The Roanoke City Council has appointed Ms. Valmarie H. Turner as the new City Manager following a unanimous meeting on Dec. 2.

Find election results for the Virginia Senate race on Nov. 7 2023 here.

10 News sat down with Trish White-Boyd to learn about her priorities if elected and her message to voters.

With new district maps, Tuesday's primary is being considered a tricky election by some experts.

In the race for the newly-drawn Virginia Senate District 4 covering Roanoke City, Salem, and parts of Roanoke and Montgomery counties, three candidates on the Democratic ticket are vying for your vote: Trish White-Boyd, Luke Priddy and DeAnthony “D.A.” Pierce.

Roanoke City leaders gathered Sunday to get input from the public on homelessness.

Roanoke set to honor the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks with statue in Lacks Plaza

A Juneteenth celebration packed Eureka Park Saturday to commemorate the day all African-American slaves were freed.

Henrietta Lacks is known for leading to medical breakthroughs about vaccinations after her cells were used by scientists when she died from cervical cancer at 31 years old.

In a move to make working for the city of Roanoke more attractive, the Roanoke City Council unanimously voted to raise the city’s minimum wage to $15 an hour on Monday.

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.

Roanoke City Council members are speaking out after Robert Jeffrey Jr. was asked to step down from his seat on council but refused.

On Friday night, people in the Roanoke Valley gathered to pray for the situation in Afghanistan. The Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke hosted a come as you are prayer vigil.

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City Council voted nearly unanimously to ban guns from all city-owned property. On Monday night, the council voted 6-1 to ban firearms from all city-owned buildings, parks and greenways, which includes the Berglund Center. City Council enacted the strictest set of rules possible in an action legalized last year by the General Assembly. Three council members said the vote should be delayed for more time to discuss, but that motion failed. The law takes effect immediately and while some council members expressed concerns about possible lawsuits, the majority of the council felt citizens wanted it now.

ROANOKE, VA. – 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. Roanoke’s 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.

The town also holds a reverse Holiday Parade. Patrick Henry Drive will be closed from Progress Street to North Main Street beginning at 5:30 for setup. That’s followed by the winter WonderLot Christmas Parade from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The reverse Christmas Parade will take place in the Salem Civic Center Parking lot. The Town of Amherst holds its reverse Christmas Parade tonight from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

ROANOKE, Va. – For the first time in the Star City, minorities will hold the majority on Roanoke City Council with four African Americans, one Latina and two white members. Democrat Robert Jeffrey Jr. and independent Stephanie Moon Reynolds will join incumbent democrats Mayor Sherman Lea and Councilwoman Trish White-Boyd. “It speaks well to the equity and empowerment that we’re trying to project in our city," said Lea. Council members Michelle Davis and Anita Price did not run for re-election in 2020. Lea said council is going to hold a public hearing on the bus station and council members are going in with open minds.

ROANOKE, Va. – The results are in, and voters in Roanoke have selected three new city council members. Trish White-Boyd (D) has been elected as Vice Mayor, along with Robert Jeffrey Jr. (D) and Stephanie Moon Reynolds (I), who were elected to city council. The three beat out five other candidates, and the only incumbent among the group was White-Boyd. This is the city’s first majority Black city council. To see the results from the race, click here.

On Nov. 3, Roanoke will elect three new city councilmembers. The eight candidates are Robert Jeffrey Jr. (D), Peter Volosin (D), Trish White-Boyd (D), Maynard Keller (R), Peg McGuire (R), Cesar Alberto (L), Kiesha Preston (I) and Stephanie Moon (I). The only incumbent among the group is White-Boyd. Use the picker below:Find Race ResultsOnly care how other counties and cities in the area voted? You’ll find all those options in this picker:How cities, counties in our region votedGet the latest Virginia election news here

ROANOKE, Va. - About 250 people gathered Friday night in Roanoke to do one simple thing - pray. The organizers of Roanoke Prays, said their call to action was simple. Councilwoman Trish White-Boyd led the charge to bring people together for Roanoke Prays. "Honestly my prayer is that they would hear what was said tonight and I don't know how they're going to hear it. The Roanoke Prays group is working hand-in-hand with Roanoke Vice-Mayor and his task force on gun violence.

ROANOKE, Va. - Faith leaders in the Roanoke Valley are doubling down after yet another shooting over the weekend. The faith leaders say the killing has to stop and they've announced 'Roanoke Prays,' a vigil scheduled for Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Melrose Park to help it happen. Flashing blue lights and crime scene tape have become the reality that many in Roanoke are scared will hit them next. Councilwoman Trish White-Boyd is heartbroken over the violence this year and is leading a faith based effort to curb violence. Police have yet to make an arrest in Evans' death, but the faith leaders said they have trust in the police to do their job.