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Safety

Residents were urged to avoid the area of the factory about 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia.

Search on for missing in deadly chocolate factory explosion

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Four people remain missing as the search for victims continues and fire investigators work to determine a cause.

Open Case Virginia

Arieanna Day

Vigil held for three month old Arieanna Day almost five years later since she went missing

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
“We won’t give up. We’ll search, we will search, we’ll be detectives, we will pray, we will protest. We’ll do whatever we can to try to find what happened to this innocent baby who didn’t have a voice,”said Leah Ficklin.

Safety

WDBJ7 photo

Emergency crews respond to situation in NW Roanoke

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Multiple crews, including Roanoke Police, responded to the corner of Hershberger Rd. NW and Ordway Dr. NW on Saturday evening.

Safety

Appalachian Power

Over 12,000 people without power in the region

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
All downed lines are dangerous and carry an electric current that can cause serious or even fatal injuries.

Community

Moms who lost children to fentanyl in Virginia are advocating for change

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
“It was very hard knowing that your son was laying there gray, and you couldn’t do anything about it,” said Diacont.

Animals

Cuba’s Cups & Treats LLC holds grand opening

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
The flavors available are “Pooches and Cream,” Pawlicious P-nut Butter Bacon,” and “Blueberry Ruffin.”

Español

Un taller de finanzas quiere ayudar la comunidad hispana

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Kate Capodanno
La temporada de impuestos tiene mucha gente estresada. Las leyes cambian cada año, pero dos expertos quieren educar nuestra comunidad hispana y le ayuda con todas las finanzas.

Safety

Visitors welcomed back into Berglund Center after potential gas leak

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Eddie Callahan
The Berglund Center was evacuated on Saturday.

Safety

Critically missing man in Dinwiddie

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
His disappearance poses “a credible threat to his health and safety,” according to police.

Business News

New food truck offers all natural, organic dog treats and ice cream

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 2:09 AM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
A new food truck is opening that offers organic, all natural food and treats for pets.
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Safety

Police: 2 dead, 9 missing in Pennsylvania chocolate factory blast

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:42 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The facility is about 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia.

College

San Diego State ousts top seed Alabama from March Madness

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:39 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Darrion Trammell and San Diego State used a dominant defensive performance to knock top overall seed Alabama out of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night, bottling up All-America freshman Brandon Miller in a 71-64 victory in the Sweet 16.

Sports

Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs defeat Fayetteville 3-1, secure spot in playoffs

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:36 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
The 3-1 win on the ice against Fayetteville included goals by C.J. Valerian, Roshen Jaswal, and Billy Roche.

Court

Man who set fire to Old Bedford Middle School sentenced on three counts

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:46 PM EDT
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By Will Thomas
Daniel Flint has been sentenced three years and two months since he set the Old Bedford Middle School on Fire.

Law

NAACP rejects Youngkin’s policy restoring voting rights to former inmates

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:43 PM EDT
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
The Virginia NAACP made a statement disagreeing with Governor Glenn Youngkin’s overturn of policy that restores voting rights to former inmates with nonviolent felonies.

Economy

GO Virginia grants benefit economic growth projects throughout the region

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:31 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
These awards are directed towards creating talent pipelines and boosting economic growth of select industries.

Safety

Ammo found at Pulaski Co. Middle School

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:11 PM EDT
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
The presence of ammunition at school was by accident and no weapon was brought to school.

International

Biden, Trudeau say ‘inseparable’ nations won’t fail Ukraine

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:26 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and JOSH BOAK and ROB GILLIES
President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday celebrated the close, “inseparable” U.S.-Canada relationship and vowed that the two nations remain committed to defending Ukraine as it tries to repel a Russian invasion that has no end in sight.

Community

Roanoke community rallies together to fund youth talent show

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:45 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
“Well, the commission did approve 3000 dollars for the marketing, but the city never released those funds,” explained Ross.

Education

Roanoke College announces master degree partnership with Virginia Tech

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:12 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
Officials say this will help eliminate barriers and help fulfill the need for tech workers in our hometowns.

Development

Bassett Library will see major renovations through $2.25 million fundraising campaign

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:44 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
The ‘Build a Better Library Book by Book’ campaign will increase the size of Bassett library from 6,000 to 10,000 square feet.

Women's History Month

Ballad Brewing and The Fashion Haus to host Women’s History Month event

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:28 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
The Fashion Haus is a woman-owned business and their show will include local designers.

Health

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis: Your questions answered

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:42 PM EDT
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By Leanna Scachetti
Dr. Carlos Mora of Carilion Clinic joins us on the WDBJ7+ Digital News Desk to explain MS and the latest treatments for patients.

Here @ Home

VDH talks about rabies after recent case in Botetourt County

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:12 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Our hometowns are not seeing unusual numbers of rabies cases so far this year.

7@four

Chef chats up event venue and food truck offerings

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:04 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Chef Seth Brubaker stopped by 7@four to talk about his food businesses.

7@four

Roanoke County announces Easter activities, Treetop Quest schedule

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:56 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Explore Park and Roanoke County Parks and Recreation are gearing up for Easter and spring recreation.

Here @ Home

March is MS Awareness Month

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:52 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
A look at this disease of the central nervous system.

Here @ Home

Jaclyn’s Hope shares resources with abuse survivors

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:42 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Jaclyn’s Hope is an organization dedicated to providing resources and information to survivors of domestic violence, and those currently in abusive situations.

Entertainment

Creativity, artistry on display at Stars Over the Blue Ridge Quilt Show

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:15 PM EDT
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By Kristin Hodges
Over 225 quilts are on view along with special exhibits. The quilt show is presented by the Star Quilters Guild.

Here @ Home

Experts urge safety over convenience when kids are in cars

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Kate Capodanno
So far this year 57 children were stolen in back seats of vehicles. Last year, nearly 300 were in that same situation.

Here @ Home

VWCC School of Career & Corporate Training offers machining courses

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
Machining Fundamentals Class starts April 25.

Here @ Home

3-on-3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament held this weekend

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
Wheel Love provides positive peer mentorship.

Safety

VT and RU experts talk TikTok security concerns

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 2:42 PM EDT
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By Andrew Webb
The app is owned by a Chinese company.

Education

Students drive tractors to school in Franklin County

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 2:35 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Administrators tell us it was the biggest turnout they have had in years.

Education

House GOP passes parents’ rights bill in clash over schools

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and STEPHEN R. GROVES
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has made the bill — labeled the Parents’ Bill of Rights Act — a top priority during the early weeks of his tenure atop the House.

Environment

Christiansburg hosting stream cleanup

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:28 PM EDT
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By Andrew Webb
The Diamond Hills Stream cleanup will start at 9 a.m. March 25.

Crime

Deputies searching for person of interest in Campbell County larceny

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:25 PM EDT
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By Justin Geary
The incident occurred March 10.

National Politics

Sen. Kaine discusses bipartisan effort to repeal Iraq War authorizations

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:19 PM EDT
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By Janay Reece
Kaine says the bipartisan legislation will repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) against Iraq.

Development

Developer asks to withdraw application for Botetourt apartment complex

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:10 AM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
The application was scheduled to be heard by the Board of Supervisors during the March 28, 2023 public hearing.

International

Russian strikes in Ukraine kill 10 civilians, wound 20 more

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:33 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press and KARL RITTER
Five people died in Kostiantynivka, a town in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk province, when a Russian missile hit an aid station.

Accident

Montvale man killed in Bedford County crash

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:54 AM EDT
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By Justin Geary
85-year-old Ronnie Lantz was killed in the crash.

College

Virginia Tech women’s basketball to take on Tennessee in Sweet 16 Saturday

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:36 AM EDT
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By Janay Reece
The team left for Seattle this week for its matchup against Tennessee Saturday.

Schools

Roanoke Co. School Board puts CTE Center back on Capital Improvement Project list, hopes supervisors meet halfway

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:31 PM EDT
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By Will Thomas
The School Board’s ask of an additional $21 million brought the two to a stand-still over the last week.

Crime

Nurse arrested in connection to inmate’s death in Henry County

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:11 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The investigation revealed the on-duty nurse had falsified the inmate's medical records.

Investigation

Police chief fires officer, releases video of shooting death in Virginia

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:28 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and MATTHEW BARAKAT
Fairfax County's police chief announced the officer's dismissal and released body camera footage showing the shooting of Timothy McCree Johnson.

7@four

Pizza shop owners share stories on entrepreneurship

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:01 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Your Pie owners Dawn Holsea and Renee Gooding, who are sisters, dropped by 7@four to share their tales.

Science

Large asteroid coming close, but zero chance of hitting us

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:57 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
NASA said it’s rare for an asteroid of its size to come so close to Earth.

Health

Virginia facilities expanding medication treatment access for substance use disorder

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:57 PM EDT
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By Leanna Scachetti
The Virginia Department of Corrections is expanding access to buprenorphine, while Carilion Clinic makes plan to work with hospitals statewide.

Court

Trump grand jury turns to other matters, done for the week

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:54 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The Manhattan grand jury investigating Donald Trump over hush money payments met on other matters Thursday, further delaying a vote on whether or not to indict the former president, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Crime

Teenager dead after shooting in Lynchburg

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:04 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The shooting caused a lockout for Dunbar Middle and R.S. Payne Elementary schools until police confirmed there was no threat to students and staff.
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