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Safety

88-year-old Joseph Gorbea, missing from Norfolk.

Senior alert issued for critically missing Norfolk man

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Justin Geary
Police say that 88-year-old Joseph Julian Gorbea was last seen on January 28th at 2:30 p.m., on 450 W Princess Anne Rd in Norfolk.

Consumer

Gas pump.

Gas prices in Roanoke up 10.4 cents in the past week

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Roanoke was priced at $2.99 per gallon yesterday while the most expensive was $4.00 per gallon, a difference of $1.01 per gallon.

Economy

Community forum

Roanoke community brainstorms solutions to address homelessness

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
“We don’t have people building affordable housing right now, today, that’s gonna be affordable for someone that has zero income. Is it free? If it’s not free then it’s not affordable for a lot of our folks.”

Schools

Claudia Huffman-CCPS

Death of staffer leads to closure of Craig County schools

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
Claudia Huffman served more than 20 years as a volunteer, substitute teacher, soccer coach and instructional assistant.

Crime

Shooter sought after man found wounded on Roanoke street

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
Officers found a man lying in the road with what appeared to be a serious gunshot wound.

News

WDBJ7 Sunday Mornin’ starts late January 29, 2023

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 4:11 AM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The show will begin at 7 a.m. on January 29, 2023.

Health

JMU’s ‘Ability First’ event visits Roanoke

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:32 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
James Madison University and its Empowerment3 center visited the Rivermont School in Roanoke, Virginia on January 28.

College

Liberty men’s basketball defeats FGCU 74-57

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:24 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
A total of 4,007 were in attendance on Saturday night to watch four players score in double figures for Liberty.

College

Mutts’ near triple double sends Va. Tech past Syracuse

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:15 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Grant Basile scored 25 points.

Entertainment

‘Say What?’ Wild stories of the week recap

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:09 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
Keeping you updated on the more random stories you might have missed this week on WDBJ7.com and our social channels.
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Community

Roanoke’s firefighters take home victory in annual Guns N’ Hoses charity game

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 9:19 PM EST
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By Isabella Ledonne
The "hoses" won the game over the "guns' 2-1.

Development

Botetourt County officials give update on new courthouse

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 5:59 PM EST
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By Patsy Montesinos
“Tear down the courthouse that stands today and replace it on the same site,” explained Lanford, “That matches as close as possible the architecture of the current facility.”

Community

Gun Violence Prevention Commission hosts talent show auditions

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 5:50 PM EST
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By Patsy Montesinos
To audition the kids had to take a workshop hosted by Better Agreements.

College

Gardner, Franklin lead No. 7 Virginia past BC, 76-57

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 2:46 PM EST
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By Hank Kurz Jr.
No. 7 Virginia used a big first-half run to take control and beat Boston College 76-57.

Crime

14-year-old allegedly at root of gas station bomb threats; Wytheville situation deemed safe

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 2:37 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
Crews responded at around 1:00 a.m. with an explosive detection K9 and no device was found.

Entertainment

What’s What With the Weekend, Jan. 27-29

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:20 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
Your Hometown Station is the top spot getting you out and ready for the weekend.

International

Liberty University team heading to Romania to help Ukrainian refugees

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:37 PM EST
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By Will Thomas
The LU Serve Now team will be there from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4.

Accident

Crash along BUS US-220N in Roanoke cleared

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:21 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
The crash was near Broadway Ave; Wonju St; City Rt. 3N/S (City of Roanoke) has closed BUS US-220N.

Crime

Law enforcement agencies, others respond to Memphis Police video

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:03 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Five officers were charged.

Technology

Broadband providers, railroads clash on crossing legislation

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:10 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
A dispute between broadband providers and railroads in Virginia is playing out in the General Assembly. And how it’s resolved could have an impact on thousands of people who are waiting for high speed internet.

Community

Roanoke talent show cost draws concern from local leaders

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:54 PM EST
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By Patsy Montesinos
"We’re showing them what greater looks like. We’re giving them an opportunity that they wouldn’t otherwise have.”

Accident

Bedford Co. multi-vehicle crash along VA-24 cleared

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:53 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
The crash was near Moles Farm Rd; Morgans Mill Rd; Spradlin Rd; Rt. 635N/S (Bedford Co.); / SPALDIN RD.

Crime

Richmond Police officer charged with possession of child pornography

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:52 PM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom
A Richmond Police officer is behind bars facing a long list of child pornography charges.

Community

Virginia Tech and Smithfield team up to donate protein to local food bank

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:16 PM EST
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By Patsy Montesinos
Feeding Southwest Virginia received more than 30 thousand pounds of pork in a donation.

Crime

Liberty University Police respond to motorized scooter thefts

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:52 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
Campus police at Liberty are reminding the community to not leave property unattended and to secure belongings after multiple motorized scooter thefts.

Accident

One dead, two taken to hospital after crash along Rt. 21 in Grayson Co.

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:43 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
Virginia State Police say they responded to the crash site at around 7:07 p.m. Thursday evening.

Investigation

Wytheville road back open after finding of suspicious package in mailbox

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:40 PM EST
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By Pat Thomas
Virginia State Police will investigate the package and its origins.

Education

GO TEC will expand its career pathway program for students to reach 50 middle schools

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:35 PM EST
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By Makayla Shelton
The grant will allow the program to expand to several areas across the state like Buchanan County, Wythe County, and Norfolk.

Crime

Juvenile charged after allegedly placing bomb threat toward Henry Co. middle school

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:05 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
A bomb threat was placed over social media towards the Laurel Park Middle School on Friday.

Sports

Celebration of life to be held in memory of former Charlotte Hornets coach Paul Silas

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:05 PM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Silas will be honored this Saturday at The Park Church in north Charlotte.

Business News

Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce announces plan to increase business support

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 3:48 PM EST
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By Makayla Shelton
The four points of the plan are to business support, business advocacy, leadership development, and brand sustainability.

History

1920 car on display at Montgomery Museum

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:51 PM EST
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By Andrew Webb
A 1920 Maxwell is on display at the Montgomery Museum.

Politics

Wason Center poll indicates Virginians like Governor Youngkin, dislike President Biden

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:39 PM EST
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By Pat Thomas
Virginians prefer the Governor not run for president (59% to 29%).

Crime

Man arrested on multiple charges after shooting incident in Lynchburg

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 12:18 PM EST
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By Justin Geary
26-year-old Seandre Bradley was arrested on multiple charges including possession of a firearm by a violent felon.

Crime

Man arrested for death of girl in Roanoke

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 12:02 PM EST
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By Pat Thomas
Jonathan S. Anderson, 32, is charged with Second-Degree Murder.

Crime

Teen arrested for carjacking in Lynchburg; second robber at large

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:57 AM EST
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By Justin Geary
The teen was taken to the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center.

Fire

Cafe building destroyed in downtown Bedford fire

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:37 AM EST
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By Pat Thomas
No injuries have been reported and no cause determined for the fire, which was reported late Friday morning.

Community

Players, coaches get ready for annual Guns N Hoses charity hockey game

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:15 AM EST
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By Janay Reece
Doors open up at 4:30 p.m. – attendees are encouraged to arrive early to avoid traffic.

Crime

Washington Co. escaped inmates arrested; stolen car found

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:14 AM EST
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By Pat Thomas
Johnny Shane Brown, 51 and Albert Lee Ricketson, 31, escaped from the recreational yard of the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority in Abingdon.

Crime

Name released of man found dead inside burned vehicle

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:33 AM EST
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By Pat Thomas
Ronnie Lee Akers, 59, was found dead in a burned vehicle January 13, 2023.

Sports

Steve Wilks says he’s ‘disappointed but not defeated’ after Panthers hire Frank Reich

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:55 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
“The sun rose this morning and by the grace of God so did I,” according to a statement Wilks tweeted out Friday morning.

Memorial

Adam Ward Classic set for February 3-4

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:45 AM EST
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By Justin Geary
The majority of the proceeds will go to the Adam Ward Scholarship Fund.

History

S.C. woman celebrates 109th birthday with early party

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:27 AM EST
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By Molly Grantham
Besides her four children, Margaret has 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 18-great-great-grandchildren.

Community

Community members recognized at 133rd “Meeting of the Membership”

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:30 PM EST
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By Will Thomas
More than a hundred people gathered to say thank you to police officers, healthcare workers, teachers and even some members of the chamber.

Politics

Petersburg casino bill overcomes first hurdle in General Assembly

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:12 PM EST
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By John Hood
A bill that would add Petersburg to the list of cities to host a casino in the commonwealth overcame its first hurdle on Thursday in a senate subcommittee.

Education

Virginia Republicans tout school choice bill; Democrats call it a nonstarter

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:55 PM EST
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By Daniel Grimes
Republicans in the Virginia General Assembly are hoping to pass a bill they say would give parents a choice about where to send their children to school, while Democrats say the bill would harm those it’s trying to help.

Schools

Sharon Elementary School back open Monday after Friday cleaning

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:51 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The school division reports it will continue to monitor the situation and coordinate with the Virginia Department of Health and extermination service.

Court

Liberty University files motion to dismiss lawsuit by former employee

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:45 PM EST
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By Jessica Mardian and Will Thomas
Dr. John Markley, filed that lawsuit last November. He’s asking for a trial by jury and $20 million in damages.

Investigation

VSP to conduct investigation over incident at Roanoke City Jail

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:23 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The Virginia State Police has been asked by the Roanoke City Sheriff to conduct an investigation involving an incident at the Roanoke City Jail.

Health

Catawba Hospital plan clears first hurdle in House of Delegates

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:18 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
The plan that would transform Catawba Hospital has cleared its first hurdle in the House of Delegates.
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