Not feeling the holiday cheer? Even during the most wonderful time of the year, many people find themselves struggling with holiday blues.

The spirit of giving runs deep in the Roanoke Valley, where one organization has been making Christmas brighter for local families for three decades.

The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center announced Thursday that it had been recognized as one of the Top 10 Hotels for the Holidays in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2025.

Looking to add a little extra sparkle to your child’s Christmas this year? The City of Salem Parks and Recreation Department is offering a chance for kids to receive a magical phone call from Santa himself.

First responders and hospital staff collaborate to create unforgettable holiday memories for children and families facing health challenges.

‘Tis the season for holiday cheer!

The holidays are here, and sometimes they can feel just as stressful as they are joyful.

A historic DC-8 plane that carried Liberty University students and staff landed Sunday afternoon, signaling the end of a two-day trip to Jamaica to bring hope back to the island.

The holiday spirit is alive and well in Bedford!

On November 22nd, around 1500 people went to Explore Park in Roanoke to see all the lights and holiday festivities that could only be provided by Illuminights.

Illuminights is officially lighting up Explore Park for the holiday season, with more than 650,000 lights glowing along the half-mile walking trail

Roanoke County’s popular holiday light show, Illuminights, returns on Saturday, November 22, at Explore Park, featuring new attractions alongside traditional favorites that draw tens of thousands of visitors annually.

Flu cases are already starting to impact local school districts. Although the ideal time to get a flu vaccine has passed, a Carilion Clinic pediatrician is urging everyone to get the flu vaccine as soon as possible.

The Star City has unwrapped its first present of the season! The Christmas Tree has officially arrived in downtown Roanoke.

As families prepare for Halloween festivities across the region, fire officials are urging you to stay safe.

Southwest Virginia residents don’t have to wait until October 31st to get into the Halloween spirit, as numerous family-friendly events are scheduled across the region this weekend.

With the holidays here, many kids are unwrapping new phones, video games, and electronics. But new gadgets can mean new rules for screen time.

While many families are unwrapping gifts and sharing festive meals, some are spending Christmas Day on the frontlines. First responders, like firefighters, sacrifice time with loved ones to ensure the safety of our communities. 10 News visited Station 3 in Roanoke to see how these dedicated individuals balance duty with holiday traditions.

Christmas is here and, there are many meaningful ways to give back to veterans who have served our country. Here are some impactful ways to support them during the holiday season:

December is a month filled with diverse religious and cultural celebrations worldwide, each offering unique traditions and beliefs.

Santa Comes To Town Tonight!

The holiday season, often filled with festive gatherings, meals, and traditions, can bring both joy and stress. For individuals dealing with eating disorders, however, this time of year can intensify feelings of anxiety and distress.

This holiday season, some religious congregations across the U.S. are holding events designed to be accommodating to and inclusive of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Folks are loading up their cars and heading down the road to see family and friends for the holiday, but while on the roads, you want to make sure you are doing everything you can to keep you and your loved ones safe.  

Pay attention, photographers! Fun for-profit holiday photos could get you in trouble with the law if you are not careful with well-known characters.

The holiday season can intensify feelings of grief for those who have lost loved ones, but strategies like embracing new traditions, seeking support, and honoring memories can help manage the pain.

The Blacksburg Police Department is holding their first ever Blue Santa Angel Tree campaign. 

For the second year in a row, the Grinch found himself in Blacksburg wreaking havoc. 

Oh, what joy it is to have Christmas music playing throughout the Holidays. But did you know many of those favorite classics were written during wartime?

Locals headed to Floyd this weekend for the 30th Annual Winterfest & The Festival of Trees.

So far this year, The Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center has helped more than 1,200 pets find their forever homes, but they are not done yet with their Happy Paw-lidays event. 

Holiday scams are prevalent, with scammers posing as legitimate entities to steal personal information, urging vigilance and caution when sharing private details.