Safety

The Bassett Volunteer Fire Department says they were called to assist the Rescue Squad in the lower Smith River to help locate the victims and safely bring them to another access point along the water where they were then able to receive treatment.

On Thursday, the Fort Chiswell Exxon Station donated a portion of its sales from April and May to the Rural Retreat and Lead Mines rescue squads.

Police say he is white, 6'2" and 200 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. He usually wears a hat.

With more pleasant weather in the forecast many people are grabbing their tubes and kayaks to explore the region’s waterways, and experts want to encourage safety.

No injuries were reported

Azalia Berrian is autistic and was considered to be in danger as her disappearance posed a credible threat to her health and safety.

The U.S. Postal Service is asking people for help in preventing dog attacks on carriers.

The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office says the scene on Holy Road has been declared safe.

City Manager Bonnie Svrcek and Police Chief Ryan Zuidema made the decision to life the curfew.

About two dozen National Guardsmen were dropped off by buses and five vehicles on 9th Street and Capitol Square.

While the curfew is in place, "no person shall be present on any street, road, alley, avenue, park or other public place in the city of Lynchburg."

The Valley View Walmart closed for the day at 1:30 p.m.

Virginia State Police say 80-year-old Sheng Yiu Ho has been found safe, and the alert has been canceled.

Shots were fired Monday night in Miller Park during protests following the death of George Floyd.

City police are investigating how things unfolded over the weekend, and council members spoke about the city needing to change. They say they want to start thinking about the long-term response.

Table 50, 202 Social House, Jack Brown's and Martin's all shut down early due to protesting.

Capitol Square was first closed May 30 following civil unrest on May 29 that left damage to numerous buildings and structures in the area.

She hopes they are peaceful.

The state of emergency declaration allows the Virginia National Guard to pre-position people and equipment to help de-escalate violence and keep the public safe.

Other closings Sunday include Shoe Carnival, Best Buy and Staples, all within the same shopping center.

The goal is to complete construction by the end of the year.

City Manager Bob Cowell offered his support of law-abiding protesters, saying, "I commend those that peacefully gathered today to exercise their right to assemble."

The Walmart at 4807 Valley View Blvd put an emergency early shutdown into effect at 7 p.m. Saturday.

The move was precautionary, to keep customers and employees safe.

"In every interaction, our officers will treat all individuals with respect and dignity at all times."

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue agencies helped out in a swift water search and rescue Thursday night in Giles County.

He says folks should be extra cautious this week, since there's a lot of debris in the water from the flood.

You can sign up for the alerts through the county’s website.

Stay with WDBJ7 for updates.

More than 1,000 people are still without power in Henry County Monday.