VIRGINIA NEWS
Virginia Tech researchers explore why holiday rom-coms are so popular
Read full article: Virginia Tech researchers explore why holiday rom-coms are so popularEvery year, holiday rom-coms garner millions of views across all streaming platforms, with some of the most popular ones coming from the Hallmark Channel.
How Roanoke families keep Christmas spirit alive through traditions and kindness
Read full article: How Roanoke families keep Christmas spirit alive through traditions and kindnessWith Christmas around the corner, people across Roanoke are celebrating in their own unique ways. For some, it’s all about keeping traditions alive.
Roanoke family says they were swarmed and bitten by bedbugs on flight, sue Delta and KLM airlines
Read full article: Roanoke family says they were swarmed and bitten by bedbugs on flight, sue Delta and KLM airlinesDelta Air Lines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have been named as defendants in a lawsuit from a Virginia family who allege they were “bitten and injured by bed bugs that had infested the cabin” of a flight they took earlier this year.
A warm and muggy start to Christmas Eve: Here’s your full holiday forecast
Read full article: A warm and muggy start to Christmas Eve: Here’s your full holiday forecastIf you’ve got some super last-minute shopping to do, the weather will once again not get in the way. It will be a bit on the warmer side all day long.
Roanoke Rescue Mission brings Christmas cheer to more than 500 neighbors in need
Read full article: Roanoke Rescue Mission brings Christmas cheer to more than 500 neighbors in needVolunteers and staff at Roanoke Rescue Mission work tirelessly to provide meals and companionship, ensuring everyone feels included and loved during the holidays.
How Roanoke families keep Christmas spirit alive through traditions and kindness
Read full article: How Roanoke families keep Christmas spirit alive through traditions and kindnessWith Christmas around the corner, people across Roanoke are celebrating in their own unique ways. For some, it’s all about keeping traditions alive.
Roanoke family says they were swarmed and bitten by bedbugs on flight, sue Delta and KLM airlines
Read full article: Roanoke family says they were swarmed and bitten by bedbugs on flight, sue Delta and KLM airlinesDelta Air Lines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have been named as defendants in a lawsuit from a Virginia family who allege they were “bitten and injured by bed bugs that had infested the cabin” of a flight they took earlier this year.
Assault leads to arrest, suspect suffers cardiac arrest in custody in Lynchburg
Read full article: Assault leads to arrest, suspect suffers cardiac arrest in custody in LynchburgA man was arrested and subsequently suffered from cardiac arrest while being taken into custody in Lynchburg on Wednesday, Lynchburg Police Department said.
Candlelight vigil held for Lynchburg man killed in shooting, suspect remains at large
Read full article: Candlelight vigil held for Lynchburg man killed in shooting, suspect remains at largeMembers of the Lynchburg community gathered Tuesday for a candlelight vigil to remember and honor 52-year-old David Vaughter, who was killed in a shooting last week.
LPD investigating report of a firearm brandished at E.C. Glass Tuesday
Read full article: LPD investigating report of a firearm brandished at E.C. Glass TuesdayThe Lynchburg Police Department announced Wednesday that it had charged a 15-year-old after an alleged incident where a firearm was brandished on school grounds at E.C. Glass.
Snow ends, but the threat for black ice remains
Read full article: Snow ends, but the threat for black ice remains10 News’s Weather Authority update: Snow showers are tapering off across Southwest and Central Virginia, but a bitter cold night is expected with the risk of slick roads. Find out how long the chill will last and what to expect in the days ahead.
Three dogs die in early morning Martinsville Animal Shelter fire
Read full article: Three dogs die in early morning Martinsville Animal Shelter fireAn early Tuesday morning fire at the Martinsville Animal Shelter has resulted in the deaths of three dogs, according to the Martinsville Police Department.
VSP Trooper, previous Henry County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Lieutenant, passes away
Read full article: VSP Trooper, previous Henry County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Lieutenant, passes awayA Virginia State Trooper who previously served as a patrol lieutenant and K9 handler with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office has passed away.
Two arrested in Bassett narcotics search warrant, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Two arrested in Bassett narcotics search warrant, sheriff’s office saysTwo people were arrested and charged following a narcotics search warrant executed Wednesday in the Bassett area, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.
Danville Utilities to temporarily shut off water service Thursday morning in Memorial Drive area
Read full article: Danville Utilities to temporarily shut off water service Thursday morning in Memorial Drive areaDanville Utilities will temporarily shut off water Thursday morning for residents in the Memorial Drive area, including parts of Bishop Road and Oak Ridge Avenue.
Crisis Center comes to Alleghany Highlands
Read full article: Crisis Center comes to Alleghany HighlandsMillions of dollars in state funding will provide a boost to mental health services in the Alleghany Highlands. Lawmakers and community members broke ground Monday on a new 24/7 crisis receiving center in Covington, an effort to help adults and children dealing with mental health emergencies.
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Last-minute shoppers in Roanoke face crowded stores, rising prices as they hunt for Christmas gifts
Read full article: Last-minute shoppers in Roanoke face crowded stores, rising prices as they hunt for Christmas giftsDespite economic pressures, Roanoke shoppers are determined to keep the Christmas spirit alive, with local businesses hoping for a seasonal boost.
Voluminous new Epstein document release includes multiple Trump mentions, but little revelatory news
Read full article: Voluminous new Epstein document release includes multiple Trump mentions, but little revelatory newsThe U.S. Justice Department has released tens of thousands more documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a tranche that included multiple mentions of President Donald Trump but added little new revelatory information to the long-anticipated public file on the disgraced late financier.
2026 ‘Jaws of Justice’ K9 Calendar now available for purchase
Read full article: 2026 ‘Jaws of Justice’ K9 Calendar now available for purchaseIf you’re looking to start your day on a “paw-sitive” note, local law enforcement agencies have announced the sale of the 2026 ‘Jaws of Justice’ K9 Calendar.
Record-breaking $154.5 million in affordable housing loans to support nearly 50 Virginia projects
Read full article: Record-breaking $154.5 million in affordable housing loans to support nearly 50 Virginia projectsA record-breaking $154.5 million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing loans will support nearly 50 projects across the Commonwealth, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced.
Warm and windy conditions return; We have an update on holiday travel!
Read full article: Warm and windy conditions return; We have an update on holiday travel!If you were hoping for a white Christmas, we have bad news for you. It will be exceptionally warm across the majority of the country for the holiday this year.
VSP and Carroll County Sheriff’s Office make multiple arrests related to methamphetamine, marijuana
Read full article: VSP and Carroll County Sheriff’s Office make multiple arrests related to methamphetamine, marijuanaThe Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police Twin County Drug Task Force executed and served multiple search warrants and indictments in December 2025.
Virginia receives $1.5 million in multistate settlement with Mercedes-Benz on emissions violations
Read full article: Virginia receives $1.5 million in multistate settlement with Mercedes-Benz on emissions violationsVirginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced today that the state is part of a coalition of 50 attorneys general that reached a $149.7 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler AG.
Roanoke Coffeehouse Hosting Benefit Concert Supporting Feeding Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Roanoke Coffeehouse Hosting Benefit Concert Supporting Feeding Southwest VirginiaSaturday night, great music is doing more than filling a room - it’s helping fill pantries across our region. 3rd Street Coffeehouse in Downtown Roanoke is hosting a benefit concert to support Feeding Southwest Virginia, bringing together local musicians, raffle prizes, and a shared mission to fight food insecurity during the season of giving.
Takeaways from the US Justice Department's initial release of Epstein files, mandated by Congress
Read full article: Takeaways from the US Justice Department's initial release of Epstein files, mandated by CongressThe Department of Justice has published thousands of its files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Roanoke homicides decrease, city still remains among most affected in VA
Read full article: Roanoke homicides decrease, city still remains among most affected in VADespite a significant decrease in gun-related homicides, Roanoke remains among Virginia’s most affected cities by gun violence, ranking sixth highest in the state for homicide rates.
A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public
Read full article: A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files publicTwo decades after Jeffrey Epstein was first reported to police, the Justice Department has started to publicly release investigative files on the late sex offender and his longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell.
Roanoke’s 3rd Street Coffeehouse to host benefit concert and raffle to fight food insecurity
Read full article: Roanoke’s 3rd Street Coffeehouse to host benefit concert and raffle to fight food insecurityLooking to make a difference? This Saturday, Roanoke’s 3rd Street Coffeehouse will host a benefit concert at 7 p.m. to support those facing food insecurity.
Five Virginia tickets win $50,000 in Powerball drawing as jackpot climbs to $1.5 billion
Read full article: Five Virginia tickets win $50,000 in Powerball drawing as jackpot climbs to $1.5 billionLuck is in the air in Virginia. More than 87,000 tickets sold in the state won prizes in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, including five tickets that each won $50,000.
Justice Department releases limited set of files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation
Read full article: Justice Department releases limited set of files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigationThe Justice Department has released thousands of files about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but the incomplete document dump Friday did not break significant ground about the long-running criminal investigations of the financier or his ties to wealthy and powerful individuals.
VDH confirms case of measles in Southside and Central Virginia Region after exposure
Read full article: VDH confirms case of measles in Southside and Central Virginia Region after exposureThe Virginia Department of Health announced Wednesday that it was notified of a confirmed case of measles in an out of state resident who visited the Central Southwest Regions of Virginia while infectious.