Head shaved for good cause; VMI freshman donates long hair to make wigs for children during matriculation
Matriculation Day at Virginia Military Institute was held Saturday, Aug. 17, beginning the Rat Line for the new academic year. An iconic moment for rats is getting their head shaved. It was the perfect opportunity for a Virginia native to donate his locks to a charity that makes free wigs for children in need.
The Blue Ridge Games have begun: Win big while exploring all that our region has to offer
The much-anticipated Blue Ridge Games have finally arrived, offering a lot of activities for outdoor enthusiasts in Southwest Virginia.
Ditching oral supplements, more people turn to IV hydration therapy. 10 News tried it out
Some medical experts say taking supplements or vitamins orally isnโt the most effective way for your body to absorb them. Thatโs why another form of vitamin therapy is quickly growing in popularity, receiving those same medications through an IV. IV hydration therapy is a multi-billion-dollar medical industry and is expected to grow over the next decade. Several IV hydration businesses have opened in Southwest Virginia in recent years. 10 News anchor Rachel Lucas tried it.
๐ INSIDER: How well do you know WSLS 10 News Anchor Rachel Lucas?
You know her well (or at least you think you do) โ you can find her behind the anchor desk weekdays on 10 News at 5, 6, and 7 โ 10 News anchor Rachel Lucas!
Back to the wild, orphaned bobcat kittens rescued by SWVA Wildlife Center successfully released
Two orphaned bobcat kittens rescued by the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke have gotten their happy ending. After nearly a year, and an estimated $20,000 cost of care, the female bobcat kittens WSLS featured through the 10 News bobcat cam on wsls.com have been successfully rehabilitated and released.
Blue Ridge Bites: Brooke Leonardโs homemade pizza on the grill
You may have made a pizza before, but what about on the grill?10 Sports reporter Brooke Leonard shows us her favorite recipe that turns homemade pizza into an easy dish.
Blue Ridge Bites: Mediterranean fruit smoothie from Halwa Bakery
The perfect smoothie for summertime! Karmen George from Halwa Bakery in Blacksburg has a new item on the menu, a Mediterranean fruit smoothie. She makes it with gelato, fresh fruit, whipped cream and pistachios!
Wytheville students make cards for teacherโs family in Ukraine to show support
A show of love and support from half a world away, local students are supporting their teacher whose family is divided by the war in Ukraine.
โIโm so excited to begin the next chapter of our journey togetherโ: Rachel Lucas promoted to WSLS 10 evening anchor
With Lindsey Ward saying goodbye next month, we didnโt have to look far to find her successor.
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Vote for your favorite pumpkin from the Virginia Today team
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. Weโll announce the results Thursday morning on Virginia Today!
1 to 2 feet of snow blanketed most of our area 10 years ago
ROANOKE, Va. โ Weโve certainly been cold enough for snow the past couple of mornings, but thereโs been no storm system around to tap into the Arctic chill. Many of you remember the snowstorm that dropped one-to-two feet over parts of the area. 10 Newsโ Rachel Lucas recalls being stuck in her apartment in Athens, West Virginia for four days in a row. Meanwhile, a low pressure system brought in the moisture as it rode up the East Coast. Roanoke received about 43โณ of snow, Lynchburg about 34โณ and Blacksburg 53.6โณ throughout the entire cold season.
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Illuminights begins at Explore Park
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. โ Illuminights are underway at Explore Park! With 500,000 lights, visitors will enjoy this holiday adventure. Our own Rachel Lucas and Jeff Haniewich went out to Explore Park for opening night.