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Police were dispatched to the 11-mile marker on Interstate 77 at 4:30 a.m. early Sunday to a report of a crash that resulted in a fatality.
Roanoke County Police are searching for persons of interest after two individuals were assaulted in a parking lot Saturday, June 27.
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.
Deputies say Kathryn “Kat” Hudson was last reported seen walking on Old Country Rd. on Monday, June 29, 2026.
The Sheriff’s Office is thanking Lynchburg Police for their assistance in the investigation.
Several of our hometowns are set to celebrate this special edition of the Fourth of July, America’s 250th anniversary.
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You listened, and you voted! And now, it’s almost time to see who won The Star-Spangled Sing-Off!
HR-1, which passed cuts to SNAP, has coincided with increased demand at the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.
The McDonald Criteria was updated in 2024.
U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive.
The family was taken advantage of after accepting a deal to lower payments.
Hundreds of new Virginia laws take effect Wednesday after Gov. Abigail Spanberger acted on more than 1,100 bills approved by the Democratic-controlled General Assembly.
WDBJ7’s 7@four helped kick off this year's festivities with an hour full of fair-filled fun.
The City of Lynchburg officially swore in its new fire chief Wednesday following a nearly six-month search.
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”.
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.
As summer temperatures climb, hospitals prepare for an increase in patients suffering from heat-related illnesses
Two wanted suspects were arrested Tuesday, June 30 after a string of armed robberies, according to Lynchburg Police.
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.
This advisory affects the same neighborhoods as the previous one.
A Lynchburg man was arrested in connection to a Bedford shooting, according to Bedford Police.
Governor Spanberger signed legislation addressing energy costs and rejoining the RGGI.
Rural King acquired an existing 500,000-squeare-foot warehouse facility.
The Sheriff’s Office says he was arrested after a reported incident in the Braxton Park neighborhood,