fall for the third straight week.
Lynchburg judge blocks enforcement of private-sale background checks again
Read full article: Lynchburg judge blocks enforcement of private-sale background checks againA judge in Lynchburg has put the brakes on Virginia’s efforts to require background checks for private gun sales - sparking a new round of debate over gun rights, public safety, and who has the final say on gun control.
Virginia’s first adult high school in Roanoke shapes state’s workforce
Read full article: Virginia’s first adult high school in Roanoke shapes state’s workforceVirginia’s Secretary of Labor visited The Excel Center in Roanoke to get a firsthand look at how the state’s first adult high school is helping shape Virginia’s workforce. The school, operated by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, serves adults 18 and older through an accelerated diploma program and offers free childcare, transportation assistance, life coaching and career counseling.
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourages Virginians to buy local during Agriculture Week
Read full article: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourages Virginians to buy local during Agriculture WeekVirginia Agriculture Week is June 7 to 13, and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is encouraging Virginians to celebrate by shopping local.
Local hospitals address state report citing 13 rural hospitals at risk of closure
Read full article: Local hospitals address state report citing 13 rural hospitals at risk of closureAfter a report from Virginia’s Joint Commission on Health Care, local hospitals are addressing concerns regarding their closure.
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourage farmers to prepare for Atlantic hurricane season
Read full article: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourage farmers to prepare for Atlantic hurricane seasonOn Friday, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encouraged farmers to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season. The season is from June 1 to November 30, but it hits its peak between mid-August and late October.
‘Now it’s happening’: Virginia’s first onshore wind farm rises after years of delays
Read full article: ‘Now it’s happening’: Virginia’s first onshore wind farm rises after years of delaysVirginia’s first onshore wind farm is no longer just a vision. The Rocky Forge Wind Project, located along North Mountain in Botetourt County, is now visibly under construction — with turbines already standing as the project moves closer to producing power later this year.
‘LewisGale Hospital Pulaski is not closing’: LewisGale addresses hospital closure concerns
Read full article: ‘LewisGale Hospital Pulaski is not closing’: LewisGale addresses hospital closure concernsAfter a report from Virginia’s Joint Commission on Health Care, LewisGale Hospital Pulaski addressed concerns regarding their closure.
Judge orders pretrial detention for ex-CIA official accused of stashing $40M in gold bars at home
Read full article: Judge orders pretrial detention for ex-CIA official accused of stashing $40M in gold bars at homeA magistrate judge has ordered pretrial detention for a former senior CIA official accused of stashing over $40 million worth of gold bars from the federal government in the basement of his Virginia home.
How Virginia Fresh Match doubles SNAP benefits for more access to fruits and vegetables
Read full article: How Virginia Fresh Match doubles SNAP benefits for more access to fruits and vegetablesAs families across Virginia look for ways to stretch their grocery budgets, one statewide program is helping SNAP and SUN Bucks recipients afford more fresh fruits and vegetables while supporting local farmers.
Virginia Tech cadets visit Normandy before D-Day anniversary, honor Medal of Honor recipient
Read full article: Virginia Tech cadets visit Normandy before D-Day anniversary, honor Medal of Honor recipientAs the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day invasion approaches, a group of Virginia Tech cadets is helping ensure the bravery and sacrifice of World War II is not reduced to a few textbook paragraphs.
Patchwork 250: Remembering Bloody Monday, Danville’s fight for Civil Rights and the legacy of June 10, 1963
Read full article: Patchwork 250: Remembering Bloody Monday, Danville’s fight for Civil Rights and the legacy of June 10, 1963On June 10, 1963, when myriads of peaceful protesters descended on the streets of Danville, they didn’t know they were walking in the footsteps of history and paving the way for equality.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 4, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 4, 2026Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office helps support Virginia Special Olympics with Torch Run Wednesday
Read full article: Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office helps support Virginia Special Olympics with Torch Run WednesdayThe Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office gave a big show of support for Special Olympics Virginia Wednesday, running seven and a half miles in support of them all while raising money.
