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Investigation

Animals are now being seized from the Natural Bridge Zoo after a search warrant was served...

Animals seized from Natural Bridge Zoo during investigation

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Amaiya Howard
Animals are now being seized from the Natural Bridge Zoo after a search warrant was served there on Wednesday.

Holiday

Volunteers pack thousands of Rockbridge Christmas Boxes

Volunteers needed to pack Rockbridge Christmas Baskets

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Rockbridge Christmas Baskets provides boxes of food and toys to families in need in Rockbridge County, Lexington, and Buena Vista.

Birthdays

Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 7, 2023

Birthdays and anniversaries for December 7, 2023

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Look who’s celebrating a birthday or anniversary on December 7, 2023.

Recreation

Concord Elementary is looking to raise $25,000 for the project.

Concord Elementary principal running in Boston Marathon in effort to implement new Cycle Kids program

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Tynisha Jackson
Concord Elementary is looking to raise $25,000 for the project.

Crime

Roanoke Police Department

Roanoke Police Department recovering as wounded officer goes home from hospital

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 7:05 PM EST
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By Isabella Ledonne
Officer Lauren Camper was critically injured when a homicide suspect shot her Sunday.

Health

On Wednesday, LewisGale Hospital Pulaski celebrated 50 years of healthcare service to the...

Pulaski hospital celebrates 50 years of servicing the community

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 4:13 PM EST
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By Annabelle Kinney and Lindsey Cook
On Wednesday, one of our hometown hospitals celebrated 50 years of healthcare service to the community.

Holiday

The Salvation Army red kettle.

Volunteers needed for Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 3:37 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The goal is to collect $293,000 this season.

Community

Be a Santa to a Senior

Local Office on Aging asks you to Be a Santa to a Senior

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
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By Natalie Faunce
A look at the needs of seniors this time of year.

Birthdays

Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 6, 2023

Birthdays and anniversaries for December 6, 2023

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 7:22 AM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Look who’s celebrating a birthday or anniversary on December 6, 2023.

Community

Incarceration Doesn’t Define Us graduation

Danville Police Department celebrates five Incarceration Doesn’t Define Us graduates

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 4:10 PM EST
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By Makayla Shelton
I.D.D.U. provides resources and assistance to citizens who have recently been released from jail to help them ease back into the community.
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Birthdays

Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 5, 2023

Birthdays and anniversaries for December 5, 2023

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 7:44 AM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Look who’s celebrating a birthday or anniversary on December 5, 2023.

Crime

Roanoke community leaders say both the police department and Northwest is reeling from the...

Roanoke community reeling from shooting that left police officer seriously injured and suspect dead

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 7:01 PM EST
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By Isabella Ledonne
The hospitalized officer was last reported to be in stable condition and recovering from surgery.

Development

Pittsylvania County new zoning ordinance

Pittsylvania County seeks public input on new zoning ordinance

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 5:05 PM EST
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By Makayla Shelton
The new zoning ordinance will go into effect in the spring.

Community

HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY

Hunters for the Hungry feeding families again this season

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
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By Kate Capodanno
Hunters for the Hungry is teaming up with Liberty High School FFA for a Deer Drive happening this weekend.

Birthdays

Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 4, 2023

Birthdays and anniversaries for December 4, 2023

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 7:27 AM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Look who’s celebrating a birthday or anniversary on December 4, 2023.

Religion

St. Andrews Minor Basilica

St. Andrews Catholic Church honored as minor basilica

Updated: Dec. 3, 2023 at 8:54 PM EST
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By Amaiya Howard
Saint Andrew’s Catholic Church in Roanoke was recognized as a minor basilica on Sunday, becoming the third in Virginia.

WDBJ7 Archives

Victory Stadium

WDBJ7 Archive: Victory Stadium, Roanoke’s very own sports venue

Updated: Dec. 3, 2023 at 8:39 PM EST
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
As football season winds down, now is a good time to reflect on the sports center that once stood in the center of the Star City, Victory Stadium.

Holiday

The carnival is happening at the Virginia Museum of Transportation on Saturday and Sunday.

Virginia Museum of Transportation hosts Santa Claus at Candy Cane Carnival

Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 6:30 PM EST
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By Isabella Ledonne
The Roanoke Valley is getting into the holiday spirit with the Virginia Museum of Transportation hosting its Candy Cane Carnival.

Holiday

More than 30 vendors came out to Randolph Park to celebrate holiday cheer

Pulaski County celebrates holidays with annual Winterfest

Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 6:22 PM EST
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By Isabella Ledonne
Dozens of people in the NRV celebrated the start of the holiday season.

Community

Maple's Kids playing

Roanoke College organization hosts open gym for kids with disabilities

Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 5:43 PM EST
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By Amaiya Howard
Through the group, people with disabilities and their families get to experience adaptive sports, a sense of community, and activities that promote physical and mental well-being.

Community

Volunteers modify toys

Roanoke College students and faculty modify toys for kids with disabilities

Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 5:34 PM EST
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By Amaiya Howard
It can be difficult to find representation in toys for kids with disabilities. One group at Roanoke College is modifying toys to be more inclusive during the holiday season.

Good News

Jackie and John

Unexpected love leads Danville seniors to tie the knot months after meeting

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 4:04 PM EST
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By Makayla Shelton
They say marrying again was never on their minds.

Holiday

The Roanoke Valley’s largest holiday celebration returns downtown the first three Fridays of...

Dickens of a Christmas kicks off with City of Roanoke Christmas tree lighting

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 7:18 AM EST
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By Tynisha Jackson
The Roanoke Valley’s largest holiday celebration returns the first three Fridays of December.

Schools

Patrick & Henry Community College celebrates MET 2

Patrick & Henry Community College celebrates new Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology Complex

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 4:40 PM EST
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By Makayla Shelton
The new $6 million facility has 45 welding booths, tripling the capacity of the previous building.

Animals

Animal shelters to participate in ‘Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope’ event.

BISSELL Pet Foundation bringing holiday hope to homeless Virginia pets

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 7:20 AM EST
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By Tynisha Jackson
Animal shelters to participate in ‘Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope’ event.

Birthdays

Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 30, 2023

Birthdays and anniversaries for November 30, 2023

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 7:08 AM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Look who’s celebrating a birthday or anniversary on November 30, 2023.

Safety

That curfew was supposed to end December 1st, but Tuesday night, city leaders voted to extend it.

Peacemakers respond to Lynchburg City Council’s decision to extend youth curfew for six months

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 10:39 PM EST
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By Amir Massenburg
The curfew was supposed to end December 1st, but Tuesday night, city leaders voted to extend it.

Economy

Randy Cohen, a representative from AFTA, explains 10 reasons why the arts benefit Montgomery...

Americans for the Arts reveals 10 reasons arts are necessary in our hometowns

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 7:12 PM EST
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By Lindsey Cook and Annabelle Kinney
AFTA reveals ways the arts positively impact society in Montgomery County.

Community

Christmas of Hope celebration 2022.

EXCLUSIVE: FedUp seeks donations to bring holiday joy to families affected by gun violence

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 6:19 PM EST
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By Patsy Montesinos
As families face the holidays with profound absences, FEDUP strives to instill hope and joy amid unimaginable tragedy.

Business News

Owner of Carl's Place celebrates 100th birthday

Owner of Carl’s Place celebrates 100th birthday with the community

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 5:52 PM EST
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By Makayla Shelton
Mabel Dalton has owned Carl’s Place since it was built over 70 years ago.

Birthdays

Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 29, 2023

Birthdays and anniversaries for November 29, 2023

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 7:55 AM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Look who’s celebrating a birthday or anniversary on November 29, 2023.

Community

Caring for Generations

Donations and nominations needed for Caring for Generations

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 5:27 AM EST
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By Sophia Borrelli
Nomination submissions start December 1st.

Holiday

Salem Gingerbread Festival

Salem Museum to host gingerbread house competition

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 11:42 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Dozens of creations will be on display, crafted by professional bakers, creative children, and anyone in the festive spirit.

Education

RCPS Teacher of the Year

Roanoke City Public Schools awards teacher of the year

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 11:41 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Roanoke City Public Schools came together Tuesday night to hold the annual teacher of the year celebration at the Jefferson Center.

Community

Christiansburg Fire Department

Christiansburg firefighters support colleague battling liver cancer

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 10:26 PM EST
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By Amir Massenburg
One of Christiansburg’s firefighters is fighting the battle of his life, but the good news is he doesn’t have to do it alone.

Community

Lynchburg Peacemakers Conflict Resolution Center

Lynchburg Peacemakers open Conflict Resolution Center

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 6:32 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The Peacemakers held a Grand Opening for their Conflict Resolution Center on Tuesday.

Health

The local program is hoping for more donations to provide more rides.

Salem woman starts transportation non-profit to help cancer patients while fighting her own battle

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 6:04 PM EST
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By Isabella Ledonne
Healing Wheels pays for Uber rides and other transportation costs for patients in chemo therapy at Blue Ridge Cancer Care.

Development

Tyson Foods grand opening

Tyson Foods celebrates opening of first smart facility in Danville region

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 4:59 PM EST
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By Makayla Shelton
The new plant is the company’s first ever smart facility.

Community

Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley

Habitat for Humanity homebuyer deadline approaching

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
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By Kate Capodanno
Community Engagement Senior Director Betty Jean Wolfe joined Here @ Home to explain more about the nonprofit’s growth in 2023, how to support them on Giving Tuesday and to remind families about the upcoming deadline for their Homebuyer Program.

Birthdays

Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 28, 2023

Birthdays and anniversaries for November 28, 2023

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 7:49 AM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Look who’s celebrating a birthday or anniversary on November 28, 2023.

Community

Avoid scams on Giving Tuesday

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 6:32 AM EST
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By Sophia Borrelli
It’s also a day when scammers will take advantage of your kind heart.

Here @ Home

Teaching Kids on Healthy Boundaries

Teach kids about setting healthy boundaries

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 3:46 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
During the holidays we tend to interact with more extended family than usual and often times our children are the ones put into uncomfortable situations.

Community

Hope Hub was created by New River Valley Community Services

Hope Hub connects people in our hometowns to local resources

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 3:43 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The app is free for iPhone and Android users.

Birthdays

Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 27, 2023

Birthdays and anniversaries for November 27, 2023

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 7:19 AM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Look who’s celebrating a birthday or anniversary on November 27, 2023.

Good News

A Danville music professor had the opportunity to march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade this...

“It gives me goosebumps.” Danville professor recounts performance in Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

Updated: Nov. 26, 2023 at 5:17 PM EST
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By Amaiya Howard
A Danville music professor had the opportunity to march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade this year.

Sports

Roanoke Soccer League

Stay fit during the holidays with Roanoke Valley Adult Soccer League

Updated: Nov. 26, 2023 at 10:30 AM EST
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By Patsy Montesinos
Members of the Roanoke Adult Soccer League joined WDBJ7 to talk about the league.

Birthdays

Birthdays and anniversaries for November 26, 2023

Birthdays and anniversaries for November 26, 2023

Updated: Nov. 26, 2023 at 9:22 AM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Look who’s celebrating a birthday or anniversary on November 26, 2023

Good News

The Feel Good Tour gives  instruments to those who cannot afford them.

Feel Good Tour gives instruments to kids

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 5:00 PM EST
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By Amaiya Howard
For 19 years, The Feel Good Tour has given over a thousand instruments to those who cannot afford them.

Community

New Hope Girls is one of many give back organizations you can shop from this holiday season

MORNIN’ MOTIVATIONS: Shop with purpose this holiday season

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 6:54 AM EST
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By Kimberly McBroom
Non-profits, like New Hope Girls, use proceeds from items like bags and accessories to improve the lives of young women.

Community

The dozens of crews helping contain the Matt’s Creek fire took a break from fighting the blaze...

Firefighters fighting Matts Creek fire sit down for Thanksgiving meal together

Updated: Nov. 23, 2023 at 9:43 PM EST
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By Amir Massenburg
The dozens of crews helping contain the Matts Creek fire took a break from fighting the blaze to enjoy their holiday.
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