Heat risk remains high with afternoon storms

Oppressive heat isn’t the only thing to worry about with drought conditions worsening throughout Virginia.

Several Danville residents say their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were stolen overnight Wednesday, leaving families without money to buy groceries for the remainder of the month.

A man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in Danville, according to the Danville Police Department.

Millions of people across the country are expected to fill up and hit the road for Independence Day weekend. Thankfully, prices are still easing up, and many are getting a break at the pump.

As families across Roanoke search for early learning options, the Kirk Family YMCA is expanding its childcare offerings with a new preschool program aimed at helping three-year-olds build foundational skills before entering kindergarten.

A Vinton gun store says Virginia’s new assault weapons ban has sharply reduced its inventory and sales, even as the law remains tied up in court.

A constitutional showdown is underway as the Justice Department challenges Virginia's assault weapons ban in federal court.

On Thursday at 10 p.m., join us for a special segment where we’ll take you on a journey back in time to explore all the unique threads that make our area so special.

Firefighters run toward danger every day — but one of the biggest threats they face may not show up until years after the call is over.

If you plan on hitting the road for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, we have good news for you. Gas prices are still falling and have been for five weeks straight.

Virginia’s legal recreational marijuana market is one year away, but for businesses already selling cannabis products, the transition is happening now.

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia State Police over a law that would ban the future sale of certain firearms.

Macado’s restaurants say the switch will cost more than $115,000 a year

As of Wednesday, July 1, the average price of regular gas per gallon in Virginia is $3.67, according to AAA.

As temperatures rise across the Lynchburg area, health experts say some residents face far greater danger than others — and local cooling centers are stepping up to help.

Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users.

Drivers are continuing to see relief at the pump, with the gas price average declining for the fifth week straight.

Montgomery County Public Schools has spent beyond its legal budget authority for fiscal year 2026, county officials confirmed, leaving teacher and staff salaries at risk and prompting an emergency meeting of the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors.

On Monday, Gov. Spanberger announced that Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Brooke Rollins officially issued a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for dozens of counties in response to the freezing temperatures that occurred in the late spring.

Large portions of Virginia are experiencing low water levels and drought conditions, so the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is urging caution to those enjoying the outdoors this summer.

Democrats and Republicans in the General Assembly are set to reconvene in Richmond on Monday to consider 14 budget amendments sent by Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Friday.

Virginia Mobile ID is a new, free app that stores a secure digital version of state-issued licenses or non-driver IDs on smartphones. 📲

As of Monday, June 29, the average price of regular gas per gallon in Virginia is $3.70, according to AAA.

With more than 65,000 homeschooled students in Virginia, local organizations are building spaces where families can find more than just textbooks — they’re finding each other.

VMI has taken advantage of an opportunity to have its first ever court sponsorship.

Virginia Attorney General (AG) Jay Jones visited Danville to highlight the city’s efforts to reduce violent crime and discuss how its approach could serve as a model for other communities across the state.

A judge in Lancaster County has issued an injunction blocking the Virginia State Police from enforcing the state’s new assault weapons ban.

Gas prices continue to fall ahead of Independence Day. 10 News is working for you to break down what drivers can expect across the region.

As of Thursday, June 25, the average price of regular gas per gallon in Virginia is $3.755, according to AAA.

Automated license plate readers are showing up in more communities across Virginia, and they’re generating real questions from residents about privacy. Christiansburg Police Chief Chris Ramsey sat down with 10 News to clear up how the technology actually works — and what officers cannot do with it.

As Google moves forward with plans for a major data center campus in Botetourt County, some environmental advocates are urging Virginia to rethink how the facilities operate — and warning that growing water demands could strain local resources.

Across Virginia, farmers are facing one of the toughest growing seasons in years as persistent drought conditions continue to impact crops, pastures and livestock operations.

As of Tuesday, June 23, the average price of regular gas per gallon in Virginia is $3.75, according to AAA.

More than 50 Miss Virginia and Miss Virginia’s Teen delegates took part in hands-on CPR demonstrations in Roanoke this week, as competition week continues through Saturday.

As of Tuesday, June 23, the average price of regular gas per gallon in Virginia is $3.75, according to AAA.

Virginia lawmakers approved a state budget agreement Monday, sending the deal to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk just days before a potential government shutdown deadline.

The average price for a gallon of gas has dropped below $4 for the first time since March 30.

Average gas prices have dropped below $4 in Virginia as summer travel heats up.

Virginia voters will decide this November whether to remove a same-sex marriage ban that has remained in the state’s constitution for nearly two decades, despite marriage equality being legal nationwide since 2015.

Early voting is now underway across Virginia for the state’s Aug. 4 primary election, giving voters several weeks to cast ballots before Election Day.

A new Virginia law is designed to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings, but some patients are still receiving unexpected bills, and many don’t know they don’t have to pay them.

Good news, drivers! AAA says today’s price at the pump across Virginia has gone down from yesterday and remains cheaper than the national average.

It is almost time to get in the water for the 41st Annual James River Batteau Festival.

Governor Spanberger’s office announced Wednesday that the governor had signed landmark legislation to protect reproductive freedoms, reaffirm the right to access contraception in Virginia and make sure more women can access critical reproductive healthcare.

As of Wednesday, June 17, the average price of regular gas in Virginia is $3.77, according to AAA.

Virginia officials have located two giraffe calves that had been the focus of a months-long search tied to the ongoing legal battle surrounding the Natural Bridge Zoo.

The Springfield Police Department announced Tuesday that it had arrested and charged a Lynchburg man after an investigation into alleged gun trafficking.

Three eastern screech owls stolen from their nest as eggs are now serving a new purpose — teaching children why wild animals belong in the wild.

A federal judge has declined to overturn a Wisconsin judge’s obstruction conviction for helping a man evade immigration officers who showed up at a courtroom looking to detain him.

After years of planning, proposals and vetoes, a retail cannabis market in Virginia now seems to be on the horizon.

Legal action by Virginia’s Office of the Attorney General has led to the safe return of giraffe calves connected to the Natural Bridge Zoo, following their disappearance in 2025.

Local officials, along with USA Cycling, held a press conference announcing the return to Virginia’s Blue Ridge for the 2027 Endurance Mountain Bike National Championship at Elmwood Park Amphitheater in downtown Roanoke Monday.

Gweedo Memorial Foundation and Virginia State Police announced that they will be launching the 100 Safest Days of Summer campaign on June 17. This is a shift from the traditionally recognized 100 Deadliest Days of Summer campaign.

The statewide average for regular gas is now $3.81 per gallon, with premium at $4.69 and diesel at $5.05, according to AAA.

Bedford County officials announced that one person was killed and 22 people were injured after a large tent collapsed during an outdoor service at EastLake Community Church Friday night

Lynchburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Bethany Harrison in a letter to Chief Kenneth Edwards of the Lynchburg Police Department, said that her office would not enforce SB 749/HB 217, the “Assault Weapons Ban,” and SB 727/HB 1524, the “Public Carry Ban”.

Owls, hawks, bobcats, snakes, turtles, opossums and squirrels - the center has admitted more than 1,300 animals so far this year, representing 155 different species.

Drivers across the country are starting to feel some relief at the pump as the average price for a gallon continues to fall for the third straight week.

How a Virginia wildlife center rehabilitates bobcat kittens — and keeps them wild

As of Thursday, June 11, the average price of regular gas in Virginia is $3.88, according to AAA.

Highlanders earned state titles in 2022 and 2024

A judge in Lynchburg has put the brakes on Virginia’s efforts to require background checks for private gun sales - sparking a new round of debate over gun rights, public safety, and who has the final say on gun control.

The combined efforts of Virginia’s law enforcement departments through Operation “Combined Resolve-Roanoke Valley” have been revealed.

Virginia’s Secretary of Labor visited The Excel Center in Roanoke to get a firsthand look at how the state’s first adult high school is helping shape Virginia’s workforce. The school, operated by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, serves adults 18 and older through an accelerated diploma program and offers free childcare, transportation assistance, life coaching and career counseling.

Virginia isn’t currently on the list, but many neighboring states are, and the product was sold online.

As of Wednesday, June 10, the average price of regular gas in Virginia is $3.91, according to AAA.

Virginia Agriculture Week is June 7 to 13, and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is encouraging Virginians to celebrate by shopping local.

10 News is working for you to break down what drivers can expect across the region.

After a report from Virginia’s Joint Commission on Health Care, local hospitals are addressing concerns regarding their closure.

During the Revolutionary War, danger didn’t always come from the battlefield - sometimes it followed soldiers home.

10 News is working for you to break down what drivers can expect across the region.

On Friday, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encouraged farmers to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season. The season is from June 1 to November 30, but it hits its peak between mid-August and late October.

Virginia’s first onshore wind farm is no longer just a vision. The Rocky Forge Wind Project, located along North Mountain in Botetourt County, is now visibly under construction — with turbines already standing as the project moves closer to producing power later this year.

After a report from Virginia’s Joint Commission on Health Care, LewisGale Hospital Pulaski addressed concerns regarding their closure.

It has been 82 years since one of the most important days in world history - the Allied Forces storming the beaches of Normandy to change the tide in WWII.

A magistrate judge has ordered pretrial detention for a former senior CIA official accused of stashing over $40 million worth of gold bars from the federal government in the basement of his Virginia home.

Foodies, mark your calendars! Virginia’s Blue Ridge has announced when this year’s Restaurant Week will return.

Drivers in the Commonwealth and beyond are starting to see some relief at the pump as prices continue to dip.

As families across Virginia look for ways to stretch their grocery budgets, one statewide program is helping SNAP and SUN Bucks recipients afford more fresh fruits and vegetables while supporting local farmers.

As the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day invasion approaches, a group of Virginia Tech cadets is helping ensure the bravery and sacrifice of World War II is not reduced to a few textbook paragraphs.

The HotelPlanner UTR Shootout Series will make a stop in Salem this weekend.

On June 10, 1963, when myriads of peaceful protesters descended on the streets of Danville, they didn’t know they were walking in the footsteps of history and paving the way for equality.

Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.

The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office gave a big show of support for Special Olympics Virginia Wednesday, running seven and a half miles in support of them all while raising money.

Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.

A bus driver with a history of speeding accusations has been indicted on additional charges in a chain-reaction crash in Virginia that killed five people and injured dozens more.

Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.

Law enforcement and first responders from across Virginia lined overpasses and roadsides Sunday to pay tribute to Deputy Utt, killed during a routine wellness check

Court records show a bus driver accused of causing a fatal chain-reaction crash in Virginia had been cited twice for speeding in the last two years.

Centra announced Monday that it would be laying off approximately 90 individuals, about one percent of Centra’s total workforce, effective this week as part of the company’s restructuring efforts.

Investigators in North Carolina have used a wildlife game camera image and a drone to find and arrest a man wanted for the fatal shooting of a Virginia sheriff's deputy.

Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.

Virginia’s postseason run came to an end Sunday night as Jacksonville State held off a late Cavaliers rally for a 7-6 victory in the NCAA Hattiesburg Regional elimination game.

Clear skies and sunshine take over for most of the day, with cloudier conditions to wrap .

Virginia survived a back-and-forth slugfest Saturday, scoring four runs in the 10th inning to defeat Southern Miss 15-11 in an NCAA Tournament elimination game at the Hattiesburg Regional.

A family of four from Massachusetts who were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia were traveling to a wedding at the time.

With sunshine and warm temperatures, today makes for a great day to be by the poolside!

Gamecocks held a 9-0 lead entering the bottom of the fifth.

Two more Virginia residents under monitoring as hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship continues.