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Local

Some VSP cars now have red lights

VTTI research keeping VSP troopers safer during roadside traffic stops

Updated: 5 minutes ago
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By Andrew Webb
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute started researching what lights would be best for police in 2014.

Safety

TSA Officers at Roanoke Airport

TSA needs officers for Roanoke airport

Updated: 6 minutes ago
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By Pat Thomas
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals who are at least 18 years old who have a high school diploma, GED or security experience equivalent.

Here @ Home

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Updated: 24 minutes ago
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By Natalie Faunce
How to start the gambling talk with your child

Crime

Ryan Guerrant mugshot

Roanoke man arrested on gun and drug charges

Updated: 48 minutes ago
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By Pat Thomas
Ryan Guerrant was wanted on a 3-count indictment for Aggravated Malicious Wounding, stemming from the shooting of a man in June 2022.

Court

Trump’s lawyers file motion to throw out Georgia special grand jury report

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By The Associated Press and JEFF AMY
Lawyers Jennifer Little and Drew Findling wrote that the world watched a special grand jury process “that was confusing, flawed, and at times, blatantly unconstitutional.”

Health

Carilion awarded $1.9 million for opiod treatment program expansion

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Justin Geary
The target date for completion is June 30, 2024.

Fire

No injuries reported in recycling plant fire

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
Crews say they responded just before 4 a.m. to Korte St SW when they found smoke coming from the door of the facility.

Investigation

Some Trump supporters ambivalent on calls for protests

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN
The ambivalence raises questions about whether Trump still has the power to mobilize far-right supporters the way he did more than two years ago.

Business News

Amazon cuts 9,000 jobs; now at least 27,000 layoffs in 2023

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and HALELUYA HADERO
Amazon's CEO says the company will still hire in some strategic areas.

Investigation

WATCH: Alleghany sheriff says missing man may have been victim of foul play

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
Deputies say 56-year-old Donald Kelley was last reported seen April 1, 2022, and was reported missing a week later.
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International

US sending ammunition, tanker trucks, boats to Ukraine

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and LOLITA C. BALDOR and MATTHEW LEE
The latest package of aid includes a large amount of various types of ammunition, such as rockets for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, and an undisclosed number of fuel tanker trucks and riverine boats.

Investigation

Trump ally to appear before NYC grand jury eyeing charges

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Such testimony could give the former president an indirect opportunity to make a case that he shouldn’t face criminal charges over hush money paid during his 2016 campaign.

Grown Here at Home

Grown Here at Home: Support local farmers with subscription to LEAP’s Farm Share program

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Neesey Payne
It’s different from a traditional Community Supported Agriculture program. Instead of buying food from one farmer, you get to enjoy food from several.

Consumer

Gas prices in Roanoke nearly a dollar cheaper than last year

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Roanoke was priced at $2.98 per gallon yesterday while the most expensive was $3.39 per gallon, a difference of 41 cents per gallon.

College

No. 1 Virginia Tech women’s basketball defeats No. 9 South Dakota State 72-60

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Eddie Callahan
The No. 1 Virginia Tech women’s basketball team will reach the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999.

Fire

After house fire, mother emphasizes preparing kids for emergency

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
"Lives can’t be replaced, items can."

College

Hokies wait more than 6 hours to see women’s basketball game

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
The women’s basketball team has been pretty unstoppable and fans believe they can go all the way.

Fire

Wythe Co. fire leaves one dead, two injured

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Eddie Callahan
After receiving a report of a house fire, first responders found three people who had gotten out of the building.

Animals

SWVA Wildlife rescues baby Great Horned Owl

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The baby Great Horned Owl was discovered on a front porch by Roanoke County Police after heavy winds hit the area.

College

No. 3 Liberty men’s basketball defeated in 2nd round of NIT by No. 2 Wisconsin 75-71

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 2:14 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
Darius McGhee led all scorers with 31 points.

Fire

Family displaced after Hollins house fire

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 12:29 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
A teenager, a dog and two cats were there at the time, but no injuries were reported.

Investigation

Trump says he expects to be arrested, calls for protest

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 12:35 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press and MICHELLE L. PRICE, JILL COLVIN and ERIC TUCKER
Despite no evidence that Manhattan prosecutors have given any official notice to him or his lawyers, Trump declared in a social media post that he expects to be taken into custody on Tuesday.

Safety

More than 60 Roanoke Valley homes receive free smoke detectors

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 8:39 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
It was part of the Red Cross' 'Sound the Alarm' event.

Recreation

Charlottesville and Albemarle mountain biking clubs team up for trail maintenance

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 7:26 PM EDT
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By Bria Stith
The Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club and the Albemarle County National Interscholastic Cycling Association teams worked together to improve the trail network at Heyward Forest.

Community

After losing wife to cancer, man gives free breakfast to survivors and families

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 7:05 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
“But this was something that even though she passed, I was able to still do it for her,” said Tausendfreundt. “So, I know she’s smiling.”

Recalls

Gerber infant formula recalled due to possible contamination

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 6:20 PM EDT
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By CNN Newsource staff
The maker of a popular powdered infant formula is voluntarily recalling one of its products.

College

No. 14 James Madison women’s basketball loses to No. 3 Ohio State in first round of NCAA Tournament

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 3:52 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
Kiki Jefferson led JMU in scoring with 17 points.

Recalls

CDC: Recalled eye drops linked to vision loss, eye removal, death

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 10:06 AM EDT
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By CNN Newsource staff
The artificial tears, distributed by Ezricare and Delsam Pharma, were first recalled in February.

Entertainment

‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill reveals cancer diagnosis

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 7:59 AM EDT
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By CNN Newsource staff
In an interview with The Guardian, Neill says he was diagnosed with Stage 3 blood cancer, also known as angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma.

Recalls

Recall issued for select frozen fruits over hepatitis A concerns

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 5:52 AM EDT
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By CNN Newsource staff
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says five people have been infected with hepatitis after eating frozen organic strawberries.

Crime

Suspect sought in deadly UVA Corner shooting

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 4:20 AM EDT
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By Dominga Murray
The Charlottesville Police Department is searching for the gunman who opened fire on the UVA Corner early March 18.

Business News

New coworking space to open in downtown Roanoke

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 10:34 PM EDT
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By Will Thomas
The 3,200 square foot building has all the resources of a traditional office.

College

Fans cheer on Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball in opening round of NCAA Tournament

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 10:17 PM EDT
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By Will Thomas
Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball cruised to a 58-33 win over Chattanooga in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

Animals

Roanoke Fire-EMS shows off furry friend London

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 9:10 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Roanoke Fire-EMS says if you are hoping to find a guy who is mature and loving, but still knows how to have fun, this pup is definitely your man.

Schools

Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, School Board at odds over financing for CTE Center

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 8:09 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
The Roanoke County School Board and the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors are at odds over funding for capital improvement projects. And it now appears that plans for a new career and technical education center are hanging in the balance.

Transportation

Valley Metro honors driver’s 50 years of service

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:25 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
Valley Metro honored Charles Saunders Friday for his 50 years of service to the transit company.

College

No. 1 Virginia Tech women’s basketball defeats No. 16 Chattanooga 58-33 in first round of NCAA Tournament

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:20 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
The Hokies will face No. 9 South Dakota State at 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Lottery

Covington man wins $300k with two winning Powerball tickets in same drawing

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:03 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
“I was really lucky!” he said as he received his check.

7@four

Spring Home Show headed to Salem

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Organizers say this is the only locally run home show and the longest running home show in the Roanoke Valley.

International

Biden cheers for Irish bonds, unity on St. Patrick’s Day

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:28 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and COLLEEN LONG and CHRIS MEGERIAN
The annual Washington tradition is about celebrating the historic bonds of Ireland and the U.S., but Biden took time to reflect on the approaching 25th anniversary of the U.S.-brokered Good Friday accord.

Recalls

Ford recalls 1.5 million vehicles to fix brake hoses, wiper arms

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:20 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The company says in documents posted Friday by safety regulators that the front brake hoses can rupture and leak brake fluid.

Agriculture

Farm numbers remain steady in Virginia, down across U.S.

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
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By Colby Johnson
The USDA has released its Farms and Land in Farms 2022 Summary report which tracks the number of farms and amount of farm land across the U.S. Nationwide 9,350 farms were lost and farmland decreased by two million acres over the last year however in Virginia things held steady with the number of farms remaining around 41,500.

Recreation

Danville celebrates groundbreaking of Riverfront Park

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:52 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
The park will feature playgrounds, a main lawn area for events and concerts that will seat around 400 people, and a unique splash pad.

Schools

Averett University celebrates annual Aviation Day with students and alumni

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:43 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
Averett announced their new partnership with Hargrave Military Academy.

Environment

Roanoke Co. temporarily suspends recycling program

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:41 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
A fire at a facility in Roanoke City that accepts materials from Roanoke Co. led to the suspension.

Safety

Missing Bedford County teen found safe

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:33 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
A Bedford County teenager who was last seen on Sunday may be in southeast Roanoke.

Memorial

Virginia flags ordered to be lowered Saturday

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:15 PM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
"I hereby order that the flags shall be lowered at sunrise on Saturday, March 18, 2023 and remain at half-staff until sunset."

Here @ Home

Spring allergy season leads to chronic suffering

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
Why are we seeing an earlier start to allergy season in 2023?

Here @ Home

Develop healthy sleep habits during Sleep Awareness Week

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
Tips for parents and their kids to get better sleep.

Here @ Home

Be a H.O.O.D. Healer

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
Workshop is part of an initiative to help curb gun violence.
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