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Politics

Lexington, VA Mayor Frank Friedman

Lexington Mayor hospitalized; City Council meeting canceled

Updated: 28 minutes ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Lexington’s City Council canceled its regular meeting July 2, 2026.

We the People

Lily Schloss won the Star-Spangled Sing-Off competition.

College student announced as Star-Spangled Sing-Off winner

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By KCRG News staff and Jordan Gartner
The winner of the Star-Spangled Sing-Off has been announced.

Development

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Roanoke Arts Commission seeks community input on ‘Plan 26’ arts and culture strategy

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Kirkpatrick
City's 10-year arts plan aims to revitalize neighborhoods and expand local creativity.

VIDEO

Hometown Sports Huddle

Hometown Sports Huddle: July 2, 2026

Forecast

Thursday Evening Update

Development

Franklin County Residents Concerned About Possible Data Center
Franklin County Residents Concerned About Possible Data Center

Entertainment

Food is Big Draw for Salem Fairgoers
Food is Big Draw for Salem Fairgoers

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Education

Roanoke College launches AI training program for workplace professionals

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Roanoke College's Work AI Lab is a seven-week program training professionals to use AI tools at work.

Weather News

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Cooling centers open in our hometowns amidst heat wave; state offers cooling assistance

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Leslie Johnson
Some of our hometowns are opening cooling centers as a heat wave is forecasted Wednesday through Saturday.

Development

Franklin County residents are raising concerns about the possibility of a data center being...

Franklin County residents concerned about possible data center

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Colby Johnson
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.

Crime

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Man arrested after Lynchburg chase that led to officer firing shot

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
Tr’rail Perkins, 38, was charged.

Education

The online programs are designed for working professionals who need flexible paths to higher...

Roanoke College opens degree programs in public administration, cannabis studies

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Jeff Singer
“For many professionals, a degree is part of unlocking the next stage of their career."

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Speed cameras

I-81 speed cameras to start giving tickets out July 2, VSP says

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The warning period was from June 2 to July 1
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