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Strong storms continue east

Meteorologist Brent Watts — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:48:00 EDT

A line of storms will continue moving east into Central and southern Virginia and out of the viewing area by 10PM.

UPDATED: Missing woman's body found in Grayson County

Orlando Salinas — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:07:00 EDT

Desia Rae George's was found near the Grayson/Wythe County line

The body of a Fries woman missing for five weeks has been found.

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys as Scouts

WDBJ7 Web Staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:20:00 EDT

The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts.

Smyth County remembers veterans with impressive display

Joe Dashiell — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:55:00 EDT

The Veterans of Foreign Wars placed more than 700 flags and crosses on the lawn of the Smyth County courthouse to honor veterans who have died

Communities across Virginia are preparing to observe Memorial Day, and Smyth County is recognizing its veterans with a unique display.

UPDATE: Lynchburg police investigating suspicious death

WDBJ7 Web Staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:58:00 EDT

Amy Connely Hewett's body was found at a home in the 600 block of Perrymount Avenue on Thursday.

The woman who was found dead Thursday on Perrymont Avenue in Lynchburg has been identified.

Police investigate a murder in Buena Vista

Web staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:37:00 EDT

A woman was found dead in a home on Glasgow Avenue around 12:30 Thursday afternoon

Police in Buena Vista are also investigating a murder.

Marion says July 4th fireworks will depend on contributions for a bigger bang

Joe Dashiell — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:11:00 EDT

Because of rising costs and scarce dollars, town leaders say the local government can't afford to shoulder the entire cost

Fireworks are a popular Fourth of July tradition in Marion, and this year the Smyth County town is hoping residents will help to cover the cost.

Memorial Day Run For The Wall makes stop in Montvale

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:16:00 EDT

For twenty-five years, bikers have made the 2000 mile journey from California to our nation's capital for the Memorial Day Run for the Wall.

Roanoke High School "sports" team heads to nationals

David Kaplan — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:14:00 EDT

Cave Spring High School academic team very successful in its short history

Being the smartest kid in the class is one thing, but being one of the best quiz bowl teams in the state is something entirely different.

Roanoke County High School student honored by U.S. Coast Guard

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:01:00 EDT

It's an exciting time for a Roanoke County high school student.