Thursday, June 20 marks the official start of summer! That means its time to get out in the sun, and have some fun.

Sunday is Father’s Day and that means it’s time to celebrate all of the fathers, and father-figures out there.

From your pictures of the beautiful outdoors, to your furry friends and even the northern lights, it was certainly a challenge to choose just 10 photos to feature.

World Compliment Day is on March 1, and what better way to celebrate than to share some of your favorite things about your favorite person (or people).

Carnival season 2024 is entering its final days in New Orleans with big parades on the city's main thoroughfares and smaller, offbeat walking clubs strolling the old French Quarter.

Which commercials are you looking most forward to watching?

A little girl in Blacksburg is looking to add old hens that farmers no longer want or need to her aging flock.

Some of our local elementary school students are getting a unique lesson on love, one good enough to make your heart smile.

National Hug Your Puppy Day was last weekend, and the photos you all sent in are too cute not to share.

Well snow lovers, the time has come! Snow has fallen across Southwest and Central Virginia for the first time in a long time.

Your Local Weather Authority and 10 News crews are working for you to showcase the latest weather conditions across the region on air and online, but your photos show us what things are looking like right from where you are!

A Roanoke woman is celebrating her 107th birthday!

The bobcat kittens rescued by the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center are now on the path to recovery. Now, you can watch them LIVE in their enclosure at the SWVA Wildlife center in Roanoke through the WSLS 10 Bobcat Cam.

Some traditions on the list are centuries old, and others are newer but no less cherished.

Hear from people on the Autism spectrum and their advocates – their stories and their experiences in their own words – in the WSLS 10 special, Autism Perspectives.

Henry Schumm, a 16-year-old at North Cross recently won first place competing against riders from eleven states

In this 12 Days of Your Photos series of articles, we’ll be posting a new Pin It theme for each of the twelve days leading up to Christmas, starting on Dec. 14.

The fall season is coming to an end and as we get ready to enter the winter, we want to take a look back at your fall pics.

Pin your holiday photos for a chance to see them on TV!

A Blacksburg woman has dedicated her life to uplifting the voices of disabled artists. Her name is Dr. Elizabeth McLain, and she teaches disability studies and music history classes.

It is ‘play’ on the pickleball court that has turned very competitive for 62-year-old Trish Hammer. But there’s something that gives Hammer an edge over her competition: math.

A Cave Spring High School teen scored the opportunity of his lifetime combining the tow things he loves the most which is hockey and his Chilean heritage.

Check out ten of your photos from summer 2023 across the region!

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

Anchor John Carlin, embedded with the Guard, is reporting from our U.S.-Mexico border. Monday (July 24, 2023) was Carlin’s first-day reporting from the U.S.-Mexico border.

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

Finding the perfect restaurant that satisfies your taste buds is arguably one of the best feelings.

Wednesday (July 26) is John Carlin’s third day at the U.S.-Mexico border, bringing you coverage On the Frontline.

Tuesday (July 25) is John Carlin’s second day at the U.S.-Mexico border, bringing you coverage On the Frontline.

Summer means plenty of time out in the yard trying to beat back, cut down and keep up with our growing grasses, plants, and yes, weeds! Here’s how you can maintain a lovely landscape this season and beyond.

Anchor John Carlin, embedded with the Guard, is reporting from our U.S.-Mexico border. Monday (July 24, 2023) was Carlin’s first-day reporting from the U.S.-Mexico border.

Karmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Café in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make a Mango Trifle, made with kanafa. It's a delicious Mediterranean take on a traditional dessert.

The McNamara's are thrilled to keep the tradition of sweet treats going in Salem

Have TONS of zucchini, but not sure what to do with it? Try this great recipe that will use all that zucchini your friends are passing around.

“What? Berries in an omelet? Absolutely!” said Mary Rapoport, Consumer Affairs Director for the Virginia Egg Council.

Let’s take a look at some of your National Kitten Day Pin It submissions.

Karmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make a refreshing lemon-lime pie, a recipe inspired by a ginger, lemon-lime drink Karmen serves her family.

E-Bikes are the fastest growing segment of the bike industry. John Carlin set out to see why they are so popular, by putting one to the test around town and on the steep, rocky trails of Roanoke's Mill Mountain.

While you’re out there making long-lasting memories, snap a selfie, picture, or video, and be sure to send it our way via Pin It as long as it is safe to do so. Now your favorite moments can be featured on TV, too!

“What? Berries in an omelet? Absolutely!” said Mary Rapoport, Consumer Affairs Director for the Virginia Egg Council. While you may have never thought of combining the two, it’s quite a delicious, guilt-free treat.

Duke Carter wins the Boots on the Ground 2022-2023 Television Journalist of the Year Award.

From grabbing a bite to eat at your favorite local restaurant or dessert shop to hitting the water, there are plenty of things to do and places to visit across Southwest Virginia.

You can share a picture of your dad – something from way back when or just a day or so ago – to give him a shoutout. On Sunday, you might even see your picture on TV!

Karmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make a Lebanese Fattoush salad, which pairs perfectly with barbeque or other grilled meats. George explains Fattoush is a fresh and bright salad made with seasonal vegetables and topped with the iconic fried pita bread instead of croutons.

Father’s Day is coming up, and we want to know what you really want this year.

The T.G. Howard Community Center awarded 10 News Anchor/Reporter Duke Carter the “Community Impact Award” earlier this week.

Pipestem State Park in West Virginia has added an attraction called Pipestem Adventures. It includes everything from a half day zipline tour over the nearby gorge to ax throwing and family friendly kayaking.

Between your pictures of nature and flowers to your precious pets, it was pretty hard to drill it down to just ten pictures from the past few months (lucky for you, you can see all of the pictures on Pin It and even show the Pins user some love by liking their photo).

The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research awarded 10 News Anchor John Carlin its inaugural Crystal Sarcoidosis Inspiration Award for his contributions to the fight against the disease, most notably the FSR Sarc Fighter podcast.

The 2023 Virginia Egg Council-sponsored recipe contest is searching for some Five Star dessert bar recipes!

The month of May is a month to celebrate moms everywhere and focus on keeping them happy and healthy.

Lowe’s is showing their love for all the moms out there.

Has your backyard gotten heavy rain, flooding? Show us via Pin It!

Binky, an 18-year-old dog, was reunited with his owner in Georgia after going missing three years earlier, Dorchester Paws, a South Carolina animal shelter said.

Karmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make a refreshing lemon lime pie, a recipe inspired by a ginger, lemon-lime drink Karmen serves her family.

We’re in the kitchen with Mary Rapoport with the Virginia Egg Council to learn how to make choux pastry.

Share your pictures with us via Pin It for a chance to see them on TV!

If you’re a big sports buff, we want to see pictures of your experience! Be sure to send them our way by using Pin It - don’t worry, it’s actually pretty easy!

Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center's newest ambassador needs a name! The public can vote what they think this adorable dwarf squirrel should be called. The names Pecan, Peanut, and Nutter Butter have made it to the final round of voting through Facebook and Instagram. An anonymous donor also nominated the name Baldwin.

Kinzie Dickman was a standout athlete until a car crash cost her the use of her legs. She dropped into depression until she discovered adaptive sports at Snowshoe Resort in West Virginia. With a bit of practice, she has once again found the freedom to fly down the slopes. And now she is taking the sport to a new level as she tries for a spot on the Paralympic team. Not only has she discovered the freedom of the wind in her face, but she has found something within herself as she instructs others how to follow her path.

While it’s not as comfortable and it might be easier to lose motivation this time of year, colder winter days shouldn't prevent you from running outside.

Perhaps the most unique place for a pick-me-up in Southwest Virginia, Caffé Museo, has now expanded it’s menu to offer beer and wine.

Officials said that the iconic Shamrock Shake will be making a return to McDonald’s on Feb. 20 along with another treat – the OREO Shamrock McFlurry.

A man who was saved by a Coast Guard rescue swimmer at the mouth of the Columbia River on Friday was wanted by police for a bizarre fish dumping incident at the home featured in the classic film, “The Goonies.”.

Pancakes ... for dinner? Yes! Join Rachel Lucas in the kitchen to make these tasty Lemon Ricotta Pancakes from the Virginia Egg Council.

Whether it’s for a romantic Valentine’s Day date with a bouquet of roses, a fun night out with the fam, or a self-care day, there are plenty of small businesses you could support throughout our region.

With the Cry Me a Cockroach fundraiser, the zoo allows you to name a cockroach, rodent, or veggie after that one person that takes up a little too much of your headspace ... and not in a good way.

Mary Rapoport with the Virginia Egg Council has a delicious pumpkin bread pudding desert that she says is super easy to make. “It’s ideal for grand or casual occasions."

A young Rhode Island girl has finally figured out how to determine if Santa Claus is real — DNA.

Karmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make apple pie pumpkin cupcakes – a yummy treat for all of you with a sweet tooth!

Mary Rapoport joins us in the kitchen to make a traditional quiche.

Texas Roadhouse joins us in the kitchen to show us how to make the restaurant’s legendary ribs.

The wait is over ... Christmas is here! Mariah Carey is blasting, Christmas breakfast is cooking, and the kids were up before the sun ... well, maybe in some households.

Santa Claus, is that you already? Christmas is almost here, and you might just be lucky enough to hear those bells jingling and jangling and as the jolly crew comes to deliver presents in the night.

Are you making those cookies for Santa and his elves, or are you making them for yourself? (We won’t tell the jolly fella, promise.)

It’s one holiday that you won’t ever forget as a parent: your baby’s first holiday.

From Christmas movies to the annual parades and events, there are tons of traditions to look forward to during the holiday season – and one might be on the way to your mailbox soon!

A family tradition for the holidays: matching pjs.

Have you gone to any ugly Christmas sweater parties yet? Maybe yours is coming up, maybe you’ve already gone, or maybe you just need some inspiration – regardless, we want to see your ugliest, funniest, tackiest Christmas attire!

Did you make your ornaments this year or did your child bring home some extra holiday crafts? We want to see it all!

Oh, to feel the excitement rumbling in your tummy as you hand your parents the letter you wrote to Santa. What will he bring this year? Will you be on the naughty or nice list?

It was a cold and rainy day in early December — perfect weather for Musky fishing.

It’s the holiday season, and what better way to spread cheer than to show off these amazing moments and memories you’re making with your family and friends?

The Eilert's started this business at home but have watched it blossom in recent years

Your photos will be a part of our Pin It gallery and we’ll also post a few on our social media platforms.

A blind 21-year-old lands her dream of flying a plane as she flies from Arizona to Washington D.C., according to the Foundation for Blind Children (FBC).

Karmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg, is back in the kitchen to show us how to make a recipe perfect for Fall.

Just in time for fall, Karmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make a spiced date cake. It’s a delicious cake recipe that creates sweetness primarily through the dates, and not added sugar.

Looking for a dinner recipe that’s good enough for company but doesn’t break the bank? Mary Rappaport with the Virginia Egg council has the perfect sandwich. Invite a few friends over to watch a movie or the ball game and casually whisk this sandwich up during the commercials.

So just what is a chaffle? Pronounced like waffle but put a ch in place of the w, it’s usually a savory waffle (but it also can be sweet, made with cream cheese and some sweetener) that’s small, and basically is just egg and cheese.

August is National Sandwich month! If you are looking for a new way to elevate your sandwich game, the Virginia Egg Council has some great recipes to try!Mary Rapaport, Consumer Affairs Director for the Virginia Egg Council joined WSLS in the outdoor kitchen to share three great sandwich recipes.

No oven? no problem! Karmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg created a deliciously perfect cheesecake inspired by her Mediterranean heritage that is no-bake, contains no egg, and has a hint of spice thanks to the Lotus Biscoff cookies.

Mary Rapaport, Consumer Affairs Director for the Virginia Egg Council joined WSLS in the outdoor kitchen to share her five-minute mashed banana bread recipe.

Everyone loves s’mores! But, Sebrina Ruth-Cooper is taking s’mores up a notch! Ruth-Cooper specializes in delicious homemade marshmallow treats at her business Bite Me Confections. She shows us how to make a campfire s'mores buffet.

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.

Love brownie batter? Ummmm.... yes!! Here’s a great recipe to capture that same flavor -- without the raw mix.

Spice up your movie night with some fun flavorings on your popcorn. Ditch the microwave bags, and pop your own on the stove or campfire. 10 Sports reporter Brooke Leonard shows us some of her favorite flavorings.

Coffee is out -- pistachio and rose are in! A new twist on a classic dessert. Karmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg created a deliciously perfect summertime dessert inspired by her Mediterranean heritage.