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News

Families can choose how they want their student to learn for the rest of the school year.

Radford City Public Schools superintendent resigns

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Will Thomas
The Radford City School Board voted unanimously to accept superintendent Rob Graham's resignation Tuesday night.

News

A soon to be William Fleming graduate speaks with an employer at Tuesday's Graduation Carnival.

Roanoke organizations host “Graduation Carnival” for high school seniors

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Will Thomas
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board and Total Action for Progress teamed up for the event.

News

Roanoke Fire-EMS

Roanoke Fire-EMS responds to record number of calls in 2022

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Will Thomas
Roanoke Fire-EMS presented its annual report to City Council Monday morning.

News

WWII veterans honored at National D-Day Memorial in Bedford.

World War II veterans honored during D-Day ceremony

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Joe Dashiell
Hundreds of people visited the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford Tuesday on the 79th anniversary of the allied invasion of Normandy.

Forecast

We increase our chances of showers on Wednesday.

Hazy skies continue as rain moves through Wednesday

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Meteorologist Christian Johansen
We increase our chances for showers Wednesday.

Safety

Harmful Algal Bloom

Virginia Department of Health warns of Harmful Algal Bloom in Smith Mountain Lake

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) issued a statement about a harmful algal boom (HAB) in the Blackwater River arm of Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford, Franklin, and Pittsylvania counties.

Crime

Multiple injuries reported after shooting near VCU Monroe Park Campus

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
VCU students received an active shooter alert for the Monroe Park Campus Tuesday after a shooting at the Altria Theater.

Crime

Bruce Ritchie

Virginia State Police asking for public’s assistance in Bland County homicide investigation

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
Virginia State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in solving the 2020 Bland County Homicide.

Entertainment

Music at the Market

Music at the Market returns to downtown Danville this week

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
There will also be a corn hole tournament called Tossing at the Crossing where the top teams will win prizes.

Community

Martinsville Special Olympics Torch Run

Martinsville Law Enforcement runs 22 miles to Danville to raise awareness for Special Olympics Virginia

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
They are taking the Flame of Hope torch to the Danville city line.
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Crime

Loudon County Priest convicted of sex crime

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
Scott Asalone was initially arrested in New Jersey March 2020 and plead guilty after being extradited to Virginia in December 2022.

7@four

7@Four previews Franklin County Court Days

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The event is happening Saturday, June 10 at the Farmers Market in downtown Rocky Mount from 3-7:30 p.m.

Here @ Home

New Technology Aims to Create Better Communication Between Victims, Police

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Kate Capodanno and Natalie Faunce
NECX is aimed at building relationships within a community.

Here @ Home

Bike Event Supports Roanoke’s Greenway System

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Kate Capodanno and Natalie Faunce
The ride benefits two local organizations.

Here @ Home

Roanoke City counselors urge parents to monitor students’ cellphone usage during summer

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Natalie Faunce
Advice to keep students safe while online this summer

7@four

Lynchburg Parks and Recreation highlights upcoming summer dance classes

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The department says the classes have an abbreviated schedule that makes it easier for people to try the classes without giving a long-term commitment.

Memorial

Normandy marks D-Day’s 79th anniversary, honors WWII veterans

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
On Tuesday, a ceremony was to be held at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, overlooking Omaha Beach, which is home to the graves of 9,386 United States soldiers.

Safety

Pulaski County teen reported missing

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
14-year-old Haylee King was last seen on Smith Lane Monday evening.

Politics

Poll: Voters concerned about direction of the state and nation; Youngkin approval rating down; Biden approval up slightly

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
Gov. Youngkin’s approval rating is down six points from February.

Health

AGING IN PLACE: Aging in Place Expo happening June 8

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Kimberly McBroom
The event for seniors and their families will be presented by the Beard Center on Aging, AARP Virginia, Centra, Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living and LACIL Disability Services

Entertainment

Hollywood actors guild votes to authorize strike, as writers strike continues

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 10:50 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and LINDSEY BAHR
The guild, which represents over 160,000 screen actors, broadcast journalists, announcers, hosts and stunt performers, begins its negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on Wednesday.

College

Michael Vick, Herman Moore on 2024 College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 6:41 PM EDT
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By Anthony Romano
The Class of 2024 will be announced early next year.

Sports

Halifax County native Andrew Abbott sees major league debut

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 6:33 PM EDT
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By Anthony Romano
The Reds drafted Abbott in the second round out of Virginia in 2021.

Schools

First renovations in decades begin at Chatham Hall as part of $35 million campaign

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 6:20 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
“Not only is overdue, but it’s transformational for our students' experience."

Safety

Curfew for minors amended in Roanoke through summer

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 5:39 PM EDT
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By Pat Thomas and Will Thomas
The city’s thinking behind the curfew is keeping minors from gun-related violent activity.

Community

Clifton Forge Little League car show is this weekend

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 4:25 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
This year’s show will be at Mountain Gateway Community College in the back parking lot. Entry fee is $10.00.

Crime

Driver charged after hitting IRONMAN cyclist

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 4:14 PM EDT
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
A driver has been charged after a cyclist was hit with a vehicle Sunday during the IRONMAN race.

Sports

Pulaski River Turtles set for 2023 season

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 3:31 PM EDT
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By Andrew Webb
The River Turtles are looking to top last year’s runner-up performance in the Appalachian League.

Business News

Christiansburg offering help to small businesses

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 3:19 PM EDT
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By Andrew Webb
Amanda Hebert is the town’s new Small Business Solution’s Manager.

Crime

Man arrested for South Boston stabbing

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 3:05 PM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
Quentin Younger, 52 of South Boston, is charged with Malicious Wounding, Robbery and Strangulation.

Community

Local Office on Aging helps seniors find healthy, fresh food

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Kate Capodanno and Natalie Faunce
The Local Office on Aging is helping seniors prioritize their health by keeping them cool this summer and making it easier to access fresh fruits and vegetables.

Sports

Tailgate celebrates Black community through baseball

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Kate Capodanno
A pre-game tailgate is celebrating black heritage and baseball this month at the Salem Red Sox Stadium.

Memorial

National D-Day Memorial honors 79th anniversary of Allied landing in Normandy

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Kate Capodanno and WDBJ7 Staff
The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford is honoring the troops who ran into danger 79 years ago in Normandy with commemoration ceremony Tuesday.

Technology

Thousands of users report problems with Microsoft Outlook

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 2:59 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
In a statement sent to The Associated Press Monday afternoon, Microsoft said it had “resolved an issue preventing users from accessing some of our services.”

Community

Community effort brings fourth LOVEworks sign to Pittsylvania County

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 1:48 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
Each letter was created and sponsored by different businesses in the community.

Entertainment

‘Hocus Pocus 3′ is happening, Disney official confirms

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 1:15 PM EDT
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By Emily Van de Riet
Another “Hocus Pocus” film is in the works, Disney officials confirmed this week.

WDBJ Investigates

Hundreds of millions of dollars designated to eliminate dangerous rail crossings

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 12:41 PM EDT
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By Joce Sterman
The federal funding is the first aimed specifically at mitigating blocked crossings, and the danger they present to communities across the country.

Schools

Roanoke College receives funding to plan lab school with Salem High School

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 12:38 PM EDT
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By Justin Geary
The grant will allow the college to partner with Virginia Western Community College to design a dual-enrollment program for at-risk high school students.

Accident

Orange Avenue back open after crash closure

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 10:52 AM EDT
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By Justin Geary
The crash has been cleared and lanes are back open.

Memorial

American flag repository unveiled at Smith Mountain Lake

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 10:48 AM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
A repository station to collect faded, old, and/or torn American flags has been put into place.

Grown Here at Home

Grown Here at Home: Deadline approaching to win grants up to $1,000 for agriculture literacy

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 7:26 AM EDT
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By Neesey Payne
The grants are to fund projects that increase ag literacy for grades K-12.

Fire

Large fire at Metro Richmond Zoo leaves 1 animal dead

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 6:44 AM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Chesterfield Fire and EMS investigate fire at Metro Richmond Zoo.

Consumer

Gas prices in Roanoke rise slightly over the past week

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 5:45 AM EDT
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By Justin Geary
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Roanoke was priced at $3.05 per gallon yesterday while the most expensive was $3.39 per gallon, a difference of 34 cents per gallon.

State

No survivors found at plane crash site in Augusta County; four people reported on board

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 7:26 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
Virginia State Police are searching for a possible plane crash in the Staunton/Blue Ridge Parkway region.

Recreation

More than 1,200 athletes compete in Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 Race

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 4:48 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
The course contains a 1.2-mile swim, followed by a 56-mile bike ride, and finished with a half marathon race.

Military

Virginia’s female veterans invited to symposium celebration in Richmond

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 3:59 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
The event celebrates 75 years of women officially being allowed in the military.

Fire

All occupants accounted for after Carroll County fire

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 3:31 PM EDT
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
The Hillsville Fire Department and Carroll County Fire-Rescue responded to reports of a structure fire Saturday around 5:21 p.m. at the corner of Floyd Pike and Hunters Ridge Road.

Accident

Error in signaling system led to train crash that killed 275 people in India, official says

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 12:23 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and KRUTIKA PATHI, SHEIKH SAALIQ and ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press
Authorities are working to clear the mangled wreckage of two passenger trains that derailed in one of India's deadliest rail accidents in decades.

Recreation

Carilion Clinic prepares physicians and medical volunteers for IRONMAN competition

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 10:41 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
Roanoke Valley residents should be prepared for some road closures and traffic impacts.

Transportation

‘That’s a beautiful sound.’ Train enthusiasts line up to blow whistle on ‘Queen of Steam’

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 8:05 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
“To me it’s a part of Roanoke heritage. It’s about where we came from as a city and having it back in Roanoke is a part of where we are going,” said Tom Fitzpatrick.
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