Virginia Delegates for upcoming DNC โunanimouslyโ support Kamala Harris for President
Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea is one of the 119 delegates representing Virginia at the DNC who said he supports Harris.
Former Roanoke Mayor David Bowers announces GOP candidacy for Roanoke mayoral election
Former Roanoke City Mayor David Bowers is throwing his hat in the ring for the Star Cityโs top public office.
Roanoke mayor details his biggest decisions, hurdles, and accomplishments during 20-year tenure
10 News is working for you to highlight some of the biggest decisions and hurdles Mayor Lea has had to face during his 20-year tenure working for the city.
Roanoke community invited to meet finalist for new Star City police chief
The Roanoke community is invited to attend a meet-and-greet with Danville Police Chief Scott Booth. Booth is in the running for Roanoke's new police chief.
โWhat can we do to protect these kids?โ: Debate over Roanoke City youth curfew continues
Roanoke City council has talked about expanding the youth curfew for months, and reexamined it during Monday's meeting.
โThis is about life or death. People are dyingโ: Roanoke leaders react to downtown shooting
10 News spoke with the Mayor and a Roanoke native, both working to prevent gun violence in the Star City. They both say more needs to be done.
Roanoke City officials to finalize train derailment emergency plans
Cleanup continues after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Ohio. Meanwhile, Roanoke officials are preparing in the event something like this happens in the Star City.
Roanoke teen curfew proposal, city council meetings and more news happening today
Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
Roanoke city leaders โhopefulโ about the cityโs gun violence prevention framework
Thursday afternoon, city council members received an update on Roanokeโs gun violence prevention framework.
115-year-old Fire Station set to be the new home of three local businesses in downtown Roanoke
115 year old Fire Station is set to be the new home of three local businesses in Downtown Roanoke
โHeartbroken and grief-strickenโ: New details on shooting that left one Roanoke teen dead
Roanoke City Council member and Chair of Gun Violence Prevention Commission Joe Cobb is encouraging people to reach out for help following this weekend's deadly shooting.
โWeโve got to get much more aggressive:โ Roanoke mayor speaks out about the cityโs response to gun violence
A teenagerโs death over the weekend and other recent shootings have Roanoke city leaders re-evaluating whatโs working and whatโs not in their efforts to combat gun violence.
Roanokeโs State of the City Address: This yearโs accomplishments and challenges
Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea gave an update on the city's recent successes and challenges during Thursday's State of the City Address.
Roanoke City School Board presents new safety measures to City Council
25 safety recommendations were adopted by the school board at their last meeting, including a new safety tip line, new, more secure classroom door locks, and an additional 15 school resource officers on top of the 11 already on staff.
Roanoke City School Board presents new safety measures to City Council
25 safety recommendations were adopted by the school board at their last meeting, including a new safety tip line, new, more secure classroom door locks, and an additional 15 school resource officers on top of the 11 already on staff.
Amtrak adds additional round-trip service between Roanoke and Washington D.C.
A much-anticipated train rolled into Downtown Roanoke from Washington D.C. on Monday and was greeted by city leaders and residents โ The arrival marked a new chapter of transportation to and from Roanoke.
Gov. Youngkin, Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea seeking more solutions to gun violence in Roanoke
More than $500,000 in grants, creative initiatives like the โGroceries not Gunsโ buyback program, new employees and more have been implemented in Roanoke within the last year to combat gun violence. But is it enough?
WSLS, Habitat for Humanity celebrate kickoff to 8th โHome for Goodโ
Wednesday marked an exciting day for WSLS, Habitat for Humanity and community sponsors as the 8th "Home for Good" project officially got underway.
Roanoke Higher Education Centerโs new walkway plaza highlights historic Gainsboro neighborhood
The central walkway plaza shows moments in history that highlight the Gainsboro neighborhood that was a hub for African American businesses and culture.
Roanoke City councilwoman concerned about Mayor Leaโs $2,500 stipend for personal vehicle use
WSLS followed up on Mondayโs heated exchange between Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea and Councilmember Stephanie Moon Reynolds.
Tensions run high between Mayor Lea, councilwoman at Roanoke City Councilโs budget meeting
Roanoke's Mayor Sherman Lea and councilwoman Stephanie Moon Reynolds got into a heated exchange over the city's proposed budget.
More jobs coming to Roanoke to help with supply chain issues
Gov. Glenn Youngkin introduced a new way to help Virginians with the supply chain issues that have plagued the U.S. since the COVID-19 pandemic began two years ago.
Roanoke City Council shows support for sister cities including Pskov, Russia
Roanokeโs City Council is showing their support for Roanoke's sister cities. Monday, council passed a resolution supporting the partnership of the seven sister cities tied to the Star City.
Gun violence, affordable housing voiced as top concerns in City of Roanokeโs citizen survey
Every two years, the City of Roanoke looks to get feedback from its residents using a citizen survey. Some of the biggest concerns voiced in 2021's survey were crime, housing and downtown parking.
โRelationships are more important than everโ: Roanoke mayor pens letter to Gov. Youngkin, plans to keep affinity with Russian sister city
Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea isnโt looking to end the Star Cityโs relationship with its sister city of Pskov, Russia anytime soon.
โWe are losing peopleโ: Roanoke City Council concerned over results of youth and gang violence survey
During Mondayโs Roanoke City Council meeting, members spent hours analyzing the results of a recent survey done on violence and gangs.
Montgomery County Sheriff to serve on Virginia Parole Board
Sheriff Hank Partin has been in law enforcement for decades, and now he will take that experience to the state capitol as part of the newly selected parole board by Governor Youngkin.
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Councilmember โconflictedโ over rejecting controversial Roanoke apartment project
A request to rezone property along Brandon Avenue to build 54 apartments and 15 townhomes was rejected by Roanoke City Council Monday night with a 4-3 vote.
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Robert Jeffrey Jr. to stay on Roanoke City Council despite calls to step down
Roanoke City Council members are speaking out after Robert Jeffrey Jr. was asked to step down from his seat on council but refused.
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Miss America, former Miss Virginia visits Roanoke ahead of 2021 competition
The Miss Virginia competition is back in Roanoke after a four year long hiatus. Bringing with it, Miss America, former Miss Virginia and Virginia Tech graduate, Camile Schrier.
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โPeople are hurtingโ: Roanoke leaders ask for unity following weekend shootings
After a weekend of gun violence in the Star City, local leaders are calling on the community to come forward with information which could help lead to an arrest.
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โYouโve got to be accountableโ: Roanoke mayor disturbed after teenagers involved in two shootings
Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea feels the community needs to step up to the plate and be accountable following two shootings earlier this week.
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Roanoke City Council concerned plastic bag tax will inadvertently impact low-income residents
Roanoke City Council still plans to implement a plastic bag tax but said they need to figure a few things out. Earlier this week, the council postponed a vote until May amid concerns that the tax would disproportionately affect low-income residents.
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โTragedy from the beginning to the endโ: Virginia senator calls for investigation on parole board
Republican State Senator Steve Newman is expressing frustration over the Virginia Parole Board. In a post on Facebook Wednesday, Newman talks about a previously leaked email chain that allegedly shows a conversation between the former parole board chairwoman and a board employee. This week, Jennifer Moschetti, a state investigator working on the probe into the parole board was fired. For privacy reasons, OSIG cannot comment on personnel matters and investigations.โ10 News also reached out to Roanoke City Mayor Sherman Lea, who serves on the parole board. He said the Code of Virginia prohibits him from talking about matters related to parole.
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Roanoke mayor scorns late night St. Patrickโs Day celebrations downtown
ROANOKE, Va. โ Hundreds of people flocked to downtown Roanoke Saturday night to celebrate St. Patrickโs Day, but Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea believes their decision may set the city back in its battle against COVID-19. โWe do not want another spread that could affect me, you and others if we have a spread in this city again,โ Lea said. Lea said while Roanokeโs COVID-19 vaccination rates are improving, they are not high enough in his opinion for gatherings as large as of Saturday nightโs festivities. He says he will look to enforce COVID-19 capacity guidelines more harshly in the city after the celebrations. What we want to do is save lives.โLea said restaurants are liable to face punishment if they violated capacity guidelines on Saturday.
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How a new international partnership could save the lives of Latinos in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. โ The City of Roanoke is relying on international connections to help Latinos locally during the coronavirus pandemic. One of the biggest issues Latinos face when trying to get vaccinated is asking themselves where should they go. Country consuls will be able to target specific zip codes in the Roanoke area and reach out to their clients to help explain vaccination information to Latino families. โI do want people to know you donโt need to have a driverโs license,โ Bradbury said. โYou donโt need to give your papers.
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Roanoke city leaders asked for suggestions to rename Lee Plaza
ROANOKE, VA. โ The Confederate memorial in downtown Roanoke was removed last summer and now city leaders are working on renaming the plaza where it stood. On Thursday night, the public got to weigh in on what they think Lee Plaza, named after the Confederate General, should be called. A few others liked something more generic such as Patriots Plaza or Freedom Plaza. Roanokeโs Democratic city council has looked unfavorable on Lee Plaza and the memorial over the last few years. A local cemetery took possession of the Confederate memorial and intends to put it on display with appropriate context.