Gary Sinise, the actor who portrayed Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump, made a surprise visit to the cadets on post at Virginia Military Institute Friday for Founder's Day celebrations. Sinise sat down with 10 News Anchor Rachel Lucas to talk about the visit and his charity work for veterans through the Gary Sinise Foundation.

The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Lexington here.

Three people were killed and eight others were injured in central Mississippi when someone opened fire into a group of young people on a trail who were celebrating a school’s homecoming football game.

Rockbridge faces a childcare crisis with limited facilities and a growing waitlist, impacting local families and the economy, as efforts to address the issue are underway through community surveys and discussions.

"We continue to work together, remain united," said VMI head coach Danny Rocco.

A Lexington home was significantly damaged in an overnight fire, according to the Lexington Fire Department.

Fincastle Baptist Church is helping those in the wake of Helene’s devastation.

A Justice Department investigation has found that police in a majority-Black Mississippi city discriminate against Black people, use excessive force and retaliate against people who criticize them.

The Keydets failed to sustain a rhythm in their latest home game with the Spartans.

The VMI Cadets hosted their 9/11 Stair Climb today, the event took place at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

The Wildcats rolled into the stadium on Friday night hoping to beat their archrival, but the Fighting Blues had other plans.

Another Class of rats has started at VMI and is undergoing its new initiation and training exercises.

"We push each other. It's a competitive room and that's how I love a room.," Rice said.

"The behaviors and the mentality I had, I had to get rid of. I had to change my thinking."

"Our relationships are a lot different, a lot stronger," Rocco said.

Summer vacation is winding down, and parents across the region are getting their kids ready for the new year.

Incoming VMI Cadets eager to get a head start in their military career are taking part in a summer transition program.

According to Washington and Lee, the bomb threat has been cleared.

If you’re still looking for 4th of July plans for the fam, don’t worry - we’re here to help you out.

VMI welcomed a new service dog Monday that will help assist people to cope after a traumatic event or overly stressful environment.

June 19th, or Juneteenth, is a state holiday honoring the end of slavery.

HOPE House can host up to eight men in the house all while offering peer support.

WSLS 10 is working for you with team coverage all day long leading up to the eclipse.

There are fewer cases of colorectal cancer in Southwest Virginia, but more people are dying from it in our area.

You’ll soon be seeing two new special members of the Lexington Police Department trotting downtown.

St. Patrick’s Day is this weekend, and if you’re feelin’ lucky, there are plenty of events happening across our region that’ll help you get your green on.

Plans for Wawa convenience stores keep popping up around our region and Lexington is the latest proposed location.

Super Tuesday, the day people cast their ballots for the Democrat or Republican candidates they want to see on the General Election ballots in November, is here.

A jury has decided the state was justified in seizing 71 out of 100 animals they took during a search at Natural Bridge Zoo last December.

On Day 5 of the Natural Bridge Zoo case, the defense called their first witnesses.

10 News is back in the courtroom for day four of the jury trial for the Natural Bridge Zoo.

Thanks to Gene for today’s Picture of the Day from Lexington.

On Wednesday, we heard from more of the state’s vets who recommended the seizure of the almost 100 animals in December.

Day two of Natural Bridge Zoo’s jury trial is underway after the state raided the zoo and seized nearly 100 animals in December.

The trial to determine the fate of the animals seized from Natural Bridge Zoo began on Monday with jury selection.

Virginia Military Institute hosted the 7th annual Commonwealth Cyber Fusion and Virginia Cyber Cup Competition, a state-wide collegiate cyber security competition.

The Mock Con held by students at Washington and Lee University have selected former President Donald Trump as this year's Republican presidential candidate.

Rockbridge County school leaders are taking legal action against popular social media sites, with plans to join a lawsuit alongside over 400 school divisions nationwide.

Washington and Lee is continuing political history this weekend as students are prepared to predict the next presidential nominee with its Mock Con.

Several notable speakers, including Donald Trump Jr. and Gov. Glenn Youngkin, will be in Lexington this weekend for Washington & Lee’s Mock Convention.

February is Black History Month, and all month long, 10 News will be telling the stories and honoring the legacies of notable figures from our region.

February is Black History Month, and all month long, 10 News will be telling the stories and honoring the legacies of notable figures from our region.

As the presidential political race heats up, some names you might recognize are slated to visit the Commonwealth. Donald Trump Jr. and political commentator Candace Owens are among the big names planning to be at Washington & Lee University’s Mock Convention.

Some of the animals seized from the Natural Bridge Zoo will have new homes after they were subjected to cruelty and inadequate care, according to a finding by the Lexington-Rockbridge District Court on Friday.

This year is the 8th annual parade hosted by CARE Rockbridge.

While Lee-Jackson Day is no longer a state holiday in the Commonwealth, many still celebrated in Lexington ahead of Martin Luther King Junior Day.

People in Rockbridge County are preparing for their eighth annual parade to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.

The Attorney General’s office rested its case in Natural Bridge Zoo’s animal seizure hearing on Tuesday, but the defense will have a chance to call witnesses on Wednesday.

One Kentucky family got a little something extra when they picked out their Christmas tree this year: an owl.

A smoky haze, settling in for days during the Matt’s Creek wildfire. It’s a scene you might see over in California, but it’s not something you see in Southwest Virginia often.

With some winter weather on the backside of this storm, roads may start to freeze over as the temperatures drop.

A tiger at the Natural Bridge Zoo was euthanized during state police’s search, according to Attorney Mario Williams.

According to Virginia State Police, the search at the Natural Bridge Zoo in Rockbridge County has come to an end.

The extension will keep Rocco in Lexington through the 2028 season.

VMI dashed Western Carolina’s playoff hopes with a 27-24 win.

As the wildfire blazes, Lexington has some of the worst air quality in the area on Friday, falling into the hazardous category.

The air quality is having an impact on residents, and even people visiting the Rockbridge County area.

The U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation into alleged civil rights violations by police in a majority Black Mississippi city.

The Wildcats improved to 27-1 this season, capturing its first Region 3C title since 2018.

The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find results for Lexington here.

The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find results for Lexington here.

The shelter-in-place has been lifted at Washington & Lee University, according to university officials.

Hunter Rice rushed for a career-high 208 yards and three touchdowns in the 24-23 loss.

Thanks to Gloria West for today’s Picture of the Day from Lexington.

The teams combined for seven punts and each team missed a field goal attempt in a scoreless second half.

Continued coverage of controversy in the Lexington area over two books that were removed from a school’s library.

The district recently took two books off the shelves at Lylburn-Downing Middle School for having what was called 'sexually explicit' material.

Ray Davis rushed for a career-high 280 yards and scored four touchdowns, including three in the first half, as Kentucky overwhelmed No. 22 Florida 33-19 on Saturday.

A conversation over banning certain books in school libraries is heating up after two sexually explicit books were removed from a Lexington middle school.

An update after two sexually explicit books were removed from a Lexington school library.

The books were removed from the Lylburn Downing Middle School library a week and a half ago, according to the district's superintendent.

The Generals earn their first win of the 2023 season behind 535 yards of offense.

The city of Lexington is now home to a Gold Star Family Memorial.

Coach Danny Rocco earns first victory as VMI head coach.

VMI opens Rocco era with Davidson on Saturday

August is recognized as National Black Business Month, a time to celebrate and support locally-owned businesses by people of color.

Washington & Lee football loaded with experience, ready for 2023 campaign

Lexington City Schools is a small school district that consists of one elementary school and one middle school.

Drivers heading west on Interstate 64 near Lexington can expect delays due to a sinkhole, according to VDOT.

"We had really good carryover heading into the summer," Rocco said.

"We're going in the right direction," said coach Martin Cox.

The city of Lexington will soon be home to a Gold Star Family Memorial.

Two men were arrested after drugs and other related items were found during a traffic stop on Interstate 64, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.

Summer vacation is coming to an end, and parents across the region are getting their kids ready for the new year.

Community leaders in Rockbridge County are sharing ways to address mental health and substance abuse among teenagers as part of the goal of the Rockbridge Area Prevention Coalition’s fifth annual Prevention Forum.

While troops from Virginia’s National Guard are in Texas to aid in securing the United States’ border, 10 News is looking at concerns brought on by the border crisis, like human trafficking.

Health care is on the road – becoming more accessible and affordable in Rockbridge County.

Storms are capable of producing localized power outages, large hail and flooding

For one student, the “VMI rat line tradition” spans five generations of students.

Alex Palou continued his dominance of IndyCar at Mid-Ohio with his third straight series win.

The Virginia Appellate Lawyer, John Koehler is currently representing Anthony Tremaine Stewart in his appeal from convictions in the Circuit Court of Rockbridge County.

Hull’s Drive-In has new leadership starting on Saturday, July 1.

In mid-June 2023, Virginia paid off the financing that allowed the Commonwealth to obtain Natural Bridge. That will eventually lead to more improvements at the state park.

The efforts to bring a Gold Star Family Memorial began in March, and in just 89 days the fundraising goal was met and surpassed.

The city will be hosting its Third Annual “Lex Rock BV Juneteenth” this Saturday, June 17, at Richardson Park from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Middle schoolers in Lexington are getting a great chance to learn how to be safe on the internet.

A Mississippi civil rights lawyer has been arrested while filming a traffic stop conducted by officers from a police department she is suing in federal court.

People are sharing their love for Pat Robertson, the televangelist who started the Christian Broadcasting Network.

Virginia Military Institute’s first chief diversity officer, Jamica Love, resigned this week, according to the Washington Post.

There are 32 school districts in Mississippi still under federal desegregation orders.