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Business News

E and N Soaps and More stopped by to share what inspires them as small business owners.

E & N Soaps and More stops by WDBJ7 Sunday Mornin’

Updated: 35 minutes ago
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By Janay Reece
E and N Soaps and More stopped by to share what inspires them as small business owners.

News

WDBJ7 Sunday Mornin’ starts late February 5, 2023

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Because of children’s programming, WDBJ7 Sunday Mornin’ is scheduled for a late start. The show will begin at 7 a.m. on February 5, 2023.

Crime

Roanoke Food Lion shooting suspect in police custody

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Eddie Callahan
The Food Lion is located at 2631 Peters Creek Road NW.

College

Liberty Flames

Lipscomb defeats Liberty men’s basketball 69-64; McGhee becomes program’s all-time leading scorer

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Eddie Callahan
Darius McGhee became the Liberty Flames all-time leading scorer during a 19-point effort

Science

New exhibit makes environmental science kid-friendly

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
It’s a piece taking visitors on a journey to learn about the air that we breathe.

Black History Month

Roanoke celebrates Transit Equity Day with free bus rides for the first time

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
“It means celebration of life, it means education, it means civil rights advocacy work, it means freedom,” said BRAG Member Cyndi Jones.

Community

Virginia Children’s Theatre wraps up production about racism

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
Lift Every Voice will also tour schools and community organizations in Virginia from February 6-17, 2023.

Safety

Traffic resumes along 29S ramp in Danville after pursuit leads to crash

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Eddie Callahan
The vehicle crashed near West Main Street.

College

No. 6 Virginia men’s basketball defeated by Virginia Tech 74-68

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The Hokies hosted the Hoos in a Saturday afternoon matchup at Cassell Coliseum.

Investigation

2-year-old boy and father dead after being found in Tazewell Co. river

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Chief deputy of the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office says there are rumors being spread about this matter, but it is still an active investigation.
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Investigation

Three teens taken to hospital after shooting in Northwest Roanoke

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Police say the preliminary investigation indicates all three boys were injured near 22nd St. NW.

PetTalk

Pet Stories: Meet Nala

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 8:40 AM EST
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By Meteorologist Christian Johansen
She is a one-year-old cat looking for her forever home.

Safety

One person injured after smoke found at Galax nursing home

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 5:43 AM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
One person was transported to Twin County Regional Healthcare for minor injuries from evacuating.

Safety

13-year-old girl reported missing out of Harrisonburg found safe

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:15 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
Grogg might have been wearing a purple sweatshirt and blue jeans

Business News

Downtown Lynchburg Association seeks applicants for “Launch LYH”

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 9:21 PM EST
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By Will Thomas
The Downtown Lynchburg Association is calling on current and potential business owners for a chance to cash in on a portion of $115,000 in grant funding.

Military

Bedford community hosting “Welcome Home” parade for National Guard soldiers

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 9:04 PM EST
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By Will Thomas
As the town prepares to celebrate the soldiers on Feb. 11, during the parade they’ll also take a moment to honor those who came before them.

Schools

Stanley tries new approach in push to modernize schools

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 8:05 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
Stanley's legislation passed on a unanimous vote in the Virginia Senate. It calls for the state to establish standards for the maintenance, operation, renovation and construction of schools.

Entertainment

What’s What With the Weekend, February 3-5

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:33 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
Your Hometown Station is the top spot getting you out and ready for the weekend.

Military

After 77 years, man reunited with father’s WWII Medal of Honor

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:48 PM EST
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By Patsy Montesinos
“It is actually the only thing I have that represents my father,” said Bob Wilkin.

College

Virginia Tech receives national recognition from Special Olympics

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:50 PM EST
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By Andrew Webb
Tech is the first university in the commonwealth to achieve national banner recognition.

Education

Giles County revamps ACCE program

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:42 PM EST
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By Andrew Webb
Now the program is transitioning to be called ACCE All In.

Animals

Longest cat resident at Martinsville-Henry County SPCA looks for owner to boss around

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:27 PM EST
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By Makayla Shelton
Her sassy personality and tendency to express her opinions by smacking people has made her a staff favorite.

Crime

Stolen guns reportedly found at Riverheads High School during event, ACSO says

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:10 PM EST
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By WHSV Newsroom
The Augusta County Sheriff's Office says that multiple guns were reportedly found on the grounds of Riverheads High School.

Development

Construction continues at Tyson Foods facility in Danville, set to open in August

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:10 PM EST
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By Makayla Shelton
The $300 million investment will create around 400 jobs.

Safety

Lynchburg elementary school lockout over

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 3:44 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
It was precautionary because of police activity in the neighborhood.

Accident

Southbound 581 in Roanoke back open after crashes

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 2:55 PM EST
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By Pat Thomas
No information has been released about any injuries or a cause.

Crime

Arkansas man caught with loaded pistol at Lynchburg Regional Airport

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 1:43 PM EST
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By Justin Geary
The gun was found in a carry-on bag after the bag went through an X-ray unit.

Crime

$2500 stolen in burglary at Roanoke mosque

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 1:28 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Officials at the mosque say nearly $2,500 was stolen.

Crime

Virginia Tech professor arrested on child sex charges

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 12:44 PM EST
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By Justin Geary
Court records indicate the charges are related to an incident that allegedly occurred in 2002.

Offbeat

Loathe or love someone? How about a cockroach... or lovebirds... for Valentine’s Day?

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:57 AM EST
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By Pat Thomas
The museum is offering the chance to name one of its Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches or sponsor the lovebirds in the Parakeet Garden.

Entertainment

Jo Dee Messina set to perform at Dr Pepper Park

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:34 AM EST
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By Pat Thomas
Tickets are available beginning Saturday, February 4.

Entertainment

The Hands of an Artist: Meet the minds behind the Henrietta Lack statue

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:28 AM EST
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By Janay Reece
Roanoke artist Bryce Cobbs and Blacksburg-based sculptor Lawrence ‘Larry’ Bechtel are the artists behind the upcoming Henrietta Lacks statue.

Business News

Senate committee rejects Petersburg casino bill

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:31 AM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Even though the Petersburg bill was defeated, a similar bill is still alive in the House.

Crime

Man wanted in Virginia on child porn charges arrested in Myrtle Beach

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:14 AM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
A police report states that 24-year-old Derrick Young was taken into custody Thursday morning.

Crime

Neighbors react to officer-involved shooting that left one Lynchburg man dead

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 3:38 AM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff and Patsy Montesinos
An officer with the Lynchburg Police Department was involved in an officer-involved shooting following a vehicle pursuit Thursday night.

Transportation

Roanoke Advocacy Group hopes to improve public transportation

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 11:54 PM EST
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By Will Thomas
The Bus Riders of Roanoke Advocacy Group began its work in February 2022.

Schools

Roanoke County School Board discusses future CTE project

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 11:34 PM EST
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By Will Thomas
In July 2022, Roanoke County Public Schools purchased the land that will house their future career and technical education center.

Education

Virginia Board of Education advances controversial history standards

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:41 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
The Virginia Board of Education has voted to advance the latest version of controversial standards that will guide the teaching of history and social science in the state’s public schools.

Health

Doctors call for prescription drug affordability board

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:16 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
Legislation targeting the high cost of prescription drugs could face a key vote this week in Richmond, and a group of Virginia doctors is urging state lawmakers to take action.

National

Virginia man sentenced for his part in the Capitol insurrection

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:09 PM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
Joshua Haynes of Covington, Virginia, was sentenced to 32 months behind bars and 36 months of supervised release for his part in the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection.

Investigation

Attorney: Former Richneck principal not aware that 6-year-old had a gun

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:24 PM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom
An attorney says the former principal has received threats and has been the subject of several uninformed social media posts.

Memorial

JMU remembers legendary basketball coach Lou Campanelli

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:49 PM EST
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By Colby Johnson
Campanelli coached the Dukes from 1972 to 1985 and helped grow the program from a non-scholarship Division II team to a Division I team. He took several of his teams to NCAA Tournament and was inducted into the JMU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1999.

Business News

Ambulance transportation company cutting operations in three hometowns

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:14 PM EST
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By Patsy Montesinos
“And so it was kind of like they came in and said hey we’re shutting down and tonight’s your last day,” explained Shelton.

Safety

Botetourt County increasing security at schools

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:03 PM EST
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By Patsy Montesinos
“We can never make any of our buildings 100 percent secure but we can certainly never stop trying,” added Russ.

Court

Covington man sentenced for destroying media gear during Capitol breach

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 4:57 PM EST
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By Pat Thomas
Joshua Dillon Haynes, 40, was sentenced to 32 months in prison.

Crime

Danville Police ask for help identifying thief

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 4:43 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Police say the thefts happened during the week of January 31.

Community

Agape Center NRV in need of donations

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 4:33 PM EST
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By Andrew Webb
Right now, the biggest items of need are diapers and wipes.

Here @ Home

Adam Ward Hoop Classic returns this weekend

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 4:26 PM EST
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By Kate Capodanno
Tickets for the weekend are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-9 and free for children under 5 years old.

Safety

Montgomery County SRO saves child’s life

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 4:25 PM EST
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By Andrew Webb
A sixth grade student at Auburn Middle School choked on a pretzel during lunch on Monday.

Investigation

Justifiable homicide ruled in fatal stabbing in Pulaski County

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 4:06 PM EST
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By Pat Thomas
A fatal stabbing in Pulaski County has been ruled to be justifiable homicide, with no charges expected.
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