Hot Dog! The Wienermobile Makes a Stop in Roanoke
ROANOKE, VA – The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile has been hauling buns through the Star City this week, including a special stop at our station on Sunday. Hotdoggers “Bun-Length Ben” and his copilot “Grill ’Em Up Gabby” are behind the wheel of the 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels.
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for NC, VA, and WV Ahead of Monday Snowfall
(LOOTPRESS) – The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west-central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia as another early-December storm system approaches the region. The advisory goes into effect 1 a.m. Monday and remains...
Salvation Army Angel Tree Program deadline is Dec. 8
ROANOKE, Va. – 10 News has teamed up once again with the Salvation Army to help with their Angel Tree program! Many WSLS employees have already adopted several children’s wishlists. The Salvation Army of the Roanoke Valley, which serves Roanoke County, Roanoke City, Craig County and Botetourt County,...
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to seek state funding for upgrades and potential expansion
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is planning for some major upgrades and a possible expansion. The Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport Commission and the City of Roanoke are continuing to explore the possibility of expanding the airport by extending one of its runways. Roanoke leaders say if...
Glenvar stops Union two-point conversion to win Class 2 State Semifinal game, 21-20
In a nail-biter, Glenvar managed to take down the Union Bears by one point, securing their spot in the Class 2 State Championship.
Blacksburg remembers Chief Fred Linkous, a lifelong servant who shaped generations of first responders
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The Blacksburg community is mourning the loss of Chief Fred Linkous, a man colleagues say dedicated his entire life to serving and protecting others. Chief Linkous spent 54 years with the Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, becoming a cornerstone of the region’s fire...
Roanoke College dedicates 20th annual R House
SALEM, Va. – Saturday saw the dedication of the 20th Roanoke College R House, an annual program in which students at the school take part. Roanoke College students team up with Habitat for Humanity each year to build someone in the Roanoke Valley a home. This year’s home went to the Davis Family, who were there to...
Two killed in Bedford County crash
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Two people died in a car crash Friday, according to Virginia State Police. They identified the driver as 53-year-old Angela Marie Heffinger and the passenger as 54-year-old Randy Lee Simmons. Both were wearing seatbelts. VSP says the single-vehicle crash happened Dec. 5 at 7:21 p.m. on...
Weather Authority Alert Day Issued for Monday, Dec. 8
ROANOKE, Va. – A Weather Authority Alert Day has been issued for this coming Monday for more winter weather in the forecast!. While this event is not looking to be as big of a snowfall as this past Friday, we will still see widespread snowfall, mixed precip throughout, and the potential for even more icy weather on...
Roanoke Sheriff’s Office starts annual Christmas give back drive
ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is gearing up for its fourth annual Hands of Hope Christmas Give Back. “We want to make sure that those who are less fortunate have an item under the tree for Christmas. And so a lot of our partners love this opportunity to give back to […]
