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Updated: Jun. 19, 2020 at 4:24 PM EDT
The company, while not releasing details, said the incident did not involve any release of radioactive material and there is no risk to the public or the environment.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2020 at 11:35 PM EDT
|By Jen Cardone
Increased stressors from the coronavirus pandemic could be contributing to an uptick in suicide-related calls for help.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2020 at 4:45 PM EDT
|By Ann Taylor
This week is National Dog Bite prevention week and the United States Postal Service has rolled out a program to help keep mail carriers safe while on routes.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2020 at 11:50 AM EDT
|By Staff
Two adults and four children were in the home at the time, but were able to make it out safely.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2020 at 6:06 AM EDT
|By Staff
The Virginia Department of General Services announced it would install barriers around the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2020 at 10:05 AM EDT
|By AP
The city said in a statement that work would begin Tuesday and take two to four days.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2020 at 7:13 PM EDT
|By Ashley Boles
Within the city limits, fires that are higher than 2 feet are illegal.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2020 at 6:14 PM EDT
|By Jen Cardone
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute has developed an online driver’s education program that specifically targets interactions with large trucks.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2020 at 7:19 PM EDT
|By Eddie Callahan
While officials are working to further develop reviews of Use of Force cases and complaints with the Lynchburg Community Policing Advisory Group (CPAG) into a more formal updated policy, a few measures were put into effect on Wednesday, June 10.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2020 at 12:33 PM EDT
|By Eddie Callahan
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.
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Updated: Jun. 11, 2020 at 8:06 PM EDT
|By Jen Cardone
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.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2020 at 3:14 PM EDT
|By Staff
Police say he is white, 6'2" and 200 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. He usually wears a hat.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2020 at 5:52 PM EDT
|By Kate Capodanno
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.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2020 at 6:29 PM EDT
|By Eddie Callahan
No injuries were reported
Updated: Jun. 5, 2020 at 6:30 AM EDT
|By Staff
Azalia Berrian is autistic and was considered to be in danger as her disappearance posed a credible threat to her health and safety.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2020 at 1:29 PM EDT
|By Staff
The U.S. Postal Service is asking people for help in preventing dog attacks on carriers.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2020 at 10:12 AM EDT
|By Staff
The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office says the scene on Holy Road has been declared safe.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2020 at 5:37 PM EDT
|By Staff
City Manager Bonnie Svrcek and Police Chief Ryan Zuidema made the decision to life the curfew.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2020 at 4:43 PM EDT
|By WWBT newsroom
About two dozen National Guardsmen were dropped off by buses and five vehicles on 9th Street and Capitol Square.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2020 at 1:36 PM EDT
|By Staff
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."
Updated: Jun. 2, 2020 at 11:09 AM EDT
|By Staff
The Valley View Walmart closed for the day at 1:30 p.m.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2020 at 11:53 PM EDT
|By WWBT Newsroom
Virginia State Police say 80-year-old Sheng Yiu Ho has been found safe, and the alert has been canceled.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2020 at 10:51 PM EDT
|By Eddie Callahan
Shots were fired Monday night in Miller Park during protests following the death of George Floyd.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2020 at 4:38 PM EDT
|By Staff
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.
Updated: May. 31, 2020 at 9:11 PM EDT
|By Ashley Boles
Table 50, 202 Social House, Jack Brown's and Martin's all shut down early due to protesting.
Updated: May. 31, 2020 at 8:57 PM EDT
|By Eddie Callahan
Capitol Square was first closed May 30 following civil unrest on May 29 that left damage to numerous buildings and structures in the area.
Updated: May. 31, 2020 at 4:48 PM EDT
|By Lindsay Cayne
She hopes they are peaceful.
Updated: May. 31, 2020 at 4:14 PM EDT
|By Eddie Callahan
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.
Updated: May. 31, 2020 at 2:45 PM EDT
|By Eddie Callahan
Other closings Sunday include Shoe Carnival, Best Buy and Staples, all within the same shopping center.
Updated: May. 31, 2020 at 12:04 PM EDT
|By Ashley Boles
The goal is to complete construction by the end of the year.
Updated: May. 30, 2020 at 9:45 PM EDT
|By Eddie Callahan
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."
Updated: May. 30, 2020 at 7:46 PM EDT
|By Eddie Callahan
The Walmart at 4807 Valley View Blvd put an emergency early shutdown into effect at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Updated: May. 30, 2020 at 7:30 PM EDT
|By Eddie Callahan
The move was precautionary, to keep customers and employees safe.
Updated: May. 29, 2020 at 3:34 PM EDT
|By Staff
"In every interaction, our officers will treat all individuals with respect and dignity at all times."
Updated: May. 29, 2020 at 6:14 AM EDT
|By Staff
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue agencies helped out in a swift water search and rescue Thursday night in Giles County.
Updated: May. 25, 2020 at 4:50 PM EDT
|By Lindsay Cayne
He says folks should be extra cautious this week, since there's a lot of debris in the water from the flood.
Updated: May. 25, 2020 at 3:18 PM EDT
|By Staff
You can sign up for the alerts through the county’s website.
Updated: May. 24, 2020 at 11:03 PM EDT
|By Eddie Callahan
Stay with WDBJ7 for updates.
Updated: May. 24, 2020 at 10:41 PM EDT
|By Eddie Callahan
More than 1,000 people are still without power in Henry County Monday.
Updated: May. 24, 2020 at 8:16 PM EDT
|By Kate Capodanno
The group had tried to go water tubing, but the river was still swollen from flooding in the past week, making conditions dangerous.
Updated: May. 23, 2020 at 10:39 PM EDT
|By Ann Taylor
On Smith Mountian Lake, the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries is urging extra safety precautions for boaters.
Updated: May. 20, 2020 at 10:38 PM EDT
|By Staff
It happened on Bennington Street near Pike Lane, just north of the Food Lion supermarket, after water from the Roanoke River spilled onto the road.
Updated: May. 20, 2020 at 7:31 PM EDT
|By Leanna Scachetti
"I anticipate that we will be needed on the other side of this to help give some support."
Updated: May. 19, 2020 at 6:25 PM EDT
|By Ashley Anne
The sheriff's office says Deputy Brian Ellis' car was hit after a driver failed to move over.
Updated: May. 19, 2020 at 4:29 PM EDT
|By WHSV newsroom
Scam messages from fake contact tracers will include a link in the message for you to click, telling you that you need to follow the link to learn more or find out what to do.
Updated: May. 19, 2020 at 2:49 PM EDT
|By Eddie Callahan
Crews were called to the property for a medical call and found the victim that had fallen in an area with no exit or easily accessible point through the floor.
Updated: May. 19, 2020 at 10:43 AM EDT
|By Staff
Tuesday, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office will hold a press conference alongside a Deputy who was involved in an accident.
Updated: May. 18, 2020 at 7:39 PM EDT
|By Eddie Callahan
Delaney is listed at 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighing between 175-180 pounds with blue eyes and grey/white hair.
Updated: May. 11, 2020 at 4:01 PM EDT
|By Lindsay Cayne
The department's chief says COVID-19 most likely played a part in the low call volume.
Updated: May. 8, 2020 at 4:00 PM EDT
|By Michael Alachnowicz
The walks are meant to help the community with any needs they might have.