Roanoke VA

Hefty wind gusts are spread across the region for the majority of the day, right ahead of the widespread rain we will be seeing later. As we head into Thursday evening, the winds will slowly taper off and lead us into a calm Friday. Temperatures Thursday will be much cooler...

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Four Glenvar High School student-athletes put pen to paper Thursday afternoon and signed their national letters of intent. Rawlin Hanks signed with Roanoke College, while Jackson Hartman will also head to Roanoke College. Cooper Mullins will be taking his talents to Ferrum College, and...

SALEM, Va. – Patchwork 250 is a new initiative from WSLS 10 that tells Virginia’s story, one piece at a time. Like a quilt made of many patches, every person, story, and tradition adds something special to our history. Join us as we celebrate 250 years by sharing the stories that make our region unique, one patch at...

ROANOKE, Va. – An internal city audit found the Roanoke Police Department overspent a grant by nearly $100,000, youth mentors did not undergo full background checks before working with children, and there were instances of child labor law violations. 10 News spoke with Deputy Chief Mike Crawley to ask...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - UPDATE: Roanoke Police are responding to reports of significantly overspending on a grant. The Roanoke Rambler says the department overspent $94 thousand to support at-risk youth through the department’s RESET team. Mayor Joe Cobb says it happened because of personnel changes among those...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Lebreska Vest Whitaker, 54, passed away on March 8, 2026 in her battle with breast cancer. Whitaker was a former deputy with the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office where she devoted over 20 years to serving as a school resource officer. Those who remember her...

WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — On March 9, the Center admitted the first Black Bear cub of 2026—a young female that was found alone, muddy, and shivering at a residence in Bedford County. The finder watched the cub for six hours but did not see any signs of the mother. Department of Wildlife Resources staff...

Eating fish for Lent, especially on Friday, is a time-honored tradition for many of a Christian-based faith. To that end Taziki’s Mediterranean Restaurant on Franklin Road in Roanoke has brought back a grilled fish meal with a side salad for Lent, which ends this year on April 4th – Holy Saturday – the day before...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The future of Stewartsville Elementary School is once again up in the air, and parents say the biggest concern right now is what could happen to students who rely on specialized programs. Alicia Botts, a Stewartsville Elementary mother, has a kindergartner at the school and another child...

The Central Virginia Health District received confirmation of three rabid animals located in Campbell and Bedford Counties between March 6 and March 9, the CVHD announced Wednesday. According to officials, a rabid raccoon was in the Crestview Drive area of Forest in Bedford County, and two rabid skunks were reported...