Going home for the holidays is always an exciting time of year, but for many of us, a stressful time too.

Mark Spain, ABC 13 News anchor for nearly a decade, sadly passed away on Wednesday following his battle with pancreatic cancer, WSET announced on Thursday.

A Moneta family is facing an unimaginable loss after a fire and smoke tore through their home in the early hours of Dec. 8. What was once a place filled with memories is now reduced to rubble, leaving the Grimes family with nothing but the clothes on their backs.

The African health agency says that Rwanda has started a vaccination campaign against mpox with 1,000 doses it obtained from Nigeria.

The global vaccine alliance Gavi says it will buy 500,000 doses of vaccine against mpox to fight outbreaks of the disease in African countries.

Pulaski School board is holding a meeting and you can watch it here.

There are nine players from our coverage area suiting up for the Hokies this season.

This is a part of a series where we are looking back on viral video. The video had more than 1.5 million views at the time the article was published.

Get to know what meteorologist Chris Michaels is like outside of the newsroom!

This happened last year and is a part of a series where we are looking back at viral videos.

How will weddings this year stand out from past years?

This happened in 2022 and is a part of a series where we are looking back at viral videos.

Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to live in Virginia.

The coming days will be filled with egg hunts, candy being handed out, pictures with the Easter bunny, and other family portraits to commemorate the most important day on the Christian calendar.

What type of eclipse it will be and where the eclipse will be is what makes this a rare event.

Skunk spray unfortunately can be a common price of dog ownership.

At roughly 6 a.m. Friday morning, Fortnite was expected to debut a new season called “Chapter 5 Season 2: Myths and Mortals.”

Here is a breakdown of what breeds are most vulnerable and what prevention steps to take.

Today is National Sons Day, a day that honors sons everywhere and those who raise them.

Leap year only comes every four years! Let’s celebrate and dominate these pages with those Feb. 29 birthday photos.

Do you know how many users there are a month around the world? How many people over 65 use the platform? Which country has the most users?

While a student at Harvard in 2003, Mark Zuckerberg developed what was then known as Facemash, an online platform intended to judge the attractiveness of students at the university.

Which groups on Facebook do you benefit from the most and why? Are there any interesting stories about how a particular group has enriched your life for the better?

As fans of Popeye pay tribute today, the tale of his obsession with spinach is a life reminder that sometimes glaring mistakes can lead to incredible success stories.

Here is a guide for reasons why it’s important to eat after working out and what foods/beverages are best to consume.

Birds come in many shapes, sizes and colors, so let’s brighten up the day by dotting this page with as many photos as possible!

Don't give up on your fitness goals for 2024!

Share with us your photos below of any signing day ceremonies at your school or elsewhere, and let’s dot these pages with celebration images of high school football players and their families realizing a dream.

This can be a solution when it takes a long time to see a veterinarian due to backed up appointments.

Who doesn't like to wear these to holiday parties?

Submit a photo of your gingerbread house, and if you are still in the midst of building one or plan on doing so, also read for best tips and practices on how to do so.

Firefighters are spending time away from their families and friends to help protect the communities around Matts Creek.

A Roanoke County family is getting a sense of closure after fighting to bury their matriarch.

The man who originally introduced the bill, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, reintroduced the bill to Congress last year.

Below is a compilation of some of our favorite responses on Facebook, and it’s a good bet they’ll get you laughing also.

These are the estimates from the National Retail Federation.

These are items that make a trick or treater say, “They really gave me THIS for Halloween?”

Sunshine and above average temperatures stick around until late in the week.

Today will be another near perfect day to get outdoors! Take advantage of the Summer/Fall transition weather while it lasts.

Clear skies will make for a great weekend to get outdoors!

Staying cloudy for most of the week. Isolated showers through Thursday.

The Federal Trade Commission announced late last year that Epic Games would pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around children’s privacy and its payment methods that tricked players into making unintended purchases.

Research shows the benefits of positive thinking. But what are the best ways and practices to incorporate more positivity into your life?

There hadn’t been a public tour of the tower since 2001.

What are your favorite dog breeds?

Every summer, the town of Calumet in the northernmost tip of the Upper Peninsula hosts a pasty festival, an event to celebrate the popular food in the region. But this year's event will feature something new.

Here is some advice if you want your child to get into a workout regimen of lifting weights, according to Children’s Health.

"I'm really grateful again for the opportunity I've gotten again for my last season at Virginia Tech."

Good news! Ice has been adopted after nearly two years, according to the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center.

This was an unusual circumstance that had a couple panicking.

Both Paris and Prada have been adopted after spending several weeks at the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection in Roanoke.

As Franklin County Humane Society’s longest canine resident, Amphitrite is more than ready to find her forever family. Spending most of her life as a shelter dog, Amphitrite deserves a place to call her own.

The Coleman family has collected over 3,000 toys over the past five years to donate in honor of their son Parker, who passed away in 2017.

New York and the nation’s capital once again wowed the country with scintillating shows.

How feasible is it to include a beloved pet or pets in a wedding? What are concerns that need to be addressed? An expert weighs in with tips.

The Danville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire Saturday on London Bridge Drive.

Members from the 10 News family came together over the weekend to help clean up the Star City for Earth Day.

April marks Child Abuse Prevention Month and one Roanoke-area nonprofit is determined to make a difference in the lives of children.

The full story can be seen in the video above, which is part of a series where we are looking back at most-watched viral videos.

Below is a form to submit any photos you have, and feel free to tell any neat stories while you do it as well.

They didn't know where to turn for answers or treatments, but then they found the Virginia Tech Carilion Fralin Biomedical Research Institute.

Africa’s public health body says it hopes Mpox vaccines will finally arrive on the continent “in another two weeks, tops” after months of seeking doses.

Clifton Forge is holding an open forum Tuesday to get opinions on their all abilities park plan.

If you need some inspiration, here are three of our stories about parent-child bonding through learning an activity together.

Mariah Armstrong shares how she’s giving back after others supported her through her son’s birth.

January is poverty awareness month. One key factor in poverty is not having enough to eat.

Regardless of the time of year, or how old your kids are, it's important to have a system in place to wind them down at the end of the day.

Eleni Paige was the first baby to be born in 2023 at Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital.

AEP says many counties in the New River Valley won't have power until Sunday evening.

Angelo Badalamenti, the composer best known for creating otherworldly scores for many David Lynch productions, from “Blue Velvet” and “Twin Peaks” to “Mulholland Drive,” has died.

This holiday season, you’ll probably take lots of pictures of family and friends, but what about all the old prints, slides, or even home movies on VHS or films you have tucked away somewhere?

Citing a database of over a million pet parents, Rover came up with a list of the top dog and cat names of 2022.

As part of the training, officers completed a group project to help the community. They built four ‘Peace Pantries’ around Danville, where you can donate non-perishable food items to those in need.

One by one, Latinos in the Roanoke Valley stood up to voice the troubles they face to the Virginia Latino Advisory Board Thursday night at Casa Latina.

Owning a business is hard, and so is being a parent. Doing both? Unthinkable for most — except for Shaneice Jones, owner of Sweets by Shaneice and mom of three.

We want to hear from you on how the expected student loan forgiveness could impact your family.

A local family's toy drive keeps their son's memory alive - with the help of the New River Valley community.

Thursday is National Sons and Daughters Day, and we’d love to see your beautiful family photos. Whether it’s an iPhone candid or a staged family shot, this is your chance to show off your fam.

Meet Amphitrite: Potentially your new, water-loving bestie.

Life wouldn’t be the same without our dads, right?

Regina Clark says laughter is the best medicine. She is a registered nurse with the chemotherapy infusion center at the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski.

The family of Arieanna Day is still looking for answers after her disappearance in 2018.

Just like a smell can take us back to a place in time, there are words that will forever be associated with people we love.

The head of the Food and Drug Administration is facing congressional lawmakers for the first time over the national shortage of baby formula, the Associated Press reported Thursday.

39 kids die each year from being left in a hot car.

A question for you, readers and viewers: Can you relate to what’s happening in Ukraine right now?

We should really be celebrating our moms all the time, but especially on Mother’s Day, it’s more important than ever.

With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, you might be scrambling for a gift idea: And we all know the usuals. Flowers, gift cards, maybe a cute purse or a trip to her local nail salon.

Whether your family just welcomed a baby, or your partner is about to give birth, it's safe to say that it's a really exciting time for everyone involved. Infants are snuggly and sweet, they have that classic new-baby scent and bringing home your first child is definitely a little surreal, in a good way!

When it comes to Mother’s Day, it makes sense that you might think about your own mom -- or the maternal figure in your life, whether that’s an aunt, grandma, or any special woman who has made a difference for you, personally.

We want to know how well you know your Disney royalty -- and if you know them well enough to be able to ace our quiz.

The White House Easter Egg Roll will take place on the South Lawn

A trend that seems to be sweeping the internet the past few Easter seasons is naturally dyed eggs.

From the costumes to the level of detail, "Star Wars": Galaxy's Edge will prove to be Disney's most immersive land yet.

Put your knowledge of World Showcase to the test with our quiz.

After 20-something years, I am now able to tell you how to get to Sesame Street -- and let me tell you, it's not just for kids.

With 18 hotels and 23,000 hotel rooms, families swarm to Florida to enjoy the heat and take in the magic of Disney. Looking to spend more money in the parks and less on a hotel? Let us show you the...

It’s no secret: Traveling by vehicle has gotten pretty pricy recently.

We'll bet you never thought the words "Disney" and "cheap" could go in the same sentence. Well, guess again.

So you have a fear of roller coasters, but you don't want to miss out on the fun when you visit a theme park. We've got your back.