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Forecast

We'll see a prolonged stretch of sunny and dry conditions.

Sunny and warmer weather builds into the region

Updated: 33 minutes ago
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By Meteorologist Leo Hirsbrunner
We'll see more sunshine as we head into the weekend.

Local

Site of Riner Park

Auburn Park to include full size baseball field

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Andrew Webb
The park will now include a full size baseball field for ages 13 and up.

News

Preparations are under way in Goshen for a series of excursions with the 611 steam locomotive.

Preparations under way for fall excursions, as the 611 rolls again in Virginia

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Joe Dashiell
The Queen of Steam will be the star attraction for a series of excursions this fall. And the town of Goshen hopes to share the spotlight.

Transportation

Traffic jam on a highway.

New report highlights Virginia’s transportation challenges

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The report finds that Virginians lose money and time due to vehicle traffic and rough roads.

Health

Goodwill Grocery Store set to open in Northwest Roanoke City.

Everything you need to know about the new Goodwill Grocery Store

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
Market on Melrose will give people in Northwest Roanoke access to fresh food.

Crime

Kerianda Witcher mugshot.

Woman arrested in Henry County shooting investigation

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
Kerianda Witcher was arrested on multiple charges.

Community

Police say Avriel Hooks was killed in August.

“It’s the final celebration of her” Avriel Hooks memorial set, community invited

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
The service is next Wednesday, October 4th at 6 pm.

Community

Pittsylvania County increases access for early voting.

Pittsylvania County increases accessibility for early voting

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
Voters who need assistance can also stay in the car and can ask for curbside service.

Community

BrightView one year anniversary

BrightView celebrates one year in Martinsville with patients and community partners

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
They’ve helped more than 300 people work toward recovery through over 2,000 hours of medication assisted treatment and therapy.

Crime

Police lights.

One injured in Bedford armed robbery

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
Valuable items were stolen from the victim’s home, including two vehicles.
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Community

Carilion hosts Fall Harvest Festival on Thursday

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Amaiya Howard
To celebrate the end of farm season Carilion Clinic is hosting a Fall Harvest festival.

Here @ Home

Memory Support Sensory Garden offers peace to residents

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Natalie Faunce
Garden space can conjure up good memories for those with dementia

Health

Carilion Clinics new study will give cancer patients a new option for treatment

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Amaiya Howard
Carilion Clinic is the first in the country to be working on a clinical trial called STARBURST.

Local

Local registrar seeking poll workers for election day

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Poll workers are paid for their training session and for their work on Election Day.

Here @ Home

Fun this fall at the Pete Dye River Course

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Kate Capodanno
Here @ Home checked in with PGA General Manager Michael Abraham to talk about how the clubhouse is used as a community space for golfers and non-golfers alike.

Here @ Home

Homers for Hearts featured at Salem Memorial Ballpark

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Kate Capodanno
Doctors, nurses, and staff are swapping out their white coats and scrubs for softball gloves to benefit the American Heart Association.

Investigation

Law enforcement execute search warrants in 9 Virginia counties

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The effort, which included local, state, and federal agencies, effected 24 search warrants as part of an extensive, ongoing criminal investigation into alleged money laundering and drug distribution by retail establishments, state police said.

Safety

Missing Fauquier County man found safe; senior alert canceled

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
Kevin Doyle has been found safe. Senior alert canceled.

Crime

Pictures released of “John Doe” wanted in Pulaski County

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
The man listed as “John Doe” in Pulaski County warrants was last seen taking food items from a home in Giles County, according to the Giles County Sheriff’s Office.

Recalls

Whole cantaloupes voluntarily recalled for possible health risk

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Debra Worley
A voluntary recall has been issued for thousands of cases of Kandy whole cantaloupes for potential salmonella contamination.

Education

Liberty University freezing tuition for 2024-2025 school year

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Tynisha Jackson
The financial stress of paying for a higher education is becoming less of a burden.

Crime

Three arrested in connection to Amherst County murder

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Three people were arrested Wednesday in connection an Amherst County murder that occurred in January.

Lottery

Powerball jackpot rises to $925 million after another drawing without a big winner

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 11:59 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The jackpot has grown so large because there have been 30 consecutive drawings without a big winner, dating back to July 19.

Local

Developer for old Bedford Middle School project seeks extension

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 9:40 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
McCormack told board members he and his team are even more committed to seeing the project through.

News

Amelon Elementary to close Thursday due to power outage

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 9:16 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The school will be closed all of Thursday.

Crime

Man sentenced for summer 2020 Smith Mountain Lake realtor attack

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 8:05 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Dustin Holdren pleaded guilty in March 2022 in a Bedford County court to aggravated malicious wounding and robbery.

Local

Virginia Tech Sexual Violence Prevention Initiative focusing on sexual assault prevention

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 8:02 PM EDT
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By Andrew Webb
In 2021 Virginia Tech created the Sexual Violence Culture and Climate Work Group.

Local

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest to receive unique award

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 7:45 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
It honors work restoring the property and the full history of the enslaved and free people who lived there.

News

Task force investigating internet crimes against children to expand

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 7:35 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
ICAC first started in 1998.

News

Henry County approves expansion for industrial park

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 7:31 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The total cost for the expansion will be more than $4 million.

News

Art By Bus program hits the road again in Roanoke

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 7:30 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
The pandemic put the brakes on the Art By Bus program in Roanoke, but now it’s back on the road.

7@four

Anchored In Faith Together to host breast cancer survivor party

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 7:28 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
There will be a silent auction and raffle.

Local

Martinsville City Council appoints new city manager

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 7:25 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Aretha Ferrell-Benavides is coming to Martinsville from Texas.

Hometown Jobs

Hometown Jobs: Patrick and Henry Community College selected for workforce initiative

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:59 PM EDT
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By Sophia Borrelli
The college is collaborating with a company called SME and with other community colleges across the country to meet this goal.

News

Second GOP Debate critical for candidates challenging Trump

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:48 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
Donald Trump isn’t participating in the second GOP presidential debate, but WDBJ7 Political Analyst Bob Denton said the clock is ticking for those who hope to challenge him for the Republican presidential nomination.

Schools

Tree planted honors former Hurt Park Elementary School Principal

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:47 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
The new roots are a way to mark his lasting legacy and impact.

Community

Annual fundraiser to help buy kids Christmas presents in Roanoke

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:39 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
The Hope Center is hosting its second annual fundraiser dinner this Friday at 7:30 p.m.

News

Campbell County school bus involved in crash

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
There were approximately 15 children on the bus at the time of the crash, with some reporting non-life threatening injuries, police said.

News

High school student charged in alleged sex assault at Virginia Tech dorm

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 5:47 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
A high school student is facing several felony charges after a reported sexual assault at a Virginia Tech dormitory.

Education

Thousands of students attend 10th annual Career Choice Expo West

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 5:10 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
Around 50 local employers and some community colleges were there to give hands-on experiences to the students.

Development

Dan River Falls sees new windows and fresh paint as transformation continues

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:59 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
On the inside, framework is being done for the 150 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments.

Safety

Roanoke Police Department assessment reveals staffing shortages in criminal investigations unit

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:56 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
The report noted the Criminal Investigations Bureau has more than a 30% vacancy rate.

Local

“This is Black History:” Supporters work to save Washington Park cottage from demolition

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:54 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos and WDBJ7 Staff
The group would like Roanoke City to transform it into an education or community center for northwest Roanoke City instead.

Here @ Home

Deaf Dog Awareness Week

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:29 PM EDT
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By Jean Jadhon
Training tips for those who want to adopt a deaf dog

Here @ Home

Why employers should look to employ people with disabilities

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:26 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
Exploring the incentives that exist for companies that hire people living with disabilities

Here @ Home

Living with Loss, Stories of Suicide - Remembering a Funny and Incredibly Intelligent Father

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:21 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
A look at stories that bring attention to personal stories for Suicide Prevention Month

News

Deputies ask for help in finding Franklin County teen

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 3:59 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Ryder Lee Robertson was last seen around 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Penhook area. He's believed to have run away.

Crime

Police investigating burglaries in Southwest Roanoke

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 1:43 PM EDT
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By Justin Geary
Police believe the same person or group is involved in the burglaries.

Recalls

Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 11:00 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press and TOM KRISHER
Documents posted Wednesday by U.S. safety regulators say the anti-lock brake control module can leak fluid and cause an electrical short, which can touch off a fire while the vehicles are parked or being driven.

Schools

UVA program helping students stay connected

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:12 AM EDT
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By Anahita Jafary
A program at the University of Virginia that helps college students with their mental health is spreading to other colleges.
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