Southwest Virginia is currently one of the state’s hottest spots for bear mange cases, with the highest concentrations in Roanoke, Franklin and Montgomery counties. 10 News brought your questions to a bear biologist.

Black bear sightings are at their peak in Southwest Virginia, but many of the bears turning up this season aren’t looking like their usual selves. A growing number of bears are being spotted without hair, visibly underweight and in poor condition — and 10 News viewers are taking notice.

Join us in wishing 10 News anchor John Carlin a very happy work anniversary! 🎉For decades, he has been the trusted voice bringing stories that matter to Central and Southwest Virginia.

Roanoke City passes data center ordinance amid growing regional concerns

The Blue Ridge Games are returning this summer, inviting residents and visitors to explore Southwest Virginia while competing for cash prizes through a monthlong scavenger hunt.

Record breaking highs leading up to July 4th will increase the risk for heat related illness in our area.

As temperatures climb into the mid-90s, several community centers, libraries, and churches across Southwest Virginia are opening their doors to help everyone stay safe and cool.

With the Fourth of July just days away, families across Southwest Virginia are gearing up to hit the water. But before heading out, officials are urging boaters, swimmers and water sports enthusiasts to put safety first.

Roanoke emerges as cancer research destination with new theranostics trials

The weekend will feature heat and humidity, the chance for rain/storms, and some sunshine too. The REAL heat arrives for us next week.

10 News is a proud partner with the producers of “BUZZ,” a public television series that highlights the nonprofits across Southwest Virginia.

Mouth of Wilson is a community of fewer than 2,000 people in Grayson County, but Oak Hill Academy has long been a destination for basketball talent from around the world. This summer, the school held basketball camps over the last two weeks, welcoming campers from the United States and abroad.

Temperatures will continue to climb for the next week at least, with the hottest days coming next week. And rain chances will increase a bit too for the next couple of days.

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center is getting some time in the spotlight this week.

A federal court case involving an international child custody dispute is now playing out in Southwest Virginia, as Niloofar Ilbaki Aragh, an Iranian refugee living in Turkey, seeks the return of her 5-year-old daughter.

Did you know that in the face of Jim Crow laws and adversity, Black doctors, nurses, and dentists in Southwest Virginia built a network that transformed healthcare access for their community?

A moderate risk of heat-related illness for the Roanoke area this week.

As temperatures climb into the mid-90s, several community centers, libraries, and churches across Southwest Virginia are opening their doors to help everyone stay safe and cool.

WSLS coverage areas are currently in a heat wave.

'It's really hard': Toebean Cat Cafe owner reacts after vandals cut electrical wires

USDA funding reductions have left the pantry with 64% less food than January — and demand is only climbing.

Have you ever gotten stuck behind a long traffic light while driving in your neighborhood?

Nearly four years after closing its doors, the Big Spring Mill is coming back — and so is its famous “A Number 1” seasoned flour.

Foodies, mark your calendars! Virginia’s Blue Ridge has announced when this year’s Restaurant Week will return.

As 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.

Southwest and Central Virginia can expect a stretch of warm, mostly dry weather through Saturday, with some thunderstorms returning Sunday afternoon.

Southwest and Central Virginia face worsening drought conditions, with hotter temperatures and dry weather through Saturday.

Parts of Virginia have not seen drought-free conditions since August of last year, and farmers in Southern Virginia are feeling the effects.

Gov. Spanberger on Wednesday urged all Virginians to take steps now to prepare their homes, businesses and communities for potential severe weather this summer and fall following the official June 1 start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season in Virginia.

Roanoke County's most dangerous pedestrian corridor is getting a safety overhaul — sort of

Much warmer as we get into the weekend!

Two Southwest Virginia high schools are among the best in the country when it comes to teaching students how to manage their money.

USDA delivery cuts, post-pandemic demand, and reduced SNAP benefits are colliding at the worst possible time for families who depend on St. Francis House.

What looks like a newspaper box on the street could actually save your life. Free doses of naloxone, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses, are now available in purple dispensing boxes placed across Southwest Virginia by the Virginia Harm Reduction Coalition.

The Wildlife Center of Virginia has a new ambassador snake — and the nonprofit is turning her unusual backstory into a fundraiser with a public naming contest. She was accidentally delivered to someone's home in a load of soil!

Southwest Virginia’s festival season is kicking off in just two weeks, and Wytheville is leading the charge.

Delta Dental of Virginia made its largest single-year contribution to the event, donating $50,000.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia says it provides a home-away-from-home, helping families stay together while a child gets medical care in Roanoke.

Chronic wasting disease detected in Roanoke, Floyd, Montgomery, Pulaski counties as Virginia releases new surveillance results. The disease affects deer, elk and moose and is described as a slow, progressive neurologic disease that is fatal to infected animals. The disease-causing agent, known as a prion, can spread through the urine, feces and saliva of infected animals, DWR said.

"It gets no sweeter than hopping into AAU for your first year and being able to hop into a major circuit," said head coach Reginald Jeffries.

Beginning July 1, Virginia will prohibit the future sale, manufacture and transfer of certain semi-automatic firearms and magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds under a new law supporters say is aimed at reducing access to weapons commonly used in mass shootings.

Temperatures will continue to climb through the weekend into early next week. A heatwave could be on the way for us from Sunday into at least Tuesday, maybe even Wednesday, as temperatures climb into the low-to-mid 90s.

A simple search pulls up nearby farms where residents can browse products, add items to a cart and schedule a pickup — all in a few clicks.

Although cool today, the heat returns in full force pretty soon. Temperatures could be in the 90s for some of us as soon as Sunday! And next work will start out hot too.

A growing crime is causing concern in Roanoke and across Southwest Virginia: thieves are stealing copper at rates not seen before, leaving behind costly damage and frustration for property owners.

Hit-or-miss t-showers will form Wednesday afternoon and will end during the evening. Behind that cold front cooler air will briefly move in before being replaced by MUCH warmer temperatures this weekend into early next week.

Across Southwest Virginia, more and more data centers have been proposed to various localities. One of the larger ones is in Botetourt County, which has garnered controversy from residents.

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center has welcomed a new eastern screech owlet, and is using the opportunity to remind Virginians not to cut down trees unless it is absolutely necessary!

Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.

The Virginia Supreme Court has thrown out a redistricting referendum that voters approved on April 21 — ruling the vote invalid not because of its outcome, but because of how it reached the ballot.

Radford University’s nursing program and New River Valley Community Services are bringing free maternal health resources directly to rural communities, starting with a street-level event in downtown Pulaski — and a second stop coming to Radford on May 15.

Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.

Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.

A house fire in Woodlawn displaced five people and destroyed their home on May 3, and the response exposed a problem that stretches far beyond one county.

Throughout the month of May, WSLS and HopeTree Family Services are working to spotlight the need for foster families and challenge misconceptions about the system.

Numerous law enforcement agencies in Southwest Virginia have received reports of their residents receiving text message scams claiming they have unpaid traffic violations.

Tickets to this week’s performances at the Mill Mountain Theatre’s Trinkle Mainstage are on sale now

This weekend is full of outdoor events here in Southwest Virginia! While we will be dry for the morning hours, clouds will stick around with showers possible in the afternoon and evening. It will be a good idea to keep the umbrella hand especially in the southern portions of the NRV and Southside Zones.

A mobile outreach clinic is meeting people where they are — and the results are hard to ignore. Rise Above reversed nearly 300 overdoses in the New River Valley in 2025, using a street-level strategy built on compassion, lived experience and life-saving supplies.

Virginia State Police announced Monday that it would be launching a 24-hour highway safety initiative on Route 220 starting May 1.

Roanoke community safety event offers free car theft prevention, opioid overdose training

Organizers say the 100% volunteer-run event is as much about community as it is about celebration.

The Vinton Dogwood Festival is kicking off its 71st year this weekend. The festival is one of the oldest in Southwest Virginia, bringing people together for food, music, and good times.

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center’s work with these bobcats reflects a broader mission: protecting native wildlife and the ecosystems they support. The successful release of a predator species is considered a strong indicator of overall ecosystem health.

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center kicked off its GIVE Roanoke celebrations with the release of a healthy American Beaver back into the wild, the center announced.

The Children’s Miracle Network of Southwest Virginia hosted a “Teddy Bear Clinic” at Carilion Children’s on Saturday.

Virginia voters head to the polls Tuesday, April 21, for a special election centered on a proposed redistricting amendment that could dramatically reshape the state’s congressional map.

From a Honduran immigrant running his third marathon to a partner doing the 10K just to cheer — this race was about more than miles

Officials say a combination of small revenue increases and spending cuts closed the remaining $5 million shortfall.

This week, turn a McDonald’s Happy Meal into hope for families right here in Southwest Virginia.

Roanoke Planning Commission advances housing, vape rules, Evans Spring plan to City Council

RidgeYaks name Make-A-Wish charity of choice in Salem, Va

Lynchburg hears dueling pitches on Va. redistricting amendment from Youngkin, McGuire and Warner

Wytheville, Hillsville and Floyd were visited by Tim Kaine, who held three events celebrating federal funding for community projects in Southwest Virginia.

Freeze warnings and chilly mornings are in effect for Southwest and Central Virginia, with overnight temperatures expected in the upper 20s and low 30s. Warmer days and sunny skies are forecast for the coming week, with little chance of rain.

Crumbl Cookie is looking to expand its footprint in Southwest Virginia as the owner of the Blacksburg and Lynchburg stores is now focusing on the Roanoke area.

Our favorite tiny travelers have arrived in Southwest Virginia!

Hotel Roanoke's Grand Easter Celebration unites families for holiday tradition

SCLC Roanoke marks King assassination anniversary with memorial, wreath-laying

From the early days of the space race to a new mission now in space, the journey back to the moon has been decades in the making.

The first-year program connects classrooms with employers who operate electric heavy-duty vehicles and need skilled workers.

A new event in Southwest Virginia aims to make an impact in the fight against breast cancer while bringing the community together.

Several attendees said the atmosphere and community keep them coming back as much or even more than the racing.

Hundreds of people turned out across Southwest Virginia on Saturday as part of a nationwide “No Kings” protest movement, with demonstrations held in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Rocky Mount, Blacksburg and more.

The expansion of Wawa convenience stores continues to materialize in Southwest Virginia.

The rain will end tonight with more sun in the forecast this weekend. But behind this cold front, we will turn cooler on Saturday and Sunday. More rain chances will be minimal through early next week.

Six measles cases have been confirmed in Southwest Virginia, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

Roanoke city leaders presented a proposed budget for the next fiscal year that would keep spending balanced, but it would freeze dozens of vacant jobs and leave other positions unfunded.

Virginia has designated three historic sites in the region as state landmarks.

With hundreds of bills awaiting action, Gov. Abigail Spanberger is weighing legislation tied to reproductive rights, including a measure that involves reproductive rights.

Many Virginians have already cast ballots in the state’s special election, where voters are deciding a single, high-stakes question: whether Virginia should temporarily redraw its congressional map.

One year after 10-year-old Autumn Bushman took her own life, hundreds of cars and motorcycles left the Salem Civic Center Saturday for a memorial benefit ride organized to honor her and raise money for suicide prevention in the Roanoke Valley.

Community members say visibility matters—and that talking about Autumn's story has to continue year-round.

Four bills aimed at regulating data centers are now on the governor’s desk as proposals for new facilities fuel debate across Southwest Virginia.

Lots of bills are on Governor Abigail Spanberger’s desk — including one dealing with marijuana. The proposal would create an adult-use cannabis retail market by January 2027. In the bill, lawmakers adopted a flat tax rate of 6% and are allowing localities to adopt a tax rate between 1 and 3.5 percent. 40 percent of that revenue goes towards early childhood and education.

Rush Homes is using a creative fundraiser to highlight a growing need for accessible, affordable housing in southwest Virginia. Organizers say the project builds small, accessible backyard units that can serve as extensions of a family’s home.

Rainwater, melted snow and water run off gets collected into reservoirs and dams. It then gets put through a rigorous filtration system.

The city says a zone change can affect costs, permits and future construction.

Restaurants are packed for St. Patrick’s Day from Downtown Roanoke to Salem.

Heavy rain, high winds and even tornado warnings moved through Southwest Virginia today, impacting Martinsville and surrounding communities.