Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance decries “lack of transparency” around local data center...
The Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance was formed to oppose Botetourt County plans to build data centers on the Greenfield campus in Daleville, citing environmental and quality of life concerns. Transparency Alliance spokesperson Kathyrn Hatam commented live in studio this morning about a lack of publ
Suspect taken into custody following barricade incident in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – 7:20 p.m. UPDATE. The suspect has been taken into custody, Roanoke Police Department said. Law enforcement is responding to a barricade incident in Roanoke, Roanoke Police Department said. RPD said they were dispatched to the 1900 block of Wayne Street NE around 3:23 p.m. on Monday...
Target 7: Old church gets new life as a free food pantry
VINTON, Va. (WDBJ) - More families across the region are unsure where they will get their next meal, according to Feeding Southwest Virginia. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports food costs are up about 3 cents more per dollar compared to last year. Since 2020, food prices have risen by almost 35%.
Anderson County mother accused of killing 10-month-old with morphine
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office said 34-year-old Tynisha Lashae Jones was charged with murder/homicide by child abuse on Friday. (Source: WHNS)
Roanoke Woman Faces Six Federal Charges Over Pandemic Relief and Tax Fraud
A Roanoke woman accused of defrauding two federal pandemic relief programs and lying on her taxes was arraigned in federal court on September 16, according to WFXR. Jazmin Jennings, 38, was indicted September 3 on six counts covering false tax returns and fraudulent collection of COVID-19-era government funds, the U.S.
Roanoke woman indicted in COVID-19 fraud scheme
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - A Roanoke woman allegedly involved in a COVID-19-era fraud scheme was arraigned Sept. 16 in federal court. Jazmin Jennings, 38, reportedly defrauded two separate COVID-19-era government programs then lied on her taxes, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Va. First, court d
Chris’s Coffee & Custard prepares to open new Roanoke location
ROANOKE, Va. – Chris’s Coffee & Custard is getting closer to opening its new location at 6426 Merriman Road SW, with the owners holding an open house to give the community a first look at the space. Owner Beth Woodrum said the business has been closed for more...
Technical Difficulties Affecting WSLS 10 Broadcast
WSLS 10 is currently experiencing technical difficulties affecting portions of our broadcast and/or digital programming. The issue is related to a third-party service provider used in the delivery of our programming. Our team is aware of the problem and is working with to restore normal broadcasts as quickly as possibl
One person shot, three suspects flee after robbery in Roanoke County
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Roanoke County Police Department is investigating after a robbery that left one person injured on Saturday. The department said it responded to the 4300 block of Garst Mill Road around 3:30 p.m. on September 26. One person had suffered a gunshot wound and...
Boones Mill secures $157K grant to develop Carter Park, a planned downtown greenspace
BOONES MILL, Va. (WFXR) – The Town of Boones Mill received a $157,300 Preservation Trust Fund Grant from the Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF) to create Carter Park, a greenspace in its downtown area. Carter Park will contain two acres of land between the bank branch and Maggodee Creek, according to town leaders. It’s
