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Court

FILE - Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks at a Coolidge and the American Project luncheon...

AP sources: Judge says Pence must appear before grand jury probing election interference

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By The Associated Press and JILL COLVIN and ERIC TUCKER
The sources said Pence would not have to answer questions about his actions on Jan. 6, 2021, when a violent mob of Trump’s supporters stormed the building as Pence was presiding over a joint session of Congress to certify the vote.

Crime

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Death of teen in Lynchburg investigated as murder

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
Police say they don’t know who shot the boy and no one has been arrested.

Court

Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC...

AP sources: No more action from Trump grand jury this week

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Manhattan grand jury that has been hearing testimony about hush money paid on Donald Trump’s behalf will not take up that inquiry again this week, further delaying a potential vote on an indictment until next week at the earliest, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Crime

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said in a statement that a member of his staff was the victim of a...

Sen. Rand Paul staffer attacked; suspect arrested

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By LINDSAY WHITEHURST
The suspect, Glynn Neal, 42, was arrested on a charge of assault with intent to kill after Saturday’s attack.

Business News

Roanoke Valley sports stores gear up for Virginia Tech’s big game

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Isabella Ledonne
Sports Haven in Salem and Hollins is trying to get more championship t-shirts for this week.

Politics

Virginia budget talks progressing slowly

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Joe Dashiell
Del. Terry Austin says budget negotiations are progressing slowly. But he says he remains confident we will see an agreement.

Court

Prosecution calls witnesses in trial of man accused of killing 2-year-old

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Andrew Webb
Andrew Byrd is accused of killing two-year-old Harper Mitchell.

Economy

Virginia home sales slow down, but prices are still climbing

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Isabella Ledonne
There's been a 20% decrease in sales but a nearly 6% increase in the average price.

Politics

Gov. Youngkin signs more than 700 bills

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Joe Dashiell
Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed 738 bills before Monday’s midnight deadline. He offered amendments to 78, and he vetoed three.

College

Roanoke’s Roger Ayers to officiate fourth men’s Final Four in Houston

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Anthony Romano
The Star City native has reffed 95 games this year, including the ACC Championship.
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Crime

Man arrested after allegedly using counterfeit bills at dozens of Walmarts

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
Malcolm McKinney allegedly passed counterfeit bills in 28 counties between Maryland and South Carolina, with a loss of $63,162.99 in merchandise.

Community

Danville Police Department will host annual Easteriffic Event

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
They will be giving out free easter baskets to children under 12 who sign up in advance.

7@four

Science Museum conducts plant structure experiment

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The demonstration involves investigating plant structures using lima beans.

Education

Pittsylvania County Schools, Danville Otterbots team up to combine sports with education

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
For the high school students, they will provide summer employment opportunities and internships for ages 14 and up.

Safety

Missing Radford woman has “credible threat to her health and safety”

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
Jean L. Miller, 31, is 5-foot-3 inches tall and 155 pounds.

Investigation

Fed official: Bank rules under review in wake of SVB failure

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Fed official, Michael Barr, said that the Fed is considering whether stronger bank rules are needed to prevent a similar bank failure in the future.

Here @ Home

Improve your outdoor lighting at home

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Kate Capodanno
Listen to the interview for more information about how light upgrades can improve a home’s safety.

Crime

What we know about the Covenant school shooting in Nashville

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
A shooter opened fire inside a private school in Nashville on Monday.

Here @ Home

FBI Richmond looking for applicants to its Teen Academy

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The FBI is hosting a Teen Academy this summer to give students a look at how agents tackle different types of crime and operations.

Here @ Home

Science Museum of Western Virginia opens summer camp registration

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Kate Capodanno
The Museum offers a series of summer programs tailored to children from elementary to middle school.

Here @ Home

Type 2 diabetes study looking for research participants

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Kate Capodanno
A researcher at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is tackling Type 2 diabetes with the hope of helping patients better manage their disease.

Here @ Home

The Crafter’s Corner hosts Easter Egg Hunt

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Kate Capodanno
The Crafters Corner will host the hunt inside of its store Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Court

Roanoke man sentenced for role in 2022 shooting, standoff

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
He entered a plea of no contest to his charges, which included two counts of shooting into an occupied building.

Crime

Nashville school shooter purchased 7 guns, planned attack on multiple locations, police say

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Lydia Fielder and Tony Garcia
“There was another location that was mentioned,” Metro Police Chief John Drake said.

Safety

Missing Chesapeake man found safe

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
Paul Wilson has been found safe, according to Virginia State Police.

Crime

Police release surveillance footage from Nashville school shooting

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Gray News staff
The video shows the shooter driving up to the school then shooting out the glass doors to get inside.

Memorial

Gov. Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of the lives lost in Nashville

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By NBC29
Governor Glenn Youngkin is ordering all U.S. and Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of the lives lost in Nashville, Tennessee.

Recalls

Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to mirror issue

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the vehicles don’t comply with the necessary rear visibility requirements.

Development

Montgomery Co. residents share mixed opinions on proposed major solar panel project

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Will Thomas
Fotheringay LLC wants Pivot Energy to construct 10,560 solar panels on 35 acres off Roanoke Road on three parcels on the Fotheringay Farm property.

College

Va Tech women headed to 1st Final Four after topping Ohio St

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
For the seventh time in the past 10 Final Fours, there will be a first-time participant.

Development

Love’s Travel Center approved in Montgomery County

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Will Thomas
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning request, a special use permit to allow a travel center and another special use permit for signage on the property including a 190 foot sign.

News

Virginia Tech beats Ohio State Monday to make Final Four

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Hokies will face LSU in the national semifinals on Friday in Dallas.

Crime

3 children, 3 adults killed in shooting at Tennessee elementary school

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 9:11 PM EDT
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By Daniel Smithson, Gray News staff and Tony Garcia
Police said the suspect was a former student of the school.

Court

In Trump probe, key witness returns, no indictment vote yet

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:43 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and MICHAEL R. SISAK and ERIC TUCKER
The jurors did not meet at all on Wednesday, one of the days when they ordinarily convene, and heard other matters on Thursday.

Politics

Bill-signing ceremony brings Gov. Youngkin to Roanoke

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:04 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
Governor Glenn Youngkin visited a Roanoke school Monday to sign five bills from the recent General Assembly session, and he sent a message to lawmakers still working on the state budget.

Investigation

Investigators continue search for missing Covington man

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:24 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the sheriff's office.

Women's History Month

Women’s History Month: Irma Thompson’s legacy of restoration continues for the Buena Vista Colored School

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
Irma's daughter, Danta Thompson, is now working to finish the Buena Vista Colored School restoration.

Development

Clifton Forge’s Historic Masonic Amphitheatre going under construction

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:44 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
The theater has plans to rebuild the structure in a stronger material.

Community

Campers Care to give temporary homes to those displaced by tornadoes

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:42 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
Campers Care is preparing to send the first two campers out within the next couple of weeks.

Accident

Bassett Rescue Squad volunteers in recovery after ambulance crash

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:31 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
One of them even hurt so severely that they were airlifted to the hospital - but everyone is ok.

7@four

Beer company plans April Fools Day party

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:10 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Co-owner and head brewer Rob Amos stopped by 7@four to chat about it.

Here @ Home

“Coyote Weather” is latest novel by former professor from Hollins University

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:56 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
A conversation with a local author about her new novel.

Crime

Danville Police arrest man for arson at school

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:40 PM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
David Meyer is in the Danville City Jail.

Business News

Deal to buy Silicon Valley Bank calms bank fears, for now

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 3:44 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Customers of SVB automatically will become customers of First Citizens, and the 17 former branches of SVB will open as First Citizens branches Monday.

Investigation

Human remains found in Patrick County near NC border

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 3:11 PM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
The identity hasn’t been determined of human remains found in Patrick County Saturday.

Here @ Home

Kidable Therapy offering summer camps

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
Kidable offers monthly social groups and clubs/camps throughout the year.

Here @ Home

New space offers haven to Huddle Up Moms

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Kate Capodanno
Donations welcome to help support those who need supplies

Here @ Home

AAA offers travel advice for spring break

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
Exercise caution before going abroad to Mexico.

Here @ Home

Hope @ Home with New River Valley Community Services (NRVCS)

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
A look at the importance of having fun each day.

Weather News

Southwest Virginia weather radar down for two weeks. Here’s what that means for forecasting.

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 12:53 PM EDT
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By Chief Meteorologist Brent Watts
From March 27 through April 10, the National Weather Service radar, Southwest Virginia’s main weather radar, will be out of service for an important upgrade. Here's what it means for our area.
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