Hunger Action Day is a nationwide call to raise awareness about food insecurity — and food banks and community partners in Southwest Virginia say the need is growing.

How & Why Leaves Change Colors and When We Could See Peak Fall Foliage!

If you’re hungry for adventure, get ready because the Blue Ridge Games are BACK!

Here's a look at some of our favorite moments from the 2024 Blue Ridge Games.

A major cycling event is underway in the Roanoke Valley, set to bring a significant boost to the local economy. Roanoke is on track to become a premier mountain biking destination, and hosting the 2025 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships is a big step.

The Blue Ridge Games are almost here and 10 News Anchor John Appicello takes you along on one of his hikes up McAfee Knob.

The Blue Ridge Games are back this year, offering an exciting regional scavenger hunt that invites participants to explore iconic local spots and compete for a chance to win $4,000.

With the Fourth of July just around the corner, tourism is feeling the heat — literally — and costs are rising, but visitors are still making plans to celebrate here in Southwest Virginia.

The official courses for the USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Biking National Championships will be revealed on Tuesday at 9 a.m.

A man is dead following a motorcycle crash that occurred on June 1, the Blue Ridge Parkway External Affairs Office said.

As drowning remains a top cause of death for young children, YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge stress year-round lessons and undistracted supervision.

Registration is now open for summer camps at the YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge, offering a range of options for children of all ages. This year’s lineup includes full-day adventures, half-day specialty programs, Kinder Camps for preschoolers, Youth Camps for ages 5 to 12, and hands-on Cooking Camps for budding chefs.

On Friday, Faith Christian School participated in “Project Faith,” an annual service day.

Vacation starts with Virginia’s Blue Ridge. That’s the new marketing campaign unveiled Thursday by Visit VBR.

The Annual State of the County Address for Botetourt County is set to be held Thursday at 8 a.m.

Another Cold Blast To Kick-off December

Rain Pushing Out This Morning, Clearing For Turkey Time

Blue Ridge Holler raises $9,000 to aid storm recovery efforts

The Roanoke Star is turning 75 on Saturday, and 10 News wants to celebrate the iconic landmark that has lit up the Star City for more than seven decades.

Big Weather Changes Are On The Way

A 30° drop in temperatures happens by tomorrow...

Thanks to Charlee Newkirk for today’s Picture of the Day from the Blue Ridge.

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One of the surprises out of the Blue Ridge has been Northside: a team that fears no one.

If you’re looking to get outside this weekend, consider going to the Layman Farms Fall Festival in Blue Ridge.

Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge received the “Virginia Restaurant, Lodging and Travel Association’s Hospitality Hero (Business/Organization) award at the 2024 Ordinary Awards on Sep. 12.

Today, hundreds of people came out to Fallon Park to take part in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Go Cross Cyclocross Race.

The pickleball tournament is the first sanctioned tournament ever in the region

With just days left until fall begins, it’s almost time to pick out the perfect pumpkin. This year, one local farm is expecting tens of thousands of visitors.

The first-ever Blue Ridge Games have been a hit, offering a variety of thrilling activities that highlight the unique beauty of Southwest Virginia.

The much-anticipated Blue Ridge Games have finally arrived, offering a lot of activities for outdoor enthusiasts in Southwest Virginia.

American Jennifer Valente defends women's omnium gold, earns second gold medal in Paris.

It’s been a record-breaking year for tourism in the Commonwealth, according to the governor’s office. Visitor spending generated $33.3 billion in Virginia last year.

We’re just a couple days away from the opening ceremony and the excitement is building here at home for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

With the beautiful Blue Ridge right in our backyard, exploring is always on our minds.

Next week, registration for the highly-anticipated Blue Ridge Games will begin. In order to sign up, you’ll need to head to our Blue Ridge Games page.

Exciting news for our beautiful Blue Ridge — USA Cycling is bringing back a national championship race.

Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY24 athlete Emily Ehrlich was selected for the U.S. Paris Olympic long team.

On Aug. 12, we’ll be bringing the Olympics to our neck of the woods with the Blue Ridge Games.

Governor Glenn Youngkin signed House Bill 174 which allows prevents anyone who is allowed to authorize a marriage license to deny because of gender, sex or race. Leaders with the Metropolitan Community Church of the Blue Ridge shares insight on what this bill means for the LGBTIA plus community.

TSA officers stopped a Blue Ridge man from bringing a gun past the security checkpoint at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport on Thursday, according to the Transportation Security Administration.

It looks like the region will be having a lot of visitors from Northern Virginia this year.

The Rotary Club of the Blue Ridge-New Generations will be holding their 2nd annul Rock Haven music festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Loch Haven Lake. Proceeds from the music festival will go to Brain Injury Services of Southwest Virginia and Head Strong Brain Injury Support Group of SW VA.

The pickleball craze continues and is headed to Salem as officials just made an exciting announcement.

A Blue Ridge man has been indicted for the murder of a 5-year-old boy in August 2023, according to the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office.

Coming this summer to a Southwest Virginia town near you, WSLS 10 will be launching the Blue Ridge Games!

Rain will be heaviest and most widespread Tuesday evening into the overnight hours

The Raiders captured a second straight VISAA state title on Saturday.

North Cross defeated Blue Ridge school 35-7 to win the state football championship in Division II of the VISAA

Week 12 of 1st and 10 and it’s playoff time! Interesting River Ridge versus Blue Ridge matchup between two teams that are on the rise.

William Byrd comes out on top, 35-22.

The Terriers took down the Golden Eagles Friday night, 34-6.

Visit Virginia Blue Ridge talked about why the fall season brings a huge economic impact to Roanoke.

The game’s final score was 18-10.

The owner of the daycare center says one of the teachers and two babies are still in the hospital after the crash.

WSLS’ Trick or Treat event at Layman Family Farms is back for another evening of spooky-good fun!

The City of Roanoke and AIA Blue Ridge are hosting a design competition for an accessory dwelling unit in order to bring affordable housing into the community.

A student was left with minor injuries following a crash involving a Botetourt County school bus Monday morning, school officials report.

As we kick off the month of August, a new 3 Degree Guarantee recipient is on the horizon.

The Botetourt County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 400-unit development in Blue Ridge.

Hundreds of new homes could be coming to Botetourt County.

The nation's bet amateur road cyclists will be competing for medals June 14-17 in Franklin and Roanoke Counties and the city of Roanoke.

Whether it’s hitting the water, cycling or catching up with an Olympic gold medalist, John Carlin is always up for an adventure.

Thanks to Scott Davis for sending us today’s picture of the day from the Blue Ridge.

The Rotary Club of the Blue Ridge-New Generations will be holding their first annual Rock Haven music festival on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Loch Haven Lake. Proceeds from the music festival will go to Brain Injury Services of Southwest Virginia and Head Strong Brain Injury Support Group of SW VA.

All week long they are hitting the roads to train, learn together, and experience the area

Organizers are looking for volunteers for this year's Carilion Clinic Ironman 70.3 in Virginia's Blue Ridge.

The Blue Ridge District Tournament commenced Wednesday evening.

The Eagles star running back scored five times to lead his team to victory in Week 8.

You can get into the holiday spirit with Miracle on 9th Street, a Blue Ridge Christmas – a walking tour that will take you behind the scene of the Blue Ridge Nightmare set.

The WSLS 10 Trick or Treat at Layman Family Farms was scaring up a ton of fun on Thursday night.

Franklin County got another big effort from their star tailback in the win over William Byrd.

Some of the Virginia Today team takes on Blue Ridge Nightmares.

Looking for something for your family to do this spooky season? 10 News is hosting a familiar event that’s perfect for the whole family to get involved!

Blue Ridge Nightmares opens in Roanoke for the season.

Three-time Olympic cycling gold medalist Kristin Armstrong recently visited Roanoke and went for a bike ride with 10 News Anchor John Carlin.

Looking for a dinner recipe that’s good enough for company but doesn’t break the bank? Mary Rappaport with the Virginia Egg council has the perfect sandwich. Invite a few friends over to watch a movie or the ball game and casually whisk this sandwich up during the commercials.

Whether you’re looking for a new adventure, a restaurant, or an incredible view, you can find it in Roanoke.

Three time Olympic gold medalist, Kristin Armstrong, is in Roanoke to work alongside Virginia's Blue Ridge's cycling team, Twenty24.

Thanks to Pat for sending us today’s Picture of the Day from Blue Ridge!

The Suicide Prevention Council of Roanoke Valley and Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare are joining forces to focus on suicide prevention, warning signs, and reduction of the stigma associated with suicide in the Roanoke Valley, according to a joint press release.

Samantha Scott and Makala Jaramillo, two of Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY24 junior athletes, were chosen to represent the USA at the upcoming UCI Road World Championships, according to USA Cycling.

Renee Trent from Lynchburg will be participating in Team Synapse at the Blue Ridge Relay, raising awareness and funds to help find a cure for PD

Thanks to Tabatha for sending us today’s Picture of the Day from Blue Ridge!

Expect hundreds, perhaps even over a thousand people, in the Roanoke Valley to welcome a national cycling championship race soon.

2,500 athletes will compete in Virginia's Blue Ridge IRONMAN this Sunday.

Thanks to Pat for sending us today’s Picture of the Day from Blue Ridge!

It takes 1,500 to put on the race and several hundred volunteers are still needed.

Historic Garden Week returns to Fincastle with a tour of five featured Virginia homes.

The Speedway is full of events and charity initiatives during a very busy race weekend.

Bridget and Lindsey announce the end of Daytime Blue Ridge with one last Flashback Friday.

Cyclists in the Roanoke Valley can rest assured knowing that Virginia’s Blue Ridge is a prime spot for their favorite hobby.

Virginia’s Blue Ridge announced its tourism initiative on Saturday at 11 a.m.

The event, originally scheduled for Friday and Saturday, featured a slate of 8 games on Saturday along with the inaugural 3-point contest.

We show you some of our favorite memories on Daytime Blue Ridge this past week.

The Danville Fire Department responded to Blue Ridge Fiberboard this afternoon for a large fire outside one of their buildings.

WSLS has a little fun Thursday afternoon at our drive-thru trick-or-treat event.

An overnight fire in Danville has left Blue Ridge Fiberboard with $180,000 in damages, according to the Danville Fire Department.

Center in the Square wants to thank those who do so much for our community this spooky season with a First Responders Night.

You can enter to win four tickets to Blue Ridge Nightmares!