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‘Being a journalist shaped who I am’: Jenna Zibton leaving WSLS 10 after nearly 20 years in news
Read full article: ‘Being a journalist shaped who I am’: Jenna Zibton leaving WSLS 10 after nearly 20 years in newsAfter nearly 20 years in TV news, Morning Anchor Jenna Zibton is saying goodbye to alarms that go off at 2:30 a.m. as she moves into a communications role within state government.
Clear the Shelters 2025: 10 News helps find homes for nearly 1,000 local pets
Read full article: Clear the Shelters 2025: 10 News helps find homes for nearly 1,000 local petsWSLS had a record number of partner shelters in 2025 and a record number of animals that got adopted! Partner shelters reported nearly 1,000 pets adopted during the campaign.
Growing, with big appetites: Bobcat kittens thriving at Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center
Read full article: Growing, with big appetites: Bobcat kittens thriving at Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center“The bobcats are doing great. They have probably tripled, not quadrupled in size at this point. They’re eating the equivalent of one whole chicken a day … but they’re doing wonderful,” said SWVA Wildlife Center Executive Director Chester Leonard.
Hit-or-miss, strong storms end this evening
Read full article: Hit-or-miss, strong storms end this eveningA severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Roanoke, Lynchburg, and surrounding areas until 10 p.m., accompanying an afternoon of warm, humid conditions and hit-or-miss storms. Get the updated radar, forecast details, and a look ahead at a hot, muggy week.
WSLS 10 Shred Event: Clear clutter and protect your identity this weekend
Read full article: WSLS 10 Shred Event: Clear clutter and protect your identity this weekendIf your junk drawer is overflowing with old bills and bank statements—listen up! This weekend, WSLS 10 is helping you clear the clutter and protect your identity—all for free. Let’s be honest: we all have that stack of paper we’ve been meaning to get rid of. Instead of just tossing it in the trash, why not shred it the safe way?
WATCH: Third Annual TacoRitas held in Roanoke Sunday
Read full article: WATCH: Third Annual TacoRitas held in Roanoke SundayJust a day before Cinco de Mayo, the third annual Taco Ritas celebration, in partnership with WSLS 10, took place at the Berglund Center on Sunday, giving people a chance to savor some of the best tacos in the area.
Why everyone is turning themselves into Barbie dolls and how you can do it, too
Read full article: Why everyone is turning themselves into Barbie dolls and how you can do it, tooYou may have noticed all of your friends on social media are turning themselves into Barbie dolls and action figures. WSLS tried it. We show you how you can do it, too.
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness; LewisGale doctor explains the disease
Read full article: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness; LewisGale doctor explains the disease10 News wore purple Tuesday in a show of support for a respected colleague in local television, Mark Spain, who was recently diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. In a special Healthwatch, a local doctor explains what pancreatic cancer is and some of the risk factors and warning signs of this disease.
Coca-Cola volunteers helping build new Home for Good in Roanoke
Read full article: Coca-Cola volunteers helping build new Home for Good in RoanokeCrews are making progress building a Home for Good in Southeast Roanoke as WSLS 10 is once again partnering with Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley.
WSLS 10 honored with four Edward R. Murrow awards
Read full article: WSLS 10 honored with four Edward R. Murrow awardsThe Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has unveiled the 2024 Region 12 Edward R. Murrow winners, and WSLS 10 is proud to announce that we have been honored with four rewards.
Pulaski town councilmember faces multiple misdemeanor charges for conflict of interest
Read full article: Pulaski town councilmember faces multiple misdemeanor charges for conflict of interestVirginia State Police confirmed to 10 News that a Pulaski town councilman is facing multiple misdemeanor charges for conflict of interest.
Spreading Christmas cheer: 10 News partners with Salvation Army for 2023 Angel Tree program
Read full article: Spreading Christmas cheer: 10 News partners with Salvation Army for 2023 Angel Tree program10 News is excited to partner with the Salvation Army again this year helping with its Angel Tree program.
WSLS Trick-or-Treat event returns to Layman Family Farms on Oct. 26
Read full article: WSLS Trick-or-Treat event returns to Layman Family Farms on Oct. 26There will be many fun activities at WSLS 10′s Trick-or-Treat at Layman Family Farms, including an appearance from the “Rhinestone Roper,” who was on America’s Got Talent in 2011.
Clear the Shelters surpasses 1 million all-time adoptions as 157k shelter pets find new homes nationwide
Read full article: Clear the Shelters surpasses 1 million all-time adoptions as 157k shelter pets find new homes nationwideNBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters nationwide pet adoption and donation initiative has now resulted in more than one million adoptions since its 2015 inception as more than 157,000 pets found new homes during the 2023 campaign.
WSLS 10 Dining for Charities donates over $1,000 to United Way of Roanoke Valley
Read full article: WSLS 10 Dining for Charities donates over $1,000 to United Way of Roanoke ValleyWSLS 10 made a $1,045 donation to United Way of the Roanoke Valley, thanks to community partners through its Dining for Charities program.
10 News anchor Brittny McGraw recognized during Roanoke Branch NAACP’s 23rd Annual Citizen of the Year Awards
Read full article: 10 News anchor Brittny McGraw recognized during Roanoke Branch NAACP’s 23rd Annual Citizen of the Year AwardsFriday night a familiar face was among the community leaders recognized during the Roanoke Branch NAACP’s 23rd Annual Citizen of the Year Awards.
Pok-e-Joe’s brings tradition of excellent food to Vinton’s downtown
Read full article: Pok-e-Joe’s brings tradition of excellent food to Vinton’s downtownTasty Tuesday has been rockin’ and rollin’ since August of 2019, but we’ve yet to feature Asian cuisine. That changes now with Wok n’ Roll Kitchen in downtown Roanoke.
Athletic Director Whit Babcock discusses Coach Kenny Brooks’ rise to success
Read full article: Athletic Director Whit Babcock discusses Coach Kenny Brooks’ rise to success10 Sports’ John Appicello sat down with Virginia Tech Athletic Director Whit Babcock, who hired Women’s Basketball Coach Kenny Brooks.
Montgomery County Board of Supervisor Sherri Blevins chats about tax reassessment
Read full article: Montgomery County Board of Supervisor Sherri Blevins chats about tax reassessmentBoard of Supervisor member in Montgomery County Sherri Blevins sits down with WSLS 10 to talk about why notices were high, and what you can do about it.
Pulaski County Administrator talks about business growth and connections with Richmond.
Read full article: Pulaski County Administrator talks about business growth and connections with Richmond.Pulaski County Administrator Jonathan Sweet chats with WSLS 10 about business growth in the county, more than 20 businesses opened in the area.
Hidden History: Explore once-undiscovered hidden elements of Black history in Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Hidden History: Explore once-undiscovered hidden elements of Black history in Southwest VirginiaCelebrate our region's Black History in Hidden History, narrated by Brittny McGraw and Duke Carter. This WSLS 10 News special presentation, in documentary style, explores once-undiscovered hidden elements of Southwest Virginia.
How much screen time is too much for your kids? WSLS chats with a parenting expert
Read full article: How much screen time is too much for your kids? WSLS chats with a parenting expertIt can be tempting to hand our kids a tablet or turn on their favorite TV show, but how does this affect their brains and overall development? Dr. Cara Goodwin gives WSLS 10 the answers.