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|By Janay Reece
Teal is the color worn to raise awareness about ovarian cancer.
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Updated: 3 hours ago
|By Justin Geary
Montgomery County Public Schools says Auburn Elementary School, Auburn Middle School and Auburn High School will be closed Thursday.
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Updated: 9 hours ago
|By Will Thomas
Though we still have Halloween and Thanksgiving ahead of us, Roanoke County crews are already getting into the Christmas spirit.
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Updated: 9 hours ago
|By Will Thomas
ABoone Real Estate Inc. got the go ahead from the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Wednesday to rezone 3.46 acres to C-2 for a four story hotel and 28.86 acres to R-3 for 80 townhouses.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By WDBJ7 Staff
The hurricane is expected to impact the state starting Friday, Sept. 30.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Joe Dashiell
Opponents of the Mountain Valley Pipeline claimed a victory Tuesday evening, when West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin withdrew legislation that would have fast-tracked fossil fuel projects, and cleared the way for the MVP.
Updated: 14 hours ago
|By Joe Dashiell
An exhibit in Bristol focuses on an important milestone in the career of Johnny Cash. And this week, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum is hosting someone who was there when Cash performed at Folsom Prison.
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Isabella Ledonne
The next step is for developers to submit an application to the county.
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Isabella Ledonne
The Woodsongs group hopes to bring music and art back into the lives of those who lost everything during the summer floods.
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Sophia Borrelli
He said people in our hometowns need to be prepared as well.
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Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Sophia Borrelli
In this new facility, employees will be building data center cooling equipment.
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Patsy Montesinos
Dr. Brenda Russ is the principal of Round Hill Elementary. Making her the first Latina Principal in Roanoke City Public Schools’ history.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By WDBJ7 Staff
The Lynchburg Police Department is looking for a man after an armed robbery at the KWIK STOP store on Old Forest Road.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Patsy Montesinos
The Mexico City-based company Bamboocycles is hosting its first continental US DIY workshop in the star city.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Pat Thomas
The company says employees will be assisted through the transition.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Makayla Shelton
The front of the school will also be completely remodeled along with a new 2,500 seat gym and renovated classrooms.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Jaunt for Justice 5K is scheduled for Saturday to benefit the Legal Aid Society of the Roanoke Valley.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Makayla Shelton
Phase one will begin sometime this fall and provide over 3,000 households with internet access.
Updated: 18 hours ago
|By Bryan Womack
Located on the city lofts apartment in downtown, The 35′ x 35′ mural titled “Creating our culture.” pays homage to artists of color who are not always recognized for their talents.
Updated: 18 hours ago
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Experience the “magic” of small town America at the festival, exploring more than 100 vendor spaces throughout the Town Park.
Updated: 18 hours ago
|By WDBJ7 Staff
When mom and dad are overweight, their kids are 80 percent more likely to have a weight problem.
Updated: 19 hours ago
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death for student athletes.
Updated: 19 hours ago
|By Andrew Webb
The group is designed for men and focused on fitness, fellowship and faith.
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By Andrew Webb
Radford is receiving $700,000 to help with a project connecting the New River to E. Main St.
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By Pat Thomas
The person claims to be with the civil process division, and asks resident questions about missing court and other law enforcement-related topics.
Updated: 21 hours ago
|By WDBJ7 Staff
During his time as a tennis coach, he influenced many African American students who followed in his footsteps.
Updated: 21 hours ago
|By Justin Geary
Police say that as the marshal service members approached the Toyota, they heard a gunshot.
Updated: 23 hours ago
|By Justin Geary
52-year-old Alvin Richardson was killed in the crash.
Updated: 23 hours ago
|By Janay Reece
The event is back after a two-year hiatus.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 7:04 AM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Look who’s celebrating a birthday or anniversary on September 28, 2022.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 12:14 AM EDT
|By Will Thomas
In early September, the Roanoke County Planning Commission unanimously approved the project to head to the Board of Supervisors for second public hearing.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 10:34 PM EDT
|By Joe Dashiell
The two state lawmakers who traded accusations after an interaction in Wytheville Saturday night, are now sharing videos they say support their version of events.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 10:18 PM EDT
|By Eddie Callahan
A large emergency presence converged near Franklin Road SW and Southern Hills Dr. SW.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 8:13 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
The new critical metals company brings 108 new jobs to the area.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 7:14 PM EDT
|By Joe Dashiell
Federal officials in western Virginia are moving to seize a Roanoke County motel they describe as a haven for drugs and commercial sex trafficking.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 5:22 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
Department members will be going to every school in Danville next week to distribute the materials and educate kids on fire safety.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 5:11 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
All of the county’s fifth graders got hands on experiences learning about farm safety and animals.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 5:01 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
The town has a new “LOVE” sign and celebrated its arrival with a ribbon cutting September 27.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 5:01 PM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Sinkland Farms in Christiansburg is celebrating its 31st Annual Pumpkin Festival this weekend.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 4:54 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
The county says its first step in that process is to create a transportation plan called Transportation Matters.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 4:25 PM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Puzzled is an annual non-profit charity event to raise funds and awareness for children and young adults with special needs, such as autism.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 4:13 PM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
This recipe is not only easy; with just a little creativity, it can even impress your guests at your next get-together.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 4:03 PM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
“It was originally a project of the Roanoke Natural Foods Co Op. They wanted to have another avenue to support small-scale local farmers."
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 3:43 PM EDT
|By Pat Thomas
One person has been arrested and Radford Police are looking for another man they say was involved in a fight in which one person was hurt.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 3:27 PM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
A woman who was inspired by the freedom schools of the civil rights area has created what she calls a thriving social ecosystem in which all Black, brown, and indigenous children are celebrated for who they are and learn from generations past.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 1:31 PM EDT
|By Justin Geary
23-year-old Chad Custer and 28-year-old Aaron Woods each face a sentence of 10 years to life in prison.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 12:36 PM EDT
|By Justin Geary
Police say the crash occurred in the 4000 block of James D. Hagood Hwy.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 12:18 PM EDT
|By Justin Geary
James Mason purchased a Supreme Riches ticket at One Stop Market located at 1023 Main Street in Altavista.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 12:04 PM EDT
|By Pat Thomas
IperionX Limited, a U.S. minerals company, plans to make a capital investment totaling $82.1 million to establish Virginia’s first titanium demonstration facility, in Halifax County.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 11:47 AM EDT
|By Justin Geary
59-year-old Charles Cregger was killed in the crash.