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Ongoing Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters, cases reported in Virginia
7+ hour ago (205+ words) VIRGINIA " The CDC is investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters, with some cases reported in Virginia. Health officials say the outbreak has affected nearly half of U.S. states. So far, 64 people across 22 states have fallen ill with the…...
‘Santa is watching’: Virginia drivers urged to stay safe this holiday season
7+ hour, 31+ min ago (131+ words) This holiday season, drivers are being urged to put safety first so they can remain on Santa's "nice list." On Wednesday morning, we spotted a sign on Cloverdale Road, right across the Botetourt County line, that reminded drivers that "Santa…...
Five Virginia tickets win $50,000 in Powerball drawing as jackpot climbs to $1.5 billion
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (144+ words) VIRGINIA " Luck is in the air in Virginia. More than 87,000 tickets sold in the state won prizes in Wednesday's Powerball drawing, including five tickets that each won $50,000. No one hit all six numbers, so the jackpot for Saturday's drawing on…...
Gov. Youngkin unveils Safe Kids, Strong Families initiative to strengthen child welfare in Virginia
1+ week, 26+ min ago (199+ words) VIRGINIA " Governor Glenn Youngkin has unveiled a new initiative aimed at strengthening Virginia's child welfare system and improving the lives of foster children across the state. The Safe Kids, Strong Families initiative is part of a broader child welfare modernization…...
Santa and his elves bring holiday magic to the YMCA at Virginia Tech
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (147+ words) 10 News has the latest local breaking news and headlines from Roanoke, Virginia. Get Roanoke, Va., local TV news, Lynchburg, Va., headlines, national news, videos and more from NBC's local affiliate in Roanoke, Va. WSLS 10 BLACKSBURG, Va. " The YMCA at Virginia…...
VDOT and State Police warn of hazardous road conditions in southwest Virginia amid snowfall
2+ week, 1+ day ago (432+ words) ROANOKE, Va. " The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and State Police are urging residents to stay off roads as snowfall continues across southwest Virginia, with conditions expected to worsen into the evening hours. "We really advise people to stay home…...
‘Dopesick’ writer Beth Macy announces run for Virginia’s 6th District, setting up contested 2026 Democratic primary
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (164+ words) Colton Game, Digital Content Producer ROANOKE, Va. " Beth Macy, former Roanoke Times reporter and author of the 2018 book Dopesick, announced she is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia's 6th District as a Democrat in the 2026 midterm elections. Macy officially…...
Virginia ranks sixth most impacted by government shutdown as officials call for quick action
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (380+ words) As the government shutdown hits day 15, Virginia ranks sixth among the states most affected due to federal jobs, contract dollars and access to national parks. Governor Glenn Youngkin and U.S. Senator Tim Kaine are calling on Washington to act quickly to…...
Virginia Tech therapy dog, Derek, celebrates ninth birthday
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (171+ words) 10 News has the latest local breaking news and headlines from Roanoke, Virginia. Get Roanoke, Va., local TV news, Lynchburg, Va., headlines, national news, videos and more from NBC's local affiliate in Roanoke, Va. WSLS 10 BLACKSBURG, Va. " One of Virginia Tech's…...
$12 million in grants support school safety across Virginia
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (283+ words) 10 News has the latest local breaking news and headlines from Roanoke, Virginia. Get Roanoke, Va., local TV news, Lynchburg, Va., headlines, national news, videos and more from NBC's local affiliate in Roanoke, Va. WSLS 10 $12 million in grants support school safety…...