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Crime

After 29 years with the department, Chief Zuidema is hanging up his Lynchburg Police...

Leadership transition underway at Lynchburg Police Department

Updated: 15 minutes ago
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By Leila Mitchell
After 29 years with the department, Police Chief Ryan Zuidema, is hanging up his Lynchburg Police department badge, and leaving behind a legacy of service and a strong connection with the community.

Safety

The Swift Water Rescue Team helps a passenger out of a vehicle trapped in high water.

Swift Water Rescue Team rescues 7 from flooded vehicle in Roanoke

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Jeff Singer
Fire crews were dispatched before 8:00 p.m. during a downpour.

Schools

The Lynchburg Leesville location works with children and young adults aged 5-22.

Rivermont Schools support students with autism and disabilities

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Tynisha Jackson
The Lynchburg Leesville location works with children and young adults aged 5-22.

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Forecast

Clouds will thin later Friday afternoon, with most hometowns in the 70s. Sunshine returns...
8-22-2025 Friday Afternoon Weather Update

Schools

Rivermont Schools Support Students With Autism And Disabilities

Safety

Flooding Hits Roanoke Valley

Crime

Bedford County Man Arrested On Child Porn Charges

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Weather News

Waves from Hurricane Erin crash against the sandbagged pilings of a building in Buxton, N.C.,...

Hurricane Erin still stirring up dangerous waves while it moves away from the East Coast

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Hurricane Erin battered North Carolina’s Outer Banks with strong winds and waves.

Health

Teen Firefighter Fighting for His Life

17-year-old firefighter battling for his life

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Austin Hicks
For John Poland, being a Boones Mill firefighter is more than putting on a uniform.

Weather News

Flooding on the Lick Greenway in Downtown Roanoke after heavy rains... 8.21.25

Fast-falling rain floods some Roanoke Valley roads

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
A Flash Flood Emergency expired Thuirsday night, but the National Weather Service had other flood warnings in place into Friday.

Development

People in Franklin County say there aren’t enough homes available, and those that are...

Major housing need seen in Franklin County

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Colby Johnson
People in Franklin County say there aren’t enough homes available, and those that are available are too expensive.

Politics

Roanoke Mayor offers State of the City address

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The speech at the Hotel Roanoke highlighted the city’s successes.

Environment

The Virginia Council on Environmental Justice had a meeting with the public in Radford on...

Virginia Council on Environmental Justice hears community concerns around New River Valley

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Lindsey Cook
One of the hot topics centered around thousands of gallons of chemicals that floated away from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant during Hurricane Helene.
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