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News

T-shirts, hats, and more are available online and in-stores.

Virginia Tech women’s basketball Final Four gear now available online and in stores

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Janay Reece
T-shirts, hats, and more are available online and in-stores.

Crime

Henry Pack V mugshot

Wanted man arrested in Vinton after police chase

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
Henry Broderick Pack V is being held without bond at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail.

College

Kyler Pilling surprised his daughter June with tickets to the Final Four to cheer on the Hokies...

Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball superfan ready to cheer the team on in Dallas

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Will Thomas
The Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball team will take on LSU in their first Final Four in school history on Friday in Dallas.

Development

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys

Goodwill announces new partners in Melrose Plaza project

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Joe Dashiell
Plans for the new Melrose Plaza are moving forward in Roanoke. On Wednesday, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys announced two of the partners that will help make it happen.

Animals

Fund to support victims of domestic violence created in memory of slain dogs

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
Money for the funds is part of what was raised to pay a reward for information about the dogs' whereabouts.

Safety

Missing/Endangered Alert canceled for Roanoke teen

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
Virginia State Police say the missing teen has been found safe.

Women's History Month

Bristol museum honors women in old-time music

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Joe Dashiell
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol recently opened a new exhibit, 'I've Endured: Women in Old-Time Music.'

Schools

Salem High School Speech & Forensics Team scores 17th straight state championship

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Isabella Ledonne
The debate team will compete in the state qualifier tournament this upcoming weekend.

Good News

Chauncey Spencer statue unveiled at Lynchburg Regional Airport

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
“He was an early aviation pioneer here from the Lynchburg area. And he was a Tuskegee airman,” said Lynchburg Regional Airport Assistant Manager Cedric Simon. “So, we’re really excited to have that piece of history here on display at Lynchburg Regional Airport.”

Health

Roanoke harm reductionists praise FDA’s Narcan approval

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Leanna Scachetti
Now the opioid overdose reversal drug, Narcan, will be available over-the-counter.
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Development

Housing grant helps build first home of ten in Bedford

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
This is the first phase of three phases. The next phase will include houses on King St, Federal St, and Liberty St.

College

Virginia lawmakers looking forward to Virginia Tech’s big game

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Isabella Ledonne
The Hokies will face off against the LSU Tigers Friday night.

Law

Move Over Law to expand in Virginia

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Sophia Borrelli
According to AAA, 28 people were killed in crashes in the Commonwealth while outside disabled vehicles between 2016 and 2020.

Economy

Hometown Jobs: Power Line Worker Training Program expands

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Sophia Borrelli
Wytheville Community College is expanding its Power Line Worker Training Program to Patrick and Henry Community College.

National Politics

Kaine reacts to legislators repealing Iraq War justifications and Nashville school shooting

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Isabella Ledonne
The Senate's decision to repeal the Iraq war legislation comes 20 years after the last U.S. invasion.

Crime

Nashville shooting timeline: What we know so far

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and JOHN RABY Associated Press
Within about four minutes after police arrived on campus, the shooter was taken down.

Community

God’s Pit Crew delivers supplies and help to tornado victims in Mississippi

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
The volunteers are visiting the hardest hit areas like Wynona to help survivors and distribute supplies.

PetTalk

Pet Talk: Why do shelters ask so many questions when you are adopting?

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Meteorologist Christian Johansen
Why do shelters ask so many questions when you are adopting?

Technology

High-speed internet to expand to over 14,000 places in Pittsylvania County

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
Construction has already started, and installation will begin first in Renan and Sandy Level.

Crime

Two arrested; fentanyl and stolen gun seized in Amherst County

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
More charges are anticipated, according to the sheriff’s office, as the investigation continues.

Court

Trump grand jury poised to take pre-planned break from case

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and MICHAEL R. SISAK
The break, which was scheduled in advance when the panel was convened in January, coincides with Passover, Easter and spring break for the New York City public school system.

7@four

Legends of Grayson Old-Timer Weekend music event set

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The event promotes Grayson County’s long history of old-time musicians.

Crime

‘Didn’t hesitate’: Police identify 2 officers who took down Nashville school shooter

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Lydia Fielder and Emily Van de Riet
The officers who took down the shooter at The Covenant School in Nashville on Monday have been identified.

Crime

No one arrested after man shot in NW Roanoke

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
Police say there is no threat to the public.

Women's History Month

Women’s History Month: WDBJ7 profiles longest-serving female park ranger in Virginia

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Meteorologist Catherine Maxwell
Back in the 1970s, Saundra Tomlinson was the only female working at Natural Tunnel State Park. In a field where only men were employed, she took a chance and applied for an opening at the park.

Here @ Home

LEAP helps make a delicious chicken stew

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
It has simple ingredients, and will not take long to whip up for your family.

Religion

Vatican: Pope to be hospitalized for days for lung infection

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a lung infection Wednesday after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days and will remain in the hospital for several days of treatment, the Vatican said.

Here @ Home

Combat toxic positivity in the workplace

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Do you find yourself in a work environment where the culture feels toxic?

Here @ Home

Registered apprenticeships offer learning, career opportunities

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Kate Capodanno
These apprenticeships allow people to learn on the job while they train and acquire new skills.

Investigation

No charges filed against homeowner who shot intruder

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
The homeowner used a handgun to shoot a man who had broken into the homeowner’s home.

Crime

Two teens injured in NW Roanoke shooting; teen arrested

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
Police say a teenage boy and girl were injured in the shooting; both had what appeared to be minor wounds.

Court

Detectives called to testify in trial of man accused of killing two-year-old

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Andrew Webb
Andrew Byrd is accused of many crimes including the killing of two-year-old Harper Mitchell in 2020.

Fire

Roanoke auto shop fire ruled accidental

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
No one was hurt in a fire at an automotive shop in Roanoke Wednesday.

Investigation

Firearm found at Twin Valley High School

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office does have one male in custody at this time, investigation is pending and there will be a full press release as soon as possible.

Entertainment

FloydFest 2023 plans uncertain as leaders cite logistical issues

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
It was not immediately clear whether the festival was officially canceled.

Economy

Poll: Cut federal spending — but not big-ticket programs

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:55 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press and JOSH BOAK and HANNAH FINGERHUT
Six in 10 U.S. adults say the government spends too much money. But majorities also favor more funding for infrastructure, health care and Social Security.

Community

Gleaning for the World collects disaster relief items for Mississippi tornado victims

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:34 AM EDT
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By Janay Reece
Gleaning For The World is collecting items to help those affected by the storm.

Crime

Lynchburg leaders, community gather to call for end of gun violence

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 12:03 AM EDT
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By Will Thomas
More than 50 members of law enforcement, emergency responders, city leaders and school leaders gathered with the community with one mission in mind: ending gun violence.

Crime

What we know about the Covenant school shooting in Nashville

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:38 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
A shooter opened fire inside a private school in Nashville on Monday.

Court

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

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 8:06 PM EDT
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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

Death of teen in Lynchburg investigated as murder

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 7:19 PM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
Police say they don’t know who shot the boy and no one has been arrested.

Court

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

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 7:16 PM EDT
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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 staffer attacked; suspect arrested

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 7:14 PM EDT
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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: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:45 PM EDT
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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: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:45 PM EDT
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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: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:34 PM EDT
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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: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:33 PM EDT
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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: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
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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: Mar. 28, 2023 at 5:15 PM EDT
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By Anthony Romano
The Star City native has reffed 95 games this year, including the ACC Championship.

Crime

Man arrested after allegedly using counterfeit bills at dozens of Walmarts

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 5:15 PM EDT
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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.
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