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Forecast

Clouds hang tough again today with areas of mist, drizzle and a few showers.

Occasional mist/drizzle expected this evening

Updated: 19 minutes ago
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By Meteorologist Catherine Maxwell
Cool and damp for most of the week.

Crime

Lei Li mugshot.

Lynchburg police seize international package containing drugs

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
30-year-old Lei Li, of Brooklyn, NY, was arrested on a drug distribution charge.

WDBJ+

The Virginia Department of Forestry collects acorns each fall to plant at its Augusta nursery...

How you can participate in Virginia’s annual acorn harvest

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Leanna Scachetti
Virginia’s Department of Forestry is asking the public to help the agency collect the acorns in support of their efforts to plant trees statewide.

Schools

Virginia Western Community College

Virginia Western celebrates 15th anniversary of CCAP program

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
Over the 15-year period, CCAP has given $10.5 million in tuition assistance and reduced debt for more than 4,200 students, according to the college.

Accident

Hit-and-run generic graphic

VSP searching for vehicle involved in 2022 fatal hit-and-run

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
26-year-old Aaron Collins was killed in the crash.

Education

Students explore opportunities at the Career Fest event.

Career Quest helps thousands of students discover local careers

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
The Greater Roanoke Workforce Development is leading an effort today to strengthen the talent pipeline.

Accident

Police lights

Lynchburg man dies after Amherst County crash

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
The man was identified as 22-year-old Lleyson Romundo.

Safety

The National Park Service said the Glassmine Falls Overlook is a tall, skinny waterfall that...

61-year-old reportedly falls off cliff, found dead 150 ft. below Blue Ridge Parkway

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Sumner Moorer and Debra Worley
A 61-year-old woman died after falling from a cliff on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina, according to officials with the National Parks Service.

Business News

FILE - A UPS driver prepares to deliver packages in Baltimore, Md., Dec. 19, 2018. UPS plans to...

UPS plans to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, steady with a year ago, but challenges remain

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO
Despite increased pay for the seasonal UPS workers, the job market is still tight, and it’s uncertain how challenging it will be to find workers, a UPS official said.

Mornin'

Aging in Place marks one year anniversary

AGING IN PLACE: A Year in Review, helping families keep their older loved ones safe in their homes

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Kimberly McBroom
We've reached our one year anniversary of "Aging in Place"
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Lottery

Powerball jackpot climbs to $835 million after no one overcomes odds to win top prize

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
With no big winner, the jackpot keeps getting bigger.

Safety

Assessment reveals “trust issues” and “open dissension” within Roanoke City Police leadership

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Isabella Ledonne
An outside organization gave Roanoke Police Department 145 recommendations to improve its public safety operations.

Crime

Bedford Co. Sheriff’s Office in search of wanted man

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is in search of a man wanted on multiple warrants in three jurisdictions.

News

New logo for Roanoke landmark, as RCPS sign goes up on former Roanoke Times building

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Joe Dashiell
What used to be the home of the Roanoke Times on Campbell Avenue will soon become the Central Administration Building for Roanoke City Public Schools. And the new sign went up on Monday.

News

Members of Roanoke City Council visit ARPA-funded projects

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Joe Dashiell
The city of Roanoke has earmarked more than $60 million in federal ARPA funds for projects it hopes will have a lasting impact on city residents. On Monday morning, members of Roanoke City Council took a closer look at how some of that money is being spent.

Good News

Freedom First Credit Union partners with local non-profits in Play for Purpose

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Dillon and Reid Campbell
Freedom First Credit Union is kicking off a new program that is sure to be a slam dunk with football and basketball fans.

Development

John Redd Smith Elementary School to reopen as School Drive Apartments

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
It will include 39 units with one and two-bedroom options and a restored gym.

Community

Stonehaus Farms works to preserve food and the arts for the Martinsville community

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
"We want to give back to the community and see if we can help some of the children live their passion.”

WDBJ+

WATCH: Checking in on Maui’s wildfire recovery effort

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Leanna Scachetti
Hawaii News Now Anchor Dillon Ancheta joined Leanna Scachetti with an update from Honolulu:

Crime

Henry Co. man indicted for $1.3 Million real estate scam

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
A federal grand jury in Roanoke indicted a Fieldale man of a fraudulent real estate scheme valued at more than $1.3 million.

Local

NRVCS celebrates opening of expanded home for New Horizons program

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Andrew Webb
The New Horizons facility has a new crisis stabilization unit with room for 12 patients.

Local

Work begins on site of new emergency room in Christiansburg

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Andrew Webb
LewisGale Montgomery has plans to put the building right here on Rte. 8 right next to Rte. 8 Donuts.

Entertainment

Screenwriters wait to learn terms of deal with Hollywood studios to end historic strike

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer
The three-year contract agreement must be approved by the guild’s board and members before the strike officially ends.

7@four

Town of Rocky Mount celebrates 150th anniversary

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The Town of Rocky Mount will be celebrating their 150th Anniversary this weekend.

Here @ Home

Here @ Home learns some golfing tips for beginners

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Kate Capodanno stopped by the Pete Dye River Course to hear more about their tips for beginners.

Here @ Home

American Heart Association teaches how to perform CPR

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Knowing how to perform CPR is vital to saving someone’s life until EMS gets there.

WDBJ Investigates

Statement issued over Lynchburg gynecologist sexual misconduct allegations

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT
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By Justin Geary and Isabella Ledonne
Dabney resigned from Lynchburg Gynecology on September 14t

Fire

Fire severely damages home in Danville

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 9:17 AM EDT
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By Justin Geary
All of the residents made it out safely.

Community

EXCLUSIVE: Remembering Crystal Brown, Melrose Ave. Shooting Victim

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 7:42 AM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
Crystal Brown was a mother, partner, friend, and so much more for many in Northwest Roanoke.

Grown Here at Home

Grown Here at Home: Franklin County farmer uses YouTube channel to show what’s happening on the farm

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 7:34 AM EDT
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By Neesey Payne
At Porterfield Run Farm in Boones Mill, they grow all kinds of lettuce, fruit, and other vegetables. They even raise chickens.

Consumer

Oil prices have risen. That’s making gas more expensive for US drivers and helping Russia’s war

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:31 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Average U.S. pump prices are still well below the record $5 per gallon seen in summer 2022. But at $3.85 per gallon, they’re still up 15 cents from a year ago.

Consumer

Gas prices in Roanoke down slightly over the past week

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:00 AM EDT
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By Justin Geary
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Roanoke was priced at $3.28 per gallon yesterday while the most expensive was $3.69 per gallon, a difference of 41 cents per gallon.

Crime

One dead after incident near Eastern Montgomery High School

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 7:47 PM EDT
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a breaking and entering Sunday near Eastern Montgomery High School.

Accident

Pedestrian killed in Franklin County crash; Virginia State Police investigating

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 7:38 PM EDT
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
The Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal vehicle versus pedestrian crash that occurred Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Accident

18-year-old dies in Botetourt motorcycle crash

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 7:28 PM EDT
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
The Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in Botetourt County.

Community

Community holds vigil for Melrose Ave. shooting victim

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 7:09 PM EDT
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
The community gathered for a vigil Sunday evening to honor a victim of the September 17th Melrose Avenue shooting.

Science

NASA’s first asteroid samples land on Earth after release from spacecraft

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 7:06 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The samples will be flown Monday to a new lab at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Education

“Save Our Schools” Parents are concerned with Lynchburg city school boards decision.

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 6:42 PM EDT
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By Amaiya Howard
The Lynchburg City Schools board voted to close an elementary school and either convert or close another elementary school.

Safety

Bedford Co. Sheriff’s Office in search of missing teen

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 4:50 PM EDT
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
Sylvia Cucul,14, is described as a Hispanic teenager with black hair and brown eyes, 5′0″ tall, and weighing 100 pounds.

Traffic

1 killed another injured in Lynchburg three-vehicle-crash

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 4:09 PM EDT
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a three-vehicle-crash that killed a woman and injured another driver.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet the first traditional Mexican dance group in Roanoke

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 11:25 AM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
The participants have been practicing a folklore dance from Chiapas, Mexico for Months.

Business News

Bed and breakfast boutique holds ribbon-cutting ceremony in Botetourt County

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 9:23 AM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
Anchorage House is located in the Town of Buchanan.

Lottery

Powerball jackpot reaches $785 million after no one wins Saturday

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 12:13 AM EDT
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By Gray News staff
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

Community

Smith Mountain Lake’s annual wine festival returns

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 11:20 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
The festival continues on Sunday at Crazy Horse Marina.

Health

Danville community walks for fight against heart disease and stroke

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 11:03 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Attendees raised $87,000 to go toward the American Heart Association.

Recreation

Gliders and pilots reach new heights in Blue Ridge flying competition

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:50 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
More than 30 gliders and pilots participated in the competition.

Community

Roanoke’s homeless population dines with dignity at annual community dinner

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:43 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
More than 100 people attended the Least of These Ministry's annual dinner.

Safety

South Carolina woman dead after falling along Blue Ridge Parkway

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:37 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
Rangers say a 61-year-old woman died after falling from a steep overlook in North Carolina.

Crime

Roanoke City Police continue to search for man wanted for double fatal shooting

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:15 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne and Patsy Montesinos
Several police units responded near an apartment complex off Cove Road.

Entertainment

Touch-a-Truck event shines through the rain

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 9:43 PM EDT
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By Amaiya Howard
Green Hill Park was filled with different vehicles, from bucket trucks and emergency vehicles to tractor-trailers.
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