Salem graduate Chris Cole named to Dick Butkus Award Watch List
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - One of the Roanoke Valley’s most decorated homegrown talents is racking up major preseason hardware. Salem High School graduate and current Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Chris Cole has been named to the prestigious Dick Butkus Award watch list. The Butkus Award is presented annually to the...
Flock cameras trigger pushback in rural and urban communities
More than 150 law enforcement agencies across Virginia use automated license plate readers – more popularly known under the brand name of Flock Safety. But two cities have now rejected the company's gunshot detectors, and there's growing pushback against the license plate readers. Last year the Virginia State Crime...
Condemned parking garage in Downtown Roanoke sold, according to real estate firm
ROANOKE, Va. – A condemned parking garage near the Amtrak station in Downtown Roanoke has been sold, according to Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer, a commercial real estate firm. According to officials, an undisclosed group purchased the structured parking garage from C.W. Francis and Son, Inc. for $1.4 million...
What’s going around? COVID-19 activity rising, Cyclospora update, Salmonella outbreak
10 News’ “What’s Going Around” looks at trending health topics and local respiratory virus data in the Roanoke region and across Virginia. Thanks to a partnership with Johns Hopkins University and the Center for Outbreak Response Innovation, the station can show localized disease data for the community.
Roanoke Sheriff addresses inmate death at detention center
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke Sheriff’s Office released a statement Thursday regarding an inmate death at the Roanoke City Detention Center (RCDC). A scheduled medical round at the facility around 9:20 p.m. on Aug. 1 revealed an unresponsive person. First responders tried to revive the individual, who was later pro
1st and 10 Camp Tour: Glenvar Highlanders
Three straight years of double-digit wins have set a high standard for Kevin Clifford and his Glenvar squad. The 1st and 10 Camp Tour made its way to the home of the Highlanders earlier this week, where the main question was clear: What is the game plan at quarterback?. Brody...
Locals wonder what they would do if they won the Powerball lottery
ROANOKE, Va. – With the Powerball lottery ballooning up to $1,000,000,000, it has led to many people wondering what they would do with the money if they were to get the winning numbers. Some people like Dawn DeHart would donate the money. “I’d give most of it to charity,”...
9/8: Black Thursday of the Confederacy
Students of the Civil War know April 9, 1865. On that date—Palm Sunday—at Appomattox Court House, General Robert E. Lee surrendered the Confederate States Army of the Northern Virginia. The Civil War was for all intents over. Fewer know the crucial events of just three days before. April...
Glen Cove Elementary School in western Roanoke County gets an upgrade.
A two year, 27 million dollar project at Glen Cove Elementary School in western Roanoke County celebrated its completion today with a ribbon cutting – one day before the students will be back in class – which are now all enclosed in separate, walled in rooms – replacing the outdated “open classroom” concept from the 19
Eight local schools appeal VHSL’s recent realignment recommendations
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Several local high schools and private schools are asking the Virginia High School League to make changes to its recommended region alignment plan for the 2027-31 cycle. Among the appeals are requests from Alleghany, Grayson County, Patrick Henry, James River, Liberty of Bedford, Liberty Christia
