There are a lot of factors at play in this election, 10 News Political Analyst Dr. Ed Lynch joined 10 News Anchors John Appicello and Jenna Zibton Tuesday morning to discuss his thought on the general election.

Jenna Zibton and her family visit during the 80th anniversary.

Thousands of toys were distributed Wednesday as a part of the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program.

An exciting update on one of the very first kids we showed you the year we started 30 Days of Hope in 2017.

Some claim the state is helping people use drugs but others say they’re saving lives.

Donating your body to science could help solve crimes in southwest Virginia and all over the country.

A big award for the WSLS 10 Team!

When your pet needs treatment or surgery, it can get expensive fast. But there are other options your vet may not be talking to you about.

Schools across our area enjoyed Read Across America Day — that includes Mount Pleasant Elementary School in Roanoke, who had a familiar face stop by to celebrate.

In Virginia, kids are in crisis and put into foster care due to no fault of their own. But they have an advocate. 10 News Anchor Jenna Zibton works tirelessly all year long investigating the challenges the foster care system faces and revealing the solutions so all of us can help. You’ve seen the stories during the WSLS 10 Kids in Crisis series and 30 Days of Hope, where we profile one child who needs a home every day during the month of November.

“Foster care has given me a real dad and saved me from a dark road.”

Foster Care: Kids in Crisis is a 10 News investigation looking into several aspects of the Virginia foster care system

Foster Care: Kids in Crisis is a 10 News investigation looking into several aspects of the Virginia foster care system

Foster Care: Kids in Crisis is a 10 News investigation looking into several aspects of the Virginia foster care system.

Thanks to WSLS 10 News Anchor Jenna Zibton for sending us today’s Picture of the Day from the Grandin Christmas Parade.

This year’s keynote speaker is New York Times Best Selling Author, Elin Hilderbrand. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 and had a double mastectomy.

ROANOKE, Va. – Keeping kids warm this winter. That’s the goal of a local coat drive. For the fourth year, Humble Hustle is collecting new coats for Roanoke Valley schools. The organization got $670 dollars from the Junior League of Roanoke Valley to buy coats. Humble Hustle is collecting coats (new, with tags) until Friday, December 4.

All 5 members of Virginia Today carved a pumpkin. Now you get to vote on your favorite! Jenna Zibton, Chris Michaels, Rachel Lucas, Patrick McKee and Megan Woods all carved pumpkins and we need your help to decide which one is the best. From now until Wednesday at 11:59 p.m., you can vote once per hour for your favorite pumpkin. We’ll announce the results Thursday morning on Virginia Today!

10 News talked to one of the people who helped shape the guidelines all schools will have to follow. Hatchett was on the committee that helped shape some of the 136-page document outlining how schools can open in the fall. “What reopening looks like from one area to the state likely will be very different. I think frankly there’s no shame in my mind for people admitting the fact that we don’t know what we don’t know,” said Livingston. This is part of an ongoing 10 News series looking into reopening schools in Virginia.

Published: May 22, 2020, 4:00 am Updated: May 22, 2020, 10:24 amROANOKE, Va. Roanoke County Public Schools are officially on summer break. The last day of school was Thursday! Green Valley Elementary School first graders got a surprise. Green Valley Elementary students did a virtual visit to our studios! (Copyright 2020 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.)

Michael Thomas, 16, wants to go to college and eventually become a veterinarian or do something with technology. "I like all the things that technology can do," said Michael, who is currently in foster care. For the next 30 days, you'll see the faces of children who can be adopted, just like Michael. 10 News is profiling one child who needs a home every day at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. in 30 Days of Hope. The children are all ages and races and were put into foster care due to no fault of their own.

For the third year, 10 News anchor Jenna Zibton is highlighting the need for foster and adoptive families in 30 Days of Hope. For the next 30 days, you'll see the faces of children from our area who can be adopted. Michael Thomas, 16, wants to go to college and eventually become a veterinarian or do something with technology. "I like all the things that technology can do," said Michael, who is currently in foster care. For the next 30 days, you'll see the faces of children who can be adopted, just like Michael.

ROANOKE, Va. - The annual Susan G. Komen Pink Promise luncheon was held at the Hotel Roanoke Tuesday. Breast cancer survivors are the largest group of cancer survivors in the U.S. at 3.8 million people, and this event helps celebrate their stories. The 43-year-old mother of five was diagnosed with stage 3 and then stage 4 breast cancer. "Speaking at this event is because of that promise, my promise was to do everything in power to make sure my children were never walk in my shoes to make sure my children don't face breast cancer," said Fink. By 2026, Komen's goal is to reduce breast cancer deaths by 50%.

ROANOKE - There's an event for families coming up this weekend. The third annual Big Latch On promotes breastfeeding. There's an event in Salem, but It's also happening around the globe. "It exists everywhere but it looks different. it may look different from one family to another whether it's nursing directly or pumping milk and providing it via a bottle.

Jenna Zibton and her husband had a baby four years in the making. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

WSLS 10's Jenna Zibton shares her personal story in dealing with infertility, and shares some resources that can help you. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

It took four years for Jenna Zibton to have a child. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

Jenna Zibton opens up to you about her struggle to have a child and hear about the new place in our area for couples experiencing infertility.

ROCKY MOUNT, Va – More than 250 people registered for the Johnny Casa 5K/5 miler held in Rocky Mount Saturday morning. The race had a record turnout of participants. The 5K benefits the Southern Virginia child advocacy center. More than 900 food items were donated at the race and will benefit local families in need that were identified by Rocky Mount police. 10 News anchor Jenna Zibton was the race emcee again this year.