We’re going to have to wait a little longer for Publix.

A way to donate to local charities — without spending a dime — could be as simple as swiping your Kroger rewards card when you shop for groceries.

Lee-Hi Lanes is celebrating a record year for its 2025 season.10 News photojournalist Dwayne Murrell talked with workers at the bowling alley about the big accomplishment.

The spa is being built at Blueberry Ridge, which is considered the most peaceful area on the 2,600-acre property. It will be open for bookings from guests and community members seeking a retreat. The facility will feature both wet and dry saunas.

Roanoke’s Big Lots! store location on Hershberger Road is scheduled to reopen this week. On Thursday, April 10, the store will reopen after closing several weeks ago due to a bankruptcy protection filing that led to many stores across the country shutting down. The Vinton location will reopen later this Summer.

The American Egg Board supplies 30,000 eggs for White House event and reportedly had several internal discussions about the optics of supplying tens of thousands of eggs for the Easter Egg Roll, given the burden egg farmers have faced.

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.

137 local entrepreneurs and innovators are one step closer to turning their ideas into reality as they wrap up the final night of the Gauntlet business competition.

You might suffer from coughing, sneezing, and even puffy eyes because spring allergy season is here.

The 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 families—especially those facing systemic barriers—have access to high-quality, community-centered care.

More 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, the anchor and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News” for a decade, announced Monday that he is stepping down from the long-running broadcast at the beginning of the summer.

Heart disease is the number one cause of death for men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Your insights and experiences are invaluable to us. By sharing your stories and questions, you help us uncover the issues that matter most to our community.

Giles 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.

Nearly 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.

In 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.

If 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.

The 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.

A 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.

Ten months have passed since an orphaned bear cub, now affectionately known as “Double Green,” 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.

If 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.

More than 500 elementary schoolers in Danville have a new pair of shoes to call their own.

Residents within a 50-mile radius of Roanoke face challenges securing hotel accommodations due to a policy restricting local bookings, even amidst severe winter weather and power outages.

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.