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Lexington’s City Council canceled its regular meeting July 2, 2026.
The winner of the Star-Spangled Sing-Off has been announced.
City's 10-year arts plan aims to revitalize neighborhoods and expand local creativity.
Roanoke College's Work AI Lab is a seven-week program training professionals to use AI tools at work.
Some of our hometowns are opening cooling centers as a heat wave is forecasted Wednesday through Saturday.
Franklin County residents are raising concerns about the possibility of a data center being built at Summit View Business Park after a local woman used Freedom of Information Act requests to uncover county communications with a company that builds them.
“For many professionals, a degree is part of unlocking the next stage of their career."
The warning period was from June 2 to July 1
Virginia’s two-year spending plan is now in effect and Governor Abigail Spanberger tells WDBJ7 she is pleased with how the budget turned out. Meanwhile she is also speaking for the first time on her decision to remove the Rector from Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors.
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The Sheriff’s Office is thanking Lynchburg Police for their assistance in the investigation.
The family was taken advantage of after accepting a deal to lower payments.
HR-1, which passed cuts to SNAP, has coincided with increased demand at the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.
The City of Lynchburg officially swore in its new fire chief Wednesday following a nearly six-month search.
Roanoke County Police are searching for persons of interest after two individuals were assaulted in a parking lot Saturday, June 27.
Taking balanced, proactive measures from the first signs of storm & firework-induced pet anxiety offer the best success.
A new boil water notice has been issued Sunday, June 28 for several areas in Alleghany County, according to Alleghany County Public Works.
Signed on June 16, 2026, HB217 and SB749, the law outlaws the future sale of assault-style weapons, such as the AR-15.
In a press release, the City of Martinsville defended its 2025 vote to put Ferrell-Benavides on administrative leave “for cause”.
Deputies say Kathryn “Kat” Hudson was last reported seen walking on Old Country Rd. on Monday, June 29, 2026.
Martinsville City Manager Rob Fincher announced Tuesday that a summary of a workplace investigation into the firing of former City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides will be released Wednesday morning.
The couple is fighting to keep their house after someone bought it.
Two wanted suspects were arrested Tuesday, June 30 after a string of armed robberies, according to Lynchburg Police.
This advisory affects the same neighborhoods as the previous one.
Governor Spanberger signed legislation addressing energy costs and rejoining the RGGI.
The body was found of a Lexington man who disappeared while traveling in Peru, according to the family.
After serving his country for years, Navy veteran Ronald Parsons is getting support from his community in a major way: a new roof, replaced at no cost.
WDBJ7 spoke with organizers as the last touches are being put on all the rides and games.
A Lynchburg man was arrested in connection to a Bedford shooting, according to Bedford Police.
A new state investment is expected to help more Virginia firefighters access cancer screenings, as fire service leaders continue raising awareness about the increased cancer risks associated with the job.
The Local Office on Aging is distributing free cooling supplies to seniors in the Roanoke Valley this week ahead of rising temperatures.
The Sheriff’s Office says he was arrested after a reported incident in the Braxton Park neighborhood,
Rural King acquired an existing 500,000-squeare-foot warehouse facility.
Roanoke Police were notified that a gunshot victim had arrived at Roanoke Memorial Hospital by private vehicle.
Several of our hometowns are set to celebrate this special edition of the Fourth of July, America’s 250th anniversary.
The technology of artificial intelligence (A-I) is getting better every day, and soon, it might not be as easy to detect as it is now.
The Roanoke Rampage are preparing to leave the Star City.
The fire happened just before 5 a.m. June 21 on the 200 block of Gunn Avenue.
A man was arrested Sunday, June 28 in a domestic and child abuse case, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
The Virginia Department of Health has officially lifted the Boil Water Notice in effect.
Leaders want every adult—paid or volunteer—working with students after school to go through the same, full background check process, including fingerprints, to add another layer of protection for kids and peace of mind for parents.
The SBI says at the time there were 88 inmates and three detention officers inside the jail.
A new homeless shelter opened in Lynchburg, described as one of the largest low-barrier facilities in Central Virginia.
Lynchburg Police are requesting the public’s assistance in searching for a man involved in an armed robbery at a store Friday, June 26.
Virginia will avoid a government shutdown this week after the General Assembly approved a budget on Monday.
Inmates in North Carolina have taken over a jail.
South Boston Mayor Edward Owens, Governor Spanberger, US Senator Warner and Congressman McGuire were among the political leaders at the groundbreakin.
Two Patagonian Maras, also known as Cavies, named Milly and Tilly Hopps, now call the zoo home.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the least expensive station in Roanoke was priced at $3.36/g Sunday.
The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office has released surveillance photos as part of the search for the person who robbed a clerk.