Earth Day is Tuesday, April 22, but Virginia State Parks are inviting locals to celebrate all week long.

The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed that a child under 5 years old has been diagnosed with measles.

A quiet night at home took a surprising turn for a woman in Bedford County this week when she came face to face with a black bear outside her window.

The Danville Police Dept. has identified the suspect as 21-year-old Jaelynn Lowen. Lowen is charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Heating Up This Weekend!

Claytor Lake, a major economic driver for Pulaski County, has fully reopened for the spring and summer seasons following extensive cleanup efforts after Tropical Storm Helene.

Florida State has canceled all home athletic events through the weekend after an on-campus shooting Thursday left two dead and at least six others injured.

Virginia residents are flooding DMV offices as the federal REAL ID deadline approaches, with more than 100,000 credentials issued in March alone. Starting May 7, 2025, travelers nationwide must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, passport, or other approved federal identification to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities.

Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene in fall 2024, Claytor Lake is ready for the summer season thanks to extensive cleanup efforts.

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This week, the Danville Police Department launched a 21-camera Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system, funded by the Virginia Office of the Attorney General.

Starting May 7, U.S. flyers will need a Real ID to board domestic flights. Without it, access to certain federal facilities and nuclear power plants will also be restricted.

Good news if you like warmer weather!

Measles cases continue to climb in the nation.

Downtown Roanoke, Inc. (DRI) is rallying community support during GIVE Roanoke, the region’s largest day of giving, to raise funds for its Ambassador and Beautification programs.

Senator Mark Warner visited the Carilion Clinic Simulation Center on Wednesday.

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) is in the midst of celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which takes place from April 13 to 19, 2025.

Gusty Winds With Clear Skies

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that a medical equipment manufacturer plans to expand its operations in Salem. The investment is expected to create 83 new jobs over the next five years.

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and the Virginia Department of Transportation have placed 300 new bright yellow safety signs across Virginia’s rest stops, reminding drivers to put safety first when behind the wheel.

Big-time winds return Tuesday as wind advisories return until Wednesday morning.

Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual “Cover the Cruiser” fundraiser Monday morning.

The recent withdrawal of funds from the Department of Energy by the Trump administration could impact projects across southwestern Virginia.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared April 13–19, 2025, as Virginia Screen-Free Week, inviting residents to take breaks from screens and reconnect with family and community.

Storms, and gusty winds move in.

Hylton has 37 home runs in her career

Hokies extend win streak to 16 and officially clinch a spot in the ACC Softball Tournament.

Roanoke Foodshed Network is hosting “Reclaiming Our Roots: America’s Native Food Trail in Virginia,” an event that showcases the knowledge, experiences, and history of food sovereignty and traditional dietary practices for Indigenous Americans.

After a new study at Virginia Tech, some professionals have identified hantavirus as having “pandemic potential.”

A large portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway will be closed starting April 14 for repaving and rehabilitation, the Blue Ridge Parkway External Affairs Office said.

Keep the rain gear handy as rain could lead to localized flooding.

Eric Johnson talks with local basketball coaches and skill developers about the ever evolving landscape of high school and travel basketball.

The Justice Department has moved to drop a criminal case against the alleged East Coast leader of the MS-13 gang less than a month after he was charged, saying they plan to deport him instead.

At 11 a.m., the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools division is scheduled to hold a press conference to provide an update regarding Covington Middle School.

It is a bit mild and muggy out there Thursday morning.

Since January, students at Covington Middle School have missed over a month of school due to a carbon monoxide leak from a school stove.

The Library of Virginia brought its mobile programming van, LVA On the Go, to the Bedford Public Library System’s Forest Library, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, Virginia, on Wednesday, April 9, from 12 to 4 p.m.

The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection is unveiling a newly renovated free-roam cat room this Thursday, April 10, at 10 a.m. at its Roanoke shelter.

Expect sunshine on Wednesday and rain on Thursday.

All suspects were in custody early Wednesday after a shooting that killed three people and wounded three others in Virginia, authorities said.

A new facility in Lynchburg is aiming to change lives—one recovery story at a time.

Stay updated with the latest weather changes in Southwest, Central Virginia, including freeze warnings and upcoming warm temperatures.

The award-winning resort located in Giles County has announced its popular “Dirty Dancing Weekends” schedule for 2026, along with “Dirty Dancing Days Summer Festival,” a unique opportunity for those within driving distance.

Evening thunderstorms expected near the VA-NC border. Get details on weather improvements anticipated by Tuesday and the midweek forecast.

Chilly air makes a return this week with morning low temperatures dipping below the average.

The two nominees for the 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election are now set. Current Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears was confirmed as the Republican nominee on Saturday, the Virginia GOP X account confirmed.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is calling attention to invasive pests, and asking the public to maintain awareness and help stop the spread.

Mission 10 of the Central and Southwest Virginia Honor Flight is on the ground in Washington DC.

The first Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have been spotted in Southwest Virginia! Sightings are now documented in Roanoke, Danville and Huddleston. Those spotting the birds say they've arrived earlier than usual this year.

Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger has secured the Democratic nomination to serve as Virginia’s 75th Governor.

Near Record Heat This Afternoon!

Of the 30 guys on the opening day roster, 16 of them played in Salem in 2024.

Appalachian Power crews are responding to power outages affecting nearly 10,000 customers due to an early morning thunderstorm on April 3, 2025.

Baits will be distributed throughout a vaccination area that includes parts of Bland, Giles, Grayson, Smyth, Russell, Washington, Wythe, Tazewell, Bristol, and Abingdon. In total, approximately 216,000 coated sachet baits containing the oral rabies vaccine will be distributed across a 4,280-square-kilometer bait zone in southwestern Virginia.

Potential for severe weather. Click to see where the highest risk is.

Governor Glenn Youngkin now has a long list of bills to review again after Wednesday’s 2025 veto session officially wrapped up.

The Wildlife Center of Virginia announced Wednesday that they had released three Black Bear yearlings after a year of care at the wildlife center.

LewisGale Midwives was the first hospital-based independent midwifery practice in the area when it launched five years ago.

Stay updated on severe weather in the Midwest and local forecasts for Southwest and Central Virginia with WSLS.com.

Wednesday morning will feature mostly cloudy skies, with temperatures ranging between 40 and 50 degrees.

According to the Virginia Child Protective Service annual report from July 2023 to June 2024, more than 16,000 cases of abuse and neglect were investigated in the Commonwealth, and a little more than 6,000 were found.

The Virginia General Assembly will be busy on Wednesday, working to sort through hundreds of bills for which Governor Glenn Youngkin has proposed amendments.

Parents spoke about the issues that their children had faced in schools while sharing personal stories that have affected them and their children regarding bullying.

The first Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have been spotted in Virginia! According to the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center, hummingbird migration is underway, and it won’t be long before Southwest Virginia sees the return of one of it’s most beloved birds.

Recovery continues in parts of our region from Helene.

A crash in Botetourt County claimed the lives of three people on Monday, according to Virginia State Police.

Virginia is pumping the brakes on reckless driving with a new device that some say could save lives.

Skies clear up through the morning hours as winds continue to gust at times.

Naomi Wright and her husband are looking for a new home after living in their Daleville home for about three years.

Denny Hamlin ended an agonizing 10-year winless streak at Martinsville Speedway, holding off teammate Christopher Bell in his home state to secure a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. The Joe Gibbs Racing star, from the Richmond suburb of Chesterfield, leads active Cup drivers with six victories at Martinsville. But Sunday was his first on the 0.526-mile oval since March 29, 2015. Hamlin was a frequent contender during his 19-race drought at Martinsville, posting 10 top fives and leading 226 laps. Bell, who leads the Cup Series with three wins this season, was second, followed by Bubba Wallace, Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson. With the 55th victory of his career, Hamlin also snapped a 31-race winless streak since last April at Dover.

CarePortal celebrated its fifth anniversary in Bedford, Va., on March 28. The event brought together various stakeholders, including churches, social workers and nonprofits, to reflect on the progress made since the platform’s launch in 2020.

Blue Ridge Parkway leaders are slated to provide an update on storm recovery efforts following the significant damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

It is a mostly cloudy and mild start out there Friday morning. A lot of temperatures are kicking off in the 40s and 50s, but warm into the 70s by the middle of the day.

This fire is now 70% contained, according to the Virginia Department of Forestry.

Vacation starts with Virginia’s Blue Ridge. That’s the new marketing campaign unveiled Thursday by Visit VBR.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, with approval from the Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services, has announced the repeal of the Virginia Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine.

After much anticipation, the new Appalachian Trail bridge over Route 311 at the McAfee Knob trailhead is officially opening.

The Virginia Department of Historic Resources just announced that nine historic sites have officially been designated as Virginia Landmarks.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says the alleged leader of the MS-13 street gang on the East Coast has been arrested in Virginia.

Virginia Tech students will see a 2.9 percent increase in their tuition for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year, following approval from the Board of Visitors earlier this week.

The iconic Harlem Globetrotters will be hitting the hardwood in the Star City on Thursday at 7 p.m.

It is a chilly start to our Thursday, but conditions will be very nice to go for a stroll later in the morning.

If you’ve been out on Smith Mountain Lake, you may have seen the debris. Anything from fallen tree limbs to even trash.

On Tuesday, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors voted to cancel the Student Life Village project, which was intended to provide housing for more than 5,000 students.

The BWXT Innovation Campus features laboratories where the Advanced Technologies team is designing, building and testing advanced nuclear systems for NASA, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, state governments, national research labs and commercial customers.

Virginia Tech’s Clothesline Project is back, an opportunity to help people heal.

A red flag warning goes into effect at 11 a.m. this morning and will last until 8 p.m.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday that Munters Corporation will invest $29.95 million to build a 200,000 square foot expansion to its HVAC manufacturing facility in Botetourt County. The project will create 270 new jobs.

Virginia State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality.

Some of us will see rain on Tuesday! Find out more here!

Governor Glenn Youngkin presenting an amended budget package today.

Columna, a mother of two, is sharing her story tonight on Inside Edition.

A man is dead following a single-vehicle crash that took place in Grayson County on Friday morning, Virginia State Police said.

A batch of puppies was dropped off at the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection late on Sunday night, and the center is now asking for the owner to come forward.

Superintendent Rob Graham warns that loss of federal support could jeopardize Title I and Title II programs for low-income students.

Helene was a category 4 major hurricane with maximum winds of 140 mph.

A domestic dispute in Botetourt County escalated to gunfire without injuries, leading to multiple charges against suspect Joseph Lee Bray, who remains at large.

Wildfires forced a mandatory evacuation in one North Carolina county as emergency crews fought separate fires in an area of the state still recovering from Hurricane Helene, while South Carolina’s governor declared an emergency in response to a growing wildfire. The North Carolina Department of Public Safety issued a mandatory evacuation Saturday night for parts of Polk County in western North Carolina. The agency warns residents could be trapped, injured, or killed if they remain in the impacted areas. In South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency as part of an effort to stop a blaze in Pickens County called the Table Rock Fire that started Friday in the Blue Ridge Mountains

The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of a possible shooting on the 20,000 block of Botetourt Road.

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a warning due to critical fire conditions today, March 23.