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wsls.com > news > 12/24/2025 > ongoing-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-raw-oysters-cases-reported-in-virginia

Ongoing Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters, cases reported in Virginia

1+ hour, 34+ min 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…...

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wsls.com > news > local > 12/24/2025 > santa-is-watching-virginia-drivers-urged-to-stay-safe-this-holiday-season

‘Santa is watching’: Virginia drivers urged to stay safe this holiday season

2+ hour, 6+ 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…...

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wsls.com > news > 12/19/2025 > five-virginia-tickets-win-50000-in-powerball-drawing-as-jackpot-climbs-to-15-billion

Five Virginia tickets win $50,000 in Powerball drawing as jackpot climbs to $1.5 billion

Five Virginia tickets win $50,000 in Powerball drawing as jackpot climbs to $1.5 billion4+ day, 23+ 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…...

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wsls.com > news > 12/17/2025 > gov-youngkin-unveils-safe-kids-strong-families-initiative-to-strengthen-child-welfare-in-virginia

Gov. Youngkin unveils Safe Kids, Strong Families initiative to strengthen child welfare in Virginia

Gov. Youngkin unveils Safe Kids, Strong Families initiative to strengthen child welfare in Virginia6+ day, 19+ hour 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…...

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wsls.com > news > local > 12/17/2025 > watch-lynchburg-city-schools-celebrate-160-years

WATCH: Lynchburg City Schools celebrate 160 years

WATCH: Lynchburg City Schools celebrate 160 years1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (338+ 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 WATCH: Lynchburg City Schools celebrate 160 years…...

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wsls.com > news > local > 12/16/2025 > santa-and-his-elves-bring-holiday-magic-to-the-ymca-at-virginia-tech

Santa and his elves bring holiday magic to the YMCA at Virginia Tech

Santa and his elves bring holiday magic to the YMCA at Virginia Tech1+ week, 14+ 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…...

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wsls.com > news > local > 12/09/2025 > vdot-and-state-police-warn-of-hazardous-road-conditions-in-southwest-virginia-amid-snowfall

VDOT and State Police warn of hazardous road conditions in southwest Virginia amid snowfall

VDOT and State Police warn of hazardous road conditions in southwest Virginia amid snowfall2+ 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…...

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wsls.com > news > local > 12/04/2025 > city-of-lynchburg-to-help-identify-and-replace-lead-water-service-lines-at-no-cost-to-customers

City of Lynchburg to help identify and replace lead water service lines at no cost to customers

City of Lynchburg to help identify and replace lead water service lines at no cost to customers2+ week, 5+ day ago  (269+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. " Lynchburg Water Resources recently launched Pure Pipe Lynchburg, a multi-year initiative designed to meet the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's lead and copper compliance regulations. The federal mandates, which were first introduced in 2021, require all water utilities…...

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wsls.com > news > local > 12/03/2025 > help-brighten-holidays-for-seniors-in-roanoke-lynchburg-with-karis-christmas-programs

Help brighten holidays for seniors in Roanoke, Lynchburg with the “Karis Christmas for Seniors” program

Help brighten holidays for seniors in Roanoke, Lynchburg with the “Karis Christmas for Seniors” program2+ week, 6+ day ago  (248+ words) ROANOKE, Va. " Karis Care Services is bringing holiday cheer to seniors in both the Roanoke and Lynchburg areas with its annual "Karis Christmas for Seniors" programs. Now in its 22nd year in Roanoke and 21st year in Lynchburg, the initiative supports nearly…...

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wsls.com > news > local > 11/29/2025 > man-injured-law-enforcement-searching-for-suspect-following-hit-and-run-in-lynchburg

Man injured, law enforcement searching for suspect following hit-and-run in Lynchburg

Man injured, law enforcement searching for suspect following hit-and-run in Lynchburg3+ week, 3+ day ago  (161+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. " Law enforcement is searching for a suspect following a hit-and-run that left one injured in Lynchburg on Friday, Lynchburg Police Department said. LPD said they responded to the 3900 block of Wards Road on Friday following reports of a…...