Tuesday night, more than $300,000 worth of cash and in-kind prizes are up for grabs for the more than 130 entrepreneurs from across our viewing area who participated in the 10-week program.

The water at Virginia Homes at Bent Mountain in Copper Hill has been out since at least Dec. 1, and residents are fed up.

Titans focused on returning to a higher standard of play.

After serving up fresh wine and lasting memories for nearly three decades, a beloved winery in Bent Mountain is slated to permanently close its doors in late June.

The controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline project that will span more than 300 miles has continued to hit roadblocks throughout the years.

Thanks to Jesse Baker for today’s Picture of the Day of Bent Mountain.

Through supporting local farms, Grateful Mountain Market has plans to keep growing

Tree House Tavern has the hook up on everything from homemade pizza to local brews to shrimp and grits to BBQ

Roanoke County Police are searching for a 29-year-old man last seen on Valentine’s Day.

Three Mountain Valley Pipeline protesters have locked themselves to a broken down car in Roanoke County, according to Appalachians Against Pipelines.

ROANOKE, Va. – As this winter storm continues to move through our region, we’ll keep you updated on conditions across the region. 11:03 p.m. update with Shayne Dwyer in the New River Valley8:26 p.m. update with Shayne Dwyer in the Roanoke CountyShayne Dwyer WSLS 10 News has a winter weather update from Roanoke County. Posted by WSLS 10 / WSLS.com on Thursday, February 18, 20217:10 p.m. update with Tim Harfmann in AltavistaTim Harfmann WSLS 10 News is live in Altavista and wraps up the day’s weather coverage in Central Virginia. Posted by WSLS 10 / WSLS.com on Thursday, February 18, 20216:17 p.m. update with Lindsey Kennett in Pulaski CountyPulaski County weather update Lindsey Kennett WSLS 10 News is in Pulaski County with an update on the conditions there right now. Posted by WSLS 10 / WSLS.com on Thursday, February 18, 20214:31 p.m. update with Alexus Davila in the Bent Mountain area of Roanoke CountyBent Mountain weather Alexus Davila WSLS 10 News is in Bent Mountain giving an update of what the weather is like there.

ROANOKE, VA. – Fall foliage is right on the horizon and each year thousands of people hit the Blue Ridge Parkway to see them. But this year, there’s one hitch — the Blue Ridge Parkway is still closed from Explore Park in the Vinton area to Bent Mountain from prior storm damage. Despite that, Roanoke Valley tourism leaders said this might actually be a good thing for the region’s hospitality industry, which is badly hurting from the COVID pandemic. Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge President Landon Howard said that could be right in front of Pascal’s door. Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge recognizes this plan welcomes people into the region during an ongoing pandemic, which is why it continues to push social distancing, face coverings and strict sanitation procedures.

ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE: At 2:45 p.m., the National Weather Service canceled the flash flood warning for Roanoke, Salem and parts of Roanoke County. A flash flood watch remains in effect until 2 a.m., we’ll pass along any additional advisories or warnings if they get issued. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the cities of Roanoke and Salem, as well as parts of Roanoke County on Monday at 12:20 p.m.One to 1.5 inches of rain have already fallen in the warned area, so flash flooding is likely ongoing or about to begin, according to NWS. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, Bent Mountain, Cave Spring, Poages Mill and Roanoke Mountain. Stick with Your Local Weather Authority on air, online, and on-the-go as heavy rain continues Monday afternoon.

Roanoke – The beauty of nature was caught on camera as a local man gets a close encounter with a black bear and her three baby cubs. Terry McKim was on Bent Mountain in Roanoke when he spotted a large black bear crossing the road into the brush. He was a safe distance away when McKim said he heard the bear grunt, then spotted three small cubs following behind her. She was trying to get the cubs across the road safely, but they trio didn’t seem to be in too much of a hurry, but instead playfully followed their mother as she grabbed one of them by the scruff of it’s neck to safety. The experience was posted on the Facebook page “Preserve Bent Mountain.” In the post McKim said his entire year was made by witnessing the experience.

ROANOKE, Va. – The sound of salsa being made in giant industrial blenders is something Bent Mountain Salsa co-owners Chris Graham and Marlon Major will likely be hearing a lot more of now. “We truly believe this is a blessing from God and things are just going to keep going well. They could probably write a movie about the way things have happened," Major said. On March 3, they delivered their first shipment of salsa to 11 local Kroger grocery stores. Bent Mountain Salsa is the first business started in the kitchen to have its products sold by a major grocery store chain.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. - A 19-year-old man pleaded guilty Monday morning to murdering three people on Bent Mountain last year. In June 2018, Trevor Charles, who was 18 at the time, gunned down Miranda Trump, Brandon Dekle and Cole Kennedy. Trevor Charles pleaded guilty to all six counts against him and will serve three life sentences, plus 13 years. He pleaded guilty to one count of capital murder, two counts of first-degree murder and three counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony. We also thank the Bent Mountain community for their care and concern for Brandon, Cole and Miranda.

The date for a plea hearing for the man accused of the Bent Mountain triple murders has been set. Court records show that Trevor Charles is set to appear in court next month. During a hearing in August 2018, Charles said a voice named 'George' told him to kill the three victims. The accused murderer has been in jail since he was arrested in June 2018. The plea hearing is set for Sept. 9.