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Updated: 2 hours ago
|By Joe Dashiell
A House of Delegates subcommittee has killed legislation that would have established a retail marketplace for marijuana in Virginia. The vote makes it highly unlikely retail sales of marijuana will begin in early 2024.
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Updated: 3 hours ago
|By Joe Dashiell
Legislation advancing in the General Assembly could clear the way for a nursing facility on the former site of the Central Virginia Training Center in Amherst County.
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Updated: 3 hours ago
|By Eddie Callahan
The closing was reported at Blackwater Rd; Rt. 668N/S (Bedford Co.); / BLACKWATER RD.
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Updated: 3 hours ago
|By Eddie Callahan
The crash was near N Lee Hwy; US-11N/S.
Updated: 3 hours ago
|By Eddie Callahan
The crash was at mile marker 4.
Updated: 4 hours ago
|By Pat Thomas
The dogs have been identified as the two black labs, Colby and Caleb, taken from the Waid Park area last week.
Updated: 4 hours ago
|By Eddie Callahan
Multiple others were also arrested on various probation violations.
Updated: 5 hours ago
|By Pat Thomas
Dana Juan Reynolds, 44, is being held in the Henry County Adult Detention Center without bond.
Updated: 5 hours ago
|By Isabella Ledonne
Leaders are revamping the Roanoke President's Council and neighborhood associations.
Updated: 5 hours ago
|By Isabella Ledonne
Those who chose to celebrate love could name a pair of parakeets after their significant other.
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Updated: 5 hours ago
|By Leanna Scachetti
In 2022, clients served by Virginia's Harm Reduction Coalition reported more than 1,100 overdose reversals.
Updated: 5 hours ago
|By Pat Thomas
Wayne D. Harper, 35 of Roanoke, was charged.
Updated: 5 hours ago
|By Andrew Webb
The Town of Christiansburg teamed up with the facilities to provide valentines day cards to the residents.
Updated: 5 hours ago
|By Andrew Webb
Youth basketball is being impacted by referee shortages
Updated: 6 hours ago
|By Makayla Shelton
The new program will be only the fifth in the state.
Updated: 6 hours ago
|By Pat Thomas
Police are asking the public for help identifying the vehicles and people seen in the attached photos.
Updated: 6 hours ago
|By Makayla Shelton
The employee will help connect Spanish speakers in the area with health resources.
Updated: 7 hours ago
|By Stephen Whyno
The Capitals play two home games this week before facing the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL’s Stadium Series outdoors in Raleigh on Saturday night.
Updated: 7 hours ago
|By Jeff Amy
Democrats say Thomas’ legal positions are offensive and he should not be memorialized at the state Capitol.
Updated: 7 hours ago
|By Natalie Faunce
Tips to prevent being lured into a romance scam.
Updated: 9 hours ago
|By Henry Graff
Outside the statehouse Tuesday, Virginia’s First Lady stepped out of the shadows for a political mission that’s turned personal.
Updated: 12 hours ago
|By Pat Thomas
Police say while the source of the threat has not been determined, there appears to be no credible evidence of a threat against GW students.
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Sophia Borrelli
According to the National Retail Federation, 52% of Americans plan on celebrating the day.
Updated: 22 hours ago
|By Will Thomas
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy and School Resource Officer Steven Parks sprang into action in late January to save Auburn Middle School student Cody Linkous after he choked on a pretzel.
Updated: 22 hours ago
|By Will Thomas
The Botetourt County Planning Commission approved the permits 3-2 and 5-0 Monday night.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 8:08 PM EST
|By Joe Dashiell
High electric bills have gotten the attention of state lawmakers. And legislation they say could make a difference is advancing in the General Assembly.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 7:21 PM EST
|By Joe Dashiell
The General Assembly session is scheduled to end in less than two weeks, but budget negotiations between the House and Senate haven’t started. And that’s beginning to worry lawmakers who hope to adjourn on time.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 6:50 PM EST
|By Patsy Montesinos
Johnson is recognized as a driving force for the integration of tennis. Drawing hundreds of young black athletes to train in his backyard, two of which became grand slam champions.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 6:16 PM EST
|By Anthony Romano
The Hokies led the ACC in home runs last year, and some players say this year’s lineup could be even more dangerous.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 6:01 PM EST
|By Eddie Callahan
The water situation is near Old Hickory Ln; Rt. 1035E/W.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 5:58 PM EST
|By Makayla Shelton
Third grade teacher Katrell Ramsey has been organizing the program for six years.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 5:54 PM EST
|By Eddie Callahan
The Campbell Co. Sheriff’s Office has said there was no credible evidence regarding a gun being present at Rustburg High School during a dance Saturday night.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 5:45 PM EST
|By Isabella Ledonne
Firefighters say many of the fires they respond to are preventable.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 5:38 PM EST
|By Isabella Ledonne
The water authority hopes to start construction on the second water line by fall 2023.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 4:55 PM EST
|By Eddie Callahan
The crash was near Blairmont Dr; Rt. 1038E/W.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 3:38 PM EST
|By Leanna Scachetti
But experts say the number of fatal drug overdoses is still incredibly high.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 2:37 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
The town is slowly rolling out traffic changes.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 2:36 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
The museum received $25,000.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 1:21 PM EST
|By Pat Thomas
Rebel R. Hodges, 35, died at the scene of the crash.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 10:33 AM EST
|By Pat Thomas
The sheriff’s office has identified the victim as Jonathan Robertson, 28 from Pittsville.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 10:23 AM EST
|By Pat Thomas
Christopher Hunt is white, 5′11″ and 195 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes, according to the sheriff’s office.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 9:17 AM EST
|By Pat Thomas
The gun was caught as the woman entered the security checkpoint, according to TSA.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 9:08 AM EST
|By Pat Thomas
The principal said students and staff were sent home as a precaution for school officials and police to search the school.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 7:19 AM EST
|By Pat Thomas
Prices in Roanoke are 15.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, but 4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 9:45 PM EST
|By Eddie Callahan
Keeping you updated on the more random stories you might have missed this week on WDBJ7.com and our social channels.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM EST
|By Eddie Callahan
No one has been arrested and police are looking for information about what led to the shooting.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 6:03 PM EST
|By Patsy Montesinos
“There’s a real charm to come into a place that looks the same as it did 60 years ago.”
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 5:57 PM EST
|By Patsy Montesinos
”We get too overconfident. Particularly if you’re driving in a mountainous area, interstate 77, secondary roads, those corridors. You want to pay particular attention to those bridges and those cooler spots,” explained Bond.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 4:38 PM EST
|By Eddie Callahan
Four Virginia Tech players scored in the double digits.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 2:12 PM EST
|By Eddie Callahan
Taylo Valladay led the Cavaliers with 22 points.