A Blacksburg woman with a rare disease hosted a walk on Saturday in hopes of raising awareness and finding others like her.

Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for Virginia’s attorney general, has faced criticism from both parties after allegedly sending controversial text messages to Republican State Del. Carrie Coyner in 2022.

Southwest and Central Virginia start October 3 with crisp fall temperatures and low humidity, with warmer afternoons ahead and midweek rain chances expected. Weather Authority's latest updates from Parker Beasley at WSLS.com.

We're starting off in the 40s this morning with afternoon highs stalling around 70 degrees! 🌤️

The Danville Area Humane Society is facing intense criticism and threats amid controversy over its euthanasia practices, with activists claiming the shelter puts down animals before mandatory hold periods expire.

The land development owned by Publix is slated to become a shopping center with a pharmacy drive-thru.

Get ready for a crisp morning as temperatures dip into the 40s, but don't worry, clear and sunny skies will warm things up by the afternoon.

Two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided on the ground at LaGuardia Airport in New York, injuring a flight attendant, damaging a cockpit and tearing off part of a wing.

The National WIC Association says there’s about one to two weeks left of funding, which a Trump administration official confirmed this afternoon.

🍂 The fall feel returns for the rest of the week as tropical moisture exits the region.

🌧️ Tropical Storm Imelda is now moving northeast at 7 mph, bringing showers to parts of the Southeast U.S. Expect cooler temperatures today, with isolated rain likely in the late afternoon and evening.

President Donald Trump is proposing using American cities as training grounds for the armed forces.

Researchers at UVA Health are looking into a new kind of addiction treatment that uses brain ultrasounds to help rewire the brains of people with substance use disorders.

One year after Hurricane Helene ravaged River Ridge Farm in Grayson County, owner Charlotte Hanes continues to grapple with millions in damages.

Since taking office three years ago, Governor Youngkin has announced tax rebates for Virginians each year. On Wednesday, he said strong job growth and more than $10 billion in surplus revenue are fueling a record $9 billion in tax relief.

College football in the state of Virginia is back — at least according to this week’s ACC honors.

Tourism in Virginia’s Southside region is experiencing unprecedented growth, with Danville and Pittsylvania County leading the Commonwealth in tourism revenue increases for 2024.

Virginia has become the first state in the nation to launch the Farm Recovery Block Grant Program, a disaster recovery initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Sporadic showers pushing in from the tropics bring cloudy skies and mild temperatures.

Monday, Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day, and coffee brands and chains across the country are brewing up some sweet deals.

Oregon has moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll, while Mississippi has its highest ranking since 2015.

Keeping calm today as sunshine builds in for most. Tropical weather possible Monday and Tuesday.

It has been a wild weekend for AP Top 25 college football teams, with big changes expected in the rankings.

Special Olympics Virginia hosted its second-ever Plane Pull at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport on Saturday.

Rain will be very beneficial to the area!

North Cross and Blue Ridge faced off this week in Salem for the first time since their intense state championship game last fall in St. George, Virginia.

Chandler Morris scored on a 4-yard run in the second overtime and Virginia beat No. 8 Florida State 46-38 on Friday night for its first home victory over a Top 10 team since also beating the Seminoles in 2005.

It’s been 60 years since Dr. Dolores Johns became one of the first Black teachers of DECA in Virginia and Roanoke.

Today, Virginia State Police will launch a 24-hour highway safety initiative, “Operation Drive Safe 460." The effort targets Route 460 in Bedford, Botetourt, Roanoke and Montgomery counties.

Expect calmer weather today with more showers and storms returning for the weekend. 🌦️

On Thursday, State Representative Ben Cline held a town hall meeting to discuss issues with local townsfolk. While 10 News was not allowed inside the town hall - the reason given being space constraints - attendants claim that up to 35 people were inside the actual event.

Looking for somewhere to visit this fall season? A local farm in Christiansburg has received national recognition for its annual fall festivities.

Officials say no injuries were reported after a commercial regional jet overshot the designated touch down zone at a Virginia airport amid heavy rain, but was stopped in a safety area at the end of the runway.

Stormy day ahead! 🌧️ Expect scattered showers and possible severe storms with gusty winds from 2-5 p.m.

Two weeks after Charlie Kirk’s assassination in Utah, conservative figures Megyn Kelly and Gov. Glenn Youngkin gathered at Virginia Tech to honor his legacy and address students.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that eligible taxpayers will receive tax rebates up to $200 this fall if they filed individually and up to $400 if they filed jointly.

A persistent stretch of soaking rain is set to bring relief to Southwest and Central Virginia this week, with rainfall amounts of up to 5 inches expected in some areas, along with notable swings in temperatures and an active tropical outlook.

Farmers in Grayson County bore the brunt of the damage, with an estimated $61 million in losses in that county alone.

AARP Virginia will host a candidate forum for House District 41, providing an opportunity for residents to hear from the candidates.

The city of Salem got a lot spicier today.

Two top-five offenses will clash in Charlottesville on Friday when Florida State squares off against Virginia.

In what many are calling a historic moment for Virginia, the 2025 governor’s race is already making headlines because the Commonwealth is on track to elect its first woman governor. 10 News anchor Abbie Coleman met with both candidates to probe their plans, their priorities, and their paths to history. She sat down one-on-one with Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears to talk about her vision for Virginia and why she believes she’s the right person for the job.

In what many are calling a historic moment for Virginia, the 2025 governor’s race is already making headlines because the Commonwealth is on track to elect its first woman governor. 10 News anchor Abbie Coleman met with both candidates to probe their plans, their priorities, and their paths to history. She sat down one-on-one with Democratic Candidate Abigail Spanberger to talk about her vision for Virginia and why she believes she’s the right person for the job.

Even though it's fall, it will feel like Summer out there for some as afternoon showers and storms build in.

A video recorded at a high school football game in Covington is raising concerns about how Alleghany County deputies handled a man in the stands. The incident occurred Friday night and has since circulated widely online, prompting debate over the use of force by law enforcement.

Giles County experienced some of the worst flooding and damage in the region. Dozens of families were displaced, and businesses were forced to close for months.

Virginia has become the first state in the nation to roll out the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Recovery Block Grant Program, providing direct financial assistance to farmers and timber landowners affected by Hurricane Helene.

As we welcome the first day of astronomical fall, we're seeing a warm start to the week with partly cloudy skies and patchy fog that will clear as the day progresses. 🍂

One person was fatally stabbed and two others were injured near a concert venue in Hampton, Virginia, during a Phish concert, according to the Hampton Police Department.

On I-81 at mile marker 126.2 in Montgomery County, motorists can expect delays due to a tractor-trailer crash. All northbound lanes are closed, according to VDOT. Traffic is backed up approximately seven miles.

Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris accounted for five touchdowns as the Virginia offense, fresh off a record-setting outing against William & Mary, hit Stanford early and often Saturday night. The Cavaliers amassed 590 total yards.

The Virginia governor's race may be the first political test of President Donald Trump's slashing of the federal workforce through DOGE. Virginia was hit hard by the cuts, with an estimated 23,000 people losing their jobs. The issue is getting extra attention as a Trump ally campaigns with Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears in suburban Richmond on Friday. Vivek Ramaswamy is a former Republican presidential contender who is now a candidate for Ohio governor. But it is Ramaswamy’s short-lived tenure as co-leader of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency that has Democrats fired up. Democrat Abigail Spanberger called on Earle-Sears to cancel the event in light of Ramaswamy’s role as “one of the chief architects of the DOGE effort.”

A federal prosecutor in Virginia whose monthslong mortgage fraud investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James has not resulted in criminal charges is resigning under pressure from the Trump administration, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Summer Is Back! We Have A Look At Your Weekend Forecast!

Virginia ranks 11th nationwide in elder fraud losses, with nearly 4,000 residents aged 60 and older reporting losses exceeding $106.6 million in 2024, according to recent data.

The 611 locomotive is officially chugging along the train tracks ahead of its fall excursions beginning next week.

The new law classifies malicious threats of eviction, financial loss, or property damage used to coerce sexual acts as a Class 5 felony.

Get ready for a taste of summer this afternoon with temperatures soaring back to the mid-80s! 🌞

Broadband has been one of the biggest promises for rural Virginia, but in Bedford County that promise is now facing delays. County officials say their $20 million expansion project with RiverStreet Networks is behind schedule, leaving thousands of residents waiting longer for high-speed internet.

Virginia voters are heading to the polls well ahead of the November 4 general election, taking advantage of the Commonwealth’s 45-day early voting period — the second-longest such window in the nation.

Grab the rain gear as you head out in Lynchburg and Southside. 🌧️

Virginia’s highly educated workforce comes with a significant financial burden, as the state ranks fourth in the nation for average federal student loan debt.

The Autumnal Equinox Marks The Astronomical Start Of The Fall Season

A former Bedford County Public Schools teacher, John Rose IV, accused of sexually assaulting a student in another district has pleaded guilty to all charges.

Election Day will be here before you know it, so we’re working for you on everything you need to know to make your voice heard.

Election Day will be here before you know it, so we’re working for you on everything you need to know to make your voice heard.

Operation Lifesaver is hosting “See tracks? Think Trains” Week promoting safety around train tracks and train crossings. It comes as Virginia has seen over 170 incidents with train crossings in the past four years.

Lawmakers have summoned Boar's Head deli meat officials to face a federal food safety committee.

10 News meteorologist Edward Shaw shares the latest update for Southwest and Central Virginia: a major cool-down, much-needed rain after drought, and rapid warming later in the week, plus monitoring the tropics.

Cycling enthusiasts in the Roanoke Valley had the opportunity to watch some world-class races this weekend!

Harrison Waylee rushed for 151 yards and three touchdowns as Virginia dominated William & Mary 55-16.

Virginia State Superintendent Emily Anne Gullickson released a statement on Friday following reports that various Virginia school personnel made controversial statements regarding the assassination of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk.

Special Olympics Virginia is hosting a Kid’s Plane Pull, giving children the chance to join in the fundraising fun!

A 93-year-old woman died in a crash in Bedford County on Wednesday morning, according to Virginia State Police.

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center will release the very first merlin ever successfully raised in a rehabilitation setting in Virginia.

Literacy rates are dropping across the U.S., affecting Americans of all ages.

The Cavaliers host William & Mary at noon Saturday in what will also be UVA Strong Day, honoring the three lives lost in the 2022 campus shooting.

ACC releases men’s basketball conference schedules

FBI and Amherst County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a home on the 1500 block of Holcomb Lane and seized an undisclosed piece of property, Amherst County Sheriff Jimmy Ayers said.

Democrat James Walkinshaw has won the special election to be Virginia’s next U.S. House representative. Walkinshaw has sat on the board of the state’s most populous county for five years. He also served as the former chief of staff for the late U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, who previously held the congressional seat. Tuesday’s special election was set after Connolly died of esophageal cancer in May. Walkinshaw defeated Republican Stewart Whitson. Republicans only have a razor-thin edge in the House. Walkinshaw’s victory only adds to their spending battles this month ahead of a potential government shutdown.

Nathan Trotter will invest about $65 million to build Tin Ridge, the nation’s first large-scale tin production and recycling facility in Henry County, Virginia.

How & Why Leaves Change Colors and When We Could See Peak Fall Foliage!

As you and the kids head out the door, be sure to grab the fall coats, as we will be in the 40s and 50s for the next several hours. 🍂

An appeals court has heard oral arguments from a U.S. military contractor ordered to pay $42 million for contributing to the torture and mistreatment of three former detainees of Iraq’s notorious Abu Ghraib prison two decades ago.

SpaceX is challenging Virginia’s broadband expansion plans, claiming the state violated the Federal Broadband Equity Access Expansion Program’s (BEAD) technology neutrality requirements in its application for funding.

Say goodbye to the rain showers and hello to clear skies! Temperatures will be in the 40s and 50s as you head out the door this morning, so be sure to grab a light jacket. 🌤️

If you’re looking to sell your home in the Roanoke area, now is the time to do that, according to Damon Gettier and Associates, Realtors.

The $1.8 billion jackpot-winning Powerball tickets were sold in Missouri and Texas, but Virginia had its share of winners, too!

Keeping On The Cool Side Today

CJ Bailey rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another as North Carolina State defeated visiting Virginia 35-31 on Saturday in a non-league clash between two Atlantic Coast Conference teams.

Another warm day as more showers and storms push in.

John Clair, the Blacksburg Chief of Police, was selected to be the 100th President of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police on Friday.

Voters in the northern Virginia suburbs of Washington will choose a replacement Tuesday for the late Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly, who died in May after battling cancer.

🌞 Get ready for a sizzlin' Friday with temperatures climbing back into the 80s and some areas nearing the 90s under mostly clear skies.

Virginia’s unemployment rate has risen for seven consecutive months, reaching 3.6%, a trend not seen since 2008, as the state grapples with federal job losses and manufacturing setbacks.

A Bedford gas station joined the ranks of Virginia’s luckiest lottery retailers after selling one of four $50,000 winning Powerball tickets in Wednesday’s drawing.

The publisher of Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir, “Nobody’s Girl," has finalized a draft with her family after they raised concerns.

Rising grocery costs are forcing 45% of Virginia families into debt, with the burden weighing even heavier on households with school-age children, according to recent findings.

Grab your umbrellas! Showers and storms are making a comeback over the next few days, with isolated showers already moving into the New River Valley. 🌧️🌧️

Hokies and Cavaliers will meet on Feb. 1 and March 1.