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News

Buena Vista residents help rescue injured bald eagle

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Will Thomas
Buena Vista resident, Daryl Green, had an unexpected visitor in his yard Wednesday morning.

News

Safety continues to be discussed ahead of Roanoke City Public Schools first day

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Will Thomas
Roanoke City Public Schools held a virtual town hall Tuesday night to hear from parents. Most of the early discussion at the meeting involved school safety.

Education

VT Football helps with freshman move-in

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Andrew Webb
Players helped out by lugging boxes and furniture into dorm rooms for new residents.

Court

Day 3: Trial continues for man charged with involuntary manslaughter in 2019 Rockbridge County explosion

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Sophia Borrelli
Phillip Westmoreland is charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection to the explosion that killed four people.

News

Superintendent looks to new school year, with students back on track

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Joe Dashiell
Roanoke City Public Schools Superintendent Verletta White says she’s excited to get students back in the classroom and back on track after two very challenging years.

Breaking

One person taken to hospital after house fire in Roanoke

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Crews are working a house fire on the corner of 11th Street and Tazewell Avenue Southeast.

Community

Danville Police Department holds Heart Walk after homicide on Halifax Street

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
The police department conducts the walks to check in on residents and make them feel safe after a major occurrence in Danville.

Schools

Bassett High School student receives praise after notifying teachers about gun in another student’s bookbag

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
A school resource officer searched the suspected students backpack and found the 9mm pistol inside.

Court

$450M nationwide settlement reached as part of opioid maker Endo’s bankruptcy

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
The Commonwealth of Virginia is expected to receive at least $9 million.

Education

Roanoke County Public Schools hosts business input meeting for new Career and Technical Education Center

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Isabella Ledonne
Roanoke County Public Schools’ CTE director explained the program will help businesses with some of the current labor shortages.
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Technology

Bedford County expands internet access for 12,000 residents

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Isabella Ledonne
The deadline for the project is 18 months.

7@four

7@four previews Vinton Palooza Sunday Funday

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The event will be held from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the lawn of the Vinton War Memorial.

Community

Community members gather to make 200 gallons of ice cream

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
The homemade frozen dessert will be sold during the 32nd Ice Cream Supper by the Effinger Ruritan Club.

Back-to-School

MCPS goes back to school

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Andrew Webb
MCPS is back in the classroom for the 2022-2023 school year.

Back-to-School

Alleghany Highland Public Schools has ‘exciting’ first day

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Brittany Morgan
Next school year will see students begin attending a joint high school and middle school.

Crime

Danville police searching for suspects in homicide

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
33-year-old Patrick Lanigan Duffy died from a gunshot wound.

Crime

Suspect in Danville drive-by shootings arrested

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
18-year-old Xzavion Smith was arrested on multiple charges including attempted aggravated malicious wounding.

Safety

No gas leak detected after students dismissed early from Pulaski County school

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
The building will be inspected again as a precaution before school Thursday, but the district anticipates a regular schedule for the school Thursday.

Back-to-School

School nurse, guidance counselor share how roles changed in schools during pandemic

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Janay Reece
A school nurse and counselor share how much their jobs have changed in the past few years, and what’s next for them as kids head back to school.

Early Years

EARLY YEARS: Why optional isn’t always optional when it comes to college applications

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Kimberly McBroom
Experts say students can boost their admission chances by visiting a college in person.

Entertainment

What’s What With the Weekend, August 19-21

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 11:40 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
Your Hometown Station is the top spot getting you out and ready for the weekend.

Transportation

VDOT working to bring in contractors for upcoming winter season

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 9:54 PM EDT
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By Will Thomas
Each year, VDOT works to recruit contractors to help in snow removal efforts.

Crime

Search on for shooter after killing in Danville

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 7:37 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
Those who are in the Halifax Street and surrounding areas with potential video surveillance footage are asked to contact the Danville Police.

Court

Gang members sentenced in Roanoke federal court

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 7:35 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
Three members of a street gang responsible for two Roanoke murders have been sentenced to decades in prison. And a fourth awaits sentencing.

Court

Trial underway for man accused in fatal Rockbridge County explosion

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 7:08 PM EDT
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By Sophia Borrelli
Phillip Westmoreland is charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the explosion at the South River Market in May 2019.

Your Vote Virginia

State Board considers Roanoke campaign complaints

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 6:53 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
Tuesday afternoon, the Virginia State Board of Elections took up complaints that were filed against two candidates for Roanoke City Council.

Business News

Averett University holds annual Business Fest

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 6:48 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
Averett University held its annual Business Fest Tuesday to showcase local businesses and help students network.

Community

Harvest Foundation launches Program Hope for 20th anniversary

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 6:31 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
Community members and organizations can submit proposals for projects that will make a positive difference in Martinsville and Henry County.

Religion

Roanoke church raises $1.7 million for local missions

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 5:48 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
One of the projects will be dedicated to Alexa Cannon.

Health

Eight cases of monkeypox confirmed in southwest Virginia

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 5:42 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
There are 200 cases in the state of Virginia.

Business News

Fazoli’s opens in Pulaski County

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 5:37 PM EDT
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By Andrew Webb
Fazoli’s is now open for business.

History

Christiansburg auction company sells ‘holy grail’ of firearms

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 5:31 PM EDT
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By Andrew Webb
A Christiansburg auction company recently sold a 1847 Colt Walker Revolver

Crime

Giles Co. residents warned after potential sighting of armed and dangerous suspect

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 5:25 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
A witness described seeing someone wearing a blue flannel shirt with white and black stripes and blue jeans that resembled Shawn Tolbert.

Crime

Teen charged after loaded gun found in backpack in Henry County school

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 4:43 PM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
The 16-year-old was detained after the student showed the gun to another student.

National

Former Virginia officer gets probation after cooperating in Jan. 6th case

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 4:17 PM EDT
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By David Ade
Former co-defendant previously sentenced to more than seven years

Investigation

Skeletal remains found near US-220N in Roanoke

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 4:12 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
A forensics investigation is underway.

Community

Murals add color, character to Southeast Roanoke community

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 3:45 PM EDT
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By Brittany Morgan
The project is expected to be complete in September

7@four

Backroads Blues Festival hits Elmwood Park Saturday

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 3:27 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
Buddy Guy and more are hitting the Elmwood Park stage Saturday, August 20 for the Backroads Blues Festival.

Crime

Danville drive-by shootings lead to search for shooters, vehicles

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 3:11 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
A parked vehicle and residence were both shot.

Community

Lynchburg Hillcats host Hunters for the Hungry night Thursday

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 12:49 PM EDT
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By Brittany Morgan
Proceeds will be used to pay meat processing fees.

Court

Former Rocky Mount officer sentenced for role in DC riot

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 11:58 AM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
Jacob Fracker was sentenced August 16 to one year of probation, with the first 59 days being confined at home.

Fire

Second person dies after house fire in Norton

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 11:46 AM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
The fire appears to have been accidental, with the cause and origin unclear.

Court

Three members of Rollin’ 30s Crips gang sentenced for Roanoke murders

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 11:36 AM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
All three suspects pleaded guilty.

Crime

Sheriff’s offices looking for suspect in grand larceny, stolen property cases

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 9:59 AM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
Travis Ramsey is white, 5′7″ and 165 pounds.

Schools

Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office working to fill open SRO positions

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 9:08 PM EDT
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By Will Thomas
In June, the Roanoke County School Board approved appropriating $180,000 to bring in six new school resource officers.

Education

Virginia Ready Initiative retrains workers for in-demand jobs

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 7:58 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
For many Virginians, the difference between low pay and a living wage, could be a six to twelve-week training program.

Education

New grant to expand Taubman Museum outreach

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 7:30 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
The Taubman Museum of Art will receive a major grant that will expand its outreach to people with different needs and abilities.

Traffic

Crews start work on James River Bridge in Buchanan

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 6:56 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
Crews should finish construction next summer.

Economy

Section 8 housing waitlist reopens for Roanoke Valley

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 6:51 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
The housing authority is expecting to receive 5,000 applications.

History

Efforts being made to preserve Almagro Black history in Danville

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 5:57 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
Almagro was one of the first and only all-Black communities in America, dating back to 1883.
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