Ramp to I-81 North at Exit 118 in Montgomery Co. blocked by truck wreck

The on-ramp is expected to be closed six hours for cleanup.

U.S. appeals court: Virginia gay marriage ban unconstitutional

A federal appeals court has struck down Virginia's same-sex marriage ban.

Woman airlifted to hospital after getting hit by car in Blacksburg

The accident happened around 11 a.m. at the intersection of Prices Fork Road and McBryde Drive.

MORE NEWS

VIDEO

1 2 3 4 5

6-year-old Oregon bike thieves — 6-year-old shames bike thieves

Job training opportunity in Martinsville

McDonnells trial update — McDonnells' trial update

(img1)McDonnell arrives at court 072814 — WEB EXTRA: Bob McDonnell enters federal court in Richmond

MMA-trained clerk surprises robbers — KPRC

MMA-trained clerk fights off robbers

Partnership hopes to bring jobs to Henry County

Henry County efforts to train locals for local jobs

Make a Wish - Liam — A yound boy from Bedford gets his wish to be a superhero for a day

Washington Lee Confederate Flags — Washington & Lee Confederate Flags

Fanta s 5K Run Walk — Fanta's 5K Run/Walk

NATIONAL & WORLD NEWS

Bob Kovach/CNN

What will get done before Congress' recess?

Congress faces several big issues before beginning its August recess at the end of the week.
Congress reaches tentative VA reform deal
Suspected sex offender killed during arrest
Gaza says children dead after camp hit
MH17 team tired of delays, official says
Appeals court rejects Virginia same-sex ban
Court says ground zero cross can stay

More News

REGIONAL NEWS

PHOTOS

National Photos
Entertainment Photos
Sports Photos
Viral Photos

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

YouTube

David Duchovny touts Russian pride in beer ad

David Duchovny's latest role is stirring up more intrigue than any episode of "The X-Files." The actor plays himself in a beer commercial imagining how proud he would be if he were Russian.
ESPN commentator apologizes for abuse remark
Comic-Con offers 'Hunger Games,' 'Avengers' sneak peeks
New Wonder Woman draws mixed reaction
Fans hospitalized after Keith Urban concert

More Entertainment

SPORTS NEWS

Sean Gardner/Reuters

ESPN commentator apologizes for abuse remark

ESPN star Stephen A. Smith apologized on Monday for what he called "the most egregious error of my career," a Friday commentary about domestic abuse that referred to possible "provocation" by victims.
Marshall RB Grooms dismissed after arrest
Virginia Tech student-trainer donates scholarship to honor his dad
Vick embracing role as mentor to Smith with Jets
Jeff Gordon wins Brickyard for record 5th time

More Sports

HEALTH NEWS

Medicare's outlook improves as health spending slows

The long-term prognosis for Medicare has improved thanks to slower health spending, while the outlook for Social Security remains unchanged.
That's according to the annual report from the trustees of both entitlement programs released on Monday.
"[T]h...
Bill would legalize some cannabis strains
Liberia closes its borders to stop Ebola
Virginia Tech student-trainer donates scholarship to honor his dad
He lost 100 pounds with a plant-based diet

More Health

GOOD NEWS

Window film company partners with schools to create certificate program

A window film manufacturer in Henry County has partnered with local agencies to create a 28-credit certificate program.
Virginia Tech student-trainer donates scholarship to honor his dad
UPDATE: Bedford boy transformed into Spider-Man
Dozens participate in Paws for a Cause event in downtown Roanoke
Boones Mill train depot on the move

More Good News

TECHNOLOGY NEWS

Mirage/Shutterstock/CNNMoney

Yo backer launches new app

Got more on your mind than the word "Yo" conveys? A new messaging app called MIRAGE has you covered.
BuzzFeed fires editor for plagiarizing
Solar storm barely missed earth in 2012
Robot furniture that builds itself
US reveals secret plans for '60s moon base

More Technology

IRRESISTIBLE NEWS

KPTV

Driver falls asleep, sparks fire in Oregon

A driver who fell asleep at the wheel slammed into a utility pole and sparked a fire in Oregon.
Cops: Times Square Spider-Man punches officer
Man's 41 Homer Simpson tattoos set world record
Police solve 'creepy' porcelain doll mystery
Man claims his penis was mistakenly amputated

More Irresistible

LEISURE

Moroccan red lentil-bean stew

cook books, cooking, recipes, food — Katia Grimmer-Laversanne/SXC

Exotic and warming, this stew will warm heart and stomach.

More Food

Would-be online house-hunting giant has brokers scared

For sale real estate — REUTERS/Larry Downing

The two biggest names in online house hunting -- Zillow and Trulia -- may be teaming up, a pairing that is making some real estate brokers nervous.

More House & Home

Dog passes out with joy when owner returns

A dog is so happy when its owner returns from two years in Europe that it passes out in joy.

More Pets

China to soon be the world's top business travel market

China is the world's hottest market for business travelers, and spending in the country could surpass the U.S. as soon as 2015, according to a new report.

More Travel

FAMILY

Appeals court rejects Virginia same-sex ban

Gay marriage, brides on wedding cake — Enrique Castro-Mendivil / Reuters

A federal appeals court on Monday struck down Virginia's ban on same-sex marriage, the first such decision in a southern state and another victory for gay and lesbian couples seeking the right to legally wed.

"We recognize that same-sex marriage makes...

More Family

Zillow buys Trulia for $3.5 billion

The two biggest names in online house hunting -- Zillow and Trulia - are joining forces in a stock deal valued at $3.5 billion.

Trulia shares jumped 12% on the news that it's selling to Zillow.

Zillow will continue to operate two separate websites, whe...

More Real Estate

Investors help the rich pay off student loans

Investors are so hungry for yield in the bond market that they're giving rich college grads money to help pay off their student loans.

Social Finance, a company that uses crowdfunding to refinance student debt, just packaged a bunch of those loans and...

More Education

Dollar stores joining forces

If everything in its stores costs a buck, it will take 8.5 billion items sold for Dollar Tree stores to buy rival Family Dollar.

Dollar Tree is buying its larger rival for 23% more than Family Dollar's closing price last week, for a total value of $8....

More Money

WDBJ7 Blogs

1 2

Your Hometown Soapbox — WDBJ7

Your Hometown Soap Box: Y&R, B&B changes, lies this week

Lori's Home Cookin' with Heart — Home Cookin' with Heart

WDBJ7 Anchor/Reporter Susan Bahorich — Susan Bahorich

WDBJ7 Anchor/Reporter Kimberly McBroom — Kimberly McBroom

Severe Weather Alerts

There are currently no severe weather alerts.

LOCAL PHOTOS

PHOTOS: FloydFest 13 Revolutionary

Thousands came out to FloydFest to enjoy a variety of musical acts. This year's headlining artists include: Lauryn Hill, Ziggy Marley and Buddy Guy. FloydFest takes place July 23-27. This is the festival's 13th year.
View More
PHOTOS: Wish for Liam

Six-year-old Liam went through super hero training Friday. He patrolled the streets and restored order and safety to the city. Liam's wish was to be Spider-Man for a day. The Make-A-Wish Foundation made that possible. In years to come, people can look back and say they knew Spider-Liam.
PHOTOS: Car crashes into Roanoke deli

Two people were hurt Friday morning
PHOTOS: Ethan's new walker

Quality Auto Paint and Body made adjustments to Ethan's walker. The auto shop repainted it, put his name on it, added handlebar grips and made a bag for his iPad. Barbara Mosely sent these pictures to us.
PHOTOS: Wytheville train derailment

Photos from a train derailment in Wytheville on Monday, July 14. A total of 14 cars went off the track.