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News

Please call 540-745-9334 if you have an emergency in the County.

Floyd County 911 Center experiencing issues with calls

Updated: 33 minutes ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Please call 540-745-9334 if you have an emergency in the County.

WDBJ Investigates

The search warrants go into detail about the reasons behind VSP’s investigation, what they...

WDBJ7 Investigates: Natural Bridge Zoo search warrants go into details about investigation

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Amaiya Howard
The search warrants go into detail about the reasons behind VSP’s investigation, what they saw, and why they took the animals.

Friday Football Extra

The Radford Bobcats celebrate a Class 2 championship win over Riverheads.

VHSL Football Championship Scoreboard

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Anthony Romano
Radford, Liberty Christian and Galax all capture state gold

Crime

Logo-Craig County Public Schools

Person associated with Craig Co. Public Schools charged with crimes involving minor

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Isabella Ledonne
The school district stated the person was not an employee, but had access to school facilities for contract services.

Safety

Roanoke County Public Schools

Two taken into custody after “concerning” social media posts involving gun

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Tynisha Jackson
Roanoke County Public Schools said there were concerning social media posts made Friday.

Crime

Clifton Forge Shooting

Officer attacked, suspect shot in Clifton Forge

Updated: Dec. 8, 2023 at 10:36 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Virginia State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday night.

Transportation

Historic funding will fuel passenger rail improvements in Virginia.

Historic funding to fuel passenger rail improvements in Virginia

Updated: Dec. 8, 2023 at 6:36 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
Billions of dollars are flowing to rail improvements across the country, and a portion of that money will bring historic investments in the Commonwealth.

Community

Shield Chaplaincy is working alongside departments in the Valley to support them during those...

Non-profit works to aid law enforcement after traumatic experiences

Updated: Dec. 8, 2023 at 5:23 PM EST
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By Amaiya Howard
Shield Chaplaincy is working alongside departments in the Valley to support them during those difficult times.

Schools

Averett University

Colleges prepare to help students navigate FAFSA changes

Updated: Dec. 8, 2023 at 5:15 PM EST
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By Makayla Shelton
The Federal Student Aid Application will include many changes this year due to the FAFSA Simplification Act.

Crime

Daniel Reynolds mugshot

Bassett man accused of using arson in attempted murder

Updated: Dec. 8, 2023 at 4:14 PM EST
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By Pat Thomas
“That fact that the home did not become fully engulfed in flames is a miracle; otherwise we would most likely be dealing with a loss of life.”
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Crime

Person of Interest in Roanoke Tire Slashings

Suspect in tire slashings taken into custody

Updated: Dec. 8, 2023 at 2:29 PM EST
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By Pat Thomas
After a surveillance photo of a person of interest was released, police identified and located the man.

Crime

Police Lights Generic

Man found with gunshot wound on Grandin Road SW

Updated: Dec. 8, 2023 at 12:59 PM EST
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By Justin Geary
Police say the shooting didn’t occur on Grandin Road, but that the man drove himself to the location after he was shot.

Investigation

Natural Bridge Zoo Under Investigation

GRAPHIC: Natural Bridge Zoo warrant describes alleged conditions

Updated: Dec. 8, 2023 at 12:50 PM EST
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By Justin Geary
The warrant says based on the first-hand observations and investigations, investigators “believe there to be a direct and immediate threat to the health and safety of the animals” at the zoo.

Investigation

Shooting Melrose Towers

Use of deadly force justified in Roanoke officer-involved shooting

Updated: Dec. 8, 2023 at 11:25 AM EST
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By Justin Geary
The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office used body cam footage to make the justification.

Business News

Chick-fil-A Opens in Lexington

First Chick-fil-A in Lexington adds 100 jobs to area

Updated: Dec. 8, 2023 at 10:46 AM EST
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By Pat Thomas
It opened December 7.

Holiday

Dickens of a Christmas continues for its second week with the annual City of Roanoke Christmas...

WATCH: Dickens of a Christmas Parade is in Downtown Roanoke

Updated: Dec. 8, 2023 at 7:14 AM EST
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By Tynisha Jackson
Dickens of a Christmas continues for its second week with the annual City of Roanoke Christmas Parade.

Politics

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin unveiled childcare plan during briefing Thursday in Richmond.

Gov. Youngkin unveils plan to expand childcare and early learning in Virginia

Updated: Dec. 8, 2023 at 12:29 AM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
A new proposal from Gov. Glenn Youngkin promises more help for parents struggling to find affordable childcare and early learning opportunities for their children.

Military

Roanoke Valley Veterans Council hosted state lawmakers during forum Thursday night

Roanoke Valley Veterans Council hosts lawmakers during annual forum

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
Thursday night, the Roanoke Valley Veterans Council, the Association of the United States Army and American Legion Post 3 held their annual legislative forum in Salem.

Investigation

Animals are now being seized from the Natural Bridge Zoo after a search warrant was served...

Animals seized from Natural Bridge Zoo during investigation; tiger euthanized

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 6:20 PM EST
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By Amaiya Howard
Animals are now being seized from the Natural Bridge Zoo after a search warrant was served there on Wednesday.

Crime

Person of Interest in Roanoke Tire Slashings

Roanoke police release image of person of interest in tire slashings

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 5:31 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Police have released an image of a man suspected of slashing the tires on more than two dozen vehicles in southeast Roanoke.

Weather News

Pets and Cold Weather

Winter Weather Preparedness Week: Problems dogs can face with the winter season

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 5:30 PM EST
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By Meteorologist Catherine Maxwell and Meteorologist Payton Major
We want the best for our pets, but it can be hard for them to communicate clearly to us to let us know when it’s just too cold.

Safety

Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office to replace body cameras

Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office receives grant to purchase new and improved body cameras

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 4:51 PM EST
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By Makayla Shelton
The new cameras have a wide-angle lens, so officers won’t have to manually move the camera.

Crime

Dominique Morgan mugshot

North Carolina murder suspect arrested in Lynchburg

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 4:41 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Dominique Morgan, 33 of Lynchburg, was arrested Friday during a traffic stop in the 1200 block of Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg Police said.

Crime

Polito is believed to be the shooter responsible for killing  three people at UNLV.

Suspect in Las Vegas university shooting graduated from Radford University

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 4:21 PM EST
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By Pat Thomas, FOX5 Staff and WITN Web Team
TV station KVVU in Las Vegas reports the suspect, killed in a shootout with police, has been identified as 67-year-old Anthony Polito.

Holiday

Volunteers pack thousands of Rockbridge Christmas Boxes

Volunteers needed to pack Rockbridge Christmas Baskets

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 3:48 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Rockbridge Christmas Baskets provides boxes of food and toys to families in need in Rockbridge County, Lexington, and Buena Vista.

Crime

Alex Rios mugshot

Roanoke Police make arrest in double July homicide

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 3:01 PM EST
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By Pat Thomas
Alex Rios, 52, is charged with two counts of First-Degree Murder.

Safety

Generic image of text that reads "FOUND SAFE" over a missing person poster.

Virginia woman listed “critically missing” found safe

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 1:39 PM EST
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By Pat Thomas
Jennifer Katherine Ammen was found safe.

Crime

AG Releases Ceasefire Virginia Teaser Video

Attorney General releases teaser video for Operation Ceasefire program

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 1:15 PM EST
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By Pat Thomas
The video is designed to be part of a digital campaign “reaching young people who may be considering gang or violent criminal activity, through YouTube and social media targeting.”

Court

Qunzell Payne mugshot

West Virginia man pleads guilty to Wythe County drug charges

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 12:02 PM EST
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By Pat Thomas
Qunzell Payne was sentenced to 25 years in the Virginia Department of Corrections with 13 years suspended.

Crime

Officer-Involved Shooting in Roanoke

Documents unveil new details in Roanoke homicide linked to officer-involved shooting

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 11:00 AM EST
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By Patsy Montesinos
Law enforcement checked through a window where they saw a man lying on the ground in the basement surrounded by blood.

Accident

Police Lights Generic

Pedestrian seriously injured in Wythe County crash

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 8:57 AM EST
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By Justin Geary
The crash occurred at 10 p.m. on Lead Mine Road.

Recreation

Concord Elementary is looking to raise $25,000 for the project.

Concord Elementary principal running in Boston Marathon in effort to implement new Cycle Kids program

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 6:56 AM EST
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By Tynisha Jackson
Concord Elementary is looking to raise $25,000 for the project.

Crime

Generic image of text that reads "FOUND SAFE" over a missing person poster.

AMBER Alert canceled; Virginia teen located

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 2:33 AM EST
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By Pat Thomas
Virginia State Police canceled an Amber Alert issued Wednesday night for a 17-year-old in Bloxom, on Virginia’s eastern shore.

Law

Marijuana

Another attempt to pass marijuana legislation expected in Richmond

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 7:31 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
Legislation creating a legal market for marijuana will be back before the General Assembly next year, but the prospects of winning approval in 2024 remain hazy.

Good News

Princeton woman competing in national “Greatest Baker” contest

Princeton woman competing in national “Greatest Baker” contest

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 7:09 PM EST
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By Clayton McChesney
This time of year, many people like to show off their baking skills.

Crime

Roanoke Police Department

Roanoke Police Department recovering as wounded officer goes home from hospital

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 7:05 PM EST
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By Isabella Ledonne
Officer Lauren Camper was critically injured when a homicide suspect shot her Sunday.

Fire

No Injuries Reported in Rail Car Fire

Train car fire ruled accidental

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 7:01 PM EST
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By Pat Thomas
Fire crews say the extended amount of time it took to put the fire out was due to the location of the rail car and its distance from water supply.

Investigation

The Virginia State Police assisted the Office of the Attorney General with issuing a search...

Criminal investigation underway at Natural Bridge Zoo for claims of animal cruelty

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 6:10 PM EST
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By Amaiya Howard
The Virginia State Police assisted the Office of the Attorney General with issuing a search warrant at the Natural Bridge Zoo.

Weather News

Day 3 of Winter Weather Preparedness Week

Winter Weather Preparedness Week: Winterizing your home and caring for pets in cold weather

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 6:10 PM EST
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By Meteorologist Payton Major and Meteorologist Catherine Maxwell
It’s Winter Weather Preparedness Week. All week, our team of meteorologists will have important tips and reminders to make sure you’re ready for whatever winter brings. Today, we’re focusing on getting your home ready for the winter, and how you can make sure your pets are safe in cold weather.

Hometown Jobs

People Incorporated

Hometown Jobs: People Incorporated helps with workforce development in New River Valley

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 5:13 PM EST
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By Sophia Borrelli
The services are very individualized for each person’s needs.

Crime

Dale Ave tires slashed

More than two dozen car tires slashed on Dale Ave

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 5:10 PM EST
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By Makayla Shelton
Roanoke Police say at least 24 vehicles were damaged, but that the number keeps growing as more calls come in.

Court

Jody Kern mugshot from 2015.

Man sentenced to prison for trying to kill sheriff’s deputies

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 4:51 PM EST
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By Pat Thomas
“This case is a perfect example of how a routine traffic stop can turn deadly for our law enforcement officers."

Health

On Wednesday, LewisGale Hospital Pulaski celebrated 50 years of healthcare service to the...

Pulaski hospital celebrates 50 years of servicing the community

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 4:13 PM EST
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By Annabelle Kinney and Lindsey Cook
On Wednesday, one of our hometown hospitals celebrated 50 years of healthcare service to the community.

Holiday

The Salvation Army red kettle.

Volunteers needed for Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 3:37 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The goal is to collect $293,000 this season.

Weather News

Winter Weather Preparedness Week: Snow types and measuring snow

Winter Weather Preparedness Week: Snow types and measuring snow

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 2:50 PM EST
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By Meteorologist Payton Major
It’s Winter Weather Preparedness Week. All week, our team of meteorologists will have important tips and reminders to make sure you’re ready for whatever winter brings us. Today, we’re focusing on types of snow and how you can measure snow accumulation right in your backyard.

Crime

Details Revealed About Police Shooting, Earlier Homicide

Roanoke Police Chief identifies officer shot in the line of duty and victim of previous homicide

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 2:05 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The officer, identified as Lauren Camper, is recovering after undergoing surgery.

Entertainment

Christiansburg resident Garry Morgan will appear on Wheel of Fortune

Christiansburg man will appear on “Wheel of Fortune” Friday

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 2:00 PM EST
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By Pat Thomas
The show has confirmed Garry Morgan is in the episode that will air on WDBJ7 at 7 p.m.

Lottery

Joann Cosgrove, winner of $777,777 through the Virginia Lottery.

Roanoke woman wins $777,777 through Virginia Lottery

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 11:52 AM EST
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By Justin Geary
The winning ticket was purchased at the Platinum Market on Platinum Road in Roanoke.

Law

Local business owners react after skill game ban becomes official

State Police receive 100-plus calls to skill games tip line

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 11:10 AM EST
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By Amir Massenburg
Virginia State Police have started a gaming tip line for people to call and report businesses that still have the games in operation.

Investigation

Natural Bridge Zoo.

VSP executes search warrant at Natural Bridge Zoo

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 10:19 AM EST
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By Justin Geary
The Rockbridge County/Lexington Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office says this is a pending investigation and has no comment.
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