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7@four

7@four: Emmet Cahill

Emmet Cahill performing at the Jefferson Center

Updated: moments ago
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By Justin Geary
The concert will be on June 11th at 6 p.m.

Here @ Home

Community College Innovation Challenge

Virginia Western engineering team goes to finals in national competition

Updated: 37 minutes ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The Appalachian Engineers Team at Virginia Western Community College has made it to the finals of a national competition.

Health

Understanding the effects of long COVID and menopause

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Leanna Scachetti
Long Covid could cause menopausal or peri-menopausal women to experience more acute or severe symptoms of menopause.

Here @ Home

TAP Youth Advocates

Organization looks for youth advocates to build healthy relationships

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Natalie Faunce and Kate Capodanno
Evidence-based lessons proven to reduce violence

Here @ Home

Water Conservation Tips this Summer

Conserving water this summer

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Kate Capodanno and Natalie Faunce
Ways to conserve and save your water consumption this summer

Schools

Pulaski County Public Schools-VA

PCPS Board members discuss superintendent search

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Andrew Webb
From the beginning of the search the board had its sights aimed on Rob Graham.

Local

Pulaski County Tourism guidery

Pulaski County opens first tourism ‘guidery’

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Andrew Webb
Pulaski County Tourism is replacing visitors centers with phonebooths around the county.

International

Pentagon spokesman U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder arrives for a media briefing at the...

US announces new $2.1 billion package of military aid to Ukraine

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The aid also will include munitions for laser-guided rockets, an undisclosed amount of artillery rounds, and funding for training and maintenance support.

Accident

Police car lights

Forest native dies in medical emergency crash

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
56-year-old William Canfield died in the crash.

Accident

Clinch Valley Community Action bus being towed away after being hit head on.

UPDATE: One dead after SUV hits Head Start bus in Tazewell crash

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
Several rescue and fire departments responded to the crash along with Virginia State Police and the TCSO.
Local Radar
Local Radar

Accident

Two killed; two seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash in Wythe County

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
Police say they will release the names of the victims when the next of kin have been notified.

Technology

GM’s electric vehicles will gain access to Tesla’s vast charging network

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer
GM joins Ford in shifting its electric vehicles to work with about 12,000 of Tesla’s roughly 17,000 chargers.

Consumer

Taxpayers are missing out on more than $1 billion in refunds

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By CNN Newsource staff
The Internal Revenue Service is trying to track down 1.5 million people who are owed their share of unclaimed tax refunds.

Crime

Parents arrested on child neglect charges in Tazewell County

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
38-year-old Michael Stevenson and 20-year-old Selina Coleman were charged with multiple counts of Child Endangerment and Child Abuse Neglect with Serious Injury.

Mornin'

Partnership for Community Wellness reaching out to area congregations to help prevent overdoses and other risky behaviors in our hometowns

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Kimberly McBroom
PCW recognized the need for connection within faith communities to localized resources in the battle against addiction

Mornin'

HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Roanoke Ballet Theatre production of “Giselle” coming to the Jefferson Center

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Kimberly McBroom
"Giselle" is considered one of the greatest romantic ballets

Schools

Bedford County School Board approves changes to policy on “teaching about controversial issues”

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Will Thomas
The policy focuses on “teaching about controversial issues,” which includes discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity.

Schools

Robert Graham named new superintendent of Pulaski County Public Schools

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Will Thomas
Rob Graham will take over as superintendent of Pulaski County Public Schools on July 1.

Environment

Air quality concerns linger in western Virginia

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Joe Dashiell
A haze hung over the Roanoke Valley, as visitors to Mill Mountain took in the view Thursday afternoon.

Local

Partners help Rescue Mission pack food boxes, feed families

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Joe Dashiell
Thursday morning, the Rescue Mission, Coca-Cola Consolidated and Kroger partnered for a meal kit preparation event.

Fire

Couple thanks firefighters for saving dog from burning Roanoke House

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
The couple tried 4 times to save Gracie from the flames but failed. Roanoke Fire-EMS successfully rescued the dog and transported it to the emergency vet.

Crime

Danville PD needs help finding person involved in hit-and-run

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The hit-and-run happened near the intersection of Loyal and S. Ridge Streets around 10:30 p.m. on May 27.

Fire

Several people rescued from Lynchburg apartment fire

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

7@four

7@Four previews A Day At The Lake at Smith Mountain Lake

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The event will take place on June 10th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Community

Danville and Pittsylvania County see major tourism rebrand; ‘Visit SoSi’

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 4:06 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
The branding is a way to show both locals and visitors that there is ‘so’ much to ‘see’ in the community.

Entertainment

Danville’s first annual Ballou Beach Bash to take place at Ballou Park

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 3:52 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
The Castaways will perform a mix of beach, soul and rock music.

Memorial

Remembering a Patriot: Family accepts high school diploma for young McAfee Knob victim at graduation & shares his story

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 3:51 PM EDT
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By Janay Reece
“His whole life brighten the world --- his smile, especially,” said his cousin Jennifer.

Crime

Trio of tractor thieves identified after investigation leads to South Carolina

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 3:47 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The suspects received two Ford Mustangs and a Harley Davidson motorcycle in exchange for the equipment.

Accident

One person is in the hospital after tractor is rear ended

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 3:31 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The driver of the tractor was taken to a local hospital.

Here @ Home

Organization Helps Families Navigate Life After Brain Injuries

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Kate Capodanno and Natalie Faunce
Helping people with brain injuries reintegrate into family and community

Religion

Pope drinks liquids, makes brief call after surgery to remove intestinal scar tissue, repair hernia

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 2:54 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Doctors say Wednesday’s operation was successful and there were no complications or other pathologies discovered.

Local

Early donation period for GiveLocalNRV Day 2023 up and running

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 2:01 PM EDT
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By Andrew Webb
The Community Foundation of the NRV has more than 100 non-profits lined up for this year’s fundraiser.

Local

Radford Army Ammunition Plant welcomes new commander

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 1:51 PM EDT
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By Andrew Webb
On June 8, the plant celebrated the change with a ceremony honoring former commander, Russell Jones, and welcoming in the new commander, Humphreys.

Community

Virginia Children’s Theatre launches emergency fundraising campaign

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 12:36 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
Leaders say the end of government funding, inflation, and supply chain shortages have driven up their costs by 30 percent.

Safety

Clear bag policy in-place for Darius Rucker concert

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 11:43 AM EDT
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By Justin Geary
Downtown Roanoke, Inc is implementing the policy for safety precautions.

Environment

Report: Large companies make no climate change progress

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 10:04 AM EDT
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By CNN Newsource Staff
The CEO of ESG book says more needs to be done on this matter.

Development

Blue Ridge Parkway project near Roanoke completed

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 9:18 AM EDT
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By Justin Geary
The reconstruction was due to a storm that occurred in the spring of 2020.

Schools

Patrick Henry High School to celebrate new class of graduating seniors

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 7:12 AM EDT
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By Janay Reece
Hundreds of Patrick Henry High School seniors will walk across the stage.

Mornin'

Humble Hustle Company to host “Ignite Your Purpose Conference” to inspire Roanoke Valley middle and high school girls

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 6:09 AM EDT
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By Kimberly McBroom
The conference will help girls and young women explore various career paths, and gain insight into their mental health

Crime

‘Very special to us’: Family members mourn loved ones killed in mass shooting

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 11:51 PM EDT
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By Desiree Montilla
Datrell Glover will never forget how her nephew, Shawn Jackson, lit up a room with his smile.

News

Fleet Feet Roanoke hosts 7th annual “The Big Run” at Fallon Park

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 11:08 PM EDT
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By Will Thomas
On Global Running Day, Fleet Feet Roanoke hosted its 7th annual “The Big Run” at Fallon Park.

News

Soul Box Project on display at Valley View Mall through June

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 10:33 PM EDT
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By Will Thomas
The national display focuses on bringing awareness to the impact that gun violence has on communities.

News

Virginia Air Pollution Control Board votes to leave Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:33 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
The Virginia Air Pollution Control Board has voted to remove Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas initiative.

Crime

‘You killed a child’ Grieving Mother demands justice after 6-year-old was shot while in bed

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:30 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
“It’s really really hard. I don’t wish it on nobody. It’s the hardest thing I’d ever had to do. I miss my son every day – every second,” said Fowler.

Local

Lynchburg Peacemakers install cameras to help community feel safe

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:29 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
“One street at a time you got to empower the community. Give them their streets back,” said Lynchburg Peacemakers President Shawn Hunter.

Safety

BBB Serving Western Virginia warns of fake advertising scam

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:21 PM EDT
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By Sophia Borrelli
The BBB Serving Wester Virginia said it recently learned about someone claiming to sell advertising on Carilion Clinic hospital patient discharge bags.

Safety

Unprecedented levels of harmful algae in Smith Mountain Lake cause swimming advisory

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:11 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
If ingested, the toxins could cause fever, headaches, diarrhea and vomiting.

Economy

Hometown Jobs: Limited Radiologic Technologist Program

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:52 PM EDT
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By Sophia Borrelli
This was the first year Carilion Clinic and Burton Center for the Arts and Technology offered high school students training to work in the radiology field.

Community

Danville Law Enforcement and community participate in Special Olympics Torch Run

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:50 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
They ran 3.6 miles from the Police Department Headquarters to the Courthouse.

7@four

7@four previews: Mingle at the Market Summer Concert Series

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:12 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The event will take place on June 10th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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