More than 120 years ago, a mail train crashed as it was speeding into Danville. The Wreck of the Old 97 is the subject of this week’s visit to the WDBJ7 Archive.
30 years ago this week, the Board of Visitors at Virginia Military Institute voted to admit women, a decision that would lead to the first class of female cadets in August of 1997.
In this week’s visit to the WDBJ7 Archive, we recall the start of filming for the movie “Dirty Dancing,” 40 years ago this month at the Mountain Lake Resort in Giles County.
On August 23, 2011, people up and down the East Coast felt the ground shake beneath their feet.
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake was centered here in Virginia.
The 90th edition of the Old Fiddlers’ Convention begins Monday in Galax. And in this week’s visit to the WDBJ7 Archive, we turn back the clock on this tuneful tradition.
20 years ago this month, a fugitive was on the run in the Roanoke Valley, but it wasn’t someone suspected of a crime. In this week’s visit to the WDBJ7 Archive, we recall the search for Oops the Monkey.
In July 1976, the people of western Virginia were celebrating the nation's Bicentennial. They were also on the move, and they gave our reporters some interesting stories to tell.
Virginia and the nation are celebrating America’s 250th anniversary in many different ways.
That was certainly the case 50 years ago, when Virginia observed the nation’s bicentennial.
Victory Stadium is gone, but not forgotten. The Roanoke landmark hosted many memorable events between 1942 when it was built, and 2006 when it was demolished.
Next week, more than 60 ships from 20 countries will gather in Hampton Roads. Norfolk is one of five host cities for Sail250, billed as the largest gathering of its kind in American history.
As many of our hometowns observe Memorial Day, we are remembering some of those from our area who gave their lives in conflicts involving Iraq and Afghanistan.
Last week, the Lynchburg Fire Department celebrated as 17 recruits completed their initial training. The graduation ceremony also included a nod to the past, and to the determination of one Lynchburg woman who was focused on saving lives.
For more than 75 years, Natural Bridge has provided the backdrop for a popular Easter tradition. We highlight the Natural Bridge Easter Sunrise Service in this week's visit to the WDBJ7 Archive.
Carter and Ralph Stanley were bluegrass pioneers from southwest Virginia, and they will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame later this year.
As thousands head to Highland County for the final day of the 66th annual Maple Festival, we dive into the WDBJ7 Archive for a look at the festival through the years.
Aa we follow developments in the war with Iran, we also remember the unsuccessful effort to rescue hostages in 1980, and the Roanoke native who died trying to bring them home.
Roanoke’s federal building has made headlines because of a multi-million-dollar renovation and recent name change. But 50 years ago, it was the sculpture out front that was attracting attention.
Monday is Groundhog Day, and once again the national spotlight will fall on Pennsylvania. But Roanoke had its own Groundhog Day traditions, as we found in the WDBJ7 Archive.
The largest January snowfall in Virginia history might go all the way back to 1772, but we’ve also seen some deep drifts in the years since WDBJ7 went on the air.
